Dr. Weizhuo Lu

Professor

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Biography

Weizhuo Lu is a Professor focusing on the sustainable built environment and serves as the director of the Intelligent Human-Buildings Interactions lab (IHBI) at Umeå University. With a background in research qualifications as a Docent, Lu's work emphasizes the complex relationships between occupants and buildings, particularly regarding how diverse interactions are influenced by various factors, including climate conditions and building characteristics. His main research focus is to develop occupant-centric energy efficiency and climate adaptation solutions. Under his leadership, the IHBI Lab provides a unique platform where occupants can test and evaluate alternative energy retrofitting measures, contributing to a deeper understanding of the interactions between occupants and the built environment. Through his research, Lu aims to create effective strategies that enhance energy efficiency and adaptability to climate change, thereby promoting sustainable transformation within the community.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2020-03-01 — Present

Umeå University • Umeå, Sweden

Lead research and teaching in the field of sustainable built environment.

Requirements for Umeå University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
PTE
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in relevant field At least 90 ECTS in the main subject area
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Letter of Motivation (certain programs)
  • CV (certain programs)
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.