Jennifer Veitch

Jennifer Veitch is an Adjunct Research Professor in the Psychology Department at Carleton University and a Principal Research Officer at the NRC Construction Research Centre. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Victoria. Her research focuses on the interplay between indoor environmental conditions, particularly lighting, and human health/behavior. Key areas include:

• Effects of home environments on aging in place for Canadian seniors
• Smart home technology perceptions and energy use behaviors
• Cognitive performance impacts of temporal light modulation

Her work bridges environmental psychology with applied research in construction science and gerontechnology. No specific awards or grants were explicitly mentioned in the provided materials.

Associated with the NRC Construction Research Centre, her interdisciplinary approach addresses real-world challenges in sustainable living environments and human-environment interactions.