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David Sailor
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David Sailor is a Professor and Director of the School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning at Arizona State University.
His research focus is at the intersection of climate and the built environment. Specifically, he has worked extensively on understanding the mechanisms that contribute to the urban heat island effect—most notably, his work on anthropogenic heat emissions in cities. He also investigates and evaluates technologies and strategies for mitigating extreme heat and its consequences. His research in these areas was recently recognized by the American Meteorological Society who awarded him the 2024 Helmut E. Landsberg Award in Urban Climate.
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