Heejin Cho, Ph.D.

Publications

Book Chapters

  1. Kim D., Cho H., Mago P.J., 2022, “Potential Impact of Net-Zero Energy Residential Buildings on the US Electric Grid.” In: Fathi M., Zio E., Pardalos P.M. (eds) Handbook of Smart Energy Systems. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-72322-4_22-1
  2. Zhang, J., Cho, H. and Mago, P.J., 2020, “Energy Systems in Buildings,” Energy Services Fundamentals and Financing, 1st Edition. Enrique Rosales-Asensio (Eds.), Elsevier, ISBN: 9780128205921.
  3. Cho, H. and Mago, P.J., 2018, “CCHP for Buildings – Design Methodologies, Operational Strategies, and Optimization Schemes,” Handbook of Energy Efficiency in Buildings: A Life Cycle Approach, 1st Edition. Umberto Desideri and Francesco Asdrubali (Eds.), Butterworth-Heinemann, ISBN: 9780128128176.

Journal Publications

* Corresponding author; + Student author(s)

  1. Park, J.+, Kim, T.+, Kim, D.*, Alghimlas, F., AlRagom, F., Choi, H., and Cho, H., 2024, “Field Test of Machine-Learning Based Mean Radiant Temperature Estimation Methods for Thermal Comfort-Integrated Air-Conditioning Control Improvement and Energy Savings,” Energy Reports, 11, pp. 5682-5702. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egyr.2024.05.040.
  2. Kim, D., Seomun, G.+, Lee, Y., Cho, H.*, Chin, K., and Kim, M., 2024, “Forecasting building energy demand and on-site power generation for residential buildings using long and short-term memory method with transfer learning,” Applied Energy, 368, 123500. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2024.123500.
  3. Maharjan, K.+, Zhang, J.*, Cho, H., and Chen, Y., 2024, “Co-Optimization of Distributed Energy Resources Under Time-of-Use Pricing Frame.” ASME. J. Eng. Sustain. Bldgs. Cities, 5(1): 011003. https://doi.org/10.1115/ 1.4064049.
  4. Berry, G.+,*, Knizley, A., Beckman, I., Cho, H., 2024, “Investigation of the Influence of Data Collection and Analysis Procedures on Aerosol Filtration Model Development,” Atmosphere, 15(3):273. https://doi.org/10.3390/ atmos15030273.
  5. Kaur, I., Aider, Y.+, Cho, H., and Singh, P.*, 2024, “Granular Flow in Novel Octet Shape–Based Lattice Frame Material,” ASME. J. Sol. Energy Eng., 146(3): 031009. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4064018.
  6. Jantawee, S.+, Lim, H., Li, M., Oh, J.W., Pasztory, Z., Cho, H., and Srivaro, S.*, 2023, “Developing structural sandwich panels for energy-efficient wall applications using laminated oil palm wood and rubberwood-based plywood/oriented strand board,” J. Wood Sci., 69, 35 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1186/s10086-023-02109-x.
  7. Maharjan, K.+, Zhang, J.*, Cho, H., Chen, Y., 2023, “Distributed Energy Systems: Multi-Objective Design Optimization Based on Life Cycle Environmental and Economic Impacts,” Energies, 16(21):7312. https://doi.org/10.3390/en16217312.
  8. Kim, D., Tran, K.+, Koh, J., and Cho, H.*, 2023, “Evaluation of Multi-Functional Variable Refrigerant Flow System with Thermal Energy Storage and Photovoltaic-Based Distributed System for Net-Zero Energy Home Design,” J. Energy Resource Technology, 145: 100903-1. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4062765.
  9. Hwang, J.*, Maharjan, K., and Cho, H., 2023, “A review of hydrogen utilization in power generation and transportation sectors: Achievements and future challenges,” International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, in Press.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2023.04.024.
  10. Beckman, I.P.+,*, Berry, G., Ross, J., Riveros, G., and Cho, H., 2023, “Prediction of air filtration efficiency and airflow resistance of air filter media using convolutional neural networks and synthetic data derived from simulated media,” Journal of Aerosol Science, 171, 106164. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaerosci.2023.106164
  11. Aider, Y.+, Kaur, I., Mishra, A., Li, L., Cho, H., Martinek, J., Ma, Z., and Singh, P.*, 2023, “Heat Transfer Characteristics of Particle and Air Flow Through Additively Manufactured Lattice Frame Material Based on Octet-Shape Topology,” J. Solar Energy Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4062196
  12. Beckman, I.P.+,*, Berry, G., Ucak-Astarlioglu, M., T.L., Travis, Cho, H., and Riveros, G., 2023, “Stabilized Electrospun Polyacrylonitrile Fibers for Advancements in Clean Air Technology,” Atmosphere, 14(3), 573. https://doi.org/10.3390/atmos14030573
  13. Kim, D., Lee, Y., Chin, K., Mago, P.J., Cho, H.*, Zhang, J.*, 2023, “Implementation of a Long Short-Term Memory Transfer Learning (LSTM-TL)-Based Data-Driven Model for Building Energy Demand Forecasting,” Sustainability. 15(3):2340. https://doi.org/10.3390/su15032340.
