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Larissa de Souza

@larissadesouza

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I turn building-performance and perception data into actionable environmental insights.

Brazil

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What I'm looking for

I'm interested in connecting with people working on building performance, environmental quality, and data-driven research, where I can turn complex data into actionable insights for researchers, industry, and policymakers.

At LabEEE at UFSC, I plan and lead thermal and acoustic comfort studies in mixed-mode open-plan offices, using field data, Python, R, and machine learning to understand multidomain human perception.

I've also developed EnergyPlus models and building-labeling manuals, led undergraduate researchers, and delivered life-cycle assessment and thermal-resilience simulations for social housing with Saint-Gobain Research Brazil. I enjoy turning complex building and environmental data into clear, actionable information for researchers, industry, and policymakers.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Doctoral Student

Current

Laboratório de Eficiência Energética em Edificações - LabEEE

Mar 2023 - Present (3 years 6 months)

Planned, conducted and managed thermal and acoustic comfort field study campaigns;
Handled field study data and data analysis with Python and R for Machine Learning;
Managed and led side project on a multidomain controlled study in a test room (planned, conducted, handled data and analyzed) with acoustic materials in an R&D project with Saint-Gobain Research Brazil;

Habilidades analíticas Building Performance Simulation Python Data Science EnergyPlus Machine Learning Data Analysis Tableau Revit SketchUp Energy Efficiency R

Research Assistant

Laboratório de Eficiência Energética em Edificações - LabEEE

Oct 2020 - Feb 2023 (2 years 4 months)

Conducted validation of ANNs with real-world data for building energy labeling using EnergyPlus and Tableau;
Developed models using EnergyPlus and manuals for the application of the building energy labeling method;
Led and managed a team of undergraduate researchers;
Conducted a project on life cycle assessment and thermal resilience with building performance simulations for social housing using E

Habilidades analíticas Building Performance Simulation Data Science EnergyPlus Data Analysis Tableau Revit SketchUp Energy Efficiency Life Cycle Assessment

Architect

Desempenho Empreendimentos Imobiliários

Oct 2017 - Jan 2021 (3 years 3 months)

Worked as Architect at Desempenho Empreendimentos Imobiliários.

SketchUp Autocad

Master Student

Laboratório de Eficiência Energética em Edificações - LabEEE

May 2018 - Sep 2020 (2 years 4 months)

Created a manual for Ladybug Tools in Grasshopper Rhinoceros 3D;
Conducted studies with architecture students and professional consultants;
Handled qualitative data with Tableau;