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Professor Risto Kosonen holds a professorship at Aalto University's Department of Energy and Mechanical Engineering, focusing on HVAC technology, energy efficiency in buildings, and indoor climate systems. His research integrates digitalization and IoT for smart building solutions. He leads projects on energy-efficient building systems and has authored over 320 international publications. Kosonen chairs the Federation of Finnish HVAC associations and the Indoor Climate Association, promoting industry-academia collaboration globally. His work aligns with UN SDGs for sustainable cities and climate action.
Education:
- Doctoral degree in Engineering and Technology, Helsinki University of Technology (2006)
- Licentiate degree in Engineering and Technology, Helsinki University of Technology (1990)
Research Interests:
- Thermal comfort and ventilation system design
- Energy efficiency in HVAC systems
- Building energy resilience to climate change
- Integration of renewable energy in building systems
Awards and Recognition:
- Rydberg Gold Medal (2013) for research in indoor air quality
- REHVA Fellow distinction
- Best Paper Awards in Building and Environment Journal (2016) and Shanghai Ventilation Conference (2015)
Projects and Grants:
- EU-funded HumanIC project (2024-2027) on human-centric HVAC systems
- B2RECoM: Smart energy systems in building communities
- BlockchainCC: Urban climate resilience strategies
Labs and Collaborations: Active in Aalto's Energy Efficiency and Indoor Climate research groups, collaborating with IBPSA Nordic and global industry partners like REHVA and CCHVAC.
