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Aytaç KubilayView profile

Academic

• Urban Microclimate Modeling
• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
• Thermal Comfort Analysis
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Dr. Aytaç Kubilay is a Senior Researcher at the Chair of Building Physics, Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering, ETH Zurich. His research focuses on urban microclimate modeling, particularly wind-flow analysis, thermal comfort optimization, and vegetation-based climate mitigation strategies. Institution: ETH Zurich Department: Mechanical and Process Engineering Research Scope: Urban climate, CFD modeling, heat island mitigation Research interests include computational fluid dynamics (CFD) applications for urban environments, with emphasis on heat island effects, wind-driven rain analysis, and porous media heat transfer. His work combines numerical simulations and experimental validations to assess thermal comfort and climate adaptation strategies in cities. Recent publications analyze vegetation impacts on urban microclimates, including tree cooling potential, street-level thermal comfort dynamics, and high-rise building wind mitigation. Studies employ custom solvers like urbanMicroclimateFoam and OpenFOAM for integrated flow-heat-moisture modeling. Key collaborations include researchers from ETH Zurich (Jan Carmeliet, Dominique Derome) and international institutions, focusing on sustainable urban planning and climate resilience frameworks.

• Wind-Driven Rain
• Hygrothermal Performance
• Building Envelopes
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Hua Ge is a Professor in the Department of Building, Civil and Environmental Engineering at Concordia University's Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science. She holds a Tier II Concordia University Research Chair in High Performance Building Envelope for Climate Resilient Buildings and leads extensive research in building science and climate adaptation. Her research focuses on wind-driven rain analysis , hygrothermal performance of building envelopes , advanced building facades , innovative wood-frame construction , and low-energy buildings . Current work examines climate change impacts on wind-driven rain loads, urban micro-climate effects, climate-resilient building envelopes, dynamic facades, and low-carbon healthy buildings. Her methodology combines large-scale laboratory testing, field monitoring, and computational modeling. Her 15 most recent publications demonstrate strong trends in nature-based climate resilience solutions , overheating risk mitigation in educational buildings , advanced hygrothermal modeling of wood-frame systems , and carbon sequestration strategies for buildings. The work spans multiple sub-disciplines including computational fluid dynamics, life cycle assessment, stochastic modeling, and field validation studies across Canadian climates. Tier II Concordia University Research Chair (CURC) in High Performance Building Envelope for Climate Resilient Buildings Professional Engineers of Ontario American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-conditioning Engineers ASHRAE TC4.4 Building materials and building envelope performance (Subcommittee Chair) Professor Ge has supervised 42 graduate students (26 PhD, 16 MASc), including current advisees working on nature-based solutions, climate-resilient envelopes, and building integrated photovoltaics. Her research is supported by Concordia University Research Chair funding and collaborative projects with institutions like BCIT. She directs activities at Concordia's Building Envelope Test Facility and contributes to national standards through ASHRAE.

Jan CarmelietView profile

Professor

• Multiscale behaviour of porous and granular materials
• Heat-air-moisture flow in urban environments
• Energy systems at building and urban scale
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Jan Carmeliet is a Full Professor at the Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering at ETH Zürich , holding the Chair of Building Physics since 2008. He previously held academic positions at Katholieke Universiteit Leuven and Eindhoven University of Technology . His research focuses on multiscale modeling of porous and granular materials , urban heat-air-moisture flows , and energy-efficient urban systems . His work integrates advanced computational techniques (e.g., lattice Boltzmann methods , CFD , FEM ) with experimental approaches ( X-ray tomography , wind tunnel PIV ). He leads major projects such as the RePoDH and Urban Multiscale Energy Modelling initiatives, aiming to decarbonize urban energy systems and understand local heat islands. Current projects emphasize renewable-powered district heating networks and urban climate modeling . Key collaborations include institutions like Empa , University of Illinois , and Los Alamos National Laboratory . He has secured significant grants from the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) and ETH Domain , focusing on urban energy resilience and material science. His leadership roles include directing the Energy Science Center ETH Zürich and coordinating the SCCER-efficiency program.