  14. Kang, E.+, Lee, R.+, Yoon, J., Cho, H.; Kim, D.*, 2023, “Uncertainty Assessment of Mean Radiant Temperature Estimation for Indoor Thermal Comfort Based on Clustering Analysis of Reduced-Input Surfaces,” Buildings, 13, 342. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings13020342.
  15. Berry, G.+, Beckman, I.P.+, and Cho, H.*, 2023, “A comprehensive review of particle loading models of fibrous air filters,” Journal of Aerosol Science, 167, 2023,106078. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaerosci.2022.106078.
  16. Beckman, I.P.+,*, Berry, G., Cho, H., and Riveros, G., 2023, “Alternative High-Performance Fibers for Nonwoven HEPA Filter Media,” Aerosol Science and Engineering. 7, pp. 36-58, https://doi.org/10.1007/s41810-022-00161-6. 
  17. Kim, D., Lee, J., Do, S., Mago, P.J., Lee, K., and Cho, H.*, 2022, “Energy Modeling and Model Predictive Control for HVAC in Buildings: A Review of Current Research Trends,” Energies, 15 (19), 7231. https://doi.org/10.3390/en15197231.
  18. Khan, J.+, Kaur, I.*, Aider, Y., Cho, H., Choi, S., and Singh, P., 2023, “Transient thermal performance enhancement of phase change material (RT82) through novel pin arrangements under varied gravity conditions,” Numerical Heat Transfer, Part A: Applications, DOI: 10.1080/10407782.2023.2198738.
  19. Kim, D., Yoon, Y., Lee, J., Mago, P.J., Lee, K., and Cho, H.*, 2022, “Design and Implementation of Smart Buildings: A Review of Current Research Trend,” Energies, 15 (12), 4278. https://doi.org/10.3390/en15124278
  20. Beckman, I.P.+,*, Beckman, P.M., Cho, H., and Riveros, G., 2022 “Modeling Uniform Random Distributions of Nonwoven Fibers for Computational Analysis of Composite Materials,” Composite Structures, 302, 116242. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruct.2022.116242.  
  21. Patterson, M.+, Singh, P., and Cho, H.*, 2022, “The Current State of the Industrial Energy Assessment and its Impacts on the Manufacturing Industry,” Energy Reports, 8, November 2022, pp. 7297-7311. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egyr.2022.05.242.
  22. Aider, Y.+, Kaur, I.+, Cho, H., and Singh, P.*, 2022, “Periodic Heat Transfer Characteristics of Additively Manufactured Lattices,” International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 189, 122692. https://doi.org/10.1016/ j.ijheatmasstransfer.2022.122692.
  23. Feng, X., Chen, Y*., Zhang, J., Cho, H., and Shi, Xin, 2022, “Improved Particle Swarm Algorithm Using Rubik’s Cube Topology for Bilevel Building Energy Transaction,” J. Energy Resource Technology, 144(7): 070910. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4053768.
  24. Wang, N.+, Bhushan, S., Cho, H., and Li, L*, 2022, “Modeling of Vapor-Liquid Interactions in Condensing Ejectors,” Applied Thermal Engineering, 206, 118111. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2022.118111.
  25. Philippe, S.+, Spayde, D., and Cho, H.*, 2022, “Design and Feasibility Study of Biomass-Driven Combined Heat and Power Systems for Rural Communities,” J. Energy Resource Technology, 144(7): 070909. https://doi.org/ 10.1115/1.4053345.
  26. Zhang, J., Cho, H., and Mago, P.J., 2022, “Design and Optimization of Integrated Distributed Energy Systems for Off-Grid Buildings,” J. Energy Resource Technology, 144(7): 070902. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4052619.
  27. Berry, G.+, Parsons, A.+, Morgan, M.+, Rickert, J., and Cho, H.*, 2022, “A Review of Methods to Reduce the Probability of the Airborne Spread of COVID-19 in Ventilation Systems and Enclosed Spaces,” Environmental Research, 203,111765. https://doi: 10.1016/j.envres.2021.111765.
