Donal Browne
Research Profile
BIOGRAPHY
Chartered
Engineer with a wide range of practical Building Services experience in
Design, Construction and Facilities Management of
Research/Educational Experience in
- Commercial,
- Residential,
- Educational,
- Healthcare,
- etc.
Research/Educational Experience in
- Business Models
- BIM
- 5D CAD/Virtual Construction
- Building Energy Simulation
- 3rd/4th Level Tutoring & Lecturing
Research Interests
Involved in numerous National and International Research Projects including
ITOBO 2007-2012
Information and Communication Technology for Sustainable and Optimised Building Operation
Science Foundation Ireland, Strategic Research Cluster
IntUBE 2008-2011
Intelligent Use of Building Energy
FP7, European Union
Campus21 2011-2014
Control and Automation Management of Buildings and Public Spaces
FP7: ICT for energy-efficient buildings and spaces of public use
BaaS 2012-2015
Building as a Service
FP7: ICT Systems for Energy Efficiency
Conference Publications
Year | Publication | |
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(2012) | 9th European Conference on Product and Process Modelling (ECPPM)
D. Browne, K. Menzel (2012) Validation of Simulation Results using Sensor Data to Improve Building Control . In: Gudni Gudnason, Raimar Acherer eds. 9th European Conference on Product and Process Modelling (ECPPM) Iceland, , 25-JUL-12 - 27-JUL-12 , pp.23-28 [ Publisher's Version] [Details] |
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(2012) | 9th European Conference on Product and Process Modelling (ECPPM)
A. Mahdavi, M. Schuß, K. Menzel & D. Browne (2012) Realization of ICT potential in improving the energy efficiency of buildings: the CAMPUS 21 project . In: Gudni Gudnason, Raimar Scherer eds. 9th European Conference on Product and Process Modelling (ECPPM) Iceland, , 25-JUL-12 - 27-JUL-12 , pp.131-138 [ Publisher's Version] [Details] |
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(2011) | CIB W078 -W102 Joint Conference
D. Browne, K. Menzel (2011) Method for Validation of Building Simulation Results using Sensor Data . In: Morland, Zarli eds. CIB W078 -W102 Joint Conference Sophia Antipolis, France, , 26-OCT-11 - 28-OCT-11 [ Publisher's Version] [Details] |
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(2010) | 8th European Conference on Product and Process Modelling
Browne, D; Menzel, K; (2010) ICT Enabled Business Models for Innovative Energy Management . In: Menzel, Karsten; Scherer, Raimar eds. 8th European Conference on Product and Process Modelling UCC, Cork, Ireland, , 14-SEP-09 - 16-SEP-09 , pp.345-352 [ Publisher's Version] [Details] |
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(2010) | 8th European Conference on Product and Process Modelling
E. Tobin, H. Yin, D. Browne; (2010) Methodology for Maintenance Management Utilising Performance Data . In: Menzel, Karsten; Scherer, Raimar eds. 8th European Conference on Product and Process Modelling UCC, Cork, Ireland, , 14-SEP-10 - 16-SEP-10 , pp.331-338 [ Publisher's Version] [Details] |
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(2009) | 26th W78 Conference on Information Technology in Construction
H. U. Gokce, K. U. Gokce, D. Browne, K. Menzel:; (2009) Dynamic System Architecture for Energy Efficient Building Operation: A Case Study of Kiptas Residential Building . In: Attila Dikbas eds. 26th W78 Conference on Information Technology in Construction Istanbul Technical University, , 01-OCT-09 - 03-OCT-09 [ Publisher's Version] [Details] |
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(2009) | IKM2009
H. U. Gokce, D. Browne, K. U. Gokce, K. Menzel:; (2009) Improving Energy Efficient Operation of Buildings with Wireless IT Systems . In: K. Gürlebeck C. Könke eds. IKM2009 Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, , 07-JUL-10 - 09-JUL-09 [ Publisher's Version] [Details] |
Published Reports
Year | Publication | |
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(2012) | D3.2 Advanced Use Case Specification and Installation Plan for Integrated Energy Systems.
