Hierarchical Model Predictive Control in Building Climate Systems for Passive Energy Sources

There is an urgent need for technical innovations in the construction industry to meet the European Parliament’s qualifications for reducing the energy footprint of buildings. This thesis is devoted to conducting research on control strategies that optimally manage passive energy sources, e.g., natural ventilation and solar irradiance, in...

Discovering health disparities: Designing a secure multiparty architecture for social health research

Social determinants such as a person’s race, level of education, and income can be responsible for their health outcomes. Consequently, we see that discrimination along the social spectrum results in health disparities. In an effort to close the gaps in healthcare systems, these determinants have been heavily researched. Open questions remain...