  28. Beckman, I.P.+,*, Berry, G.+, Cho, H., and Riveros, G., 2021, “Digital Twin Geometry for Fibrous Air Filtration Media,” Fibers, 9(12), 84. https://doi.org/10.3390/fib9120084.
  29. Neves, R.+, Cho, H.*, and Zhang, J., 2021, “Pairing Geothermal Technology and Solar Photovoltaics for Net-Zero Energy Homes,” Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews, 140, 110749. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2021. 110749.
  30. Kim, D., Cho, H.*, Mago, P.J., Yoon, J. and Lee, H., 2021, “Impact on Renewable Design Requirements of Net-Zero Carbon Buildings under Potential Future Climate Scenarios,” Climate, Keynote Paper in the Special Issueon Interactions of the Variation in Environmental Conditions Due to Climate Change and the Possibility of Obtaining a Low-Carbon Building Stock, 9(1), 17, https://doi.org/10.3390/cli9010017.
  31. Zhang, J., Cho, H.*, and Mago, P.J., 2021 “Improving student learning of energy systems through computational tool development process in engineering courses,” Sustainability – Special Issue on Engineering Education for a Sustainable Energy Future, 13(2), 884. https://doi.org/10.3390/su13020884.
  32. Hemmati, H.+, Zhang, J.*, Spayde, E., Mago, P.J. and Cho, H., 2021, “Performance Analysis of a Solar Powered Organic Rankine Cycle with Energy Storage in Different U.S. Climate Zones,” J. Energy Resource Technology, 143(9), 090908. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4049792.
  33. Zhang, X.+, Kim, Y.*, Kim, K.+, Liu, M., Vega, B., Beatriz, I., Kaya, G.B., Wang, X., Kim, T., Via, B.K., and Cho, H., 2021, “Shape-stabilized Phase Change Material by a Synthetic/Natural Hybrid Composite Foam with Cell-wall Pores,” ACS Applied Energy Materials, 4(1), pp 416-424. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsaem.0c02341.
  34. Neves, R.+, Cho, H.*, and Zhang, J., 2021, “State of the Nation: Customizing Energy and Finances for Geothermal Technology in the United States Residential Sector,” Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews, 137, 110463. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2020.110463.
  35. Neves, R.+, Cho, H.*, and Zhang, J., 2020, “Datasets for Residential GSHP Analysis by Climate in the United States,” Data in Brief, 33, 106523. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dib.2020.106523.
  36. Yu, B.+, Kim, D.+, Cho, H.*, and Mago, P.J., 2020, “A Non-Linear Auto-Regressive with Exogenous Inputs (NARX) Artificial Neural Network (ANN) Model for Building Thermal Load Prediction,” J. Energy Resource Technology, 142(5), 050902. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4045543.
  37. Kim, D.+, Cho, H.*, Koh, J. and Im, P., 2020, “Net-Zero Energy Building Design and Life-Cycle Cost Analysis with Air-Source Variable Refrigerant Flow and Distributed Photovoltaic Systems,” Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews, 118, 109508, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2019.109508.
  38. Neves, R.+, Cho, H.*, and Zhang, J., 2020, “Techno-Economic Analysis of Geothermal System in Residential Building in Memphis, Tennessee,” Journal of Building Engineering, 27, 100993. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2019.100993.
  39. Mahajan, G.+, Cho, H.*, Smith, A., and Thompson, S.M., 2020, “Experimental Analysis of Atypically Long Finned Oscillating Heat Pipe for Ventilation Waste Heat Recovery Application,” Journal of Thermal Science, 29, 667-675. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11630-019-1178-5.
  40. Wilson, M.+, Mago, P.J., and Cho, H.*, 2019, “Design and Operation of Increased Thermal Capacitance and Dual Thermal Storage and Its Effects on Building Energy Dependence,” Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments, 35, pp. 354-364.
  41. Zhang, J.+, Cho, H.*, Mago, P.J., Zhang, H., and Yang, F., 2019, “Multi-objective Particle Swarm Optimization (MOPSO) for a Distributed Energy System Integrated with Energy Storage,” Journal of Thermal Science, 28, pp.1221-1235, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11630-019-1133-5.
  42. Yang, F.+, Cho, H.*, and Zhang, H.*, 2019, “Performance Prediction and Optimization of an Organic Rankine Cycle using Back Propagation Neural Network for Diesel Engine Waste Heat Recovery,” J. Energy Resource Technology, 141(6), 062006.
  43. Cox, S.J.+, Kim, D.+, Cho, H.*, and Mago, P.J., 2019, “Real Time Optimal Control of District Cooling System with Thermal Energy Storage Using Neural Networks,” Applied Energy, 238, pp. 446-480.
