
Prof. John Z LIN (林章)
Ph.D., CEng
- Professor, Division of Building Science and Technology
- Head(BST), Division of Building Science and Technology
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Visiting address
MMW-5420
Phone: +852 34429805
Qualifications/Experiences
Academic Qualifications:
- BEng (1983) in Air Conditioning, Tsinghua University
- PhD (1995) in Processing and Environmental Technology, Massey University, New Zealand
Professional Qualifications:
- MASHRAE (1998) (Member of American Society of Heating, Refrig. and Air Con. Engineers)
- MIEAust CPEng (1999) (Member of the Institution of Engineers, Australia)
- MCIBSE CEng (2002) (Member of the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers)
- MHKIE (2006) (Member of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers)
Services outside CityU
- Member of the Extended Building Committee, Building Department, the Hong Kong SAR government (2020- )
- Adjunct Professor, Xi’an Jiaotong University, China (2006-2013)
- Visiting Scholar, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA (Jan-Jun 2001)
Research Interests/Areas
Advanced room air distribution (ventilation) and associated thermal comfort, indoor air quality (IAQ) and energy efficiency; outdoor thermal comfort and tolerance.
Editor or Editorial Membership
Building Simulation - An International Journal