Engineering doctoral student wins 2026 international competition
Felix Fiifi Ekuful has won an international award at the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) competition for his research on how ventilation can be adjusted based on real-time building occupancy to improve both energy efficiency and indoor air quality. His profound thesis, poster and oral presentation contributed to his recognition as one of the selected winners.
In addition to this significant recognition, Ekuful will represent the society at the 2026 HVAC World Student Competition, an international event that gathers student representatives chosen by major professional organizations from around the world, including Europe, Asia and the Americas. Ekuful earned an M.S. in Construction and Facilities Engineering at UNC Charlotte’s William States Lee College of Engineering in December 2025 and is currently enrolled in the Ph.D. in Infrastructure and Environmental Systems.