Experts on wildland fires
Shichao Liu
- Associate Professor Civil, Environmental, & Architectural Engineering
Professor Liu’s research focuses on built and urban environment, occupant-building-environment interaction, and integrated design for sustainable and healthy buildings. Recent studies include the impact of wildfire smoke on air quality both outdoors and
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Albert Simeoni
- Professor Fire Protection Engineering
WPI Professor Albert Simeoni is a renowned wildfire expert and leader in fire behavior research. He is at the forefront of understanding the complex dynamics of wildland fires and the critical risks they post to both people and property. His wildfire
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James Urban
- Associate Professor Fire Protection Engineering
Professor James Urban conducts research focused on the physical processes controlling whether or not flammable material ignites and then understanding how it burns. Much of this research has focused on small, hot objects such as firebrands (burning
He ...