Scott Krayenhoff

Scott Krayenhoff is an Associate Professor at the University of Guelph, specializing in urban climate modeling and adaptation. He leads the Urban Climate Adaptation Lab, focusing on mitigating urban heat islands, assessing climate change impacts, and developing numerical models for urban environments. His work emphasizes the role of street trees, cool materials, and photovoltaic systems in enhancing urban liveability.

Education: Ph.D. in Geography (University of British Columbia), M.Sc. in Geography (University of Western Ontario), B.Sc. (Hons) in Atmospheric Science (University of British Columbia).

Research interests include urban heat mitigation, pedestrian thermal comfort, regional climate modeling, and the local climate effects of urban vegetation. He develops tools like WRF-Comfort and VCWG to simulate urban microclimates and assess adaptation strategies.

Key contributions include evaluating photovoltaic panel impacts, prioritizing heat adaptation infrastructure, and quantifying tree-planting benefits. His lab collaborates globally on projects addressing climate resilience and equity in urban environments.