Dr. Marcel IGNATIUS

m.ignatius@nus.edu.sg

Currently, Marcel serves as a Co-Principal Investigator for the CoolNUS-BEAM Initiative, a vital component of the National University of Singapore's Cool NUS campaign, which aims to bolster the campus's resilience to climate challenges. In this role, Marcel leads the development and deployment of advanced sensing technologies, mitigation modeling, and infrastructure improvements to enhance outdoor thermal comfort.

Marcel holds both a Doctoral and Master's degree in Building Science from the National University of Singapore's esteemed Department of Building, and a Bachelor's degree in Architecture from Tarumanagara University. His dedication to cutting-edge research reflects his commitment to advancing sustainable and resilient urban environments. His expertise includes conducting comprehensive research on urban micro-climates and their impact on outdoor thermal comfort and energy performance in urban settings.

Marcel has actively participated in numerous research projects in collaboration with Singapore government agencies. These initiatives have primarily focused on critical areas such as urban heat island (UHI) mitigation, urban climatic mapping, and sustainable design methodologies.