Subrato Chandra
Research Faculty
Buildings

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Education:

Ph.D., Aerospace Engineering
West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV 1975

Research Focus:

Serving as project director of the U.S. Department of Energy-sponsored Building America Industrialized Housing Partnership project ( www.baihp.org ) which is currently funded at a level of $1,400,000/yr. In 1999, put together an industry / academia partnership and wrote proposal that won this nationally competed solicitation (one award from about12 bidders) Primary project goals are to cost effectively reduce the energy cost of industrialized housing by up to 50% and assist the project partners in constructing thousands of energy efficient homes while enhancing indoor air quality, durability and productivity. In the past 5.5 years we have provided technical assistance to over 60 home builders and manufacturers that have resulted in the construction of over 28,000 energy efficient manufactured and site - built homes and an additional 79,000+ manufactured (mobile) homes that have been produced with air tight duct systems that greatly enhance the indoor air quality, durability, comfort and energy efficiency. These homes are saving their owners about $14,000,000/yr in utility bills. Co-teaches Mechanical and Electrical Systems for Buildings for the UCF Civil Engineering Department.

Developed partnerships with American Lung Associations of Central Florida, Florida, Washington and Minnesota; Palm Harbor Homes, Centex Homes, YTONG Florida, Viking Builders, Washington State University, University of South Florida medical school and other industry and non-profit organizations and national labs. Conducted research and collaborations to advance the state of the art of energy efficient and healthy housing.

Discovered a new way to prevent dust mite infestation (leading cause of asthma in humid climates) in new homes though simultaneous use of central dehumidification and superior vacuum cleaning practices. Results were reported in the J. Allergy and Clinical Immunology, January 2000.

Also taught Engineering Economics at UCF IEMS Department and served on thesis committees of graduate students. Directed undergraduate research thesis (2).