Seungjae Lee, University of Toronto

Research

Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning Building Automation and Control Building Energy Performance Building Energy System Cyber-Physical-Human System Human-Building Interaction Indoor Environmental Quality

Latest papers

The impact of portable air cleaners on indoor particulate matter concentrations and perceptions of indoor air quality: a randomized crossover trial in three multifamily buildings.
Journal of exposure science & environmental epidemiology · 2026
Contextual Factors That Impact the Performance of Portable Air Cleaners: A Critical Review.
Environmental science & technology · 2026

All 2 publications

Latest funding

Development of Optimization Design Techniques for Carbon Neutral Residential Complexes based on Generative AI
NSERC · 2023 · Principal investigator
$123,600
Scalable Cyber-Physical-Human Systems for Intelligent and Interactive Buildings
NSERC · 2022 · Principal investigator
$12,500
Scalable Cyber-Physical-Human Systems for Intelligent and Interactive Buildings
NSERC · 2022 · Principal investigator
$81,000

All 3 grants and awards

2 publications.

01

The impact of portable air cleaners on indoor particulate matter concentrations and perceptions of indoor air quality: a randomized crossover trial in three multifamily buildings.

Mendell AY, Lee S, Siegel JA

Journal of exposure science & environmental epidemiology2026

DOI: 10.1038/s41370-026-00894-3 PMID: 42014482

02

Contextual Factors That Impact the Performance of Portable Air Cleaners: A Critical Review.

Mendell AY, Lee S, Siegel JA

Environmental science & technology2026

DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.5c12929 PMID: 41934390

Development of Optimization Design Techniques for Carbon Neutral Residential Complexes based on Generative AI

Principal investigatorNSERC2023Alliance Grants

Principal investigators: Lee, Seungjae S

Keywords: artificial intelligence; carbon neutral residential complex; decarbonization; greenhouse gas emissions; machine learning; optimal decision-making; residential complex design; smart design tool; sustainable built environment; urban planning

$123,600

Scalable Cyber-Physical-Human Systems for Intelligent and Interactive Buildings

Principal investigatorNSERC2022Discovery Launch Supplement

Principal investigators: Lee, Seungjae

$12,500

Scalable Cyber-Physical-Human Systems for Intelligent and Interactive Buildings

Principal investigatorNSERC2022Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Lee, Seungjae

Keywords: building energy performance; indoor environmental quality; building energy system; building automation and control; human-building interaction; intelligent and interactive building; artificial intelligence; machine learning; optimal control; cyber-physical-human system

$81,000

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Artificial Intelligence Dear Professor Lee, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. I read your paper "The impact of portable air cleaners on indoor particulate matter concentrations and perceptions of indoor air quality: a randomized crossover trial in three multifamily buildings." (2026), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] I also saw your NSERC-funded project "Development of Optimization Design Techniques for Carbon Neutral Residential Complexes based on Generative AI" (2023), and I would be glad to contribute to work in that direction. Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]