• Building Physics
• Numerical Modeling
• Heat and Mass Transfer
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Angela Sasic Kalagasidis is a Professor and Department Head at Chalmers University of Technology , leading the Building Physics research group. She serves as a board member of the Moisture Center at Lund University of Technology , contributing to interdisciplinary research in building science. Building Physics Heat and Mass Transfer Energy Efficiency Moisture Safety Indoor VOC Emissions Climate Change Adaptation Her recent publications focus on aerogel-based materials for insulation, urban heat island mitigation , and thermal energy storage systems . Key methodologies include CFD simulations , field testing , and life cycle assessment frameworks . Research trends show emphasis on: Advanced computational tools for hygrothermal analysis Integration of phase change materials in building systems Climate resilience in building envelopes Optimization of ventilation and moisture control

Li TianView profile

Professor

• Structural Engineering
• Earthquake Engineering
• Wind Engineering
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Professor Li Tian (b. 1982) is a full professor and PhD supervisor at the Department of Civil Engineering, School of Civil Engineering, Shandong University. He serves as Director of the Shandong Green Building Intelligent Construction Center and was selected into Shandong University's Youth Scholar Future Plan (2017-2022). His research focuses on seismic and wind resistance of civil infrastructure, with 38 SCI publications and 56 patents (26 inventions). Research Interests Structural Earthquake and Wind Resilience Vibration Control Systems Smart Material Applications Multi-hazard Structural Analysis Long-span Transmission Tower Dynamics Publications Overview His 15 most recent works (2018-2019) demonstrate expertise in seismic/wind vulnerability of power infrastructure, vibration control devices (particularly SMA-TMD systems), and multi-hazard structural analysis. Key contributions include probabilistic seismic demand modeling, bidirectional damping mechanisms, and collapse failure simulations. Scientific Awards Multiple Shandong Electric Power Science and Technology Progress Prizes (2018, 2015) Shandong University Teaching Awards (2017, 2012, 2014) National and Regional Academic Paper Prizes Academic Engagement He actively participates in structural engineering societies, serves on NSFC review panels, and acts as reviewer for over 30 journals including Engineering Structures and Earthquake Engineering and Engineering Vibration .

• Building Physics
• Sustainable Design
• Heritage Conservation
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Evy Vereecken is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at KU Leuven's Faculty of Engineering Science. Her work focuses on building physics and sustainable design for heritage conservation, with a tenure-track emphasis on hygrothermal properties of masonry and preventive conservation strategies. Research Interests: Her research explores moisture transport in historic materials, hygrothermal modeling, and risk assessments for heritage structures. Key areas include Hydrophobised building materials Climate case studies for artifacts Internal insulation systems in historic walls Hygrothermal dynamics under future climate scenarios Projects: She leads projects like 'Hygrothermal characterization of heritage masonry' (2024–2028) and 'Microclimates for heritage artefacts' (2024–2028), focusing on moisture risks and climate case validation. She co-promoted a 2019–2024 study on hydrophobised masonry. Labs & Collaborations: Vereecken contributes to the HAMSTER Test Facility, a bi-climatic chamber for full-scale building experiments, and collaborates with institutions like Aalborg University on Nordic Symposium research.

Larry O'NeillView profile

Associate Professor

• Air-sea interaction
• Climate variability
• Satellite meteorology
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Larry O'Neill is an Associate Professor and Director of the Oregon Climate Service at Oregon State University's College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences (CEOAS). He is based in Burt Hall at the Corvallis campus and serves as a key figure in climate monitoring and research for the state of Oregon and the broader Pacific Northwest region. Dr. O'Neill received his Ph.D. in Oceanography from Oregon State University in 2007 and his B.S. in Atmospheric Sciences from the University of California at Davis in 2000. His educational background bridges the disciplines of oceanography and atmospheric sciences, providing him with a unique perspective on air-sea interactions. Dr. O'Neill's research focuses on air-sea interactions and their role in climate variability, with particular expertise in satellite meteorology and oceanography, atmospheric boundary layer dynamics, and ocean mixed layer processes. His work examines Pacific Northwest and North Pacific weather, ocean, and climate variability, with applications to water resource management and climate monitoring. He teaches courses in Satellite Oceanography/Ocean Remote Sensing and Fluid Earth, training the next generation of oceanographers and atmospheric scientists. His publication record demonstrates consistent contributions to understanding how oceanic features like the Gulf Stream and California Current System influence atmospheric processes. Recent work has increasingly focused on climate extremes in the Pacific Northwest, including drought, heat waves, and wildfires, with direct applications to state-level climate services. NASA's Ocean Vector Winds Science Team Jet Propulsion Laboratory's PO.DAAC Users Working Group NASA's Ocean Surface Topography Science Team Co-Chair of US CLIVAR Working Group on Air-Sea Interactions State of Oregon Water Supply Availability Committee Oregon Climate Extremes Committee Oregon Drought Monitor Advisory Committee Dr. O'Neill advises graduate students including Emily Hayden (Ph.D. candidate in Physics of Oceans and Atmospheres) and Rose Una (M.S. candidate in Physics of Oceans and Atmospheres). His research is supported by multiple federal agencies including NASA and NOAA, as evidenced by his participation in various working groups and his extensive publication record spanning two decades. As Director of the Oregon Climate Service, Dr. O'Neill leads efforts to monitor and analyze climate conditions across Oregon, providing critical information to state agencies, water managers, and the public. His work has been featured extensively in media coverage of climate extremes in the Pacific Northwest, particularly regarding drought conditions and wildfire risks.

