Jatuwat Varodompun, Ph.D. LEED AP
Contact
e-mail vjatuwat@umich.edu
website http://sitemaker.umich.edu/jatuwat/home
Education
2007 The University of Michigan, TCAUP, Ph.D in Architecture,
Building Technology
2005 The University of Michigan, TCAUP, M.Sc in Architecture,
Building Technology
2001 Chulalongkorn University, Thailand, M.Arch,
Building Technology (Hons)
1997 Chulalongkorn University, Thailand, B.Arch (Hons)
Areas of specialty
HVAC (Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning) systems
Indoor room air distribution and ventilation strategies
Airflow monitoring and CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics)
Building energy and thermal systems simulation
Solar, light, and daylighting simulation
Integrative sustainable design
Certification
2008 LEED AP (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited
Person) by GBCI (Green Building Certification Institute) and USGBC
(U.S. Green Building Council).
Certificate from Seminar for PFF (Preparing Future Faculty) organized
by CRLT (Center for Research on Learning and Teaching) at The
University of Michigan.
Certificate of Appreciation: 2008 Seminars On Sustainability: SOS for
the Environment of Detroit Chapter of ASHRAE (American Society of
Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc.).
Selected awards & scholarships
2007 ARCC (Architectural Research Centers Consortium) King Student
Medal for Excellence in Architectural + Environmental Design Research
Dissertation fellowship from Rackham School of Graduate Studies.
2005-06 Travel grants from Rackham and TCAUP (Taubman College of
Architecture and Urban Planning) and SBSE (Society of Building
Science Educators).
2003-06 Financial Supports from TCAUP-Doctoral program in Architecture at
The University of Michigan.
2003 Team winner of ASEAN (The Association of Southeast Asian Nations)
energy award for the category of new energy efficient building (2003):
Central Academic Building, Shinawatra University
2001 Co-Exhibitor of Dr. Soontorn’s Millennium House achieving award “Gold
Medal with Mention” in Brussel Eureka 2001, Belgium
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Teaching, research, and design experiences
2008 Full-time faculty at Faculty of Architecture and Planning, Thammasat
University
2007-08 Post Doctoral Researcher at TCUAP
2003-07 Research Assistant in Environmental Technology
TCAUP GSI (Graduate Student Instructor) for Environmental
Technology I & II classes
2002 Senior Architect at NIPAT association
Built Environment faculty at Shinawatra University, Thailand
2001 Researcher and Architect at DCM 2000 CO. LTD.
Secretary of curriculum development program: “Bachelor of Science in
Built Environment”, Shinawatra University, Thailand
2000 Teaching Assistant of “Mechanical Design for Architects” course,
Faculty of Architecture, Chulalongkorn University
1998 Architect at Glory Plus CO. LTD.
Presentations and workshops
Presentation in the scientific conferences
2008 Speaker for ASHRAE Detroit Chapter: SOS (Seminar on Sustainability)
2008 on the topic “The Impact of Ventilation Strategies on Sustainable
HVAC Design regarding to ASHRAE 62”
2007 Oral presentation at 6th International Conference on IAQ, Ventilation
and Energy Conservation in Buildings (IAQVEC2007), Sendai, Japan
2006 Guess Speaker for promoting Master or Science Program at TCAUP
Oral presentation at EPIC 2006 AIVC Technologies & Sustainable
Policies for a Radical Decrease of the Energy Consumption in
Buildings, Lyon, France
Guest Speaker on behalf of Prof. Navvab in “Energy Science,
Technology & Policy: Facing the Challenge” event with the topic of “The
University of Michigan Lead in LEED and Sustainable Design”
2005 Oral presentation at Solar World Congress 2005, Orlando, Florida.
Class recitations
2006 ARCH 565: Research in Environmental Technology at TCAUP in the
topics of Building Energy Simulation using eQUEST.
ARCH 555: Building Systems and Energy Conservation in the topics of
Multilateral Glass shading system.
2004-2005 ARCH 315: Environmental Technology I at TCAUP in the topics of
Passive vs Active Design, Basis of HVAC Systems, and Indoor Air
Quality (IAQ) and sick building syndrome.
ARCH 425: Environmental Technology II at TCAUP in the topics of
Lighting Fundamentals, Principle of Daylighting Design, Electrical
lighting system and Calculation, Life cycle analysis.
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2000 Mechanical Design for Architects at Chulalongkorn University in the
topic of Heat Transfer through Building Envelopes and Cooling Load
Calculation
Workshops
2002 Host lecturer for the topic of the energy and environment design
concept of Shinawatra University to many organizations such as
Metropolitan Waterworks Authority of Thailand
Provincial Electricity Authority of Thailand
Faculty of Architecture Chulalongkorn University
Assumption University School of Architecture
Sripratum University School of Architecture
Suranari University
Siam Gypsum Industry Group
and others.
