Ursula Eicker

Prof. Ursula Eicker is the Canada Excellence Research Chair in Smart, Sustainable and Resilient Cities and Communities at Concordia University, leading cutting-edge research in urban energy systems. Her work integrates 3D city modeling, renewable energy systems, and sustainable transport to develop zero-carbon city strategies.

• PhD in Solid State Physics (Heriot-Watt University)
• Habilitation in Renewable Energy Systems (Technische Universitat Berlin)

Research Interests focus on urban simulation platforms, district energy networks, and climate-resilient infrastructure. The INSEL4Cities platform enables holistic urban modeling for building demands, transportation, and greenery. Her Residential Densification studies demonstrate 65% energy reduction through retrofits and solar integration.

Recent publications explore urban solar shading, transactive energy systems, green infrastructure equity, and decentralized hydrogen production. Awards include the German-African Innovation Incentive and recognition for photovoltaic research in Egypt.

• Over 50 graduate students in her lab examine zero-carbon pathways.
• Teaches ENCS 691 on urban energy systems.
• Secured 10M CAD for the CERC chair and multiple grants.
• Co-Director of Concordia's Next Generation Cities Institute.