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Gary Gyss Gary J. Gyss has more than 25 years experience in medical and design magazine publishing. He has held executive level positions in four media and communications organizations including International Thomson Business Media, Harcourt General, McGraw-Hill and currently VNU Business Media. He joined VNU in 2004 and is currently a Group Publisher for the Real Estate and Design group with VNU Business Media with publishing responsibility for Architectural Lighting and Architecture magazines. |
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Jim Benya James R. Benya, PE, FIES, IALD, LC, Principal Benya Lighting Design. Jim Benya is a professional lighting designer and consultant with 32 years of experience. He is a Registered Professional Electrical Engineer, Fellow of the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (FEIS), a Professional Member of the International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD), and is certified by the NCQLP (LC). His firm, Benya Lighting Design is a member of the US Green Buildings Council and an IESNA Sustaining Member. Jim has been recognized as an expert in over 50 cases involving lighting across the US , including accidents, assaults, product liability, design patents, professional liability, libel and trade dress. Other expert work by Jim includes the technical research and writing of California 's Title 24 Energy Code for Lighting. |
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Nadarajah Narendran, Ph.D. Dr. Narendran is the director of research at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's Lighting Research Center. He is known throughout the lighting industry for his pioneering research, publications, and educational activities in the field of solid-state lighting. His leadership has helped to bridge the science of solid-state LED technology with mainstream lighting applications. His efforts led to the formation of the Alliance for Solid-State Illumination Systems and Technologies (ASSIST), an LED industry group designed to advance the effective use of energy-efficient solid-state lighting and speed its market acceptance. Dr. Narendran has authored or co-authored more than 50 articles in archival journals and proceedings. He is a Fellow of the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America and a member of the International Society for Optical Engineering. |
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Peter Jacobson Peter Jacobson since 1991 has been the Lighting Specialist for Con Edison and the liaison to the industry on all lighting-related issues supporting technical, research and facility-related lighting issues. |
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Alan Laird Lewis, O.D., Ph.D. Dr. Alan Lewis attended Beloit College ( Wisconsin ) and received his Bachelor of Science in Optometry and Doctor of Optometry (O.D) degrees from the Massachusetts College of Optometry (now New England College of Optometry) in Boston . After active duty in the Medical Service of the U.S. Navy, he earned M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in physiological optics at The Ohio State University. He was inaugurated as President of The New England College of Optometry ( Boston ) in 1999. A member of IESNA since 1972, he served as Chair of the RQQ committee for over six years and has served on other Society committees including Photobiology, Nome nclature, Lighting for the Aged, Medal, and Spectral Effects. He has also served as President of the U.S. National Committee of CIE and is a member of several CIE technical committees. Dr. Lewis has had an active research career, specializing in the interactions between the environment and visual performance. He has over 50 publications in scientific journals, books, and in the automotive engineering literature. His clinical specialties include special testing of multi-handicapped children, color vision and electrophysiology. He is a Fellow of IESNA and of the America n Academy of Optometry. He became President of IESNA in July 2005. |
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David Shiller David Shiller is ENERGY STAR Marketing Manager for Residential Light Fixtures, as well as other product categories at the U.S. EPA. David spearheaded creation of the ENERGY STAR Advanced Lighting Package for New Construction, as well as development of self-ballasted, pin-based lamps. David has a Masters Degree in Sustainable Systems, and a BS in Physics from Carnegie-Mellon. |
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Kevin Dowling As Vice President of Strategic Technologies for Color Kinetics, Dr. Dowling is responsible for identifying and developing emerging applications and markets for Color Kinetics’ technologies. Dr. Dowling joined Color Kinetics in April of 1999 as Director of Engineering, leading a team through the design and development of many of Color Kinetics’ most innovative and successful intelligent illumination and control products, along with several high-profile custom projects including the Ben Franklin Bridge installation in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Dowling is a well-known industry presenter with many speaking engagements to his credit, including presentations at Lightfair International, Strategies in Light, Intertech’s LEDs conference, and several LED conferences in Europe. Dr. Dowling received his undergraduate degree in Mathematics and masters and Ph.D. degrees in Robotics from Carnegie Mellon University. |
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Clara Powell, IESNA, LC With over fifteen years in the lighting industry, professional experience includes lighting design within renowned firms as well as sales and marketing for Philips Lighting Company since 1994. Recently joined the new Philips Solid State Lighting N.A. group to lead the design solutions work. Active role in professional lighting organizations for many years, including President of the Illuminating Engineering Society New York Section from 2001 to 2003, contributes to an excellent knowledge of the manufacturers and specification markets. |