Guest Speaker of E EXPO event at Sirikij National Conference Center
in the topic of “Innovative, Energy Efficient and Environmental Design
of Shinawatra University”.
2001 Held workshop for Civil Works Department, Interior Ministry in the
topics of: Millennium house, Energy Audit, Vernacular Architecture and
beyond, Shinawatra University.
Current and on-going research projects
HVAC systems, Indoor room air distribution, and ventilation strategies
Thermal comfort, IAQ (Indoor Air Quality), and ventilation effectiveness
of Mixing, Displacement, and Impinging system using CFD
(Computational Fluid Dynamics) and full scale experiment.
HVAC laboratory design and control for studying, jet flow, air
distribution, ventilation strategies, and validating CFD simulation.
On-site indoor airflow monitoring for mitigating local thermal discomfort
Airflow scaled simulation using LIF (Lacer Induced Fluorescent) and
CFD simulation
Natural ventilation and Airflow for buildings in hot and humid climate
Building energy conservation and thermal systems
Energy simulation and parametric studies for ASHARE 90.1-2 and
LEED compliances
Sustainable house/building using high energy efficient design
Thermal performances of advanced façade and skylight analysis
Static and dynamic heat transfer characteristics and energy impacts of
building opaque skins
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Solar, light, and daylighting
Solar and daylighting performances of building glazing systems
Outdoor lighting study of parking and pedestrians’ walkway studies
using computer simulation
Light fixture design with CPD (Candela Power Distribution) control
Other projects
Impacts of solar irradiance from building glass façades to the
surroundings
The effect of radiation, heat, and wind on pedestrians comfort
Research funding
2007-08 On-campus building energy baseline models using eQUEST supported
by Provost Office at The University of Michigan.
2006-07 Full Scale Airflow Measurement for energy conservation focusing on
HVAC systems supported by The University of Michigan AEC
(Architectural, Engineering, and Construction): Plant Extension.
2004-05 UM Plant Extension research on-campus building energy use.
Selected publications
Published Varodompun, J. and M. Navvab, HVAC Ventilation Strategies: The
Contribution for Thermal Comfort, Energy Efficiency, and Indoor Air
(International)
Quality. Journal of Greenbuilding, 2007. 2(2): p. 131-150.
Varodompun, J. and M. Navvab, The Full Scale and CFD simulation of
Impinging Jet Ventilation in IAQVEC07: Indoor Air Quality, Ventilation,
and Energy Conservation in Buildings. 2007. Sendai, Japan.
Varodompun, J. and M. Navvab, The Impact of Terminal Configurations
in Impinging Jet Ventilated Room in IAQVEC07: Indoor Air Quality,
Ventilation, and Energy Conservation in Buildings. 2007. Sendai, Japan.
Varodompun, J., A.Cotel and M. Navvab. Ventilation Performances of
Mixing, Displacement, and Impinging Jet system in different HVAC
scenarios: Part I in EPIC 2006 AIVC Technologies & Sustainable
Policies for a Radical Decrease of the Energy Consumption in Buildings.
2006. Lyon, France: AIVC.
Varodompun, J., A.Cotel and M. Navvab. Ventilation Performances of
Mixing, Displacement, and Impinging Jet system in different HVAC
scenarios: Part II in EPIC 2006 AIVC Technologies & Sustainable
Policies for a Radical Decrease of the Energy Consumption in Buildings.
2006. Lyon, France: AIVC.
Varodompun, J. Architectural and HVAC Applications of Impinging Jet
Ventilation using Full Scale and CFD Simulation, Ph.D. Dissertation in
TCAUP College of Architecture, 2007, The University of Michigan: Ann
Arbor.
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Navvab, M. and J. Varodompun. Pedestrians’ Comfort Index in Urban
Settlements using CFD Analysis in EPIC 2006 AIVC Technologies &
Sustainable Policies for a Radical Decrease of the Energy Consumption
in Buildings. 2006. Lyon, France: AIVC.
Varodompun, J. Airflow Simulation Techniques in Architectural
Applications, Ph.D. Practicum in TCAUP College of Architecture, 2005,
The University of Michigan: Ann Arbor.
Navvab, M. and J. Varodompun. Thermal Performance of A Double
Skin Façade Building using Full Scale Testing and Computer Simulation
in ISES/ASES Renewable Energy Key to Climate Recovery 2006. 2006.
Denver, Colorado: ISES/ASES.