  44. Kim, D.+, Cho, H.*, and R. Luck, 2019, “Potential Impacts of Net-Zero Energy Buildings with Distributed Photovoltaic System on Electrical Grid,” J. Energy Resource Technology, 141(6), 062005.
  45. Mahajan, G.+, Thompson, S.M., and Cho, H.*, 2018, “Experimental Characterization of an n-Pentane Oscillating Heat Pipe for Waste Heat Recovery in Ventilation Systems,” Heliyon, 4(2018), e00922.
  46. Kim, D.+, Cox, S.J.+, Cho, H.* and Yoon, J.*, 2018, “Comparative investigation on building energy performance of double skin façade (DSF) with interior or exterior slat blinds,” Journal of Building Engineering, 20 (2018), pp. 411-423.
  47. Wilson, M.+, Luck, R., Mago, P.J.*, and Cho, H., 2018, “Building Energy Management Using Increased Thermal Capacitance and Thermal Storage Management,” Buildings, 8(7), 86. Selected as a Cover Story of Buildings, Volume 8, Issue 7 (https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/8/7).
  48. Yang, F.+, Cho, H.*, Zhang, H.*, Zhang, J.+, and Wu, Y., 2018, “Artificial neural network (ANN) based prediction and optimization of an organic Rankine cycle (ORC) for diesel engine waste heat recovery,” Energy Conversion and Management, 164 (2018), pp. 15-26.
  49. Zhang, J.+, Cho, H.*, Luck, R., and Mago, P.J., 2018, “Integrated Photovoltaic and Battery Energy Storage (PV-BES) Systems: An Analysis of Existing Financial Incentive Policies in the US,” Applied Energy, 212, pp. 895-908.
  50. Kim, D.+, Cox, S.J.+, Cho, H. and Im, P.*, 2018, “Model Calibration of a Variable Refrigerant Flow System Integrated with a Dedicated Outdoor Air System,” Energy and Buildings, 158, pp. 884-896.
  51. Zhang, J.+, Knizley, A., and Cho, H.*, 2017, “Investigation of Existing Financial Incentive Policies for Solar Photovoltaic Systems in U.S. Regions,” AIMS Energy, 5(6), pp. 974-996.
  52. Yang, F. +, Cho, H.*, Zhang, H.* and Zhang, J.+, 2017, “Thermoeconomic multi-objective optimization of a dual loop organic Rankine cycle (ORC) for CNG engine waste heat recovery,” Applied Energy, 205, pp. 1100-1118.
  53. Kim, D.+, Cox, S.J.+, Cho, H.* and Im, P., 2017, “Evaluation of Energy Savings Analysis of Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) Systems in U.S. Climate Locations,” Energy Reports, 3, pp. 85-93.
  54. Wang, Z.+, Li, Q., Trinh, W., Lu, Q., Cho, H., Wang, Q., and Chen, L.*, 2017, “Optimal Design of High Temperature Metalized Thin-film Polymer Capacitors: A Combined Numerical and Experimental Method,” Journal of Power Sources, 357, pp. 149-157.
  55. Cho, H.*, Smith, A., Luck, R., and Mago, P.J., 2017, “Transient Uncertainty Analysis in Solar Thermal System Modeling,” Journal of Uncertainty Analysis and Applications, 5 (1).
  56. Mahajan, G.+, Thompson, S., and Cho, H.*, 2017, “Energy and Cost Saving Potential of Oscillating Heat Pipe Based Heat Recovery Ventilator,” Energy Reports, 3, pp. 46-53.
  57. Spayde, E.+, Mago, M.J.* and Cho, H., 2017, “Performance Evaluation of a Solar-powered Regenerative Organic Rankine Cycle in Different Climate Conditions,” Energies, 10 (94).
  58. Sarwar, R.+, Cho, H.*, Mago, P.J., and Luck, R., 2017, “Field Validation Study of a Time and Temperature Indexed Auto Regressive with Exogenous (ARX) Building Hourly Thermal Load Prediction Model,” Energy, 119, pp. 483-496.
  59. Zhang, J.+, Cho, H.*, and Knizley, A., 2016, “Evaluation of Financial Incentives for Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Systems in U.S. Regions,” Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews, 59, pp. 738-762.
  60. Cho, H.*, Sarwar, R.+, Mago, P.J., and Luck, R., 2016, “Design and Feasibility Study of Combined Heat and Power Systems Integrated with Heat Pump,” Applied Thermal Engineering, 93, pp. 155-165.
