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Juliana M. Felkner is a tenure-track assistant professor in the School of Architecture at the University of Texas at Austin, where she also serves as the faculty research advisor for the Graduate Program in Sustainable Design. Her research expertise has been recognized with awards and collaborations, including publications in notable outlets like the Journal of Architectural Engineering. Felkner's doctoral research at ETH Zurich involved developing a multi-objective optimization algorithm for designing building structures with the lowest possible operational and embodied energy, tailored to different climate zones. Her studies focus on delivering strategies that meet the climate change goals set out by the Paris Agreement and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. She addresses pressing societal and environmental challenges related to urbanization, emphasizing the built environment's significant contribution to global greenhouse gas emissions. Felkner has been involved in various interdisciplinary research projects, such as the NSF-funded Inclusive Student Training project and the Energy Institute-funded Smart Decarbonization project. Her teaching integrates principles of structural design and sustainable strategies for future architects, guiding students in addressing issues of climate risk and energy efficiency in building design.
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