Nouman Ahmad

M.Sc.

Faculty of Process Engineering, Energy and Mechanical Systems

Institute of Building Services Engineering

Campus Deutz
Betzdorfer Straße 2
50679 Köln
Mailing address

+49 221-8275-4313
nouman.ahmad@th-koeln.de

Office hours

Consultation hours
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 09:00 to 05:00
Campus Deutz, Betzdorfer Str. 2, Room HW 2-69,
Web meeting via Teams / Mobile consultation hours by prior arrangement

Positions

Research Associate
Contact person for: Building Setpoint Optimization, Model Predictive Control (MPC), Predictive Maintenance, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence, Simulation, Data-Driven Modeling and Optimization.

Research fields

Intelligent Building Optimization: Leveraging Model Predictive Control (MPC), Machine Learning, and AI to dynamically fine-tune building setpoints, improving energy efficiency and overall system performance.
Data-Driven Strategies with Machine Learning & AI: Employing predictive analytics and intelligent algorithms to extract actionable insights from building performance data, enabling proactive decision-making and improved operational efficiency.
System Modeling & Simulation: Utilizing Modelica and Simulink to create high-fidelity simulations of building systems and subsystems, providing a robust foundation for real-world optimization and control strategies.

+Projects / Cooperations

Modular AI for Building Automation - ModKI
modKI applies AI methods (Machine Learning, NLP, and Reinforcement Learning) to optimize building automation across the entire building lifecycle. The project focuses on modularity, interoperability, and the continuous improvement of these AI-driven solutions.
Optimized GA through the design of modular and continuously learning AI models (modKI)

+ Publications

+Curriculum Vitae

From 2014 until 2019	Erciyes University Bechalors in Mechatronics Engineering Mechatronics Engineering - Erciyes University
From 2019 until 2021	SMG Makina – Mühendislik & İnovasyon Automation and Control Engineer SMG Makine
From 2021 until 2023	Boğaziçi Üniversitesi Masters in Mechatronics Engineering Graduate programs - Mechatronics Bogazici University
From 2023	Cologne University of Applied Sciences Masters in Automation and IT Automation & IT - TH köln
From 2024	Cologne University of Applied Sciences Research Associate in the Laboratory for Building Automation and Control Engineering Cologne Lab for Building Automation and Optimization (COLABO)