  61. Carpenter, J.+, Mago, P.J.*, Luck, R., and Cho, H., 2016, “Parametric Analysis of a Passive Energy Management Through Increased Thermal Capacitance,” The Open Mechanical Engineering Journal, 2016 (10), pp. 38-50.
  62. Cho, H.*, Luck, R., and Stevens, J.W., 2015, “An Improvement on the Standard Linear Uncertainty Quantification Using a Least Squares Method,” Journal of Uncertainty Analysis and Applications, 3 (15), pp. 1-13.
  63. Luck, R., Zdaniuk, G., and Cho, H.*, 2015, “An Efficient Method to Find Solutions for Transcendental Equations with Several Roots,” International Journal of Engineering Mathematics, vol. 2015, Article ID 523043, 4 pages. 
  64. Mahajan, G.+, Cho, H.*, Shanley, K., and Kang, D., 2015, “Comprehensive Modeling of Airflow Rate Through Automatic Doors for Low-rise Buildings,” Building and Environment, 87, pp. 72-81.
  65. Cho, H.*, Smith, A., and Mago, P.J., 2014, “Combined Cooling, Heating and Power: A Review of Performance Improvement and Optimization,” Applied Energy, 136, pp. 168-185.
  66. Carpenter, J.+, Mago, P.J.*, Luck, R., and Cho, H., 2014, “Passive Energy Management Through Increased Thermal Capacitance,” Energy and Buildings, 75, pp. 465-471.
  67. Hu, M., and Cho, H.*, 2014, “A Probability Constrained Multi-Objective Optimization Model for CCHP System Operation Decision Support,” Applied Energy, 116, pp. 230-242.
  68. Yun, K.T.+, Cho, H.*, Luck, R., and Mago, P.J., 2013, “Modeling of Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines for Power Generation and Heat Recovery,” Applied Energy, 102, pp. 327-335.
  69. Yun, K.T.+,*, Luck, R., and Mago, P.J., Cho, H., 2012, “Building Hourly Thermal Load Prediction using an Indexed ARX model,” Energy and Buildings, 54, pp. 225-233.
  70. Yun, K.T.+,*, Cho, H., Luck, R., and Mago, P.J., 2011, “Real-Time Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Operational Strategy Using a Hierarchical Optimization Algorithm,” J. Power and Energy, 225 (4), pp. 403-412.
  71. Cho, H.*, Luck, R., and Chamra, L.M., 2010, “Supervisory Feed-Forward Control for Real-Time Topping Cycle CHP Operation,” J. Energy Resource Technology, 132 (1).
  72. Cho, H., Mago, P.*, Luck, R., and Chamra, L.M., 2009, “Evaluation of CCHP Systems Performance based on Operational cost, Primary Energy Consumption, and Carbon Dioxide Emission by Utilizing an Optimal Operation Scheme,” Applied Energy, 86, pp. 2540-2549.
  73. Cho, H., Krishnan, S.R., Luck, R., and Srinivasan, K.K.*, 2009, “Comprehensive Uncertainty Analysis of a Wiebe Function-Based Combustion Model for Pilot-Ignited Natural Gas Engines,” J. Automotive Engineering, 223 (11), pp. 1481-1498.
  74. Cho, H.*, Luck, R., Eksioglu, S.D., and Chamra, L.M., 2009, “Cost-optimized real-time operation of CHP systems,” Energy and Buildings, 41, pp. 445-451.

Peer-Reviewed Reports

  1. Im, P., H. Cho, D. Kim and S.J. Cox, 2016, Evaluation of Variable Refrigerant Flow Systems Performance on Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s Flexible Research Platform: Part 3 Simulation Analysis, ORNL/TM-2016/386, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN.
  2. Thornton, B.A., M.A. Halverson, M. Myer, H. Cho, S.A. Loper, E.E. Richman, D.B. Elliott, V.V. Mendon, and M.I. Rosenberg, 2013, Cost-effectiveness of ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2010 Compared to ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2007. PNNL-22043, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA.
  3. Thornton, B.A., M.I. Rosenberg, E.E. Richman, W. Wang, Y. Xie, J. Zhang, H. Cho, V.V. Mendon, R.A. Athalye, and B. Liu, 2011. Achieving the 30% Goal: Energy and Cost Savings Analysis of ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2010. PNNL-20405, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA. 
  4. Cho, H., W. Wang, Y. Huang, A. Makhmalbaf, K. Yun, K. Gowri, 2011, Extend EnergyPlus to Support Evaluation, Design, and Operation of Net-Zero Energy Buildings. PNNL-21021, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA. 
