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Architecture, Sustainability, Lighting, Health and the Built Environment
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UNSW Sydney: Sydney, AU

2021-01-01 to 2025-01-13 | Director (Home Modification Information Clearinghouse)
Employment
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Konstantina Vasilakopoulou

UNSW Sydney: Sydney, AU

2017-11-16 to 2020-12-31 | Research Associate (Home Modification Information Clearinghouse)
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Konstantina Vasilakopoulou

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens: Athens, GR

2013-07-01 to 2016-09-01 | Research Associate (Physics)
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Konstantina Vasilakopoulou

Center for Renewable Energy Sources and Saving: Pikérmi, GR

2011-07-01 to 2013-06-30 | Research Associate
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Konstantina Vasilakopoulou

Education and qualifications (4)

Technical University of Crete: Chania, GR

PhD (Environmental Engineering)
Education
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Mount Sinai Health System: New York City, US

2022-07-01 to 2022-11-24 | Certificate Course in Light and Human Health (Light and Health Research Center’s (LHRC))
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Konstantina Vasilakopoulou

University College London Bartlett School of Graduate Studies: London, London, GB

2005 to 2006 | MSc Light and Lighting
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University of Patras Architecture Department: Patras, GR

1999 to 2005 | Architect (Architecture)
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Professional activities (3)

University of New South Wales Disability Innovation Institute: Sydney, NSW, AU

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Konstantina Vasilakopoulou

University of New South Wales Ageing Futures Institute: Sydney, AU

Associate Investigator
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Standards Australia: Sydney, NSW, AU

2020-10-13 to present | LG-011 Standards Committee member
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Works (19)

Cool roofs boost the energy production of photovoltaics: Investigating the impact of roof albedo on the energy performance of monofacial and bifacial photovoltaic modules

Solar Energy
2023-11 | Journal article
Contributors: K. Vasilakopoulou; G. Ulpiani; A. Khan; A. Synnefa; M. Santamouris
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Heat mitigation technologies can improve sustainability in cities. An holistic experimental and numerical impact assessment of urban overheating and related heat mitigation strategies on energy consumption, indoor comfort, vulnerability and heat-related mortality and morbidity in cities

Energy and Buildings
2020 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85082669992

Part of ISSN: 03787788
Contributors: Santamouris, M.; Paolini, R.; Haddad, S.; Synnefa, A.; Garshasbi, S.; Hatvani-Kovacs, G.; Gobakis, K.; Yenneti, K.; Vasilakopoulou, K.; Feng, J. et al.
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Konstantina Vasilakopoulou via Scopus - Elsevier

Holistic approach to assess co-benefits of local climate mitigation in a hot humid region of Australia

Scientific Reports
2020 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85089889951

Part of ISSN: 20452322
Contributors: Haddad, S.; Paolini, R.; Ulpiani, G.; Synnefa, A.; Hatvani-Kovacs, G.; Garshasbi, S.; Fox, J.; Vasilakopoulou, K.; Nield, L.; Santamouris, M.
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Konstantina Vasilakopoulou via Scopus - Elsevier

Predicting the magnitude and the characteristics of the urban heat island in coastal cities in the proximity of desert landforms. The case of Sydney

Science of the Total Environment
2020 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85076845963

Part of ISSN: 18791026 00489697
Contributors: Yun, G.Y.; Ngarambe, J.; Duhirwe, P.N.; Ulpiani, G.; Paolini, R.; Haddad, S.; Vasilakopoulou, K.; Santamouris, M.
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Konstantina Vasilakopoulou via Scopus - Elsevier

Time series analysis of ambient air-temperature during the period 1970–2016 over Sydney, Australia

Science of the Total Environment
2019 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85052442405

Part of ISSN: 18791026 00489697
Contributors: Livada, I.; Synnefa, A.; Haddad, S.; Paolini, R.; Garshasbi, S.; Ulpiani, G.; Fiorito, F.; Vassilakopoulou, K.; Osmond, P.; Santamouris, M.
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Konstantina Vasilakopoulou via Scopus - Elsevier

Facing the urban overheating: Recent developments. Mitigation potential and sensitivity of the main technologies

Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews: Energy and Environment
2018 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85044377291

Part of ISSN: 2041840X 20418396
Contributors: Pisello, A.L.; Saliari, M.; Vasilakopoulou, K.; Hadad, S.; Santamouris, M.
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Konstantina Vasilakopoulou via Scopus - Elsevier

On the energy impact of urban heat island in Sydney: Climate and energy potential of mitigation technologies

Energy and Buildings
2018 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85042274831

Part of ISSN: 03787788
Contributors: Santamouris, M.; Haddad, S.; Saliari, M.; Vasilakopoulou, K.; Synnefa, A.; Paolini, R.; Ulpiani, G.; Garshasbi, S.; Fiorito, F.
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Konstantina Vasilakopoulou via Scopus - Elsevier

Analysis of the experimental performance of light pipes

Energy and Buildings
2017 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85021741330

