Global Initiative of Academic Networks (GIAN)
GIAN Workshop on Heat Stress and Advances in Passive Cooling.
Planning Implementation: Best Practices and Barriers (03 - 07 October 2017)
Chief Patron
Ar. Brinda Somaya
Chairperson
Board of Governors
Patron
Prof.(Dr.) Minakshi Jain
Director
Foreign Faculty
Prof. Adam Sheppard
University of West England
Bristol
GIAN Coordinator
Dr. Y.S.Rao
Deputy Librarian
Course Coordinator
Dr. Ayon Tarafdar
Associate Professor
Department of Planning
Course Coordinator
Mr. Prasanth Vardhan
Assistant Professor
Department of Planning
GIAN 2017
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GIAN 2025
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 |
👩🏫 Key Faculty
- Prof. Matthaíos Santamouris (UNSW Sydney)
- Dr. Iyer Vijayalaxmi Kasinath (SPA Vijayawada)
- Dr. Faiz Ahmed (Institute Coordinator)
- Dr. Prashanti Rao (Faculty Coordinator)
🙋 Who Can Attend?
- Ph.D. Scholars, Postgraduates
- Faculty, Researchers, Technical Staff
- Industry Professionals in Urban Design
📝 Registration Details
- Students: ₹200
- Faculty/Researchers: ₹300
- Industry Professionals: ₹1000
- International Participants: 20 USD
Registration closes on: 4th September 2025
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