Prof Dr. risto kosonen | ventilation and energy efficiency of buildings Award | Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr. risto kosonen , Aalto University , Finland

Risto Sakari Kosonen, born on February 2, 1960, is a Finnish citizen and an acclaimed expert in HVAC technology. He is a Full Professor at Aalto University and a Distinguished Professor at Nanjing Tech University, China. With a Doctor of Science degree from Helsinki University of Technology, he has an extensive academic and professional background. Prof. Kosonen has been pivotal in advancing HVAC technology through his research, securing around 4.5 million euros in external funding. He has supervised numerous PhD and Master’s theses and has published extensively. His contributions to the field have earned him multiple prestigious awards, including the European REHVA Professional Award in Technology. Prof. Kosonen also holds ten European patents and has played significant roles in organizing international conferences and workshops, shaping the future of HVAC and building technology. 🌍🔬

Profile :

👨‍🎓 Education:

Ph.D. in HVAC Technology, Helsinki University of Technology (2006)
Licentiate of Technology in HVAC Technology, Helsinki University of Technology (1990)
M.Sc. in HVAC Technology, Lappeenranta University of Technology (1985)

🏢 Current Position:

Full Professor, Aalto University (since September 2015)
Distinguished Professor, Nanjing Tech University, China (since September 2015)
Visiting Professor, Chongqing University, Shandong Jiangzhu, Xian Architectural and Technology University, Chandigarh University, Gharuan, Mohali (Punjab) India (since March 2019)

📚 Research Focus:

Energy-efficient HVAC systems
Sustainable energy in buildings
Indoor air quality and climate control

💼 Previous Work Experience:

Development Director of Office Segment, Halton Oy Finland (1998–2015)
Group Manager, VTT Finland (1992–1998)
Head of R&D Department, Granlund Oy (1987–1991)

🔍 Research Funding and Leadership:

Secured over 4.5 MEUR in external research funding
Led numerous projects in collaboration with industry and international organizations

👨‍🏫 Teaching and Pedagogical Achievements:

Director of the Master Program in Energy Technology
Leader of the major in Sustainable Energy in Buildings and Built Environment
Completed pedagogical training at Aalto University

🌍 International Engagement:

Organized and chaired several international conferences and seminars
Keynote speaker at various prestigious events worldwide

🏆 Awards and Recognition:

Received European REHVA Professional Award in Technology (2018)
Recognized with the John Rydberg Gold Medal for contributions to indoor air quality research

📝 Publications and Editorial Work:

Author of numerous papers in leading journals
Editorial board member for several esteemed academic publications

🤝 Professional Affiliations:

Vice-President of REHVA
President of SCANVAC and FINVAC
Member of ASHRAE and IBPSA