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All the papers listed below are peer-reviewed:

1. “Feasibility Analysis of Distributed Energy Generation at a Ski Resort in ����ֱ��”, M. Krarti, D. LoVullo, and M. Steen, Proceedings of ASME Power and Energy Conversion Conference, San Diego, June 28-July 2 (2015).

2. “The Economic and Environmental Benefits from Distributed PV and Wind Technologies in a ����ֱ�� Community”, M. Krarti and T. Cureton, Proceedings of ASME Power and Energy Conversion Conference, San Diego, June 28-July 2 (2015).

3. “Impact of Passive Cooling Strategies on Energy Consumption Reduction of Residential Buildings in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, A. Alaidroos and M. Krarti, Proceedings of ASME Power and Energy Conversion Conference, San Diego, June 28-July 2 (2015).

4. “A New Protocol to Increase the Accuracy and Precision of Savings Estimates for VFDs”, R. Del Basio and M. Krarti, Proceedings of Association of Energy Services professionals, AESP National Conference, Orlando, FL, February 9-12 (2015).

5. “Automated Solar Water Pumping Systems for agricultural irrigation applications”, H. Chaouch, Y. Abdellaoui, and M. Krarti, World Sustainable Energy Forum, ��EnerSol Conference, Tunis, Tunisia, November 26- 28 (2014).

6. “Design and construction of a solar concentrator for waste water evaporation in oil drilling applications”, S. Chibani and M. Krarti, World Sustainable Energy Forum, ��EnerSol Conference, Tunis, Tunisia, November 26- 28 (2014).

7. “Design of a Grid-Connected PV System For a company (SICEM) in Tataouine – Tunisia”, A. Guemri and M. Krarti, World Sustainable Energy Forum, ��EnerSol Conference, Tunis, Tunisia, November 26- 28 (2014).

8. Optimal Design of a Hybrid Systems for GSM Radio Base Station in Tataouine, Tunisia” A.H. Gabsi and M. Krarti, World Sustainable Energy Forum, ��EnerSol Conference, Tunis, Tunisia, November 26- 28 (2014).

9. “Design and Development of a Self-Adjusting Solar Dryer Prototype”, Y. Abdellaoui, H. Chaouch, S Elgaied and M. Krarti, World Sustainable Energy Forum, ��EnerSol Conference, Tunis, Tunisia, November 26- 28 (2014).

10. “Design of an Optimal Cogeneration System for a Brick Manufacturing Facility in Tunisia”, F. Guemri, Y. Kang, and M. Krarti, World Sustainable Energy Forum, ��EnerSol Conference, Tunis, Tunisia, November 26- 28 (2014).

11. “Development of a response Factor Model for Thermo-Active Building Foundation”, B.C. Kwag and M. Krarti, Proceedings of the ASME 2014 International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, IMECE2014, November 14-20, Montreal, Quebec, Canada (2014).

12. “Development of a Simulation Analysis Environmnett for Ventilated Slab Systems”, B. Park and M. Krarti, Proceedings of the ASME 2014 International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, IMECE2014, November 14-20, Montreal, Quebec, Canada (2014).

13. “Estimation of Lighting Energy Savings from atrium Daylighting for office Buildings”, M. Krarti, Proceedings of ASME Fuel Cells and Energy Sustainability Conference, Boston, MA, June 30 – July 2 (2014).

14. “Roof Cover Impact on Cooling Energy Use of Office Buildings”, M. Krarti, Proceedings of ASME Fuel Cells and Energy Sustainability Conference, Boston, MA, June 30 – July 2 (2014).

15. “Evaluation of the Energy Efficiency Effectiveness of Cool Roofs for Residential Applications”, M. Krarti, Proceedings of ASME Fuel Cells and Energy Sustainability Conference, Boston, MA, June 30 – July 2 (2014).

