Dr Ehsan Sharifi Senior Lecturer PhD in Architecture – Applied Science (UniSA) B. Architectural Engineering (UT); M. Architecture (UT); M. Sustainable Design (UniSA) Ehsan is an advocate for applied architectural sciences in placemaking practice. He joined the School of Architecture and Built Environment after completing three post-doc positions at UniSA (Cooling Capacity of Green Infrastructures; School of ITMS), UNSW (Urban Cooling Guidelines; School of Built Environment) and the University of Adelaide (Urban Wind Engineering and Comfort; School of Mechanical Engineering). Ehsan’s research interests include: • Urban microclimates and the urban heat island effect • Quality of public space and public life • Outdoor thermal-wind comfort • Cultural and historical responses to thermal discomfort • Low carbon urban living, urban greening and climate change adaptation