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Chris JensenView profile

Lecturer

• Sustainable Construction
• Building Thermal Performance
• Energy Efficiency in Buildings
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Chris Jensen is a Lecturer in Construction Management at the Melbourne School of Design, University of Melbourne. His expertise bridges academic research and industry practice, with a focus on sustainable construction, building thermal performance, and energy efficiency. He holds a PhD (implied via industry-to-academia transition) and has worked as a sustainability consultant on diverse projects including green-certified commercial buildings and energy modeling in Antarctica. His research emphasizes passive building design, European construction trends, and retrofitting strategies like cool roof coatings. Research interests include: Retrofit thermal performance products Energy regulation in housing Indoor comfort in schools Climate-resilient building design Recent work explores extreme weather impacts on buildings, sustainable waste management barriers, and thermal comfort in office environments. He directs a consultancy that connects industry and academia, emphasizing practical solutions for sustainable innovation adoption. Notable contributions include analyzing green roof design flaws, curtainwall overheating, and post-occupancy evaluations of schools. His articles highlight trends in: Climate adaptation strategies Innovation competitions driving sustainable design Energy efficiency policy impacts Building resilience to extreme weather Currently advises on: Template school indoor comfort Net-zero energy building retrofits Labs/Teams: Leads a cross-disciplinary consultancy team focused on industry-academia collaboration in sustainable construction practices.

• Agricultural Policy
• Environmental Economics
• Water Resource Management
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Dr. Molly Sears is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics at Michigan State University (MSU), part of the College of Agriculture & Natural Resources. She holds a PhD from UC Berkeley (2022) and has a multidisciplinary background in agricultural economics, environmental policy, and econometrics. Her research focuses on improving agricultural productivity while preserving environmental quality, with emphasis on nutrient management, water policy, and climate resilience. She has secured over $8.5 million in grants as PI or co-PI for projects related to AI-based agricultural forecasting, climate-smart practices, and irrigation efficiency. Education: PhD in Agricultural and Resource Economics, UC Berkeley (2022) MS in Agricultural and Resource Economics, UC Berkeley (2018) MS in Agriculture and Resource Economics, Purdue University (2016) BS in Environmental and Water Resource Economics & Environmental Science, University of Arizona (2014) Research Interests: Technology adoption in precision agriculture Water policy and irrigation management Nutrient management practices Climate change adaptation strategies Farmer decision-making under uncertainty Economic impacts of environmental regulations Recent Contributions: Her work bridges economics and environmental science, with over 30 publications in top journals like Ecological Economics and Applied Economics Perspectives and Policy . Notable projects include development of decision-support tools for irrigation retrofitting and farm bill analysis. She advises graduate students on topics like cloud seeding effectiveness and crop insurance impacts. Awards & Service: Recipient of NSF Environment & Society Fellowship (2017-2019) Leadership roles in MSU's Department Advisory Committee and W5190 Multi-State Hatch project Referee for Water Resources Research , Canadian Journal of Agricultural Economics , and others Teaching: Teaches Public Policy in the Agri-Food System at MSU and has extensive experience instructing environmental economics courses at UC Berkeley.

İhsan Engin BalView profile

Professor

• Structural Engineering
• Earthquake Engineering
• Digital Technologies in the Built Environment
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İhsan Engin Bal is a Professor by Special Appointment in Digital Technologies in the Built Environment at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Science and Engineering, affiliated with the Computational Mechanical and Materials Engineering department. He holds additional roles as Professor at Hanze University of Applied Sciences (Research Centre Built Environment Noorderruimte), President of the Dutch Earthquake Engineering Association, and Partner/Scientific Consultant at Senso Engineering. His research focuses on structural and earthquake engineering with an emphasis on integrating digital technologies into infrastructure resilience. Key research areas include seismic behavior of historical masonry structures, damage assessment methodologies post-earthquakes, and innovative applications of digital tools for structural monitoring. Bal's recent work addresses the Kahramanmaraş earthquakes' impact, structural code improvements, and masonry-timber connection analysis. His interdisciplinary approach combines computational modeling (FEM/AEM) with experimental validation to advance disaster-resistant construction practices. Professional activities include academic leadership, industry collaboration through Senso Engineering, and policy contributions via his role in the Dutch Earthquake Engineering Association. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to resilient infrastructure (SDG 9) and climate action (SDG 13).

