Dr. Liangzhu Wang

Biography

Liangzhu Leon Wang is a Professor at Concordia University in Montreal, Canada, and serves as the Associate Director of the Centre for Zero Energy Building Studies (CZEBS). He completed his PhD in Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University in 2007. He has extensive experience in the field of Building Engineering, focusing on Resilient, Healthy, and Sustainable Urban Microclimates. His research has significantly influenced building standards and codes, particularly in fire safety and energy efficiency. Dr. Wang has published over 240 papers and has received several awards for his contributions to the field of building science. His work includes significant projects funded by industry and involvement in developing public guidelines for safety regulations. He has also participated in national discussions regarding building performance simulations and has contributed to various standards and codes. Additionally, he has had media coverage for his team's work predicting COVID-19 airborne transmission in urban settings. Dr. Wang is a Fellow of multiple prestigious organizations, including the International Building Performance Simulation Association (IBPSA) and the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). He actively serves on editorial boards of several notable journals in the field.

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