Part of ISSN: 03787788
Contributors: Vasilakopoulou, K.; Kolokotsa, D.; Santamouris, M.; Kousis, I.; Asproulias, H.; Giannarakis, I.
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Konstantina Vasilakopoulou via Scopus - Elsevier

Design and performance analysis of a zero-energy settlement in Greece

International Journal of Low-Carbon Technologies
2017 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85027159966

Part of ISSN: 17481325 17481317
Contributors: Ascione, F.; Bianco, N.; De Masi, R.F.; Dousi, M.; Hionidis, S.; Kaliakos, S.; Mastrapostoli, E.; Nomikos, M.; Santamouris, M.; Synnefa, A. et al.
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Konstantina Vasilakopoulou via Scopus - Elsevier

Minimizing the energy consumption of low income multiple housing using a holistic approach

Energy and Buildings
2017 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85028592396

Part of ISSN: 03787788
Contributors: Synnefa, A.; Vasilakopoulou, K.; Kyriakodis, G.-E.; Lontorfos, V.; De Masi, R.F.; Mastrapostoli, E.; Karlessi, T.; Santamouris, M.
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Konstantina Vasilakopoulou via Scopus - Elsevier

Transformation through Renovation: An Energy Efficient Retrofit of an Apartment Building in Athens

Procedia Engineering
2017 | Conference paper
EID:

2-s2.0-85020552982

Part of ISSN: 18777058
Contributors: Synnefa, A.; Vasilakopoulou, K.; Masi, R.F.D.; Kyriakodis, G.-E.; Londorfos, V.; Mastrapostoli, E.; Karlessi, T.; Santamouris, M.
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Konstantina Vasilakopoulou via Scopus - Elsevier

Development of a web based energy management system for University Campuses: The CAMP-IT platform

Energy and Buildings
2016 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-84964626441

Part of ISSN: 03787788
Contributors: Kolokotsa, D.; Gobakis, K.; Papantoniou, S.; Georgatou, C.; Kampelis, N.; Kalaitzakis, K.; Vasilakopoulou, K.; Santamouris, M.
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Konstantina Vasilakopoulou via Scopus - Elsevier

Performance prediction and design optimisation of an integrated light pipe and artificial lighting system

International Journal of Sustainable Energy
2016 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-84959212379

Part of ISSN: 1478646X 14786451
Contributors: Vasilakopoulou, K.; Synnefa, A.; Kolokotsa, D.; Karlessi, T.; Santamouris, M.
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Konstantina Vasilakopoulou via Scopus - Elsevier

Design, construction and monitoring of a near-zero energy laboratory building in Cyprus

Advances in Building Energy Research
2015 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-84926517338

Part of ISSN: 17562201 17512549
Contributors: Papanicolas, C.; Lange, M.A.; Fylaktos, N.; Montenon, A.; Kalouris, G.; Fintikakis, N.; Fintikaki, M.; Kolokotsa, D.; Tsirbas, K.; Pavlou, C. et al.
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Konstantina Vasilakopoulou via Scopus - Elsevier

The contribution of bioclimatic architecture in the improvement of outdoor urban spaces

Solar Energy Sciences and Engineering Applications
2013 | Book chapter
Part of DOI: 10.1201/b15507
EID:

2-s2.0-85054678294

Contributors: Vasilakopoulou, K.; Kolokotsa, D.; Santamouris, M.
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Konstantina Vasilakopoulou via Scopus - Elsevier

Improving the microclimate in a dense urban area using experimental and theoretical techniques - The case of Marousi, Athens

International Journal of Ventilation
2012 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-84862640382

Part of ISSN: 14733315
Contributors: Santamouris, M.; Xirafi, F.; Gaitani, N.; Spanou, A.; Saliari, M.; Vassilakopoulou, K.
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Konstantina Vasilakopoulou via Scopus - Elsevier

Using cool paving materials to improve microclimate of urban areas - Design realization and results of the flisvos project

Building and Environment
2012 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-84857125605

Part of ISSN: 03601323
Contributors: Santamouris, M.; Gaitani, N.; Spanou, A.; Saliari, M.; Giannopoulou, K.; Vasilakopoulou, K.; Kardomateas, T.
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Konstantina Vasilakopoulou via Scopus - Elsevier

Improving the microclimate in urban areas: A case study in the centre of Athens

Building Services Engineering Research and Technology
2011 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-79952053300

Part of ISSN: 01436244 14770849
Contributors: Gaitani, N.; Spanou, A.; Saliari, M.; Synnefa, A.; Vassilakopoulou, K.; Papadopoulou, K.; Pavlou, K.; Santamouris, M.; Papaioannou, M.; Lagoudaki, A.
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Konstantina Vasilakopoulou via Scopus - Elsevier

The impact of several construction elements on the thermal performance of solar chimneys

International Journal of Ventilation
2009 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-70749117387

Part of ISSN: 14733315
Contributors: Pavlou, K.; Vasilakopoulou, K.; Santamouris, M.
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Konstantina Vasilakopoulou via Scopus - Elsevier

Peer review (3 reviews for 2 publications/grants)

Review activity for Energy and buildings. (1)
Review activity for Nature communications (2)