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Jim Sloan Jim Sloan is President and CEO of SloanLED, Inc. a leader in the application of LED technology. Founded in 1957, the company was an early pioneer in the development of LED systems for U.S. military and aerospace industries. Today, SloanLED designs, manufacturers and markets low energy solid state lighting systems for many diverse industries including electronic, aerospace, automotive, pool and spa and sign industries. SloanLED is a recognized leader in these areas with a worldwide manufacturing and distribution network. The company is headquartered in Ventura , California , USA with operations in China and Europe . Jim Sloan has an undergraduate education in Mechanical Engineering from University of California and has held senior management positions in the data storage, superconducting material and optoelectronic industries. |
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Makarand Chipalkatti Dr. Makarand “Chips” Chipalkatti is the Corporate Innovation manager for OSRAM SYLVANIA. Chipalkatti is a central force in accelerating the company’s innovation process, which in turn builds business. He also is responsible for facilitating funding from external sources. He serves as the Chairman of the National Electrical Manufacturers Association’s (NEMA) Solid State Lighting Section, coordinating with the Department of Energy (DOE) in the Next Generation Lighting Industry Alliance effort, and collaborating with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Media Lab and RPI Lighting Research Center. He holds a doctorate in polymer science and engineering from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst, Mass., a master’s degree in chemical engineering from Michigan Technological University in Houghton, Mich., and a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology in Bombay. |
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Kyle Pitsor Kyle Pitsor joined the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) in 1982 and has served in a series of progressive executive positions. NEMA is the largest U.S. trade association representing manufacturers of products used in the generation, transmission, distribution, control and end-use of electricity. NEMA's members serve a domestic market of $100 billion and represent about 450,000 jobs. In February 2004, Mr. Pitsor was named vice president, government relations for NEMA. He is NEMA's chief lobbyist and directs the Association's government issue analysis, communication, and advocacy programs at the federal, state, and international levels. He is responsible for NEMA contacts with key government officials in all branches, and serves as treasurer of NEMA's political action committee. From 1996-2004, Mr. Pitsor was industry director and managed the Association's programs for lighting, batteries, and motor/generator industries. From 1985-1996, Mr. Pitsor was senior government affairs manager involved in energy, commerce and international trade regulatory and legislative matters affecting the electrical industry. He served as staff executive in the NEMA power equipment division from 1982-1985. Additionally, Mr. Pitsor has served as the executive director of the National Lighting Bureau, chair of the National Lighting Collaborative, and administrator of the Lighting Controls Association. Mr. Pitsor was appointed to and served on the Industry Sector Advisory Committee for Capital Goods (ISAC 2) providing private sector advice to U.S. government officials and Congress on international trade matters. Prior to joining NEMA, Mr. Pitsor worked in the International Trade Administration of the U.S. Department of Commerce, Washington, DC. Mr. Pitsor attended The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University, Medford, Massachusetts for a Masters of Arts degree from 1979-1981. He received his Bachelors of Arts degree in Political Science and International Studies from Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa in 1979. A native of Hampton, Iowa, Mr. Pitsor resides in Washington, D.C. |
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Peter Morante, B.S. Mr. Morante is the director of energy programs for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's Lighting Research Center and an adjunct assistant professor teaching in the LRC's MS in Lighting program. He currently conducts research and manages projects in daylighting, energy-efficient lighting, and lighting for electric load shedding. Prior to joining the LRC, Professor Morante was marketing manager for Northeast Utilities (NU) where he was responsible for market research, market and product development, and product management including NU's street lighting program. He was also involved in conservation and load management at NU and handled the detailed development and implementation of their award winning energy efficiency programs. In this capacity, he has provided expert testimony on a number of energy efficiency matters before the U.S. Department of Energy and the Connecticut and Massachusetts utility commissions. |
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Jeff Schwartz, LC, IESNA Jeffrey Schwartz is a Lighting Technical Specialist for ICF Consulting. He has over 30 years experience in the lighting industry and serves as a lighting consultant for various ICF clients including New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the US Department of Energy (DOE), and several utilities. Mr. Schwartz has written over twenty case studies on high quality energy-efficient lighting installations, and has been published in several national magazines. Over the years Mr. Schwartz has been responsible for hundreds of industrial, office, retail, commercial, and institutional lighting designs, and has provided training to over 1,200 lighting practitioners. He is certified by the NCQLP (LC) and is currently the LC Test Committee Co-Chairperson. |