  5. Brambley, M.R., N. Fernandez, W. Wang, K.A.Cort, H. Cho, H. Ngo, and J.K. Goddard. 2011. Final Project Report: Self-Correcting Controls for VAV System Faults. PNNL-20452, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA. 
  6. Cho, H., 2010. Modeling of Packaged HVAC Systems with Various Option Sets for a Small Office Building: Preliminary Energy Saving Results. PNNL-19759, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA. 
  7. Fernandez N, M.R. Brambley, S. Katipamula, H. Cho, J.K. Goddard, and L.H. Dinh. 2010. Self-Correcting HVAC Controls Project Final Report. PNNL-19074, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA. 
  8. Katipamula S, P.R. Armstrong, W. Wang, N. Fernandez, H. Cho, W. Goetzler, J. Burgos, R. Radhakrishnan, and C. Ahlfeldt. 2010. Development of High-Efficiency Low-Lift Vapor Compression System – Final Report. PNNL-19227, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA. 
  9. Katipamula S, P.R. Armstrong, W. Wang, N. Fernandez, H. Cho, W. Goetzler, J. Burgos, R. Radhakrishnan, and C. Ahlfeldt. 2010. Cost-Effective Integration of Efficient Low-Lift Baseload Cooling Equipment: FY08 Final Report. PNNL-19114, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA.
  10. Cho, H., B. Liu, and K. Gowri. 2010. Energy Saving Impact of ASHRAE 90.1 Vestibule Requirements: Modeling of Air Infiltration through Door Openings. PNNL-20026, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA.

Conference Papers

  1. Maharjan, K., Hwang, J., and Cho, H., “Design Strategies for Biomass-based Combined Cooling, Heating and Power Systems in Rural Communities,” Proceedings of ASME 2023 17th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, July 10-12, 2023, Washington DC, USA.
  2. Yu, B., Kim, D., Koh, J., Kim, J., and Cho, H., “Electrification and Decarbonization Using Heat Recovery Heat Pump Technology for Building Space and Water Heating,” Proceedings of ASME 2023 17th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, July 10-12, 2023, Washington DC, USA.
  3. Maharjan, K., Zhang, J., Cho, H., and Chen, Y., “Multi-objective Optimization of Distributed Energy Systems Considering Time-of-use Pricing Impacts,” Proceedings of ASME 2023 17th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, July 10-12, 2023, Washington DC, USA.
  4. Kim, D., Seomun, G., Yoon, J., and Cho, H., 2022 “Development of an optimized HVAC control framework for integrating building energy simulation and data-driven analytics using EnergyPlus and FMU,” 2022 SAREK Winter Annual Conference, Nov. 18, 2022, Seoul, South Korea.
  5. Aider, Y., Mishra, A., Li, L., Cho, H., and Singh, P., “Heat Transfer Characteristics of Particle Flow Through Additively Manufactured (SS 316L) Lattice Frame Material Based on Octet-Shape Topology,” Proceedings of ASME 2022 International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, Oct. 30-Nov. 3, 2022, Columbus, OH, USA.
  6. Philippe, S., and Cho, H., “Multi-regional Design and Analysis of Biomass-driven Combined Cooling, Heating and Power Systems for Rural Communities,” Proceedings of ASME 2022 International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, Oct. 30-Nov. 3, 2022, Columbus, OH, USA.
  7. Kim, D., Tran, K., Koh, J., and Cho, H., “Net-Zero Energy Home Design Using Photovoltaic-Based Distributed Energy Generation and Multi-Functional Variable Refrigerant Flow Systems Integrated with Electric and Thermal Energy Storage,” Proceedings of ASME 2022 16th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, July 11-13, 2022, Philadelphia, PA. Received Outstanding Paper Award.
  8. Maharjan, K., Zhang, J., Cho, H., and Chen, Y., “Distributed Energy Systems Design Optimization Based on Life Cycle Environmental and Economic Impacts,” Proceedings of ASME 2022 16th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, July 11-13, 2022, Philadelphia, PA.
  9. Aider, Y., Cho, H., and Singh, P., “Convective Heat Transfer Potential of Particles/airflow Through Single Cell Thick Additively Manufactured Octet-Shaped Lattice Frame Material,” Proceedings of the ASME 2022 Heat Transfer Summer Conference, July 11-13, 2022, Philadelphia, PA.
  10. Knizley, A., Green, M., and Cho, H., “Developing New Instructor Training and Mentorship to Enhance Mechanical Engineering Program,” 2022 ASEE Southeastern Section Conference, Mar. 13-15, 2022, Charleston, SC, USA.
