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Jeffrey Cook
Country: United States
Year Started Research: 1962
Title of Research: Vernacular and passive solar architecture
University: Arizona State University
Still Active in Research: No

Jeffrey Cook is known for pioneering work on bio-climatic design, distinctive because of breadth of interests and
concern to make connections between them - anthropology, vernacular architecture and tribal cultures balanced by
a lively interest in contemporary architecture, architectural theory and criticism. Born Nova Scotia, studied Manitoba
University School of Architecture Winnipeg, graduated 1957. Completed architectural training at Pratt Institute,
Brooklyn where tutor Sybil Moholy-Nagy introduced him to ‘native and anonymous’ vernacular architecture, profoundly
influencing his later interests. In 1962, commenced academic career at Arizona State University, 1988 elected as
Regent’s Professor at College of Architecture. First UK appointment - Manchester Polytechnic School of Architecture.
His knowledge of Paolo Soleri ‘s work brought him to AA School and AA Quarterly. Living near Frank Lloyd Wright’s
Taliesen West and Paolo Soleri’s Cosanti Foundation, acquainted with the demands of architecture that responded
to nature and the wider environment. Own house, begun in 1968, one of first examples of solar passive energy in
Arizona; its subsequent publicity catapulted Jeff into prominence as solar energy guru in Arizona; became an energy
adviser to the US Government. First President - Passive Low Energy Association (PLEA). Diverse interests enhanced
by elected memberships and awards including International Committee of Architectural Critics to Hon Fellowships
,RIBA and Bulgarian Association of Architects. Founder-editor of Passive Solar Journal. Visiting Professor at University
of Westminster, worked with Tanis Hinchcliffe on major energy system studies, particularly ventilation and heating, in
major nineteenth-century buildings such as the Natural History Museum and Strangeways Prison. Served for many
years as a guest tutor and examiner in energy design at AA School. Many publicatons including photographic study of
the homes and habitats of Anasazi people (tribe that preceded the Hopi in Arizon), followed by studies of the‘Makona
Group’ that grew around Hungarian Imre Makovecz.

Prof. (Dr.) H. P. Garg
Country: India
Year Started Research: 1965
Title of Research: Solar Energy Research, Development and Education
University: Indian Institute of Technology (IITD), New Delhi, India
Still Active in Research: Yes

A pioneer in Renewable Energy Research and Education in India, Prof. (Dr.) H.P. Garg has achieved National and
International recognition for his outstanding original contributions to the development and design of solar energy
technology applications. Largely due to the zeal and perseverance of Prof. (Dr.) H.P. Garg, a range of quality
assurance processes have been adopted in India and abroad which has earned him the credit of Renewable Energy
Man. In addition, Prof. Garg has spearheaded the establishment of academic programmes focusing on research
and training in renewable energy at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi as well as at many other engineering
institutions in the country. He has also led the effort to develop suitable training material for several of these academic
programmes, including his 18 books, more than 520 research papers, 80 technical reports and supervising 30
Ph.D. students. Prof. Garg has been actively engaged in Teaching; Research, Development and Demonstration
(RD&D), and Consultancy in the field of Renewable Energy; Technical & higher education, Management and Energy
Education and Administration for the last 55 years, mainly at Indian Institute of Technology (IITD), New Delhi,
India as Professor (Solar Energy) and Head. In between, on deputation, he was Director General and Principal
Secretary, Department of Science & Technology, M.P. Govt., India during 2002-2004. Presently Prof. Garg is the
Director General at Trinity Group of Educational Institutions, New Delhi and Adjunct Professor, Netaji Subhash
University of Technology, New Delhi. Prof. Garg has a large number of Awards/Honours (more than 15 International
& National awards) and recognitions to his credit. He is a recipient of prestigious UNESCO Chair and IREDA Chair
and President/Vice President/Member of several leading national/international professional societies. Prof. Garg is
a widely travelled scientist and has delivered invited lectures in more than 120 countries of the world.

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