Modelling and Optimisation of Resource Usage in an IoT Enabled Smart Campus

Abstract

University campuses are essentially a microcosm of a city. They comprise diverse facilities such as residences, sport centres, lecture theatres, parking spaces, and public transport stops. Universities are under constant pressure to improve efficiencies while offering a better experience to various stakeholders including students, staff, and visitors. Nonetheless, anecdotal evidence indicates that campus assets are not being utilised efficiently, often due to the lack of data collection and analysis, thereby limiting the ability to make informed decisions on the allocation and management of resources. Advances in the Internet of Things (IoT) technologies that can sense and communicate data from the physical world, coupled with data analytics and Artificial intelligence (AI) that can predict usage patterns, have opened up new opportunities for organisations to lower cost and improve user experience. This thesis explores this opportunity via theory and experimentation using UNSW Sydney as a living laboratory.I avail this opportunity to thank all my closed friends for making my time as a Ph.D. candidate an enjoyable one. Their delightful friendship and hospitality have always mitigated my stress during this hard time. Special thank goes to Amarin Siripanich, for his love and support. v Words cannot express my gratitude to my family, especially my parents and siblings, whose unconditional love and supports have given me strength to pursue my dream. Thank you. vi