Dr Jie Feng

Jie Feng is a Lecturer in Architectural Science and Technology. Her academic journey in architectural engineering began at Northeastern University and The Harbin Institute of Technology, where she completed her undergraduate studies. She furthered her education with a master’s degree in building science from Southeast University, followed by a Ph.D. in Built Environment from the University of New South Wales in 2021. Prior to her current role at The University of Melbourne, she held a position as a research assistant professor at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

Her primary research interests encompass climate change mitigation, the evaluation and optimization of urban microclimates and indoor spaces, and the relationship between urban overheating and natural disasters. Currently, she serves as one of the Early Career Board Members of Energy and Buildings. She was also invited to serve as the guest editor for a couple of special issues for several journals such as Solar Energy, Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, and Climate.

Throughout her career, she has been involved in numerous national and international projects, research initiatives, and consultancy contracts. Recent projects include investigating the adaptivity, feasibility, costs, and benefits of using cool roof technologies on Australian buildings, as well as retrofitting existing buildings to adapt to global climate change and improve their energy efficiency. She has also authored and co-authored over 20 publications in a variety of academic outlets, including journals, conference proceedings, books, and reports

Featured projects

• Sustainable and Healthy Environments Lab (SHE)
• Study on the Cool Roofs Mitigation Potential in Australia
• Energy Efficiency Training and Information Project: Commercial Buildings