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Nicholas Gayeski
Room 5-418, 77 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139
tel: 617-835-1185, email: gayeski(at)mit.edu
Education

2007 – present
Cambridge, MA

Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Graduate School of Architecture
Ph.D. Candidate
Inverse building modeling and energy efficient HVAC using model-based predictive control of low-lift cooling technologies

2005 – 2007
Cambridge, MA
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Graduate School of Architecture
Master of Science in Building Technology, Tucker Voss Award
Thesis: Improved methods for measuring spectral, bidirectional transmission and reflection of fenestration systems using digital cameras.
1998 – 2002
Ithaca, NY
Cornell University, College of Arts and Sciences
A.B. Physics cum laude, GPA: 3.9/4.3, Phi Beta Kappa
Concentration in Energy and the Environment
July – Nov 2001
Dunedin, NZ
University of Otago
Certificate of Proficiency in Energy Management

Academic Research
2007 – present
Cambridge, MA
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Researcher
HVAC Laboratory
2005 – 2007
Cambridge, MA
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Researcher
Building Technology Daylighting Laboratory
Summer 2000
Columbus, OH
Ohio State University, Research Assistant
Non-linear Dynamics Laboratory
Mentor: Professor C. David Andereck
National Science Foundation, Research Experience for Undergraduates
Periodic clustering of large particulates in laminar fluid flow

Teaching Experience
2005-2006
Cambridge, MA

Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Teaching Assistant
Fundamentals of Energy in Buildings
Building Technology Laboratory
Daylighting
Energy in Building Design

2000 – 2002
Ithaca, NY
Cornell University Learning Skills Center, Physics Tutor
Undergraduate mechanics, electricity and magnetism, thermodynamics
1996 – 2000
Rochester, NY
Drumcliffe School of Irish Dance, Dance Instructor
Beginner through advanced level competitive Irish Dance classes

Professional Work
2007 - present
Cambridge, MA

KGS Buildings, Principal and Co-founder
Building energy efficiency consulting, HVAC system commissioning, Sustainable design consulting

2008
Cambridge, MA

Mistubishi Electric Research Laboratory, Research Intern
Inverse thermal modeling for model-based predictive control of heat pumps

2007
Acton, MA
The Green Engineer, Energy Modeler
Modeling energy performance of commercial, educational, and other facilities for LEED certification.
2002 – 2005
Washington, DC
Environmental Law Institute, Senior Research Associate
Conducted research, wrote research reports, and coordinated events to support environmental policy research and training, www.eli.org
  • Forum on Managing Environmental Information 2003, 2004 and 2005
  • Policy research on Minnesota’s nonpoint source pollution control programs
  • Support for legal analysis of National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System state programs
  • Project coordinator for Environmental Compliance Consortium, www.complianceconsortium.org
Summer 1997
Rochester, NY
The Sear-Brown Group, Autocad Drafter
Site plans and construction details for Kodak and Olin Chemical Company

Publications
2009 N. Gayeski, E. Stokes, M. Andersen. Using Digital Cameras as Quasi-Spectral Radiometers. Lighting Research and Technology 2009 (in press).
2008 E. Stokes, N. Gayeski, M. Andersen. Estimating Spectral Information of complex fenestration systems in a video-goniophotometer. Lighting Research and Technology 2008 40:269-285
2007 M. Andersen, N. Gayeski, E. Stokes, R. Osser, C. Browne, The Heliodome project: an innovative approach in assessing solar-optical properties of light-redirecting materials in combination with sun course simulations, In Proceedings CISBAT 2007: Renewables in a changing climate - Innovation in the Built Environment, Lausanne, September 4-5, 2007.
2007 “New Methods for Measuring Spectral, Bidirectional Transmission and Reflection by Complex Fenestration Systems”, American Solar Energy Society Annual Conference
May 2006 Contributor, Inventing Nonpoint Controls: Methods, Metrics and Results, Villanova Environmental Law Journal
2003 Contributor, What States Need to Protect Water Quality, National Academy of Public Administration
Awards
2008 Martin Family Fellowship for Sustainability
2007Tucker Voss Award for promise in building construction and engineering
2007Society for Building Science Educators ASES Travel Award
2006SimBuild 2006 student scholarship
2005Presidential Graduate Fellowship, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
2000Research Experience for Undergraduates, National Science Foundation
1998Rensselaer Medal of Sciences, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Activities
2009Panelist, MIT Energy Futures Week, Energy Efficient Technologies
2009Guest Lecturer, Rochester Institute of Technology
2008Lecturer, Sustainable Energy Education Training (SEET) 2008
2008 Panelist, Residential Design and Construction 2008
2008Instructor, MIT Energy Simulation Workshop
2007 Guest Lecturer, Boston Architectural College
2007 Technical Presenter, American Solar Energy Society (ASES) Solar 2007
2007Volunteer Instructor, Discover Energy & Environmental Programs (DEEP) pre-orientation
2007President, MIT student chapter of ASHRAE
2007Member, American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers
2007Member, Society for Building Science Educators
2006Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Solar Decathlon Team
Energy Analysis Team Leader
2006American Institute of Architects, House for an Ecologist Competition
2005Habitat for Humanity Volunteer
2001Cornell Greens, Kyoto Now Campaign
20002nd Place, World Irish Dancing Championships