Alessandro PalermoView profile

Professor

• Structural Engineering
• Bridge Engineering
• Timber Engineering
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Professor Alessandro Palermo holds a faculty position in Structural Engineering at UC San Diego's Jacobs School of Engineering. His research focuses on seismic resilience of concrete bridges, timber building systems (PRES-LAM), and sustainable infrastructure using recycled materials. Prior to joining UCSD, he was a professor at the University of Canterbury and Politecnico di Milano. Education includes a PhD in Seismic Engineering from Politecnico di Milano (2004), MS in Reinforced and Prestressed Concrete (1999), and Laurea in Structural Engineering (1997). His work integrates concepts of resilience, sustainability, and digital fabrication, with recent projects exploring 3D-printed concrete technologies for seismic-resistant housing. Research spans: (1) Seismic design of bridges using low-damage rocking systems; (2) Development of mass timber structures with post-tensioning; (3) Novel cementitious materials incorporating waste products; and (4) Corrosion impact on infrastructure. His publications show strong emphasis on experimental validation and practical implementation. Awards highlight international recognition in structural engineering: ABC Person of the Year (2021), ASCE Alfred Noble Award (2020), and multiple best-paper honors from IABSE and NZSEE. His teaching excellence is evidenced by multiple 'Best Lecturer' awards at Canterbury.

• Climate and Built Form
• Sustainable Architecture
• Energy Efficiency
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Luca Finocchiaro is an Associate Professor in the Department of Architectural Design, History and Technology at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). He specializes in climate-responsive architectural design, focusing on energy efficiency and passive building strategies. His work bridges environmental performance, urban sustainability, and the adaptive reuse of historical structures. Key affiliations include the Zero Emission Buildings Research Center (ZEB) and the Zero Emission Neighbourhoods Research Center (ZEN), where he leads projects like the Living LAB and Test Cell facilities. Education: Master's Degree in Building Engineering (University of Catania, Italy) Master of Architecture (Glasgow School of Art, Scotland) Research Focus: Integration of climate analysis into architectural form Passive design strategies for new and retrofitted buildings Zero-emission solutions for urban development Environmental impact mitigation in historic building conservation Projects & Initiatives: Living LAB: A research facility analyzing user-technology interactions for energy efficiency HBAS (Historic Building Assessment System): Guidelines for sustainable retrofitting Adaptive reuse projects (e.g., Pingyao historic courtyard optimization) Teaching & Collaboration: Coordinator of NTNU’s MSc in Sustainable Architecture EU-funded projects: SEEB, ZENn, EFFESUS, IDES-EDU, LECO

• Environmental Psychology
• Sustainable Consumption and Lifestyles
• Climate Change Communication
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Christian A. Klöckner is a Professor of Social Psychology and Quantitative Methods at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), leading the 'Citizen, Environment, and Safety' research group. His work focuses on environmental decision-making, societal disruption, and innovative communication strategies for sustainability. He coordinates major EU projects like H2020-funded ECHOES, SMARTEES, and ENCHANT, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration. Key research areas include modeling environmental behavior in structural contexts, climate change communication, and psychosocial trade-offs in sustainability. He has authored over 100 peer-reviewed papers, with recent studies on energy-efficient household upgrades, sustainable lifestyle transitions, and the psychological dimensions of climate change. His work integrates quantitative methods with behavioral experiments, such as analyzing emotional responses to climate narratives and the impact of digital tools on pro-environmental choices. He has advised on policies related to energy retrofitting, automated vehicles, and mobility innovation. Ongoing projects explore societal acceptance of disruptive technologies and governance strategies for climate action. Notable collaborations include the Protein 2.0 project on cellular foods and the International Climate Psychology Collaboration, analyzing global climate emotion data. His research bridges academic, policy, and public engagement through art-based interventions and citizen science initiatives.

Luis Fargier-GabaldónView profile

Associate Professor

• Bridge Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Earthquake Engineering
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Luis Fargier-Gabaldón is an Associate Professor at the University of Notre Dame's College of Engineering, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences. He has served as Edward Curtis Visiting Professor at Purdue University and held academic positions at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Universidad de los Andes. As an engineer of record for over 1 million square feet of bridges and buildings, he actively consults for the construction industry. His research focuses on bridge engineering, structural systems, soil-structure interaction, retrofitting, and historic structures. He integrates academic rigor with extensive industry experience to advance civil infrastructure resilience. Prof. Fargier-Gabaldón received the inaugural Massman-Beavers Heavy Civil Engineering Professorship. His work emphasizes practical applications, including student projects like cable-stayed and truss bridge construction.

