Deborah Steimel-Clair

Deborah Steimel-Clair is an Assistant Teaching Professor and Director of Professional and Continuing Education at Illinois Institute of Technology's Armour College of Engineering. She specializes in lighting and electrical design for buildings, sites, and streetscapes, with expertise in energy-efficient solutions and project management. Her professional licenses include a Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Illinois (2008–Present) and Lighting Certified Professional (LC) since 2007.

• Education:
• M.S. Architectural Engineering, Kansas State University, 2003
• B.S. Architectural Engineering, Kansas State University, 2003

Her research focuses on integrating sustainable lighting systems and optimizing energy efficiency in built environments. She actively contributes to professional communities through affiliations like the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA).

Awards:

• 2020: 40 Under 40 Honoree, Building Design + Construction
• 2016: 40 Under 40 Honoree, Consulting Specifying Engineers

Advising/Grants: No specific student advisees or grants listed. Her role emphasizes continuing education programs and professional development initiatives.

Labs/Teams: Not explicitly mentioned in available information.