Ceylin Sirin

PhD Student

University of Galway; MaREI

Ceylin completed her B.Sc. in Energy Systems Engineering. In her bachelor’s, she worked on solar-thermal systems both experimentally and numerically. She finished her M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering (Thermodynamics). She has worked on hybrid photovoltaic-thermal systems, heat exchangers, solar desalination systems, greenhouse drying applications and latent heat thermal energy storage units using energetic, exergetic, economic and environmental approaches in her master’s. She received TUBITAK (Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey) scientific publication award for four consecutive years (2019-2022). Ceylin was the winner of the "Affordable and Clean Energy (SDG Goal 7)" category of the Turkey Awareness Awards program organised by Junior Chamber International (JCI).

Detailed performance analysis of innovative façade systems in energy efficient buildings

The project aims to enhance the thermal performance and indoor comfort of energy-efficient buildings by optimizing the building envelope through the integration of innovative façade technologies. Focusing on three key areas, the research explores how to improve building design to minimize energy consumption and promote occupant well-being.

First, a comprehensive review of building-integrated photovoltaic/thermal (BIPV/T) systems is conducted to assess their potential for green buildings, offering a dual solution for energy generation and thermal management. Next, a detailed evaluation of Trombe wall performance is carried out using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations and grid convergence index (GCI) methods, ensuring that indoor environments maintain optimal temperatures and airflow for comfort. Finally, the development and performance testing of advanced airtightness systems address the critical need for reducing heat loss and ensuring consistent building performance in diverse climate conditions.

Together, these approaches form an integrated strategy for creating building envelopes that support energy efficiency, sustainability, and enhanced indoor comfort in modern constructions.