Dr Fan Zhang’s research expertise relates to indoor environmental quality (IEQ), occupant comfort and productivity, post-occupancy evaluation (POE), new ways of working & workspace design, and building performance simulation. Her publication track record features papers in the indoor environmental quality, contemporary workspace design and sustainable design & energy efficiency research fields. Her work has been published in peer-reviewed and high-impact international journals and conferences. Dr Zhang has served as a reviewer for the following journals: Energy and Buildings, Building and Environment, Indoor Air: International Journal of Indoor Environment and Health, Building Research & Information, Indoor Built Environment, Journal of Thermal Biology, Buildings, Energy, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.
Experience
2021–2021
Senior lecturer, Griffith University
Education
2016
The University of Sydney, Doctor of Philosophy
Publications
2021
Building and Environment, How Indoor Environmental Quality Affects Occupants’ Cognitive Functions: a Critical Review
2019
Applied Energy, Effects of moderate thermal environments on cognitive performance: A multidisciplinary review
2017
Building and Environment, The effects of higher temperature setpoints during summer on office workers’ cognitive load and thermal comfort
2017
Indoor Air, University students’ cognitive performance under temperature cycles induced by direct load control events
Grants and Contracts
2019
Designing offices well
Role:
Chief investigator
Funding Source:
Australian Research Council
Professional Memberships
Australian Research Council-Detailed assessor 2020–present
Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA, PR204184) 11/2020–present
Green Star Accredited Professional—Design & As Built 10/2019–06/2020
Research Areas
Building Science And Techniques (120202)
Architectural Science And Technology (Incl. Acoustics, Lighting, Structure And Ecologically Sustainable Design) (120104)
Psychology And Cognitive Sciences Not Elsewhere Classified (179999)