Dr. Luís Fernandes has over two decades of experience in researching, developing and demonstrating the energy and visual performance of daylighting and electric lighting technologies, using a variety of methods including computer simulation, optimization, laboratory tests and field demonstrations. Fernandes holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the Building Systems Program of the University of Colorado, Boulder. He has authored 30 publications. Currently Department Head for the Building Technology Department in the Building Technology and Urban Systems Division.