Dr. Pieter Jan Hoes

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Pieter-Jan Hoes is an assistant professor at the Department of the Built Environment at Eindhoven University of Technology. His areas of expertise include building technology, building performance simulation, and energy in the built environment. His research focuses on computational design optimization for high-performance buildings, emphasizing energy efficiency and comfort. He is particularly interested in design support methodologies that utilize computational models for efficient and effective outcomes. His methodologies are based on multi-objective design optimization, uncertainty scenario analysis, and risk analysis. His main topics of interest relate to high-performance building robustness, energy flexibility, and the influence of occupant behavior on performance. Pieter-Jan holds an MSc from TU/e, obtained in 2007, where his thesis on occupant behavior modeling in building performance simulation was published in an international journal. He completed his PhD at TU/e in 2014 and subsequently worked as a post-doctoral researcher before becoming an assistant professor in 2016. He was the operational manager for the EngD program in Smart Buildings & Cities from 2014 to 2019, overseeing the daily operations of the post-master program. His scholarly contributions have been recognized with several awards, including the research paper decade 2008-2017 award for his work on occupant behavior modeling in the journal Energy and Buildings.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Eindhoven University of Technology • Eindhoven, Netherlands

Assistant professor in the unit Building Physics Services at the Department of the Built Environment.

Post-Doctoral Researcher

— Present

Eindhoven University of Technology • Eindhoven, Netherlands

Conducted research and contributed to various projects on building performance and occupant behavior.

Operational Manager

— Present

Eindhoven University of Technology • Eindhoven, Netherlands

Managed the daily operations of the EngD program in Smart Buildings & Cities.

Awards

#1

Research Paper Decade 2008-2017 Award

#1

PhD Student Paper Award

Requirements for Eindhoven University of Technology

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.4
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:65
Reading
Required:65
Writing
Required:65
Speaking
Required:65
Overall
Required:70
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or science discipline Specific subject knowledge related to the chosen program (e.g., Calculus, Linear Algebra) Maximum 15 ECTS deficiency for international applicants
Application Checklist
  • Certified copy of Bachelor's degree and transcript
  • Authenticated English/Dutch translation of documents
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Motivation Letter
  • Two letters of reference
  • Summary of Bachelor thesis/dissertation
  • Concise course descriptions of relevant subjects
  • Copy of passport
  • Proof of payment of application fee (EUR 100)
Specialization Notes

Specific departments like Industrial Design require a portfolio. Programs like Data Science and AI require a GRE-General test for certain international backgrounds.