Leena Thomas

Prof Leena Thomas is a Professor in the School of Architecture at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), specializing in sustainable architecture, climate justice, and post-occupancy evaluation. Her research focuses on building performance, thermal comfort, and the social impact of architectural design. She leads major projects like the $1.7M Fairwater Living Laboratory, exploring geothermal energy and urban resilience, and co-developed the BOSSA post-occupancy evaluation tool. She is an expert in India’s thermal comfort models and advises organizations like the Green Building Council of Australia.

Education: Not explicitly stated in text. However, her roles as a professor and researcher imply advanced degrees in architecture or environmental engineering.

Research Interests:

• Climate adaptation and zero-carbon development
• Thermal comfort in mixed-mode and naturally ventilated buildings
• Post-occupancy evaluation methodologies
• Health in high-density urban environments

Grants & Projects:

• Principal Investigator, Fairwater Living Laboratory ($1.7M)
• Chief Investigator, BOSSA project (ARC-funded)
• CRC RACE Energy Upgrades of Australian Homes
• Heat in the Streets: Climate justice for outdoor workers

Teaching: Sustainable design, thermal performance, and climate justice in architecture. Leads a global studio on climate justice in India.

Labs/Teams: En.gauge research program, Fairwater Living Lab, and collaboration with UTS’s Climate Justice Research Centre.