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Research Interests

Broadly, my research seeks to better quantify the processes responsible for the unique surface climate signatures that result from urbanization; this encompasses the study of urban canopy- and boundary-layers and surface-atmosphere exchange from micro (street) to meso (regional) scales. My approach involves the development and application of theory and numerical models that are solidly grounded in empiricism. I have a strong applied interest in the climatic effects of surface modification at the street, neighbourhood and urban scales (e.g., the use of high albedo materials and urban greening for heat mitigation). I also investigate the causation of urban thermal effective anisotropy (due to temperature variation over three-dimensional city surfaces), which links my work to the thermal remote sensing community. Ultimately, I aim to reduce the ecological impacts of cities and to enhance the health of their residents by providing guidance for optimal planning and design from a climatic perspective.

News

• The TUF3D (Krayenhoff and Voogt 2007, BLM) three-dimensional microscale urban energy balance model is available for research and teaching purposes. The model is designed for building- and neighbourhood-scale radiation and surface temperature modeling. Please email me if you are interested.

• There are opportunities to work on projects using the TUF3D model with Dr. James Voogt in the Department of Geography at the University of Western Ontario.