Teaching and Supervision

Teaching Philosophy

My approach to teaching is grounded in the belief that learning in the built environment must be:

• Evidence‑based, combining theory with real‑world application
• Research‑informed, drawing directly on current scientific knowledge
• Methodologically rigorous, particularly in the use of simulation and performance evaluation
• Reflective and critical, encouraging students to question assumptions and results

I aim to equip students with the skills needed to address the complexity of buildings as socio‑technical systems and to make informed, responsible decisions in professional and research contexts.

• Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education, University of Plymouth (2007)
• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), United Kingdom

These qualifications support a teaching practice that is pedagogically sound, inclusive, and aligned with international standards in higher education.

My teaching experience covers a wide range of educational formats and cohort sizes, including:

• One‑to‑one tutoring and supervision
• Design studios and project‑based learning
• Laboratory‑based instruction
• Theory‑focused lectures
• Large cohort teaching (up to 200 students)

I have delivered teaching across architecture, building science, building services engineering, and building performance simulation, and have held responsibility as course leader for many modules.

I have designed, developed, and led a wide portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, particularly in the UK. This includes responsibility for curriculum design, syllabus development, assessment strategy, and accreditation.

Courses I have taught and developed include (selection):

• High Performance Buildings (MSc level)
• Advanced Building Performance Simulation
• Emerging Construction Technology
• Research Methods in the Built Environment
• Building Performance Simulation (Elective)
• Environmental Building Science and Technology
• Energy, Science and Services
• Technology Studies

In addition, I developed a full MSc programme in High Performance Buildings from the ground up, demonstrating experience in programme‑level design and academic leadership.

I have supervised a large number of undergraduate and postgraduate dissertation projects, including:

• 114 BSc dissertation projects
• 51 MSc dissertation research projects

These projects span themes such as:

• Building performance analysis
• Thermal and energy performance
• Retrofit and sustainability strategies
• Simulation‑based design support
• Architectural design and engineering
• Evaluation of buildings in use

• 6 PhD completions as Director of Studies
• 7 additional PhD supervisions in co‑supervisory roles

I support doctoral students in developing:

• Strong methodological foundations
• Critical engagement with simulation and empirical data
• High‑quality academic writing and publication strategies

International Doctoral Examination Experience

In addition to supervision, I have extensive experience acting as:

• External examiner for PhD and EngD programmes
• Committee member in international doctoral examinations

I have participated in over 40 PhD examinations, providing insight into diverse doctoral standards, examination formats, and research cultures.

(Details of examination and evaluation service are provided on the Academic Service page.)