Campus21 (2012) D3.2 Advanced Use Case Specification and Installation Plan for Integrated Energy Systems. EU FP7, EU FP7. [Details] |
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(2012) | D5.1 Functional and Interoperability Requirements for Building Services.
BaaS (2012) D5.1 Functional and Interoperability Requirements for Building Services. EU FP7, EU FP7. [Details] |
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(2012) | D3.1 Initial Use Case Specification for Demonstrators.
Campus21 (2012) D3.1 Initial Use Case Specification for Demonstrators. EU FP7, EU FP7. [Details] |
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(2012) | D2.2 Monitoring Concept, Draft Performance Evaluation Matrix, and Draft Implementation Guideline.
Campus21 (2012) D2.2 Monitoring Concept, Draft Performance Evaluation Matrix, and Draft Implementation Guideline. EU FP7, EU FP7. [Details] |
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(2011) | D3.3 Model Development, Validation and User Visualisation.
IntUBE (2011) D3.3 Model Development, Validation and User Visualisation. EU FP7, EU FP7. [Details] |
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(2011) | D7.1 Dissemination and Exploitation Plan.
Campus21 (2011) D7.1 Dissemination and Exploitation Plan. EU FP7, EU FP7. [Details] |
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(2011) | D8.1 Project Plan & Guidelines.
Campus21 (2011) D8.1 Project Plan & Guidelines. EU FP7, EU FP7. [Details] |
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(2011) | D2.1 Gap Analysis of existing monitoring Concepts & Systems.
Campus21 (2011) D2.1 Gap Analysis of existing monitoring Concepts & Systems. EU FP7, EU FP7. [Details] |
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(2010) | D2.3 Consolidated Business Model for Integrated Energy Supply and Management and Tentative Plan for Demonstration.
IntUBE (2010) D2.3 Consolidated Business Model for Integrated Energy Supply and Management and Tentative Plan for Demonstration. EU FP7, EU FP7. [Details] |
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(2010) | D2.4.2 ICT Enabled Business Models for Innovative Energy Management.
IntUBE (2010) D2.4.2 ICT Enabled Business Models for Innovative Energy Management. EU FP7, EU FP7. [Details] |
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(2010) | D2.2 Business Models for Demand Prediction, Simulation, Metering and Consumption Management.
IntUBE (2010) D2.2 Business Models for Demand Prediction, Simulation, Metering and Consumption Management. EU FP7, EU FP7. [Details] |
Honours and Awards
Year | Title | Awarding Body | |
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2010 | Chartered Engineer (CEng) Engineers ireland | Engineers Ireland |
Associations
Assocation | Function | From / To | |
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Engineers Ireland | Chartered Member | / | |
ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers) | Member | / | |
CIBSE (Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers) | Member | / |
Employment
Employer | Position | From / To | |
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University College Cork, IRUSE Group | Researcher | 01-MAY-09 / | |
Arup Consulting Engineers, Dublin | Design/Project Engineer | 01-AUG-05 / 30-APR-09 | |
Arup Consulting Engineers, Cork | Undergraduate Engineer | 01-SEP-03 / 31-AUG-04 |
Education
Year | Instituion | Qualification | Subject | |
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2009 | UCC | MEngSc | IT in AEC | |
2005 | Cork IT | Hons | BEng Mechanical Engineering |
Consultancy
Client | Description | |
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RPS Consulting Engineers | |
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Panorama Engineers | |
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MEP Consulting Engineers | |
Teaching Interests
Involved in teaching and lecturing in numerous subjects
Past
- CE 6016 - Virtual Construction
Current
- CE 4022 - Sustainable Operation and Management of Buildings
- CE 6027 - IT for Energy in Buildings
Past
- CE 6016 - Virtual Construction
Current
- CE 4022 - Sustainable Operation and Management of Buildings
- CE 6027 - IT for Energy in Buildings