BURCIN BECERIK-GERBER

Department Chair; Chair, Sonny Astani Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering; Dir-Center, Center for Intelligent Environments; Dean’s Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering

University of Southern California

As a woman faculty member in engineering, Professor Becerik-Gerber understand the issues female researchers might experience while pursuing their academic careers. She is one of the co-PIs and co-organizers of two NSF workshops that focus on connecting woman faculty in sustainable building research.

Professor Becerik-Gerber is also a pioneer in the field of “Human Building Interaction.” The core of her research centers on the development of novel methods for high performing buildings and she has made significant contributions to the field of intelligent (cognitive) built environments. Her work has garnered attention across a wide spectrum within both academia and industry, due to its both scientific and engineering rigor, as well as for its societal and real-world impact. As a result of the recognition of Prof. Becerik-Gerber’s work, her research has been funded by both public and private sources for more than $7.3 million to date.