Arpan Guha

Arpan Guha is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Cincinnati's College of Engineering & Applied Science. His research focuses on light's impact on human health and performance, advanced lighting metrology, and occupant-centric design strategies. He holds a Ph.D. in Architectural Engineering from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (2020).

• Education:
  • Ph.D. in Architectural Engineering, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2020

His research interests include high-dynamic-range imaging, low-resolution occupancy sensing, and 'occupant-first' design frameworks. He has received prestigious awards including the Edison-Price Fellowship (2022-2023) and the Robert J. Besal Scholarship (2018). Dr. Guha leads projects funded by the Nuckolls Fund for Lighting Education, focusing on human factors in lighting through mentorship and hands-on research at the Mt. Sinai Light and Health Research Center.

His work spans interdisciplinary topics such as energy-efficient UVC systems in HVAC, smart grid communication protocols, and electric vehicle lifecycle analysis. He has developed novel AI-based frameworks for predicting thermal and visual comfort using infrared sensors and CNN algorithms.

• Awards:
  • Edison-Price Fellow (2022-2023)
  • Robert J. Besal Fund Scholarship (2018)

Dr. Guha teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in architectural engineering and actively participates in professional organizations like the IALD International Association of Lighting Designers.