16. “Design of Distributed Generation Systems for an Apartment Complex in Korea”, J. Kim , H. Lim, and M. Krarti, Proceedings of ASME Energy Sustainability Conference, San Diego, CA, July 23-26 (2012).

17. “Evaluation of Distributed Generation Systems for Residential Communities in Mexico”, L. H. Huerta Almanza and M. Krarti, Proceedings of ASME Energy Sustainability Conference, San Diego, CA, July 23-26 (2012).

18. “Feasibility Analysis of Distributed Generation System for Village of Hope in Rural Zambia”, K. Metz M. Krarti, Proceedings of ASME Energy Sustainability Conference, San Diego, CA, July 23-26 (2012).

19. “Energy Efficient Design Strategies for Greenhouses in ����ֱ��", B. Kwag and M. Krarti, Proceedings of ASME Energy Sustainability Conference, San Diego, CA, July 23-26 (2012).

20. “Performance Modeling Comparison of a Solar Combisystems and Solar Water Heaters", M. Maguire, J. Burch, and M. Krarti, Proceedings of ASME Energy Sustainability Conference, San Diego, CA, July 23-26 (2012).

21. “Energy Savings from Cleaning Constant Air Volume HVAC Systems”, E. Wilson, J, McNeill, J, Zhai, and M. Krarti, Proceedings of COBEE 2012 ��Conference, Boulder, CO, August 1-4 (2012).

22. “An Analysis Model for Domestic Hot Water Distribution Systems”, J. Maguire, X. Fang, and M. Krarti, Proceedings of ASME Energy Sustainability Conference, Washington DC, August 7-10 (2011).

23. “Hybrid Distributed Power Generation for an Isolated Rural Settlement in Masirah Island, Oman”, S. Al-Saadi and M. Krarti, Proceedings of ASME Energy Sustainability Conference, Washington DC, August 7-10 (2011).

24. “A Methodology to Quantify Residential Energy-Efficiency in a Heating-Dominated Climate”, S. Casey, M. Bianchi, D. Roberts, and M. Krarti, Proceedings of ASME Energy Sustainability Conference, Washington DC, August 7-10 (2011).

25. “Analysis of Thermo-Active Foundations With U-Tube Heat Exchangers”, K. Rouissi, M. Krarti, and J. McCartney, Proceedings of ASME Energy Sustainability Conference, Washington DC, August 7-10 (2011).

26. “Analysis of the Energy Saving Potentials for Near-Zero Energy Buildings in Shanghai”, J. Huang, D. Seo, and M. Krarti, Proceedings of ASME Energy Sustainability Conference, Washington DC, August 7-10 (2011).

27. “Residential Energy Analysis: Regression Analysis of Heating Degree Days With Temperature Setback for Selected ASHRAE Climate Zones”, P. Kearns and M. Krarti, Proceedings of ASME Energy Sustainability Conference, Washington DC, August 7-10 (2011).

28. “Evaluation of Energy Efficiency Improvement Program for Rental Homes”, L. Hermann and M. Krarti, Proceedings of ASME Energy Sustainability Conference, Washington DC, August 7-10 (2011).

29. “Testing Gas Tankless Water Heater Performance”, P. Grant, J. Burch, and M. Krarti, Proceedings of ASME Energy Sustainability Conference, Washington DC, August 7-10 (2011).

30. "Analysis of Energy and Water Use of Recreation Facilities" K. Mozes and M. Krarti, ASME Energy Sustainability Conference, (2010).

31. "Verification of Energy Savings from Weatherization of Existing Homes" N. Kalinic and M. Krarti, ASME Energy Sustainability Conference (2010).

32. "Methods to Perform Energy Effiicency for Rented Buildings", C. Caramichael and M. Krarti, ASME Energy Sustainability Conference (2010).

33. "Screening Methods for Energy Auditing of Existing Homes", S. Casey, D. Roberts, and M. Krarti, ASME Energy Sustainability Conference, (2010).

