Athanasios Tzempelikos

Athanasiou Tzempelikos is a Professor of Civil Engineering and holds a courtesy appointment as Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University's College of Engineering. His research focuses on high-performance building design, daylighting systems, thermal comfort, and energy efficiency. He leads studies on dynamic facade systems, indoor environmental quality, and building simulation methodologies.

His work integrates advanced technologies like deep learning and Bayesian methods to optimize building performance. Key areas include glare control, occupant preference modeling, and energy-saving strategies for commercial and educational buildings. He has developed novel tools for luminance mapping, thermal preference inference, and smart control frameworks.

Research interests also encompass material science for building components and sustainable design. His publications span over a decade of innovation in building energy systems, shading technologies, and occupant-centric design principles. Collaborations bridge engineering, architecture, and data science to address global challenges in energy efficiency and indoor environmental quality.