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Elie Bou-Zeid is a Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Princeton University and serves as the Director of the Program in Environmental Engineering and Water Resources. He previously directed the Metropolis Initiative for urban technology until 2022. His research integrates theory, numerical simulations, and field observations to study atmospheric flows, heat/pollutant transport, and sustainability in cities.
- Bachelor's: American University of Beirut
- Master's: American University of Beirut and Johns Hopkins University
- PhD: Johns Hopkins University
He leads the Thermofluids of Urban and Natural Environments (TUNE) Lab, focusing on urban meteorology, renewable energy integration, and climate resilience. His work addresses inequitable urban environmental conditions and develops technologies for sustainable cities, including the CityReader Project.
Recent publications explore urban heat islands, blue infrastructure, machine learning for climate, and boundary layer dynamics. Awards include the 2024 STAC Award, Beyond Bauhaus Prototyping the Future Award, and Fondation Latsis Internationale Prize.
- Awards: STAC 2024, Beyond Bauhaus 2024, EPFL Latsis Prize 2022
- Editorial Roles: Editor of Journal of the Atmospheric Sciences (2020–2025)
He advises five Ph.D. students and collaborates with postdocs like Einara Zahn and Young Paul Yi. His lab investigates kirigami-inspired ventilation, agrivoltaic farms, and downscaling climatic variables using Bayesian deep learning.
