Gabriel Bekö

Gabriel Bekö is an Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental and Resource Engineering at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), where he conducts leading research on indoor environmental quality, air quality engineering, and human exposure to indoor pollutants. His work spans building science, environmental health, and sustainable development, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and sustainable cities.

Education

• PhD, Slovak University of Technology and Technical University of Denmark (2004–2007)
• MSc, Slovak University of Technology and Technical University of Denmark (1998–2004)

Research Interests

Gabriel Bekö's research focuses on indoor air quality, thermal comfort, occupant behavior in buildings, and the impact of personal care products and clothing on indoor environments. He investigates how energy-efficient building designs affect indoor environmental quality, with a strong emphasis on human health and exposure to volatile organic compounds (VOCs), phthalates, and other pollutants. His work integrates field measurements, laboratory experiments, and modeling to develop practical solutions for healthier indoor spaces.

Publication Trends

His recent publications (2024–2025) reflect a strong international focus, with studies conducted in Sweden, Slovakia, UAE, India, and Lithuania. Key themes include classroom air quality, human oxidation chemistry from personal care products, respiratory protection efficacy, and adaptive occupant behavior in offices. These works appear in high-impact journals such as Science Advances, Environmental Science & Technology, and Journal of Building Engineering, demonstrating interdisciplinary reach across environmental engineering, public health, and building science.

Scientific Awards

• Elected to the ISIAQ Academy of Fellows (2020)
• Yaglou Award (2014)
• REHVA Young Scientist Award (2010)

Advising, Grants, and Professional Activities

While no formal students are listed, Bekö actively mentors through project leadership and external examinations. He has secured significant research funding through projects such as IEA EBC Annex 86 and COST Action CA17136, focusing on energy-efficient indoor air quality management and indoor air pollution networks. He serves as a journal editor, peer reviewer, and invited speaker at international conferences, and has acted as an external examiner for PhD theses at institutions like Kaunas University of Technology and the British University in Dubai.

Labs and Research Teams

Gabriel Bekö leads and participates in multiple research initiatives at DTU, including the development of the IK-compass tool for assessing indoor climate in single-family homes. His work is embedded within collaborative networks such as the Indoor Air Pollution Network (COST Action CA17136) and the IEA EBC Annex 86, fostering international cooperation on indoor environmental quality. His research group focuses on field studies, experimental setups using manikins and tracers, and data-driven modeling of occupant behavior and pollutant dispersion.