Hongyuan Jia is an Associate Professor and former UC Berkeley postdoctoral scholar with nine years of experience at the intersection of building science and data-driven simulation. He holds a Ph.D. in HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Cooling and Air-Conditioning) from Chongqing University and has progressed from lecturer to associate professor at Chongqing University of Science and Technology. His technical work blends R programming with building energy simulations, reflecting a focus on computational methods for improving building performance. At Berkeley and Lawrence Berkeley National Lab he translated advanced research into practical modeling and engineering tools. Colleagues describe him as a researcher who bridges rigorous academic methods with hands-on simulation development, often bringing code-first solutions into teaching and applied projects. Based in Chongqing, he pairs international research experience with local impact on sustainable built environments.
9 years of coding experience
2 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Heating, Ventilation, Cooling and Air-Conditioning, 10%, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Heating, Ventilation, Cooling and Air-Conditioning, 10% at Chongqing University
Visiting Scholar, Visiting Scholar at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Contributions:4 pushes, 3 branches in 4 years 3 months
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