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Dr. Paulo Cesar Velasco Maldonado

 

Dr. Paulo Cesar Velasco Maldonado

Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana
México

Abstract Title: Application of Thermography Technologies for Analysis and Evaluation for Urban Heat Island Effects

Biography:

Paulo Cesar Velasco Maldonado
PhD in Bioclimatic Design, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana (UAM)
Master in Architecture, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM)
Architectural Engineer, Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN)

He works as Construction Manager at Architectural Innovation VV, where he leads the development of sustainable architectural projects, coordinates the construction and renovation of residential buildings, and supervises the site. He is a certified expert in the international EDGE for Green Buildings program

With over 20 years of experience in the construction sector, he has worked at Jorica Construction Company, where he was Site Coordinator for projects involving roadway repaving, primary school renovations, and apartment building construction. He also has an outstanding career in the public sector, having served as Works Coordinator at the Municipal Government of Tizayuca, Hidalgo, participating in major projects under the Federal Habitat Program 2003-2006.

In academia, he is a Professor at ITESM State of Mexico and has taught in architecture and sustainable development programs at various universities. He has taught courses in Sustainable Housing, Executive Projects, Budgets, and Construction Materials.

He is currently conducting a doctoral stay at Juniata College in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA, as part of his PhD in Bioclimatic Design at UAM, with a thesis focused on the development of a method for detecting Urban Heat Islands (UHI) and their impact on the urban-architectural environment. In his Master's degree in Architecture at UNAM, he developed a thesis on sustainable rehabilitation in low-income communities in tourist areas in the state of Guerrero, Mexico.

Among his academic achievements, he stands out for his participation in the Sustainable Development in the 21st Century course at Yonsei University, South Korea, with Ban Ki-moon.

Research Interest:

  • Urban Heat Island (UHI) Effect

    • Causes, mechanisms, and mitigation strategies for the UHI effect.
    • Interaction of urban infrastructure and environmental systems leading to temperature increases.

  • Urban Thermography

    • Application of thermography technology to detect and analyze temperature variations in urban environments.
    • Use of infrared cameras for thermal inspection of materials and building surfaces.

  • Building Materials and Urban Environment Interaction

    • Thermal properties of building materials and their influence on ambient temperatures.
    • Strategies to reduce heat absorption and improve thermal behavior of materials.

  • Sustainable Urban Development

    • Integration of green infrastructure, such as green walls, roofs, and urban farming.
    • Retrofitting and bioclimatic systems for sustainable building renovation and resilience.

  • Climate and Environmental Data Modeling

    • Collection and use of climatic data for modeling urban thermal impacts.
    • Developing strategies for managing thermal effects in urban areas.

  • Public Health and Vulnerable Groups

    • Impact of UHI on public health, particularly for vulnerable groups such as the elderly, children, and low-income communities.
    • Addressing health risks associated with extreme heat and poor air quality.

  • Sustainable Resource Management

    • Efficient use of water and other natural resources in urban environments.
    • Strategies to reduce cities’ ecological footprints.