Relacja z seminarium naukowego z udziałem prof. Marca Rosena z Ontario Tech University

W seminarium wzięli udział zarówno pracownicy Wydziału Geodezji i Kartografii  jak i studenci. Sala 309 wypełniona została po brzegi. Wystąpienie cieszyło się dużym zainteresowaniem i po jego zakończeniu wywiązała się dyskusja. Po części oficjalnej odbyło się spotkanie w pracownikami Wydziału. W kameralnej miłej atmosferze był czas na przedstawienie wizerunku Wydziału i Katedry oraz na rozmowę.

Title:

Sustainability through Net-zero Energy Buildings and Communities

Abstract:

Net-zero energy buildings and communities, which in an average year produce as much energy as they consume, are receiving increasing interest and application. For instance, a major Canadian multi-disciplinary research initiative in this area in this area was launched several years ago with the creation of the NSERC Smart Net-zero Energy Buildings Research Network. Net-zero energy buildings and communities can contribute notably to energy sustainability in particular and sustainability in general. Nonetheless, there are obstacles and barriers to their adoption and growth. In this presentation, net-zero energy buildings and communities are discussed along with the opportunities they provide, particularly as they relate to sustainability. Some issues related to spatial management and the environment are also discussed.

Biography:

Marc A. Rosen is a Professor at Ontario Tech University (formally University of Ontario Institute of Technology) in Oshawa, Canada, where he served as founding Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science. Dr. Rosen was President of the Engineering Institute of Canada. A registered Professional Engineer in Ontario, he serves as Editor-in-Chief of several journals and was a Director of Oshawa Power and Utilities Corporation. With over 60 research grants and contracts and 900 publications, Dr. Rosen is active in sustainability, sustainable energy, environmental impact, and energy technology (including building energy systems, energy storage and efficiency). Much of his research has been carried out for industry, and he has written numerous books. Dr. Rosen has worked for such organizations as Imatra Power Company in Finland, Argonne National Laboratory near Chicago, and the Institute for Hydrogen Systems near Toronto. Dr. Rosen has received numerous awards and honors, and is a fellow of several societies and organizations, including the Royal Society of Canada.