Professor Dr. Afroditi Synnefa

Biography

Afroditi Synnefa is a physicist specializing in energy and environmental issues focused on the built environment. She received her PhD in Physical Sciences from the National Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece and works as an adjunct senior lecturer in the High-Performance Architecture Research Cluster at the Faculty of the Built Environment at the University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia. Her main research interests include the development of innovative materials for the built environment to mitigate the urban heat island effect, analyze the optical and thermal characteristics of materials, urban climate change, and energy-efficient building practices. She has contributed to over 20 research projects funded by organizations such as the Australian Department of Industry and the European Commission, leading initiatives on elastocaloric cooling systems and advanced hybrid ventilation systems aimed at improving thermal comfort and reducing energy consumption. In addition to her extensive publication record, she has received multiple awards for her scholarly work and is actively involved in teaching and supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students.

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