Carlos Ocampo

Carlos Ocampo is a Part-Time Lecturer at The University of Western Australia specializing in environmental engineering and sustainable urban development. His research focuses on green infrastructure systems, particularly green façades, and their role in thermal regulation, water management, and climate adaptation in Mediterranean environments.

His primary research interests include urban hydrology, riparian zone management, and sustainable building design. He investigates how green façades influence thermal performance through evapotranspiration and shading, with emphasis on water-efficient irrigation using greywater in water-scarce regions. His work directly supports UN Sustainable Development Goals for sustainable cities (SDG 11) and climate action (SDG 13).

Analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent focus on experimental validation of green infrastructure performance, with strong emphasis on practical applications for urban water-sensitive design. His studies integrate building physics, hydrology, and plant physiology to develop climate-responsive urban solutions.

Dr. Ocampo has secured 11 research grants totaling significant funding, including projects with the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation and the Cooperative Research Centre for Water Sensitive Cities. His grants address critical challenges in urban recharge estimation, wetland monitoring, and sustainable drainage systems. He has supervised 2 research students in environmental engineering projects focused on urban water management.