Building Simulation and Digital Twins: New methods of reducing the performance gap of new and existing buildings (Ref: ABCE-EBE-SF)

This project seeks to use advanced simulation techniques, programming skills and data science technologies to study the potential of improving our generation of Digital Twins using Building Performance Simulation. The goal is the development of better digital twins which reduce the performance gap, align modelled with measured data, and improve our design of a secure, lowcarbon built environment.

Name of primary supervisor/CDT lead:
Dr Steven Firth s.k.firth@lboro.ac.uk

Entry requirements:
Applicants should have, or expect to achieve, at least a 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject. A relevant master’s degree and/or experience is desirable.

English language requirements:
Applicants must meet the minimum English language requirements. Further details are available on the International website (http://www.lboro.ac.uk/international/applicants/english/).

Bench fees required: No

Closing date of advert: 30th June 2026

Start date: October 2026, February 2027

Full-time/part-time availability: Full-time 3 years

Fee band: 2025/26 Band RB (UK £5,006, International £28,600)

Project search terms:
architecture, building & planning, built environment, energy technologies