Research output per year
Research output per year
Personal profile
Author IDs
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-9680-8121
Scopus Author ID: 55664254300
ResearcherID: Q-9277-2018
Google Scholar Profile: 199gQW8AAAAJ
Impact
Editor or Editorial Membership
Editor, Building and Environment
Buildings (Basel)
Building Simulation - An International Journal
Research Interests/Areas
Advanced room air distribution (ventilation) and associated thermal comfort, indoor air quality (IAQ) and energy efficiency; outdoor thermal comfort, stress and tolerance.
Services outside CityUHK
- Member of the Appeal Tribunal Panel (Buildings), Development Bureau, the HKSAR Government;
- Member of the Expanded Building Committee, Buildings Department, the HKSAR Government;
- Member of the Engineering Panel, Research Grants Council;
- Member of the Panel of the Research Assessment Exercise 2026, Research Grants Council;
- Official Nominator for the VinFuture Prize since 2022.
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Education/Academic qualification
MHKIE (Member of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers)
2006
MCIBSE CEng (Member of the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers)
2002
MIEAust CPEng (Member of the Institution of Engineers, Australia)
1999
MASHRAE (Member of American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers)
1998
PhD in Processing and Environmental Technology, Massey University, New Zealand
1995
BEng in Air Conditioning, Tsinghua University
1983
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Research output
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An experimental investigation of the dynamic relationship between weighted mean skin temperature and metabolic rate in outdoor pedestrian activities
Zhang, Y., Feng, X., Fang, Z. & Lin, Z., 15 Apr 2026, In: Building and Environment. 294, 15 p., 114347.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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Cooling effect of dynamic airflow with coordinated supply air velocity and temperature
Zhang, X., Su, L., Jiang, J., Zhang, S., Huan, C. & Lin, Z., 15 Jan 2026, In: Building and Environment. 288, 16 p., 113945.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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Cross-load thermal comfort prediction in stratified Micro-environments: model enhancement and real-time control
Cheng, Y., Lei, J., Tian, X. & Lin, Z., 15 Oct 2026, In: Energy and Buildings. 369, Part A, 117931.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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Detecting indoor occupancy distribution based on CO2 concentration using machine learning models
Zhang, Z. & Lin, Z., 17 Jun 2026, (Presented) 19th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate: INDOOR AIR 2026. Curran Associates Inc.Research output: Chapters, Conference Papers, Creative and Literary Works › RGC 32 - Refereed conference paper (with host publication) › peer-review
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Diurnal differences in children's outdoor thermal comfort and adaptive behaviors during physical activity in a subtropical region
Guo, T., Fan, Y., Zhang, X., Yang, J., Liu, Y., Feng, X., Fang, Z. & Lin, Z., 15 Apr 2026, In: Building and Environment. 294, 114385.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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GRF: Fast Cooling of Occupants in Transitional Spaces for Better Environmental Quality and Energy Efficiency
LIN, J. Z. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator) & NIU, J. L. (Co-Investigator)
1/01/24 → …
Project: Research
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GRF: Development and Control of Stratified Micro-environments to Maximise Ventilation Performance
LIN, J. Z. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator) & NIU, J. L. (Co-Investigator)
1/01/23 → …
Project: Research
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TBRS-ExtU-Lead: Healthy and Resilient City with Pervasive LoCHs
NIU, J. L. (Main Project Coordinator [External]) & LIN, J. Z. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator)
1/01/22 → …
Project: Research
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GRF: Neurodynamics-driven Optimization and Control of Intelligent Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems
WANG, J. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator), LIN, J. Z. (Co-Investigator) & LU, W. Z. (Co-Investigator)
1/01/22 → 11/12/25
Project: Research
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GRF: Multi-zone Room Operation Coupling Thermal Condition Profile and Occupants’ Thermal Preferences
LIN, J. Z. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator) & NIU, J. L. (Co-Investigator)
1/01/21 → 24/06/25
Project: Research
Prizes
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Stanford's Top 2% most highly cited scientists 2025
LIN, J. Z. (Recipient), Sept 2025
Prize: RGC 64B - Prizes and awards
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Stanford's top 2% most highly cited scientists 2024
LIN, J. Z. (Recipient), Sept 2024
Prize: RGC 64B - Prizes and awards
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Stanford's top 2% most highly cited scientists 2023
LIN, J. Z. (Recipient), Oct 2023
Prize: RGC 64B - Prizes and awards
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Stanford's top 2% most highly cited scientists 2022
LIN, J. Z. (Recipient), Nov 2022
Prize: RGC 64B - Prizes and awards
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Stanford's top 2% most highly cited scientists 2021
LIN, J. Z. (Recipient), Oct 2021
Prize: RGC 64B - Prizes and awards
Press/Media
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New ventilation system helps protect healthcare workers from Covid-19 infection
3/05/20 → 4/05/20
12 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
Supervised Students
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Mr. Tongye GUO, 郭曈燁
- Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering - P/T Research Assistant
Person: P/T Research Assistant, Doctor of Philosophy (Student)
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