Dr. Dusan Licina

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dusan Licina is an associate professor at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) and serves as the director of the Human-Oriented Built Environment Laboratory. His research focuses on sustainable, healthy built environments, emphasizing indoor air pollutant dynamics, exposure science, and building ventilation. Dusan earned both his MSc and BSc in mechanical engineering from the University of Belgrade, completed a joint Doctorate at the National University of Singapore and the Technical University of Denmark, and held a postdoctoral position at the University of California, Berkeley. Before joining EPFL, he led the Standard Development team at the International Building Institute. Dusan has received several prestigious awards for his contributions to sustainable building research, including the Yaglou Award from the International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate (ISIAQ) and the Ralph G. Nevins Award from the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). He is an editorial board member of the respected journal Indoor Air and is passionate about enhancing awareness of air quality issues worldwide by developing energy-efficient buildings that achieve high indoor air quality standards.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne • Lausanne, Switzerland

Director of the Human-Oriented Built Environment Laboratory.

Director

— Present

International Building Institute •

Led the Standard Development team.

Awards

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Yaglou Award

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Ralph G. Nevins Award

Courses

Energy Comfort Buildings Fundamentals Indoor Climate Indoor Air Quality Ventilation

Requirements for École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a related field Strong foundation in Calculus, Linear Algebra, and Probability Proficiency in programming (Python, Java, or C++)
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of University Degree(s)
  • Official Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Copy of Passport or Identity Card
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Proof of English Proficiency
Specialization Notes

Standard requirements for Engineering and Basic Science Master's programs. Architecture requires an additional portfolio.