Dr. Rand Talib

Dr. Rand Talib

Dr. Rand Talib is a Research Analyst at Uptime Institute with expertise in energy analysis, building performance modeling, and sustainability. Dr. Talib holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering with a concentration in building systems and energy efficiency. Her background blends academic research and real-world consulting, with a strong foundation in machine learning, energy audits, and high-performance infrastructure systems.

Latest Research

Incomplete data threatens effectiveness of EED

The Netherlands have published the data center EED information and KPI forms for the 2024 operating year. However, the data set from the 104 facilities that reported data has limited value due to incomplete submissions.

The intelligent loop: AI and chilled water systems

Rising IT power densities are pushing chilled water systems to their limits. AI-driven control offers predictive load management, optimized sequencing and stable delta-T under demanding conditions.