• Data-driven building performance
• Energy demand reduction
• Sustainable design
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Dr Virginia Gori is a Lecturer in Buildings and Energy at the Bartlett School Env, Energy & Resources, University College London. She leads Subtask D of the IEA Annex 81 'Data-Driven Smart Buildings' programme, focusing on mapping technology landscapes and evaluating data-driven smart building policies. PhD in Energy and the Built Environment (UCL, 2017) MRes in Built Environment Energy Demand Studies (UCL, 2014) BSc in Architectural Engineering (Universita degli Studi di Firenze, 2010) Her research combines building physics , in-situ monitoring , and Bayesian statistics to advance energy demand reduction in the built environment, particularly for historic buildings . She has developed novel Bayesian frameworks for thermophysical property estimation and whole-building performance analysis. Data-driven smart buildings Thermophysical property modeling Risk management for energy-moisture balance Conservation-compatible retrofit Scientific recognition includes: EPSRC Doctoral Prize Fellowship (2018-2020) UCL BEAMS Overseas Doctoral Award (2013) DAAD/DLR Research Fellowship (2021) Teaching contributions: Module lead: Introduction to Smart Energy Data and Statistics (2023-) Module lead: Smart Energy Solutions in the Built Environment (2023-) Former module lead: Building Physics & Energy (2019-2023) Co-designed Fundamentals of Building Physics course (6 years) Professional roles: Associate Editor, Buildings & Cities journal Technical committee member, CEN TC89WG13 Visiting Scholar, UC Berkeley (2019) Active in IEA Annex 71, Task 59, and Annex 81

Charlotte Bay HasagerView profile

Professor

• Offshore Wind Energy Meteorology
• Remote Sensing
• Boundary-layer Meteorology
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Charlotte Bay Hasager serves as Professor in the Department of Wind and Energy Systems at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), specializing in offshore wind energy meteorology with expertise in remote sensing, boundary-layer processes, and environmental load impacts on wind turbines. Her research directly supports UN Sustainable Development Goals through renewable energy innovation and climate action initiatives. Her primary research domains include: Offshore wind resource assessment using satellite and radar technologies Boundary-layer meteorology and surface flux dynamics Leading edge erosion mechanisms from rain-wind interactions AI-driven operational strategies for wind farm durability Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) applications for wind field mapping Recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate converging trends in erosion risk modeling, reinforcement learning for turbine operation, and advanced remote sensing techniques. These works span renewable energy engineering, meteorological science, and artificial intelligence applications, with strong emphasis on practical solutions for offshore wind farm challenges under extreme weather conditions. Professor Hasager actively secures major research funding through projects including: AIRE Horizon Europe project (2023-2026): Atmospheric flow integration for wind farm design Thunderbolt project (2023-2025): Wind power optimization initiatives ESA WAII project (2023-2025): Explainable AI for SAR wind assessment CCA LEE project (2022): Leading Edge Erosion cross-cutting research INOWER project (2022-2023): International offshore wind energy networks She maintains significant scientific leadership through conference organization (6th International Symposium on Leading Edge Erosion, 2025), workshop participation (Sandia Blade Workshop, 2024), and media contributions on wind energy topics including North Sea wind farm impacts and satellite Earth observation.