• Building Performance Simulation (BPS)
• Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems
• Heat Pump Systems
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Laurent Georges is a Professor at the Department of Energy and Process Technology, Faculty of Engineering Science, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). He specializes in Building Performance Simulation (BPS), HVAC systems, heat pumps, zero emission buildings, and energy flexibility. His research integrates computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and data-driven modeling to address energy efficiency and sustainability challenges. Key projects include leading Work Package 3 on 'responsive and energy efficient buildings' in the FME ZEN (Zero Emission Neighbourhoods in Smart Cities) and investigating heat pump systems in the ChiNoZEN and OPPTRE projects. He is President of IBPSA-Nordic and a member of NORVAC Foundation. Research trends focus on energy flexibility, thermal storage, and AI-driven control strategies for buildings. Recent work emphasizes hybrid energy systems, CFD for airflow simulation, and optimal control frameworks for demand response. Advising includes 5 PhD students (as main supervisor) and 4 co-supervised, with notable alumni like Vegard Heide and Elyas Larkermani. His work spans 60+ publications since 2017, addressing topics from wood stove integration to model predictive control. Labs/teams: Active in FME ZEN, collaborating with DTU and SINTEF on energy systems, thermal storage, and building performance. Development of Python tools like pymodconn bridges academic research with industrial applications.

• Sustainable Consumer Behavior
• Climate Change Psychology
• Environmental Psychology
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Christian A. Klöckner is a Professor of Social Psychology and Quantitative Methods at the Department of Psychology, NTNU, within the Faculty of Social and Educational Sciences. He holds dual expertise in social psychology and advanced quantitative research methods. His academic journey includes a doctorate from Ruhr University Bochum (2001-2005) focusing on habits and transport choice, followed by roles as an Associate Professor at NTNU (2007) and a full Professor since 2010. He leads research on sustainable consumer behavior, climate change psychology, and behavioral interventions. Key affiliations include leadership in the 'Citizen, Environment, and Safety' research group and collaboration with Professors Mehmetoglu, Rundmo, and others. His work spans interdisciplinary projects, including studies on energy-efficient upgrades, automated vehicles, and climate policy governance. Notable contributions include analyzing mobility patterns, energy retrofitting policies, and the psychological dimensions of climate action. Research highlights include exploring emotional responses to climate change (e.g., CLIMATE BRAIN neuroimaging projects) and investigating public acceptance of emerging technologies like vehicle-to-grid systems. His interdisciplinary approach combines behavioral science with policy analysis, addressing both individual and systemic sustainability challenges.

Hajo SchilperoortView profile

Lecturer

• Circularity
• Sustainable Architecture
• Urban Renewal
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Hajo Schilperoort is a University Lecturer at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), affiliated with the Department of Built Environment and the Architectural Design and Engineering group. His research focuses on circularity across architecture, technology, economy, society, and policy, emphasizing sustainable solutions for the built environment. He teaches courses such as Building Technology, Circularity in the Built Environment, and Structural Engineering Design. His educational activities include leading projects in architectural urban design, building physics, and architectural engineering. Schilperoort has published works addressing challenges in circular construction, energy-efficient renovations, and workplace health in garment industries. His recent research (2020) explores systemic circularity challenges beyond material cycles, considering planetary and societal impacts. Key Research Themes: Urban Renewal, Sustainable Architecture, Circular Economy Notable Publications: Circular Challenges (2020), Conceptueel Renoveren (2011) Professional Activities: Course coordination in architectural engineering and technology

Simon WijteView profile

Professor

• Sustainable Construction
• Concrete Structures
• Circular Economy
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Simon Wijte is a part-time Full Professor at the Department of Built Environment at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). His primary research focuses on sustainable reuse of concrete structures and circular construction methodologies. He leads the ReCreate project funded by Horizon 2020, aiming to enhance precast concrete element reuse through deconstruction techniques. Education: MSc from TU/e's Built Environment Department (1989) Research Interests: Structural reuse of concrete elements Assessment tools for precast concrete floors Forensic engineering of existing structures Standards development for concrete and masonry Professional Activities: Chairman of TGB Betonconstructies Member of CEN TC250/SC2 committee revising Eurocode 2 Participant in Dutch seismic design standards (NPR 9998) His publications emphasize structural innovation in sustainable construction practices.

L.M. OorschotView profile

Teaching Professor

• Urban Planning
• Sustainable Architecture
• Energy Efficiency in Buildings
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L.M. Oorschot is a Teaching Professor in the Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment at Delft University of Technology. They hold an external position at Atelier PRO architekten since 2006, blending academic and professional expertise in architectural practice. Research interests focus on urban planning, sustainable architecture, energy efficiency in buildings, and historical urban development. Key areas include the transformation of post-war housing, adaptive reuse of architectural heritage, and the interplay between urban policy and public health. Recent work explores heat transition strategies in 19th-century neighborhoods and the socio-economic impacts of energy efficiency upgrades. Publications emphasize the cultural and technical challenges of urban renewal, such as balancing historical preservation with modern sustainability goals. Notable works analyze The Hague’s urban evolution, including case studies on school building repurposing and pandemic-driven shifts in urban design. Collaborations with professional firms like Atelier PRO highlight practical applications of research in real-world architectural projects.

