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Dr. Jie (Jay) Zhao is a Lecturer in the Department of Architecture at the University of Pennsylvania's Weitzman School of Design. He also serves as the Head of Delos Labs and Executive Vice President at Delos, a science-based wellness real estate company. His research focuses on Human-Building Interaction, including healthy buildings, energy efficiency, and occupant well-being.
Dr. Zhao holds a PhD in Building Performance and Diagnostics from Carnegie Mellon University. He teaches a graduate course on Healthy Buildings: Science and Application at Penn. His work integrates academic research with industry innovation, emphasizing data-driven approaches to building design and operation.
His research interests span
- Occupant behavior modeling
- Indoor environmental quality
- Building energy performance
- Circadian lighting systems
- Smart building technologies
He has contributed to over 20 peer-reviewed publications and frequently engages with media outlets like the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and CBS News as an expert on healthy building design. His industry role at Delos involves advancing the WELL Building Standard through global research initiatives.
Key professional contributions include:
- Developing predictive control systems for building energy management
- Leading studies on daylighting and cognitive performance
- Pioneering occupant-centric building metrics
His work bridges academia and industry to create environments that enhance health, productivity, and sustainability.
