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Dr. Arup Bhattacharya is an Assistant Professor in the Bert S. Turner Department of Construction Management at Louisiana State University (LSU), part of the College of Engineering. His research focuses on airborne contamination control, airflow modeling, energy-efficient ventilation systems, and STEM education. He holds a Ph.D. in Planning, Design, and Built Environment from Clemson University (2022), an M.S. in Construction Science and Management from Clemson (2021), and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from West Bengal University of Technology (2011).
His professional experience includes roles as an Assistant Professor at LSU (2022–present), Visiting Scholar at UC Berkeley (2019–2022), and industry positions in project management in India (2011–2018). Research interests span indoor environmental quality, ventilation standards, and data-driven approaches for contaminant control. He currently offers Research Assistantship openings for Spring/Fall 2023.
Dr. Bhattacharya’s work integrates computational modeling with practical applications, addressing challenges in cleanroom air quality, HVAC optimization, and occupant-centric design. His recent publications explore thermal comfort, airborne disease transmission, and the impact of door operations on airflow in critical environments.
He actively promotes STEM education through innovative teaching methods and has contributed to studies on learning outcomes using computational tools. His research group emphasizes interdisciplinary solutions to improve built environment sustainability and public health.
