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Alfalah, B., Shahrestani, M. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8741-0912 and Shao, L. (2023) Developing a Hidden Markov Model for occupancy prediction in high-density higher education buildings. Journal of Building Engineering, 73. 106795. ISSN 2352-7102 doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2023.106795

Lyu, X., Luo, Z. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2082-3958, Shao, L., Awbi, H. and Lo Piano, S. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2625-483X (2022) Safe CO2 threshold limits for indoor long-range airborne transmission control of COVID-19. Building and Environment. 109967. ISSN 03601323 doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2022.109967

Wang, Q., Patel, H. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7783-5952 and Shao, L. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1544-7548 (2022) A longitudinal study of the occupancy patterns of a university library building using thermal imaging analysis. Intelligent Buildings International. ISSN 1750-8975 doi: https://doi.org/10.1080/17508975.2022.2147129

Alfalah, B., Shahrestani, M. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8741-0912 and Shao, L. (2022) Identifying occupancy patterns and profiles in higher education institution buildings with high occupancy density – a case study. Intelligent Buildings International Journal. ISSN 1750-8975 doi: https://doi.org/10.1080/17508975.2022.2137451

Deng, J. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6896-8622, Pickles, B. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9809-6455 and Shao, L. (2021) In-situ spectroscopy and shortwave radiometry reveals spatial and temporal variation in the crown-level radiative performance of urban trees. Remote Sensing of Environment, 253. 112231. ISSN 0034-4257 doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rse.2020.112231

Garraín, D., Herrera, I., Rodríguez-Serrano, I., Lechón, Y., Hepbasli, A., Araz, M., Biyik, E., Yao, R., Shahrestani, M., Essah, E., Shao, L., Rico, E., Lechón, J. L. and Oliveira, A. C. (2020) Sustainability indicators of a naturally ventilated photovoltaic façade system. Journal of Cleaner Production, 266. 121946. ISSN 0959-6526 doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.121946

Tian, Z., Deng, J., Zhang, S., Yao, R. and Shao, L. (2020) A quick measurement method for determining the incidence angle modifier of flat plate solar collectors using spectroradiometer. Solar Energy, 201. pp. 746-750. ISSN 0038-092X doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2020.03.059

Deng, J., Pickles, B. J., Smith, S. T. and Shao, L. (2020) Infrared radiative performance of urban trees: spatial distribution and interspecific comparison among ten species in the UK by in-situ spectroscopy. Building and Environment, 172. 106682. ISSN 0360-1323 doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2020.106682

Deng, J., Pickles, B. J., Kavakopoulos, A., Blanusa, T., Halios, C. H., Smith, S. T. and Shao, L. (2019) Concept and methodology of characterising infrared radiative performance of urban trees using tree crown spectroscopy. Building and Environment, 157. pp. 380-390. ISSN 0360-1323 doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2019.04.056

van Someren, K. L., Beaman, C. P. and Shao, L. (2018) Users’ experiences of lighting controls: a case-study. Lighting Research & Technology, 50 (7). pp. 1091-1106. ISSN 1477-1535 doi: https://doi.org/10.1177/1477153517709063

Costanzo, V., Yao, R., Essah, E., Shao, L., Shahrestani, M., Oliveira, A.C., Araz, M., Hepbasli, A. and Biyik, E. (2018) A method of strategic evaluation of energy performance of Building Integrated Photovoltaic in the urban context. Journal of Cleaner Production, 184. pp. 82-91. ISSN 0959-6526 doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2018.02.139

van Someren, K., Beaman, P. and Shao, L. (2018) Calculating the lighting performance gap in higher education classrooms. International Journal of Low Carbon Technologies, 13 (1). pp. 15-22. ISSN 1748-1325 doi: https://doi.org/10.1093/ijlct/ctx015

Ansari, S., Larsen, G. D. and Shao, L. (2018) Identifying energy savings opportunities for a multi-use venue building. Future Cities and Environment, 4 (1). pp. 1-12. ISSN 2363-9075 doi: https://doi.org/10.5334/fce.9

Wang, Y. and Shao, L. (2018) Understanding occupancy and user behaviour through Wi-Fi based indoor positioning. Building Research and Information, 46 (7). pp. 725-737. ISSN 1466-4321 doi: https://doi.org/10.1080/09613218.2018.1378498

