Lars Ekberg

Lars Ekberg is a Professor in Indoor Climate Technology at Chalmers University of Technology's Division of Building Services Engineering, and a consultant at CIT Energy Management AB, a subsidiary of Chalmers Industriteknik. His research spans the full lifecycle of building systems from human-centric design requirements to energy-efficient construction and operational management.

Key research areas include:

• Indoor environmental quality (IEQ) optimization
• Advanced ventilation strategies for diverse building types (residential to high-performance labs)
• Integration of energy efficiency with occupant well-being
• Post-pandemic building design and airborne transmission control

Recent work emphasizes ventilation in schools, healthcare facilities, and vehicles, with a focus on particulate matter control, ozone reactions, and ESG reporting linkages. Over 150 peer-reviewed articles demonstrate expertise in CFD modeling, IAQ measurement systems, and building performance standards. Active in Nordic ventilation standard-setting through the Nordic Ventilation Group.

Consulting activities bridge academic research with industry implementation in HVAC system optimization and sustainable building certification.