34. "Development of an Optimization Design Tool for Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems", C. Lee, A. Walker, and M. Krarti, ASME Energy Sustainability Conference, (2010).

35. "Energy Performance of SIP Homes in the US" M. McCullum and M. Krarti, ASME Energy Sustainability Conference, (2009)

36. “Impact of daylight Saving Time on Building Energy Use in Kuwait", M. Krarti and A. Hajiah, Proceedings for the ASME Energy Sustainability Conference (2009).

37. "Impact of Layered Soil on Foundation Heat Transfer ", S. Khaled and M. Krarti, Proceedings of ASME Energy Sustainability Conference, San Francisco (2009).

38. "Genetic Algorithm Based Daylighting Controller", S. Beldi and and M. Krarti, Proceedings for US-EU-China Thermophysics Conference, Renewable Energy, Beijing, China, (2009).

39. "Feasibility Analysis of CSP Plant in Pakistan", B. Ben Mahmoud and M. Krarti, Proceedings of Alternative Energy Applications Conference, Kuwait, November 2-6, (2009).

40. "Analysis of Microclimate for a Residential Complex in China", Z. Chen, J. Zhai, and M. Krarti, Proceedings of COBBEE Conference, (2008).

41. "A Simplified Method to Estimate Cooling Energy Savings from Night Ventilation for Office Buildings” ", X. Liu, and M. Krarti, Proceedings of ASME Solar Energy Conference, (2007).

42. "Impact of Shape on Thermal Performance of Office Buildings in Kuwait”, A. Al-Anzi, D. Seo, and M. Krarti, Proceedings of ASME Solar Energy Conference (2007).

43. "Impact of Pre-cooling Controls on Reducing Electrical Peak Demand for Commercial Buildings in Tunisia”, N. Khaled, and M. Krarti, Proceedings of ASME Solar Energy Conference, (2007).

44. "A Simplified Method to Predict Energy Cost Savings in Office Buildings Using a Hybrid Desiccant, Absorption chiller, and Natural Gas Turbine Cogeneration with Thermal Energy Storage”, J. McNeill, J. Previtali, and M. Krarti, Proceedings of ASME Solar Energy Conference, (2007).

45. "Lighting Energy Savings from daylighting Through Skylights fro Warehouses”, A. Mechergui and M. Krarti, Proceedings of ASME Solar Energy Conference, (2007).

46. “Modeling and Test-and-Rate Methods for Innovative Thermosiphon Solar Heaters”, J. Burch, G. Shoukas, M. Brandemuehl, and M. Krarti, Proceedings of ASES Solar Conference, (2006).

47. “Northward Market Extension for Passive Solar Heaters by Using Pipe Freeze Protection with Freeze-Tolerated Piping”, J. Burch, M. Heather, M. Brandemuehl, and M. Krarti, Proceedings of ASES Solar Conference, (2006).

48. “Pipe Freeze Protection for Passive Solar Heaters Using a Room-Air Natural Convection Loop”, J. Burch, M. Heather, M. Brandemuehl, and M. Krarti, Proceedings of ASES Solar Conference, (2006).

49. “Optimal Controls of Thermal Energy Storage Systems to Reduce Cooling Energy Costs”, D. Seo and M. Krarti, Proceedings of ASME Solar Energy Conference, (2006).

50. “Experimental Analysis of Heat Transfer From Ice Rink Floors”, J. Mun and M. Krarti, Proceedings of ASME Solar Energy Conference, (2006).

51. “CFD-Based Parametric Analysis of the Performance of Personalized Partition Air Distribution Systems”, K. Jeong, M. Krarti, and J. Zhai, Proceedings of ASME Solar Energy Conference, (2006).

52. “Genetric Algorithm Based Controls for Daylighting”, A. Khlifi and M. Krarti, Proceedings of ASME Solar Energy Conference, (2006).

53. “Impact of Shape on Building Energy Use in Tunisia”, K. Ouertani and M. Krarti, Proceedings of ASME Solar Energy Conference, (2006).

