Jamshid Davtalab | Thermal Comfort | Editorial Board Member

Dr. Jamshid Davtalab | Thermal Comfort | Editorial Board Member

University of Zabol | Iran

Dr. Jamshid Davtalab is an accomplished academic serving as an Associate Professor whose work centers on thermal comfort, urban climate, and sustainable architectural strategies, with a strong record of publications and scholarly impact reflected in notable citation metrics. He completed his academic training in architecture and urban planning with a focus on environmental design, forming the foundation for his specialized expertise in climate-responsive built environments. His professional experience includes research, teaching, and collaborative projects that explore the interaction between traditional vernacular systems and modern sustainability approaches, particularly within arid and semi-arid regions. His research interests span thermal comfort assessment, bioclimatic design, green space performance, parametric modeling, and climate-sensitive housing typologies, and he is skilled in field measurements, environmental simulation, computational analysis, machine learning integration, and data-driven urban design. He has contributed to impactful studies on green infrastructure, shading devices, windcatcher behavior, and indigenous climate-adaptive architecture, earning recognition and honors for his academic contributions and for advancing sustainable design principles. Overall, Dr. Davtalab’s career reflects a commitment to linking scientific insight with practical architectural innovation, positioning him as a valuable scholar dedicated to improving environmental quality and human well-being through informed design.

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Featured Publications

Davtalab, J., Deyhimi, S. P., Dessi, V., Hafezi, M. R., & Adib, M. (2020). The impact of green space structure on physiological equivalent temperature index in open space. Urban Climate, 31, 100574.

Heidari, A., Davtalab, J., & Sargazi, M. A. (2024). Effect of awning on thermal comfort adjustment in open urban space using PET and UTCI indexes: A case study of Sistan region in Iran. Sustainable Cities and Society, 101, 105175.

Miri, A., Heidari, A., Davtalab, J., Nosek, S., & Abdolzadeh, M. (2022). In-situ measurements of indoor dust deposition in Sistan region, Iran – the effect of windcatcher orientation. Building and Environment, 219, 109162.

Davtalab, J., & Heidari, A. (2021). The effect of kharkhona on outdoor thermal comfort in hot and dry climate: A case study of Sistan Region in Iran. Sustainable Cities and Society, 65, 102607.