The elevated air temperature of a city, urban heat island (UHI), increases the heat and pollution-related mortality, reduces the habitats' comfort and elevates the mean and peak energy demand of bu

It is well known that there is a need to develop technologies to achieve thermal comfort in buildings lowering the cooling and heating demand.

Analysis of steam and water losses in the Total Site (TS) utility system is critical in process industry.

A considerable body of work highlights the relevance of collaborative research, contract research, consulting and informal relationships for university-industry knowledge transfer.

What is the best strategy to encourage research and development on new energy technologies in a market economy?