Dr. William Bahnfleth

Professor

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Biography

William P. Bahnfleth is a Professor in the Department of Architectural Engineering at Pennsylvania State University. He has an extensive background in mechanical engineering, holding a BS, MS, and PhD from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His research focuses on building mechanical systems, particularly HVAC, chilled water systems, thermal storage, and indoor air quality. He has published numerous articles and books on these topics, contributing significantly to the fields of indoor environmental quality and air disinfection. Bahnfleth has received several awards for his work in the field, including the Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of Illinois. He is actively involved in professional organizations such as the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) where he has held various leadership roles. He is dedicated to advancing the built environment through innovative research and education, aiming to develop highly effective architectural engineers who can contribute to high-performing built environments.

Research Interests

Awards

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Distinguished Alumni Award

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Presidential Certificate Honor

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Outreach Award (Exemplary Designation)

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F. Paul Anderson Award

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Donald Bahnfleth Environmental Health Award

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E. K. Campbell Award Merit

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Louise Bill Holladay Distinguished Fellow

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World-Class Engineering Faculty Award

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Exceptional Service Award

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Technical Symposium Paper Award

Requirements for Pennsylvania State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
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GRE scores are highly recommended but not strictly required for Applied Linguistics.