54. “Impact of Solar Model on Building Energy Analysis for Kuwait”, D. Seo, A. Al-Anzi, and M. Krarti, Proceedings of ASME Solar Energy Conference, (2006).

55. “Comparative Analysis of Structural Insulated Panels and Wood Frame Walls for Residential Buildings”, M. Krarti and T. Hildreth, Proceedings of ASME Solar Energy Conference, (2006).

56. “Analysis of Demand Side Management Measures for Residential Buildings” J. Dark and M. Krarti, Proceedings of ASME Solar Energy Conference, (2006).

57. “Impact of Multi-Chiller on the Commercial Building Energy Use”, M. Menzli and M. Krarti, International Solar Energy Conference, (2005).

58. “Daylighting Savings from Skylights” A. Nemri and M. Krarti, International Solar Energy Conference, (2005).

59. “Implementation of 2-D Radiant Floor Models into Energy-Plus”, P. Ihm and M. Krarti, International Building Simulation Association-USA Conference, (2004).

60. “Experimental Analysis of Thermal Comfort Based Controls”, J. Mun and M. Krarti, accepted for the International Solar Energy Conference, (2004).

61. “The Effects of Common Daylighting Strategies on Thermal Comfort and Energy Consumption of a Typical Office Environment” M. Wassmer and M. Krarti, International Solar Energy Conference, (2004).

62. “Analysis of Daylighting Benefits for Office Buildings in Egypt”, M. ElMohaimen, G. Hanna, and M. Krarti, International Solar Energy Conference, (2004).

63. “Comparative Evaluation of Indoor Thermal Comfort for Green and Conventional Office Buildings” A. Nunez and M. Krarti, International Solar Energy Conference, (2004).

64. “Parametric Analysis of Passive and Active Building Thermal Storage Utilization”, G. Zhou, M. Krarti, and G. Henze, International Solar Energy Conference, (2004).

65. “Building Energy Code Development for Egypt” J. Huang, M. Krarti, and J. derringer, Conference on Energy Conservation in Buildings, Kuwait, (2003).

66. “Integration of Optimization Modules Within EnergyPlus”, G. Zhou, P. Ihm, M. Krarti, and M. Krarti, Proceedings of 6h International Conference of Building Performance Simulation Association, Eindhoven Netherlands, (2003).

67. Integration of TES Modules within EnergyPlus”, P. Ihm, M. Krarti, and M. Krarti, Proceedings of 6h International Conference of Building Performance Simulation Association, Eindhoven Netherlands, (2003).

68. “Net Metering and Its Impact on PV Program in Tunisia”, A. Bouazzi and M. Krarti, Proceedings of 3th World Conference on Photovoltaic Energy Conversion (WCPEC), Osaka, Japan, (2003) –This paper received the Best-Paper Award.

69. “Overview of District Cooling Systems”, M. Krarti, Conference on Energy Conservation in Buildings, Kuwait, (2003).

70. “Energy Management in Buildings”, M. Krarti, Conference on Energy Conservation in Buildings, Kuwait, (2003).

71. “Efficient Lighting Systems”, M. Krarti, Conference on Energy Conservation in Buildings, Kuwait, (2003).

72. “Transient L-G Analysis Applications to Ground-Coupled Heat Transfer”, A. Al-Anzi and M. Krarti, Proceedings of 10th International Conference in Thermal Analysis, La Marsa, Tunisia, (2001).

73. CFD Analysis of Ventilation System Performance for Parking Garages”, A. Ayari and M. Krarti, Proceedings of 10th International Conference in Thermal Analysis, La Marsa, Tunisia, (2001).

74. Simplified Design Method for Ventilation Rate in Parking Garages", A. Ayari and M. Krarti, Air 99 Conference Proceedings, (1999).

75. "Effect of Layered Soil on Basement Heat Transfer'', S. Choi, and M. Krarti, Proceedings of Thermal Performance of the Exterior Envelopes of Buildings VII, (1998).

