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Lan Ding is an Associate Professor at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in the School of Built Environment, part of the Faculty of Arts, Design, and Architecture. He holds a PhD from the University of Sydney, where he focused on Architecture, Design, and Planning. Prior to joining UNSW, Lan worked as a Senior Research Scientist at CSIRO and as a Senior Lecturer at the Sustainable Buildings Research Centre at the University of Wollongong. With over 25 years of experience, Lan's research emphasizes sustainable building design, energy efficiency, and urban development. He has significantly contributed to various national and international committees, including the International Energy Agency's Annex 97 on Sustainable Cooling Cities. His work encompasses innovative solutions for urban heat mitigation, building information modeling, and multi-agent modeling for urban informatics. Lan has received numerous awards for his research excellence, including accolades from the Australian Institute of Building and recognition for projects that aid in creating sustainable neighborhoods. He is actively engaged in teaching and supervising doctoral candidates, focusing on advanced topics related to sustainable practices in the built environment.
University of New South Wales • Sydney, Australia
Teaching and researching in the School of Built Environment.
Sustainable Buildings Research Centre, University of Wollongong • Wollongong, Australia
Led research on sustainable buildings.
CSIRO • Australia
Conducted research in sustainable urban environments and building designs.
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