Dr. Yiqun Pan

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Yiqun Pan is an expert in building performance simulation and energy efficiency in sustainable building design. With over 25 years of experience, Dr. Pan has made significant contributions to the field of building science and engineering. Currently, he serves as Special Faculty at Carnegie Mellon University's Center for Building Performance Diagnostics and is a Visiting Professor at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Before this role, Dr. Pan was a Full Professor at Tongji University's School of Mechanical Engineering for 16 years. His research focuses on applying advanced techniques such as big data analysis and machine learning to enhance building performance and occupant well-being. Dr. Pan has led numerous research projects funded by prestigious organizations like the China National Science Foundation and the U.S. Energy Foundation. His expertise is internationally recognized, evidenced by his Fellowship in the International Building Performance Simulation Association (IBPSA) and his role as Chair for Building Simulation 2023 at a major international conference. Dr. Pan’s work effectively bridges academic research with practical applications, significantly contributing to the advancement of sustainable building technologies and carbon reduction strategies in the built environment.

Research Interests

Experience

Special Faculty

2021-01-01 — Present

Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA

Conduct research and teach courses related to building performance and sustainable design.

Full Professor

2005-01-01 — 2021-01-01

Tongji University • Shanghai, China

Led research initiatives and taught classes in building science and engineering.

Courses

48-432: Environment II: Design Integration Active Building Systems 48-655: Environment II: Design Integration Active Building Systems 48-787: LEED, Green Infrastructure Community Rating Global Context 48-795: LEED, Green Design Building Ratings

Requirements for Carnegie Mellon University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
Verbal
Required:158
Quantitative
Required:149
Analytical Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:4
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Research experience/publications
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • GRE scores (optional but reported in profile)
  • English Proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo)
Specialization Notes

Admission is extremely competitive with no strict GPA cut-offs; holistic review is used.