Mark Alan HughesView profile

Professor

• Urban Policy
• Energy Policy
• Sustainability
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Mark Alan Hughes is a Professor of Practice at the University of Pennsylvania's Stuart Weitzman School of Design and serves as the Faculty Director of the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy. He holds a secondary appointment in the Department of Political Science. His work bridges academia and public policy, focusing on energy policy, urban sustainability, and regional development. Dr. Hughes earned his BA from Swarthmore College (1981) and PhD in Regional Science from the University of Pennsylvania (1986). Research & Roles: Hughes leads initiatives such as the Energy Efficient Buildings Hub at the Philadelphia Navy Yard and advises federal agencies on energy transitions. His research emphasizes climate policy, urban energy systems, and equitable development. He previously served as Chief Policy Adviser to Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter, designing the city's Greenworks sustainability plan and managing $159 million in federal energy grants. Awards: National Planning Award (1992) for Urban Employment Growth Patterns in Nine Large Metropolitan Areas . Key Projects: Philadelphia's Recovery Strategy under the 2009 ARRA, the Transitional Work Corporation welfare-to-work program, and the National Bridges-to-Work Demonstration. His academic affiliations include the Penn Institute for Urban Research, Wharton's Initiative for Global Environmental Leadership, and the Fox Leadership Program. Hughes has held senior roles at Brookings Institution and the Ford Foundation, advising on urban policy, equity, and regional governance.

• Sustainable Architecture
• Architectural Heritage Conservation
• Bioclimatic Design
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Fernando da Casa Martín is a Professor in the Department of Architecture at the University of Alcalá. His academic work focuses on sustainable architecture, bioclimatic design, and the conservation of architectural heritage. He leads research groups such as IMArq (Image, Metrics & Architecture) and SUSTAINABLEBUILTHERITAGE, which explore innovative methods for architectural rehabilitation and heritage preservation. His email is fernando.casa@uah.es. Education: Ph.D. in Architecture from the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (2000), with a thesis on bioclimatic adaptation in building design. Research Interests: Energy-efficient housing, historical construction techniques, BIM applications, and the integration of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in architectural education. His recent publications emphasize energy-efficient hospital design, 3D reconstruction of archaeological sites (e.g., Ipi’s Tomb in Egypt), and sustainable urban water systems. He has contributed to projects like the restoration of Alcalá’s Renaissance university facade and the analysis of historical water networks in Alcalá de Henares. Key Projects: CASA+ housing system, rehabilitation of historical foundations, and documentation of Theban necropolis tombs. Teaching: Innovations in final-year student projects, emphasizing real-case participatory learning. He advocates for holistic management strategies in architectural heritage, blending traditional techniques with modern technologies like BIM and 3D modeling. His work bridges historical preservation with contemporary sustainability challenges.

• Building Physics
• Environmental Loads
• Photovoltaics
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Iver Frimannslund is an Associate Professor at the Department of Building and Environmental Technology, Faculty of Science and Technology, Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU). His academic work centers on building physics, environmental loads, and photovoltaic (PV) systems, with a strong emphasis on performance and reliability in arctic and cold climates. His research program integrates interdisciplinary methods to study snow accumulation and its impact on PV systems and building structures, contributing to both national and international standards, particularly through the FME Solar project and the revision of ISO 4355 for snow loads. This work bridges engineering, energy efficiency, and climate adaptation in building design. Research interests include building energy performance, heat and moisture transport, retrofitting strategies, renewable energy integration, structural reliability, and environmental load modeling. These themes are reflected in both his teaching and research, where he emphasizes sustainable and resilient building solutions. The publication trends, accessible via the Cristin database, focus on building physics, renewable energy systems, and environmental load modeling, particularly in extreme climates. These contributions reflect a strong applied research orientation with relevance to building codes, energy policy, and climate resilience. No scientific awards were mentioned in the provided text. He supervises research within his domain, though specific student names are not listed. His teaching spans multiple levels, covering core topics in building physics such as building envelope design, energy use, and retrofitting. He is actively involved in research funding through the FME Solar project, a major Norwegian research initiative focused on solar energy. Iver is part of research teams working on the FME Solar project and contributes to international standardization efforts, particularly ISO 4355. His work involves collaboration across disciplines and institutions to improve building performance under extreme environmental conditions.