معرفی
Azin Velashjerdi Farahani holds the position of Researcher at the Department of Energy and Mechanical Engineering, Aalto University, focusing on energy systems and thermal comfort. Their work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to climate action and sustainable cities.
Education:
- Tekn. toht. (Doctor of Technology) in Energy Technology, Aalto University (2024)
Research Interests: Investigating thermal comfort in built environments, climate change impacts on buildings, and sustainable energy solutions. Key areas include elderly thermal response to heatwaves, passive cooling technologies, and Nordic building resilience strategies.
Publications Trends: Active in thermal engineering and climate adaptation, with recent work exploring cooling systems for aging populations, traditional windcatcher performance, and heatwave predictions in Nordic climates. High citation rates in studies involving elderly thermal physiology and localized cooling devices.
Awards:
- KV Lindholm encouragement grant (2023)
Grants & Advising: No grants explicitly listed. No formal advisees documented, though collaborative research with multiple institutions suggests potential mentorship roles in ongoing projects.
Labs/Teams: Part of Aalto's Energy Conversion and Systems research group, focusing on interdisciplinary climate resilience solutions.
