Professor Dr. Matthaios Santamouris

Biography

Matthaios Santamouris is a Scientia Professor of High Performance Architecture at the University of New South Wales (UNSW). He holds a diploma in Physics from the University of Patras, Greece, a postgraduate diploma from the Institute National Polytechnique de Grenoble, France, and a PhD in Energy Physics from the University of Patras. Santamouris has held prominent positions including distinguished professor at multiple institutions and serves as the Editor-in-Chief for the Energy and Buildings journal. He is recognized as a highly cited researcher in the field of building construction, having authored over 462 scientific articles and edited numerous books published by leading international publishers. In addition to his academic endeavors, he has supervised over 28 completed PhD projects across various universities and gained recognition as a global leader in research on energy-efficient materials and technologies in the built environment. His work focuses on mitigating urban heat through innovative building designs and technologies aimed at reducing energy consumption and improving indoor environmental quality. Santamouris is an active participant in international projects, contributing significantly to the development of research funding exceeding 120 million Euros, and is involved with several international scientific committees and events.

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