  11. Wang, N., Bhatt, N., Bhushan, S, Cho, H., and Li, L, “Analysis and Modeling of Vapor-Liquid Interactions in Condensing Ejectors,” Proceedings of ASME 2021 International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, Nov. 1-5, 2021, Virtual Conference.
  12. Philippe, S., Spayde, D., and Cho, H., “Design and Feasibility Study of Biomass-Driven Combined Heat and Power Systems for Rural Communities,” Proceedings of ASME 2021 15th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, June 16-18, 2021, Virtual Conference. Received 2nd Place Best Student Paper Award.
  13. Zhang, J., Cho, H., and Mago, P.J., “Optimal Design of Integrated Distributed Energy Systems for Off-Grid Buildings in Different Regions in the United States,” Proceedings of ASME 2021 15th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, June 16-18, 2021, Virtual Conference. Received 2nd Place Best Paper Award.
  14. Feng, X., Chen, Y., Zhang, J., Cho, H., and Shi, Xin, “Rubik’s Cube Topology Based Particle Swarm Algorithm for Bilevel Building Energy Transaction,” Proceedings of ASME 2021 15th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, June 16-18, 2021, Virtual Conference.
  15. Hemmati, H., Zhang, J., Spayde, E., Mago, P.J. and Cho, H., “Performance Analysis of a Solar Powered Organic Rankine Cycle with Energy Storage in Different U.S. Climate Zones,” Proceedings of ASME 2020 14th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, June 17-18, 2020, Virtual Conference.
  16. Yu, B., Kim, D., Cho, H., and Mago, P.J., “A Non-Linear Auto-Regressive with Exogenous Inputs (NARX) Artificial Neural Network (ANN) Model for Building Thermal Load Prediction,” Proceedings of ASME 2019 13th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, July 15-17, 2019, Bellevue, WA, USA. Received 2nd Place Best Paper Award.
  17. Kim, D., Cho, H., Koh, J., and Nam, H., “Integrated Heat Recovery System Design of a Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) Heat Recovery System with a Domestic Hot Water System,” Proceedings of 2019 ASHRAE Winter Conference & AHR Expo, Jan. 12–16, 2019, Atlanta, GA, USA.
  18. Kim, D., Cho, H., Luck, R., and Mago, P.J., “Potential Aggregate Effects of Net-Zero Energy Homes (NZEHs) with Distributed Energy Generation on the U.S. Electrical Grid,” Proceedings of ASME 2018 International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, Nov. 9-15, 2018, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
  19. Yang, F., Cho, H., and Zhang, H., “Performance Prediction and Optimization of an Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) using Back Propagation Neural Network for Diesel Engine Waste Heat Recovery,” Proceedings of ASME 2018 Power and Energy Conference, June 24-28, 2018, Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA.
  20. Zhang, J., Cho, H., Yang, F., and Zhang, H., “Multi-objective Design Optimization for Distributed Energy Systems with Energy Storage: A Case Study,” Proceedings of ASME 2018 Power and Energy Conference, June 24-28, 2018, Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA.
  21. Kim, D., Cox, S.J., and Cho, H., “Potential Impacts of Net-Zero Energy Buildings with Distributed Photovoltaic (PV) System on Electrical Grid,” Proceedings of ASME 2018 Power and Energy Conference, June 24-28, 2018, Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA.
  22. Schemmel, A.L., Cho, H., and Waggoner, C.A., “Test Stand for Assessing the Performance of Ceramic Media Filters to Develop Section FO of ASME AG-1,” 2017 ANS Winter Meeting and Nuclear Technology Expo, October 29-November 2, 2017, Washington D.C.
  23. Kim, D., Cox, S.J., Cho, H. and Im, P., “Modeling and Calibration of a Variable Refrigerant Flow System with a Dedicated Outdoor Air System,” 2017 Building Simulation Conference of International Building Performance Simulation Association, August 7-9, 2017, San Francisco, CA.
  24. Zhang, J. and Cho, H., “An Evaluation of Financial Incentive Policies for Solar Photovoltaic Systems in the U.S.,” Proceedings of ASME 2017 Power and Energy Conference (ICENE14), June 26-30, 2017, Charlotte, NC, USA.
  25. Kim, D., Cox, S.J., Cho, H. and Im, P., “Evaluation of Energy Saving Potential of Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) from Variable Air Volume (VAV) in the U.S. Climate Locations,” 2016 Asia Conference of International Building Performance Simulation Association – ASim2016, November, 27-29, 2016, Jeju, South Korea.
  26. Kang, D. and Cho, H., “Modeling of central ground-source heat pump system in EnergyPlus,” 2016 Asia Conference of International Building Performance Simulation Association – ASim2016, November, 27-29, 2016, Jeju, South Korea.