• Geomorphology
• Fluvial Processes
• Sediment Transport
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Mark Schmeeckle is a Professor at Arizona State University's School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning, with an affiliation to the Water Institute. His research focuses on landscape mechanisms, particularly sediment transport and environmental fluid dynamics. He develops advanced numerical models for turbulence in environmental flows, including LES and RANS techniques, to simulate bedload transport and morphodynamics in rivers and aeolian systems. Educated at the University of Colorado-Boulder (Ph.D., 1998), University of Washington-Seattle (M.S. 1992; B.S. 1988), he has led major grants from NSF, USGS, and industry partners. His work integrates experimental and computational approaches to study fluvial processes, turbulence-structure interactions, and sediment dynamics. Courses taught include GIS programming and statistical methods for geography. Key research interests include aeolian and fluvial sediment transport, bedform evolution, and the effects of vegetation on sediment movement. His publications analyze turbulence-driven bedload, riverbank stability, and ancient organism-environment interactions. He has advised numerous projects on Grand Canyon sediment dynamics and coastal aquifer modeling. Recent projects include modeling thermal erosion of lava channels and statistical mechanics of bedload transport. His contributions span environmental engineering, geomorphology, and paleontology, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to Earth surface processes.

Jean-Paul PinelliView profile

Professor

• Natural Hazards Risk Modeling
• Wind Engineering
• Infrastructure Vulnerability
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Professor Jean-Paul Pinelli is a faculty member in the Department of Mechanical and Civil Engineering at Florida Institute of Technology's College of Engineering and Science. His expertise focuses on Natural Hazards Risk Modeling, Wind Engineering, and Infrastructure Vulnerability and Resilience. He contributes to organizations such as the American Society of Civil Engineers and Earthquake Engineering Research Institute. His research emphasizes hurricane impact mitigation, structural vulnerability assessment, and multi-hazard modeling. Recent work includes developing wireless sensor networks for real-time hurricane monitoring and integrating geospatial data for hazard model validation. He has collaborated on projects analyzing wind effects on industrial facilities, mid/high-rise buildings, and coastal residences. Notable contributions include the Florida Public Hurricane Loss Model and DesignSafe cyberinfrastructure for natural hazards research. His research spans environmental monitoring technologies, cost-benefit analyses of mitigation strategies, and post-disaster recovery frameworks. Publications highlight innovative methods for assessing wind-driven rain intrusion, aerodynamic roughness, and structural resilience. While no specific awards or grants are listed, his work underscores interdisciplinary approaches to disaster risk reduction.

• Atmospheric sciences
• Climate change science
• Geology
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Sebastian Hoch is an Adjunct Associate Professor in Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Utah. His research focuses on boundary layer processes in complex terrain , particularly examining radiation and surface energy balance effects on boundary layer evolution and terrain-driven flows. Education: PhD in Natural Sciences (Earth Science) from ETH Zurich (2006) Languages: German His research integrates atmospheric sciences , climate change science , and geophysics , with specific emphasis on pollution monitoring , mountain meteorology , and fog dynamics . Recent publications analyze freezing fog microphysics, coastal fog formation mechanisms, and complex terrain wind energy potential using WRF-COAMPS modeling. Grant-funded projects include: COLD FOG AMONGST COMPLEX TERRAIN (CFACT) 2021-2025 RED BUTTE AIR EXCHANGE STUDY 2019-2020 OWENS LAKE LIDAR STUDY 2018 MODELING FOR FASMEE 2018-2021 MATERHORN program 2011-2017 As educator, he has taught Experiential Learning II and Mountain Weather & Climate courses (2023-2024). His work combines extensive field measurements with high-resolution modeling to address atmospheric boundary layer dynamics in complex environments.