76. ``Simplified Prediction Tool for Peak Occupancy Rate in Office Buildings'', D. Keith, and M. Krarti, IESNA Annual Conference Proceedings, (1998).

77. ``Thermal Performance of Wall/Floor Joints in Building Envelope'', P. Ihm, and M. Krarti, ASME Solar Energy Engineering Conference, pp. 73-82, (1998).

78. ``Thermal Performance of Ancient Underground Dwellings in Tunisia'', M. Krarti, ASME Solar Energy Engineering Conference, pp. 65-72, (1998).

79. ``Comparative Analysis of Three-Dimensional and Two-Dimensional Heat Transfer From Slab-on-Grade Floors'', P. Chuangchid, and M. Krarti, ASME Solar Energy Engineering Conference, pp. 37-44, (1998).

80. ``Building Energy Performance Simulations to Evaluate Energy Conservation Measures for a Commercial Building in Korea'', K. Kim, J. Yoon, E. Lee, S. Choi, and M. Krarti, ASME Solar Energy Engineering Conference, pp. 19-24, (1998).

81. ``Foundation Heat Loss for Hot Water Concrete Floor Heating Panels'', P. Chuangchid, and M. Krarti, ASME Solar Energy Engineering Conference, pp. 105-120, (1997).

82. ``Field Implementation of Heating Optimum Start Controls'', T. Jobe, and M. Krarti, ASME Solar Energy Engineering Conference, pp. 305-318, (1997).

83. ``Heat Transfer for Commercial Underground Buildings'' S. Choi and M. Krarti, ASME Solar Energy Engineering Conference, pp. 131-146, (1997).

84. ``Neural Network Modeling of Measured Data to Predict Building Energy System Retrofit Savings'', D. Cohen, and M. Krarti, ASME Solar Energy Engineering conference, pp. 27- 38, (1997).

85. ``Simplified method for Underground Heat Transfer Calculation'', S. Choi and M. Krarti, Proceedings of Building Simulation 97, (1997).

86. ``Neural Network Model for Ground-Coupled Heat Loss Calculation'', M. Beausoleil and M. Krarti, Proceedings of Building Simulation 97, (1997).

87. ``Ice Storage System Controls for the Reduction of Operating Cost and Energy Use'', G. Henze and M. Krarti, ASME Solar Energy Engineering Conference Proceedings, pp. 395-403, (1996).

88. ``Heat Transfer from Slab-on-Grade Floor with Prescribed Heat Flux,'' S. Choi and M. Krarti, ASME Solar Energy Engineering Conference Proceedings, pp. 517-524, (1996).

89. ``Effect of Hourly Indoor Temperature Variation on Ground Heat Transfer'', M. Krarti and S. Choi, ASME Solar Energy Engineering conference Proceedings, pp. 487-494, (1996).

90. ``Steady-State Heat Transfer Between Adjacent Basements and Slab-on-Grade Floors,'' R. Grob and M. Krarti, Proceedings of ASME Solar Engineering Conference, pp. 229-243, (1995).

91. ``Recurrent Neural Networks for Building Energy Use Prediction and System Identification: A Progress Report'', J. Kreider, D. Claridge, P. Curtiss, R. Dodier, J. Haberl, and M. Krarti, Proceedings of ASME Solar Engineering Conference, pp. 229-243, (1995).

92. ``Heuristics for the Optimal Control of Thermal Energy Storage'', G. Henze, M. Laguna, and M. Krarti, Proceedings of Meta-heuristics International Conference, (1995).

93. ``Integral Solutions for Ice Formation and Melting Outward of External Wall of a Pipe'', J. Neto and M. Krarti, Proceedings of the 30th Inter-society Energy Conversion Engineering (IECE) Conference, (1995).

94. ``A Neural Network Modeling Approach Applied to Energy Conservation Retrofits'', D. Cohen and M. Krarti, Fourth International Conference Proceedings for Building Simulation, pp. 423-430, (1995).

