Zhengen Ren

Research Scientist, CSIRO, Australia

Dr. Zhengen Ren is a Principal Research Scientist at the CSIRO Energy Division, specializing in the development and application of physically-based approaches to climate mitigation, adaptation, and the resilience of the built environment.
With over twenty-six years of research experience in energy-efficient and healthy buildings, Dr. Ren has made significant contributions to the field. Since joining CSIRO in 2007, he has led the development of methodologies and tools for simulating building thermal (energy) performance and whole-house energy consumption for both new and existing houses. His work includes pioneering benchmark tools such as AccuRate Home for assessing whole-of-home energy performance, the AusZEH design tool for designing and retrofitting zero/low carbon emission housing, and a physically-based bottom-up housing stock energy model.
Before joining CSIRO, Dr. Ren held positions as a research assistant (PhD scholarship) and research fellow at Queen’s University Belfast from 1999 to 2007. During this time, he led the development of COwZ—an integrated multizone with subzone model for indoor air quality. This model has been widely adopted by researchers and engineers in the USA, China, and the EU.