  27. Cox, S.J., Kim, D. and Cho, H., “Model Development and Case Study of an Optimal Control Strategy of Central Ice Storage System for a District Cooling System,” 2016 Asia conference of International Building Performance Simulation Association – ASim2016, November, 27-29, 2016, Jeju, South Korea.
  28. Phillips, S., Cho, H., and Waggoner, C.A., “Design and Performance of a Flat Media Filtering Efficiency Test Stand,” 34th International Nuclear Air Cleaning Conference, June 5-7, 2016, San Antonio, TX.
  29. Cox, S., Cho, H., and Waggoner, C.A., “A Review on Real-Time Aerosol Measurement Techniques and their Correlations,” 34th International Nuclear Air Cleaning Conference, June 5-7, 2016, San Antonio, TX.
  30. Schemmel, A.L., Cho, H., and Waggoner, C.A., “Evaluating Performance of a Range of Ceramic Media Filter Elements,” 34th International Nuclear Air Cleaning Conference, June 5-7, 2016, San Antonio, TX.
  31. Wong, M., Cho, H., and Waggoner, C.A., “Design and Performance of an In-Place Flat Media Particle Loading Testing System,” 34th International Nuclear Air Cleaning Conference, June 5-7, 2016, San Antonio, TX.
  32. Mahajan, G., Cho, H., Thompson, S.M., Rupp, H., and Muse, K., 2015, “Oscillating Heat Pipes for Waste Heat Recovery in HVAC Systems,” ASME 2015 International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, November 13-19, 2015, Houston, Texas.
  33. Sarwar, R., Cho, H., “Evaluation of Regression Analysis Based Building Hourly Thermal Load Prediction Algorithms Under Climate Change,” ASME 2014 International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, November 14-20, 2014, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
  34. Dai, R., Hu, M., and Cho, H., “An Incentive Optimization for CCHP System Operation using Supervisory Feed-Forward Control,” 6th International Conference on Applied Energy, May 30-June 2, 2014, Taipei, Taiwan.
  35. Sarwar, R., Cho, H., and Hu, M., “Uncertainty Analysis of Building Thermal Load Prediction,” 6th International Conference on Applied Energy, May 30-June 2, 2014, Taipei, Taiwan.
  36. McCullough, C., Thompson, S., and Cho, H., “Air-to-Air Heat Exchange with Oscillating Heat Pipes for Enhancing HVAC Systems,” ASME 2013 International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, November 15-21, 2013, San Diego, CA, USA.
  37. Cho, H., and Fumo, N., “Uncertainty Analysis for Dimensioning Solar Photovoltaic Arrays,” ASME 2012 6th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, July 23-25, 2012, San Diego, CA, USA.
  38. Cho, H., and Makhmalbaf, A., “Setpoint Optimization for Water-Cooled Chiller Systems in EnergyPlus,” ASME 2012 6th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, July 23-25, 2012, San Diego, CA, USA.
  39. Cho, H., Luck, R., and Chamra, L.M., “Power Generation and Heat Recovery Model of Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines for CHP Applications,” ASME 2009 International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, November 13-19, 2009, Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA.
  40. Cho, H., Luck, R., Mago, P., and Chamra, L.M., “Assessment of CHP System Performance with Commercial Building Benchmark Models in Different U.S. Climate Zones,” ASME 2009 International Conference on Energy Sustainability, July 19-23, 2009, San Francisco, CA, USA.
  41. Cho, H., Luck, R., and Chamra, L.M., “Supervisory Feed-Forward Control of Building CHP Systems Using Short-Term Weather Forecasting”, Poster presentation in International Building Performance Simulation Association (IBPSA) – USA meeting, January 24, 2009, Chicago, IL, USA
  42. Cho, H., Eksioglu, S., Luck, R., and Chamra, L.M., “Operation of Micro-CHP System using an Optimal Energy Dispatch Algorithm,” ASME 2008 International Conference on Energy Sustainability, August10-14, 2008, Jacksonville, FL, USA.
  43. Cho, H., Luck, R., and Chamra, L.M., “Technical and Economical Analysis of a Micro-CHP Facility based on Dynamic Simulation: A Case Study,” ASME 2007 International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, November 11-15, 2007, Seattle, WA, USA.
  44. Cho, H., Luck, R., and Chamra, L.M., “Dynamic Simulation of a Micro-CHP Facility: A Case Study,” ASME 2007 International Conference on Energy Sustainability, June 27-30, 2007, Long Beach, CA, USA.
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