Navvab, M. and J. Varodompun. Efficiency of Building-Integrated
Photovoltaic System in ISES/ASES Renewable Energy Key to Climate
Recovery 2006. 2006. Denver, Colorado: ISES/ASES.
Varodompun, J and Navvab, M. Solar and Daylight Performance of a
Building with Glass Roof and Multilateral Glass Shading System. ISES
2005 conference proceeding. Florida, 2005.
Navvab, M and Varodompun, J. Solar, Daylight, and Airflow
Performance of a Botanical garden. ISES 2005 conference proceeding.
Florida, 2005.
Navvab, M and Varodompun, J. Qualitative and Quantitative of
Michigan Solar Decathlon Home. ISES 2005 conference proceeding.
Florida, 2005.
Published Varodompun, J. The Utilization of Natural Airflow for Architecture,
M.Arch Thesis in College of Architecture, 2001, Chulalongkorn
(Thai)
University: Bangkok, Thailand.
Boonyatikarn, S. Energy Audit. OS Printing House: Bangkok, Thailand,
2003. (co-author)
Boonyatikarn, S. Integrative Design: Shinawatra University. OS Printing
House: Bangkok, Thailand, 2002. (co-author)
Contributions to design projects as related to sustainability and
technologies
HVAC system, Indoor room air distribution, and ventilation strategies
CFD simulations for design decision making at preliminary stage, construction, and existing
of ventilated rooms of both on-campus and off-campus buildings.
On-campus buildings
2007-2008 Large and small classrooms at TCAUP, The University of Michigan,
Ann Arbor, MI
2006 Botanical garden, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
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2005 Sleep chamber, The depression center, The University of Michigan,
Ann Arbor, MI
2005 Fishbowl Atrium of Angel Hall, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor,
MI
2004 Hill auditorium, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
2004 Underground tunnel, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Off-campus buildings
2008 New proposed glazed atrium, Caesar Palace, Las Vegas, NV
2007 Main atrium, Wynn resorts, Las Vegas, NV
2007 Main casino, Wynn resorts, Las Vegas, NV
2006 Typical guest room, The M Entertainment Complex, Las Vegas, NV
2006 Panevino Italian restaurant, Las Vegas, NV
2004 Main exhibition space of National aquarium, Baltimore, MD
2004 3-Stories house, Ann Arbor, MI
Ventilation strategy solutions for ETS (Environmental Tobacco Smoke) in casino spaces
2006 Main Casino, The M Entertainment Complex, Las Vegas, NV
2006 Main Casino, Wynn resorts, Las Vegas, NV
Airflow monitoring and simulations
2005-2007 BSRB (Biomedical Science Research Building) double skins façade
The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
2007 Fishbowl atrium of Angel hall, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor,
MI
Building energy conservation and thermal systems
Energy simulation for predicting the actual energy consumption of on-campus buildings.
2008 Fleming building, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
2008 Wolverine tower, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
2008 Rackham school of graduates, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor,
MI
2008 Administrative services building, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor,
MI
Energy simulations, models, and parametric studies for design decision making (using
eQUEST) of both on-campus and off-campus buildings.
On-campus buildings
2008 Law school new extension, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
2004-2008 Botanical garden, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
2007 Art & Architecture building: new extension + existing, The University of
Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
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2007 Michigan stadium (Big House) new sky boxes, The University of
Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
2006 BSRB (Biomedical Scientific Research Building), The University of
Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
2006 North quad residential buildings, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor,
MI
2005 Sleep chamber, The depression center, The University of Michigan,
Ann Arbor, MI
2005 MiSO (Michigan Solar House)
2004 Academic center, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
2004 Mott children’s hospital, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
2004 School of public health, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
2004 Cardiovascular building, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Off-campus buildings
2007-2008 The M entertainment complex, Las Vegas, NV
2007-2008 Wynn resorts new and existing, Las Vegas, NV
2008 New army dormitory, Lihue, HI
2008 Well Worth Building, Jackson, MI
2007 Echelon hotel and resort, Las Vegas, NV
2007 Fountainebleau, Las Vegas, NV
2007 New conference hall, Caesar Palace, Las Vegas, NV
Monitoring the central academic building of Shinawatra University which won the ASEAN
energy efficient award in 2003
Solar, light, and daylighting
Daylighting and electrical lighting simulation using Lightscape and eCOTECT for on-
campus and off-campus buildings.
