UC-Mexus has funded the research project titled "Learning-based Thermal Behavioral Modeling, Optimization, Occupency Estimation for Smart Buildings". This is a joint research project  (UC Mexus-CONACYT Collaboratie Grant) for one and half year (starting July 1, 2016). Prof. Esteban Tlelo-Cuautle of INAOE is the co-PI for this collaborative research. The reearch will focus on the modeling, controlling and management of smart buildings and smart communities.