Dr. Atousa Pirvaram is a researcher with a background in materials and mechanical engineering, specializing in sustainable technologies. Her work bridges materials design and climate strategy, evaluating how engineered surfaces can contribute to reducing energy use and global warming.

This talk explores how radiative cooling (RC) materials—engineered to reflect sunlight and emit heat to outer space—compare to conventional construction materials such as concrete, asphalt, common roofing products and natural surfaces. Using metrics like net cooling power, global warming potential (GWP) and radiative forcing (RF), the research highlights how RC materials can significantly offset global radiative forcing when implemented at large scales. The findings point to a promising pathway for integrating RC surfaces into buildings and infrastructure as a practical climate mitigation tool.

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