Steve Fotios

Professor Steve Fotios of the School of Architecture and Landscape at the University of Sheffield is a leading expert in lighting research and visual perception. He serves as Editor of Lighting Research and Technology and Associate Director of CIE Division 4. His work focuses on:

• Lighting effects on pedestrian/cyclist safety
• Visual task analysis through eye-tracking
• Development of lighting design guidance
• Experimental methodology in lighting studies

Recent research explores ambient light impacts on crime, cyclist numbers, and pedestrian reassurance. Scientific awards include FHEA, FSLL, MILP, and MEI fellowships. Grants funded by EPSRC and European Training Network support his work on road lighting, visual performance, and lighting for urban environments.

Key trends in his publications include:

• Transportation safety (2025-2023)
• Glare evaluation methods (2024-2022)
• Reassurance metrics in residential roads (2023-2021)
• Experimental bias correction (2023-2020)
• Light spectrum analysis (2023-2015)
• Visual task detection (2023-2018)

Professional activities include:

• Editorial leadership in Lighting Research & Technology and Leukos
• Membership in BSI, IESNA, and CIE committees
• Founding LumeNet, an international PhD lighting workshop
• Development of lighting standards for pedestrians and drivers