Araz, M., Hepbasli, A., Biyik, E., Shahrestani, M., Yao, R., Essah, E., Shao, L., Oliveira, A. C., Ekren, O. and Günerhan, H. (2017) Performance evaluation of a building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) system combined with a wastewater source heat pump (WWSHP) system. Energy Procedia, 140. pp. 434-446. ISSN 1876-6102 doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egypro.2017.11.155

van Someren, K. L., Beaman, C. P. and Shao, L. (2017) Determining the difference between predicted vs. actual lighting use in higher education corridors. Frontiers in Mechanical Engineering, 3. 11. ISSN 2297-3079 doi: https://doi.org/10.3389/fmech.2017.00011

Biyik, E., Araz, M., Hepbasli, A., Shahrestani, M., Yao, R., Shao, L., Essah, E., Oliveira, A. C., del Caño, T., Rico, E., Lechón, J. L., Andrade, L., Mendes, A. and Atlı, Y. B. (2017) A key review of building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) systems. Engineering Science and Technology, an International Journal, 20 (3). pp. 833-858. ISSN 2215-0986 doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jestch.2017.01.009

Shahrestani, M., Yao, R., Essah, E., Shao, L., Oliveira, A. C., Hepbasli, A., Biyik, E., Caño, T. d., Rico, E. and Lechón, J. L. (2017) Experimental and numerical studies to assess the energy performance of naturally ventilated PV façade systems. Solar Energy, 147. pp. 37-51. ISSN 0038-092X doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2017.02.034

Wang, Y. and Shao, L. (2017) Understanding occupancy pattern and improving building energy efficiency through Wi-Fi based indoor positioning. Building and Environment, 114 (1). pp. 106-117. ISSN 0360-1323 doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2016.12.015

Shao, L., Foster, R., Coleman, M., Irvine, K., Lemon, M. and Hao, Y. (2015) Wireless energy behaviour monitoring (Wi-be) for office buildings. International Journal of Low-Carbon Technologies. ISSN 1748-1317 doi: https://doi.org/10.1093/ijlct/ctv031

Porritt, S.M., Cropper, P.C., Shao, L. and Goodier, C.I. (2012) Ranking of interventions to reduce dwelling overheating during heatwaves. Energy and Buildings, 55. pp. 16-27. ISSN 0378-7788 doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2012.01.043

He, M., Rees, S. and Shao, L. (2011) Simulation of a domestic ground source heat pump system using a three-dimensional numerical borehole heat exchanger model. Journal of Building Performance Simulation, 4 (2). pp. 141-155. doi: https://doi.org/10.1080/19401493.2010.513739

Taylor, S., Peacock, A., Banfill, P. and Shao, L. (2010) Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from UK hotels in 2030. Building and Environment, 45 (6). pp. 1389-1400. ISSN 0360-1323 doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2009.12.001

Freewan, A.A., Shao, L. and Riffat, S. (2008) Optimizing performance of the lightshelf by modifying ceiling geometry in highly luminous climates. Solar Energy, 82 (4). pp. 343-353. ISSN 0038-092X doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2007.08.003

Dutton, S. and Shao, L. (2007) Raytracing simulation for predicting light pipe transmittance. International Journal of Low Carbon Technologies, 2 (4). pp. 339-358. ISSN 1748-1325 doi: https://doi.org/10.1093/ijlct/2.4.339

Book or Report Section

Hepbasli, A., Araz, M., Biyik, E., Yao, R., Shahrestani, M., Essah, E. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1349-5167, Shao, L., Oliveira, A. C., del Caño, T., Rico, E. and Lechón, J. L. (2018) Thermoeconomic analysis and evaluation of a Building-Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) system based on actual operational data. In: Nižetić, S. and Papadopoulos, A. (eds.) The Role of Exergy in Energy and the Environment. Springer Link, Green Energy and Technology book series, pp. 877-886. ISBN 9783319898445 doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-89845-2_63

Sanusi, A. N. Z., Shao, L. and Keumala, N. I. (2015) Low-energy earth–air heat exchanger cooling system for buildings in hot and humid Malaysia. In: Sayigh, A. (ed.) Renewable Energy in the Service of Mankind; Selected Topics from the World Renewable Energy Congress WREC 2014. Springer International Publishing, Switzerland, pp. 515-528. ISBN 9783319177762 doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-17777-9_46

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Alfalah, B., Shahrestani, M. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8741-0912 and Shao, L. (2023) Machine learning occupancy prediction models - a case study. In: ASHRAE winter conference 2023, 4-8 Feb 2023, Atlanta. (In Press)