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Professor Stefan Thor Smith is a distinguished academic at the University of Reading, serving as a Professor in the Department of Energy and Environmental Engineering. His work bridges energy systems with urban sustainability, focusing on the integration of social and technical aspects of energy demand, urban energy system modeling, and climate change resilience.
- Academic Qualifications
- Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice (University of Reading, 2016)
- PhD in Built Environment (University of Nottingham, 2009)
- MSc in Computer Science (University of Glasgow, 2002)
- BSc in Physics (University of Nottingham, 2001)
His research interests span the dynamics of energy demand in socio-technical systems, urban heat fluxes, pollution exposure modeling, and climate adaptation strategies. He has developed novel models for energy demand-side management, building environmental control, and urban climate interactions.
Recent publications highlight his expertise in areas such as EV charging infrastructure, urban tree radiative performance, phase change material storage, and anthropogenic heat emissions. His work often involves interdisciplinary collaborations with institutions like the Centre for Research into Energy Demand Solutions and the Institute of Physics.
Smith supervises a diverse group of postgraduate students and contributes extensively to teaching modules including Numerical Modelling and Programming and Urban Sustainability. His professional affiliations include the Institute of Physics, International Association of Urban Climatology, and the Higher Education Association.
