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Heat Stress and Advances in Passive Cooling
8th – 12th September 2025 | SPA Vijayawada
Course Overview
With global warming intensifying, heatwaves are a growing threat, especially to cities. This course focuses on passive cooling strategies critical for sustainable urban futures, drawing lessons from India's recent climate challenges and solutions worldwide.
Course Objectives
- Highlight urban heat mitigation trends in tropical Indian cities
- Provide exposure to scientific case-based mitigation techniques
- Understand recent innovations in passive cooling technologies
Course Schedule
| Date | Time (IST) | Topic / Title | Expert |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8th Sep | 09:00–11:00 | Health Impacts, Heat Stress Basics | Dr. Vijayalaxmi |
| 8th Sep | 11:00–14:00 | Urban Heat Mitigation, Social Impacts | Dr. Mat Santamouris |
| 9th Sep | 10:00–13:00 | Heat Stress Indices Case Studies | Dr. Vijayalaxmi & Dr. Mat |
| 10th Sep | 11:00–13:00 | Cool Materials, Supercool Strategies | Dr. Mat Santamouris |
| 11th Sep | 09:00–14:00 | Earth-Air Tunnels, Advanced Cooling | Dr. Vijayalaxmi & Dr. Mat |
| 12th Sep | 11:00–13:00 | PCM, Thermochromic Applications | Dr. Mat Santamouris |
Who Can Attend?
- Ph.D. Scholars and Postgraduate Students
- Faculty Members and Researchers
- Technical Staff in Urban Design and Planning
- Industry Professionals in Sustainable Architecture
Registration Details
- Students: ₹200
- Faculty/Researchers: ₹300
- Industry Professionals: ₹1000
- International Participants: 20 USD
Registration closes on: 4th September 2025
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