On-campus buildings
2006-2008 Law school new atrium proposed by Renzo Piano, The University of
Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
2005-8 Sleep chamber, The depression center, The University of Michigan,
Ann Arbor, MI
2007 Field lighting system of the new softball stadium, The University of
Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
2007 New indoor football practice field, The University of Michigan, Ann
Arbor, MI
2007 Main street soccer field, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
2006 Atrium of Depression center, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
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2005 Atrium of Cardiovascular building, The University of Michigan, Ann
Arbor, MI
2005 School of Public Health solarium and office spaces, The University of
Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Off-campus buildings
2006-2008 Typical guest rooms of The M entertainment complex, Las Vegas, NV
2008 Typical guest rooms of Fountainebleau, Las Vegas, NV
2008 Living unit and atrium of new army dormitory, Lihue, HI
2007 Main atrium of Echelon hotel and resort, Las Vegas, NV
Impacted of glazing reflection on surroundings of high-rises and other glazed buildings.
2008 New sky boxes of Michigan stadium, The University of Michigan, Ann
Arbor, MI
2007 Glazed towers of Grand casino resort, Biloxi, MS
2007 Glazed towers of Revel entertainment, Atlantic City, NJ
2007 Glazed towers of The M entertainment complex, Las Vegas, NV
2007 Glazed towers of Echelon hotel and resort, Las Vegas, NV
2007 Glazed towers of Fountainebleau, Las Vegas, NV
2007 New and existing glazed towers of Wynn resorts, Las Vegas, NV
Pedestrians’ ways and parking lots lighting design, model, and simulation.
2008 New district of Ann arbor surface and underground parking, Ann Arbor,
MI
2006 Central campus pedestrian, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
2006 GG Brown pedestrian, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
2006 School of public health pedestrian, The University of Michigan, Ann
Arbor, MI
2006 Stamp auditorium exterior and pedestrian, North campus, The
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
2006 UM Art museum pedestrian, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
2006 Pedestrian, entry, and parking lots, UM hospital, The University of
Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
2005 North campus storm water retention, North campus, The University of
Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
2005 Habbard and Plymouth road, Ann Arbor, MI
2005 Northwood pedestrian, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
2005 I-94 Bridge over telegraph road, MI
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Other projects
Impacts of temperature, humidity, wind, and radiation on pedestrian’s comfort using CFD
(Computational Fluid Dynamics).
2008 New sky boxes of Michigan stadium, The University of Michigan, Ann
Arbor, MI
2006-2008 The M entertainment complex, Las Vegas, NV
2007 Revel entertainment, Atlantic City, NJ
2007 Wynn resorts, Las Vegas, NV
2007 Fountainebleau, Las Vegas, NV
2007 Echelon hotel and resort, Las Vegas, NV
CFD and CPD (Candela Power Distribution) analysis of light fixtures for LED, HID,
Induction lamps.
2007-2008 Various lighting fixtures from Full spectrum Inc
Rooms and auditoriums acoustical analysis using Ecotect, Acoustics 2D& 3D.
2006-2007 Art & Architecture classroom modification with Golden Acoustic (GA)
special panel, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
2007 East hall auditorium, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
2006 Detroit Opera House (DOH), Detroit, MI
2006 Fisher Theater, Detroit, MI
2006 COBO hall, Detroit, MI
2006 Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO), Detroit, MI
2005 Record studio, Duderstadt Center, The University of Michigan, Ann
Arbor, MI
Curriculum Development
2001 Served as a secretary in the curriculum committee for developing MUA
(Ministry of University Affairs) approved Bachelor of Science in built
environment of Shinawatra University, Thailand
Events organization
2003-04 Organized and designed the artworks and performance stage for
annual Thai’s cultural events called “Thai Night”
2002 Organized the lecture events for promoting new bachelor of science
(built environment) at Shinawatra University, Thailand
Memberships
2007 ASHRAE member
1997 Member of ASA (The Association of Siamese Architects Under Royal
Patronage)
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Architectural Practices
1998 Licensed Architect approved by COA (Council Of Architects Thailand)
Architectural Designs (in Bangkok, Thailand)
2002 Sukhumvit plus condominium, Bangkok, Thailand
2002 Mrs. Mothathip’s house (interior), Bangkok, Thailand
2001 Mr. Jittawat’s house, Bangkok, Thailand
2001 Dr. Komes’s house, Bangkok, Thailand
Specialization
Computer software uses including ANSYS, ANSYS CFX, ECOTECT, eQUEST, Lightscape,
3DMAX and AutoCAD
Thai-base architectural documents
Speaking and writing Thai fluently
Community Services
2004 Vise president of Thai student association (TSA) at the University of Michigan
Member of Tsunami Community Service at Thailand (TCS@T)
Hobbies
Reading Chinese/Japanese novel (translation), Buddhism philosophy
Fan of TV shows such as Discovery Channel, College Football, NFL, NBA, etc.
Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Jogging, Internetting, and Meditation
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