| Academic degree: | Ph.D. | | Last name: | Osman | | First name: | Ayat | | Responsible for: | | | Organization/Institute: | California Public Utilities Commission | | Department: | Energy Division | | Position: | Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst | | Street, Number, POB: | 505 Van Ness Ave. | | Postal code, City: | 94102 San Francisco | | State: | Ca | | Country: | UNITED STATES | | Phone: | 4157035953 | | Fax: | | | E-mail address: | aeo@cpuc.ca.gov | | Url: | | | Curriculum vitae: | Ayat Osman, PhD
505 Van Ness Ave.
Energy Division
San Francisco, CA 94102
email: aeo@cpuc.ca.gov
phone: (415) 703-5953
EDUCATION
Ph.D. Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Pittsburgh
April 2006
Dissertation: Life Cycle Optimization Model for Cogeneration and Energy Systems Applications in Buildings
Advisor: Dr. Robert Ries
MS, Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Pittsburgh
December 2002
Thesis: Life Cycle Environmental Impact Analysis of Alternative Uses of Natural Gas-fired Equipment in Buildings
MS, Environmental Science and Management, Duquesne University
August 2000
BS, Chemistry, American University
June 1998
RESEARCH & TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Research Assistant, University of Pittsburgh, September 2004-Present
Worked under Dr. Robert Ries supervision to apply life cycle assessment techniques in developing energy systems models to investigate the various components of cogeneration systems as well as conventional systems for applications in buildings. In addition, used operation research techniques to develop an optimization model for the selection and operation of the investigated systems to minimize primary energy use and emissions and maximize efficiencies. Technologies investigated include solid oxide fuel cell, microturbine, internal combustion engines, as well as conventional systems: grid power, gas boilers, absorption and electric chillers.
Teaching Assistant, University of Pittsburgh, September 2000-May 2004
Introduction to Environmental Engineering: undergraduate level course, responsibilities included holding office hours to assist students with understanding the course material, running sections, grading problem sets, and grading exams.
Environmental Engineering Microbiology Lab: graduate level laboratory, responsibilities included assisting in running the lab section, preparing experimental procedures and reagents, grading home works and quizzes.
Environmental Engineering Chemistry Lab: graduate level laboratory, same responsibilities as stated above.
Environmental Engineering Process I: graduate level course, graded problem sets.
Life Cycle Assessment Methods & Tools: graduate level course, assisted in computer lab sections.
SKILLS
Modelling techniques using life cycle assessment methodology and software, energy simulation, geographic information system software (GIS), and linear programming modelling (AMPL)
Water/wastewater treatment design and operation
Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher
HONORS
Scholarship for the academic years Fall, 2000-Spring, 2006 awarded by the Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh PA.
Scholarship for the Spring and Summer semesters in the year 2000 awarded by Duquesne University, Pittsburgh PA.
PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
Osman, E. Ayat and Ries, Robert 2006. Optimization for Cogeneration Systems in Buildings Based on Life Cycle Assessment. ITcon, 11, 169-184. http://itcon.org/2006/
Osman, Ayat and Ries, Robert. 2005. Application of Life Cycle Assessment Approach in Optimizing Energy Use in Buildings. International Conference on Energy, Environment, and Disasters (INCEED 2005): Bringing the Gaps for Global Sustainable Development (UNESCO-ISEG- GADR), Charlotte, North Carolina, July 24-20.
Osman, Ayat and Ries, Robert. 2005. Life Cycle Optimization Model for Cogeneration Systems Application in Commercial Buildings. The Third International Conference of the International Society for Industrial Ecology, Stockholm, Sweden, June 12-15. (Presentation).
Osman, A., Norman, B., and Ries, R., 2005. Life Cycle Assessment Optimization Model for Cogeneration Systems Applications in Commercial Buildings. 2005 Industrial Engineering Research Conference (IERC), Atlanta, Georgia, May 14-18.
Osman, Ayat and Ries, Robert. 2005. Effect of Climate on Effectiveness of Cogeneration in Commercial Buildings. Ninth International Conference on Structural Safety and Reliability: ICOSSAR’05, Rome, Italy.
Osman, Ayat and Ries, Robert. 2005. Life Cycle Assessment Optimization Model for Cogeneration Systems. Engineering Sustain ability 2005: Next-generation technology for green construction and sustainable water use, Pittsburgh, PA, April 10-12. (Poster Presentation).
Osman, Ayat and Ries, Robert. 2004. Life Cycle Assessment Optimization Model for Cogeneration Systems. Journal of Infrastructure, 10 (4), 87-97.
Osman, Ayat and Ries, Robert. 2003. Simulation of Environmental Impacts of Commercial Building Systems. Eighth International Building Performance Simulation Association (IBPSA): Building Simulation 2003 for better building design, Eindhoven, Netherlands, August 11-15.
Osman, Ayat and Ries, Robert. 2003. Environmental Impacts of Commercial Building Systems. Construction Research Congress in Construction-Wind of Change: Integration and Innovation, Construction Institute-Construction Research Council, American Society of Civil Engineers, Construction Engineering and Management Program, University of Colorado at Boulder.
Member of Society of Women Engineers in the University of Pittsburgh
References available upon request
| | Areas of interest: | | environmental science and technology | | environmental policies | | environmental impact assessment | | environmental engineering | | environmental research | | environment and resources | | energy | | energy and environment, ECOFYS | | energy and environment, FORCE | | energy in the built environment | | |
| | Articles: | 12 LCA (5) 308-316 (2007), Life Cycle Assessment of Electrical and Thermal Energy Systems for Commercial Buildings (9 pp)
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