Elena DragomirescuView profile

Associate Professor

• Wind Engineering
• Structural Reliability
• Bridge Engineering
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Elena Dragomirescu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Ottawa's Faculty of Engineering. She joined the department in 2008 after research positions at Yokohama National University (2004) and Nagoya University (2006), establishing expertise in structural reliability and wind engineering for bridges and infrastructure. Her educational background includes: Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Yokohama National University, Japan M.A.Sc. in Civil Engineering from University of Bucharest, Romania (UNESCO Chair Program) B.Sc. in Civil Engineering from University of Bucharest, Romania Dr. Dragomirescu's research focuses on wind effects on structures , particularly aerodynamics of suspension bridges and structural reliability . She develops probabilistic methods for predicting wind-induced fatigue in slender structures using computational wind engineering (CFD) and aerodynamic formulations. Current projects address moisture ingress in building envelopes and machine learning applications for structural health monitoring, reflecting adaptation to climate resilience challenges. Analysis of her 2021-2025 publications reveals dual research thrusts: (1) moisture dynamics in building envelopes across Canadian climates, and (2) deep learning (LSTM/transformers) for structural assessment of bridges/beams. This strategic integration of data-driven methods with core wind engineering expertise demonstrates responsiveness to infrastructure resilience demands while maintaining theoretical rigor in probabilistic structural dynamics. She has received numerous scholarships and awards throughout her career, though specific honors are not detailed in available sources. Professional service includes membership in the Steering Committee for Japanese National Wind Engineering Guidelines (2008-2010) and active roles in JAWE, JSCE, CSCE, and IAWE. As coordinator of the International Exchange Program for Students, Dr. Dragomirescu facilitates global academic partnerships. Her research has been supported through international collaborations with Ecoland and UNESCO, and she regularly serves as a journal reviewer. Future work appears directed at machine learning applications for real-time structural integrity assessment under extreme winds, with implications for bridge safety standards and climate-adaptive building design. Her laboratory work involves wind tunnel testing and computational simulations for aerodynamic studies of bridge components (cable stays, multi-box decks) and building envelope systems, complemented by experimental validation of structural dynamics phenomena.

• Building Physics
• Hygrothermal Modeling
• Energy-Efficient Buildings
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Dr. Xiaohai Zhou is a Lecturer and Senior Scientist at ETH Zürich's Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering, specializing in building physics. He holds a doctoral degree from ETH Zürich (2015) and has postdoctoral experience at Empa (2015–2020). His research focuses on hygrothermal modeling of building materials, energy-efficient retrofitting, and climate change impacts on the built environment. He is an editorial board member of the Journal of Building Physics and a member of CIB Working Group W080. Key research interests include moisture transport in masonry, wind-driven rain analysis, and durability of construction materials. Notable contributions include developing the 'ITE index' framework for urban heat mitigation and investigating coupled vapor-heat transport in hygroscopic materials using neutron radiography. He received the Best Paper Award at CESBP2016 and leads projects like the SCCER FEEB&D initiative on historical building insulation. Publications span journals like Building and Environment and Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews , addressing urban heat solutions, CFD modeling of rain loads, and moisture buffering effects. His work integrates experimental and computational methods across scales from material to building level.

Miriam MarzenView profile

Researcher

• Soil Erosion
• Geomorphology
• Wind-Driven Rain Processes
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Miriam Marzen is a Researcher in the Department of Physical Geography at the Faculty of Geography/Geosciences, University of Trier, Germany. She holds a Doctorate in Natural Sciences (Dr. rer. nat.) and is a Dipl.-Biogeographer. Her office is located on Campus II, Room F 109, and she can be reached at mmarzen@uni-trier.de. Marzen's research focuses on soil erosion processes, particularly investigating the effects of wind-driven rain, aeolian transport, and splash erosion. Her work combines field measurements in diverse landscapes including Mediterranean regions, Moroccan argan woodlands, and German vineyards with controlled laboratory experiments using specialized equipment like the Portable Wind and Rainfall Simulator (WiReKa). She has developed innovative methods for quantifying soil particle detachment and transport under various environmental conditions. Her publication record shows consistent output since 2009, with recent work (2020-2024) emphasizing experimental approaches to understand wind erosion in vineyards, quantification of dust emissions, and the development of mobile wind tunnel technologies. Her research has important implications for land management practices in erosion-prone areas and contributes significantly to the understanding of soil conservation techniques. Marzen has collaborated extensively with researchers across Europe, including Thomas Iserloh, Johannes B. Ries, and other members of the geomorphology community. Her work appears in leading journals such as Geosciences, Land, Earth Surface Processes and Landforms, and Catena.