Omar Youssef PhD, Assoc. AIA is a Lecturer in the School of Architecture and a Research Associate in the Institute on Place, Wellbeing, and Performance IPWP) at the University of Arizona. He has degrees in Interdisciplinary Sciences PhD) and Design Energy Conservation MSc) from the University of Arizona. Youssef teaches environmental control systems, sustainable architecture studio and advanced computer simulation for thermal performance optimization of Buildings. His research utilizes cutting edge technology to assess the impacts of the built environment on human health and wellbeing.