95. ``Heat Transfer In Layered Soils Beneath Partially Insulated Slab-on-Grade Floors'', S. Gabbard and M. Krarti, Proceedings of Thermal Performance of the Exterior Envelopes of Buildings VI, pp. 225-234, (1995)

96. ``Comparison of a Neural Network Model with a Regression Model for Foundation Heat Loss Calculation'', M. Krarti, Proceedings of Thermal Performance of the Exterior Envelopes of Buildings VI, pp. 235-243, (1995)

97. ``Effect of Air Flow on Heat Transfer in Walls'', M. Krarti, ASME Solar Engineering Proceedings, pp.141-148, (1993).

98. ``Comparison of Energy Performance of Commonly Used Insulation Configurations for Slab-on-Grade Floors'', M. Krarti, Proceedings of the Fifth Thermal Performance of Exterior Envelope of Buildings Conference, pp. 137-146, (1992).

99. ``Preliminary Measurements of the Energy Impact of Air Infiltration in a Test Cell", S. Battacharrya, M. Krarti, and D. Claridge, Proceedings of the Fifth Annual Symposium on Improving Energy Efficiency in Hot and humid Climates, pp. 308-317, Houston, TX, (1988). ``Energy Efficiency Design Evaluation for the Texas Department of Corrections", D. Claridge, M. Krarti, and W. Turner, Proceedings of the Fifth Annual Symposium on Improving Energy Efficiency in Hot and humid Climates, pp. 129-136, Houston, TX, (1988).

100. ``The ITPE Technique Applied to Steady-State Ground-Coupling Problems", M. Krarti, D. Claridge, and J. Kreider, Proceedings of the Tenth Annual ASME Solar Energy Conference, pp. 399-410, Denver, CO, (1988).

101. ``The Schwartz-Christoffel Transformation Applied to Some Ground-Coupling Problems", M. Krarti, D. Claridge, and J. Kreider, Proceedings of the Tenth Annual ASME Solar Energy Conference, pp. 411-420, Denver, CO, (1988).

102. ``The ITPE Technique Applications to Time-Varying Two-Dimensional Ground-Coupling Problems", M. Krarti, D. Claridge, and J. Kreider, Proceedings of the Tenth Annual ASME Solar Energy Conference, pp. 441-452, Denver, CO, (1988).

103. ``Computation of Two-Dimensional Steady-State Temperature Distribution around a Basement", M. Krarti and J. Kreider, Proceedings of the International Symposium on Cold Regions Heat Transfer, pp. 91-98, Alberta, Canada (1987).

104. ``Analytical Model for Heat Transfer in an Underground Air Tunnel", M. Krarti and J. Kreider, Proceedings of the ASME-JSME Thermal Energy Joint Conference, pp. 184-193, Honolulu, Hawaii, (1987).

105. ``Analytic P-chart Coefficients for Generic Types of Passive Solar Systems'', M. Bida, M. Krarti, and J.F. Kreider, Proceedings of the 11th Passive Solar Conference, pp. 57-61, Boulder, CO, (1986).

106. ``The Interzone Temperature Profile estimation, Slab-on-Grade Heat Transfer Results", M. Krarti, D. Claridge, and J. Kreider, Poceedings of the 23rd National Heat Transfer Conference, Vol. 41, pp.11-20, Denver, CO, (1985).

107. ``The Interzone Temperature Profile estimation, Below Grade Basement Heat Transfer Results", M. Krarti, D. Claridge, and J. Kreider, Proceedings of the 23rd National Heat Transfer Conference, Vol. 41, pp.21-29, Denver, CO, (1985).

108. ``P-chart Correlations for the United States'', E. Hamzawi, M. Krarti, and J.F. Kreider, Proceedings of the 9th Passive Solar Conference, pp. 87-60, Columbus, OH, (1984).