Research and expertise
Niloo holds a master’s degree in Energy and Architecture and a bachelor’s in Architecture from Tehran University. She has experience as an architecture and energy consultant within the construction sector.
She joined ERBE CDT EPSRC program in 2023 as a Doctoral Researcher at Loughborough University. Her research interests are primarily focused on thermal and visual comfort, building physics, and building simulation.
Niloo’s PhD is under the supervision of Dr Ben M Roberts, Dr Arash Beizaee, and Dr Zoe De Grussa
Current research activity
- ERBE CDT Doctral Researcher
- PhD research project: Evaluation of different external shading devices to mitigate summertime overheating in naturally ventilated UK dwellings
Recently completed research projects
- Feasibility study of using responsive facades in hospitals and evaluating their daylighting performance
Recent publications
- Toodekharman H, Abravesh M, Heidari Sh (2023), Visual comfort assessment of hospital patient rooms with climate responsive facades, Journal of Daylighting, Vol 10, DOI: 10.15627/jd.2023.2
- Ghouchani M, Toodekharman H, (2024), Optimizing Passive Strategies for Energy Demand Reduction in Cold Climate Residential Buildings: A Case Study in Tabriz, Iran, International Journal of Architecture and Planning, Vol 12, DOI: 10.15320/ICONARP.2024.282
Teaching
I contribute to learning and teaching activities across the Schools programmes including:
Undergraduate
- 24CVA058 – Building Sience
- 24CVA055 – Design Studio Project Review
- Part C co-supervision
Enterprise
Current projects
- Evaluation of different external shading devices to mitigate summertime overheating in naturally ventilated UK dwellings
Short courses
- Essential Teaching Skills
- Information security
- Respecting Diversity
- Project management
- Applying research to industry
Profile
I am a Doctoral Researcher in Energy Resilience and the Built Environment (ERBE), at the School of Architecture, Building, and Civil Engineering, Loughborough University.
Before pursuing my doctoral studies, I worked as an architect, gaining practical experience in designing sustainable and efficient buildings. My research focuses on thermal and visual comfort, sustainable architecture, and building simulation, with a particular interest in mitigating summertime overheating using passive cooling technologies in UK homes.
Professional affiliations
- Student member - CIBSE
- Chartered engineer - Iran
Awards
- Fully funded PhD studentship: EPSRC funded Doctoral Researcher in ERBE CDT, Building Energy Research Group, Loughborough University
- First ranked student, Energy and Architecture Group, Tehran University
External activities
- Student Ambassador in the Inclusive Engineering Excellence Hub (IEEH)
Key collaborators
My research and enterprise activities are conducted with a range of academic and stakeholder partners, including:
- The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
- British Blind & Shutter Association (BBSA)