PhD Defence Announcement: Exploring Collective Intelligence for Energy-Efficient and Resilient Buildings

We’re proud to share that Mohammad Hossein, a researcher contributing to the COLLECTiEF project, will publicly defend his PhD thesis at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU).

Thesis title: Energy Efficient and Resilient Buildings: Implementing Collective Intelligence into Urban Energy Management

The doctoral research explores how Collective Intelligence (CI) can transform the way buildings and urban energy systems operate enhancing efficiency, flexibility, and resilience in the face of climate challenges. The work builds on methodologies and findings developed within the COLLECTiEF project, advancing the state of knowledge in smart energy management.

🗓️ Date: 31 October 2025
🕐 Time: 13:15 (CET)
📍 Location: Auditorium Naftadjupet, Ankeret, NTNU Ålesund
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Assessment Committee:

  • Prof. Miadreza Shafiekhah, University of Vaasa, Finland – 1st Opponent

  • Prof. Hailong Li, Mälardalen University, Sweden – 2nd Opponent

  • Prof. Guoyuan Li, NTNU – Committee Chair

Supervisors:

  • Prof. Razak Seidu, NTNU (Main Supervisor)

  • Prof. Vahid M. Nik, Lund University (Co-Supervisor)

The COLLECTiEF consortium congratulates Mohammad for this important milestone and invites everyone to attend the public defence, either in person or online, to celebrate his contribution to advancing smart and sustainable energy systems.