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Michael Arny Michael Arny is the President of Leonardo Academy ( www.cleanerandgreener.org ), a nonprofit environmental and energy organization. Leonardo Academy 's mission is to put the competitive market to work on improving the environment. Michael Arny founded Leonardo Academy in 1997. He is a frequent speaker on topics including: energy and environmental issues, emissions trading and offsets, and green buildings. Michael Arny leads Leonardo Academy 's Cleaner and Greener sm Program. The goal of the Cleaner and Greener sm Program is for all building owners to receive recognition and financial rewards for the emission reductions delivered by their energy efficiency and other emission reduction actions. The Cleaner and Greener sm Program certifies the environmental emission reduction and other sustainability actions of organizations, businesses and events, and also helps consumers take direct action to improve the environment. The U.S. Green Building Council's Greenbuild Conference and Expo has been a Cleaner and Greener sm certified event each year since 2002. Leonardo Academy is a member of the USGBC. Michael Arny, is the Immediate Past Chair of the USGBC ( www.usgbc.org ) LEED for Existing Buildings (LEED-EB) Committee. This committee developed and maintains the new LEED-EB Rating System that offer LEED® certification and recertification for existing buildings. Having worked on LEED-EB from the beginning in 2000, Michael Arny is frequently called the father of LEED-EB. Michael Arny has worked on energy and environmental issues his entire career. He was the chair of the State of Wisconsin committee that developed the State of Wisconsin Greenhouse Gas emissions inventory, emission reduction cost analysis and the economic benefits analysis for emission reductions. He was on the Wisconsin Public Service Commission staff for 14 years. He earned a BS and MS in mechanical engineering and a BA in psychology and Russian language at the University of Wisconsin. Michael Arny is a registered professional engineer in the State of Wisconsin and a LEED accredited professional. Ask Michael what he learned about the connection between building design and operation when, during college, he was the janitor at the Unitarian Church in Madison, Wisconsin designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. |
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Mark Loeffler, IALD, LEED Mark Loeffler, IALD, LEED is the lighting and sustainable design director for The RETEC Group, a nationwide environmental management consulting firm. Based in New Haven CT , his background is in architectural lighting design and application, with particular emphasis on daylighting integration, energy efficiency, and environmental performance. With RETEC since 1993, he is also an accredited LEED professional and is RETEC's corporate liaison to the US Green Building Council. Mr. Loeffler is a professional member of the International Association of Lighting Designers, as well as a member of the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America and the US Green Building Council. Currently, Mr. Loeffler is the co-chair of the IALD Sustainability Committee and a member of the IESNA Sustainable Lighting Committee. He holds a master's degree in Architectural Lighting Design from Parsons The New School for Design in New York where he is an instructor for Daylighting and Sustainability. |
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Raymond Yeager, PE, LC Holophane Anniversary: 1987 Employment History: At Holophane, Ray has worked exclusively in the Lighting Design Group which is charged with completing large lighting design projects for the sales force. He has taken an active role in education of customers as well as the Holophane sales force. Education: Bachelor of Architectural Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University Master of Business Administration, Capital University Recognitions: Professional Engineering Registration, Ohio Lighting Certified, National Council on Qualifications for the Lighting Professions IESNA Roadway Lighting Committee Award: Most outstanding paper presented 4/16/04 at RLC Papers Seminar: "Hand Calculation Technique for Estimation of Average Illuminance or Luminancec for Roadways and Tunnels" IESNA Roadway Lighting Committee Award: Most outstanding paper presented 4/5/05 at RLC Papers Seminar: "Identification and Eradication of 'Bad Gamma' from Luminance Calculations" Personal Attributes: Ray is married and has two college-age children. He lives near Mansfield, Ohio and enjoys the seasonal sports of snow skiing in the winter, and sail boat racing during the summer. He practices gourmet cooking year around. Miscellaneous: Chairman of the IESNA Committee: Lighting for the Aged and Partially Sighted. Member of the IESNA Roadway Committee. Subcommittees: Tunnel and Underpasses (Secretary), Standard Practice , Measurements and Calculations. Member of Toastmasters International. |
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Mariana Figueiro, Ph.D., IES Dr. Figueiro is an adjunct assistant professor at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and a program director at Rensselaer's Lighting Research Center. Her research areas include photobiology, energy-efficient lighting, human factors in lighting, lighting applications, and working to better understand and quantify light as a stimulus for the circadian system. She has written numerous scientific articles for archival journals and trade publications and worked on the 9th edition of the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America Lighting Handbook. She also led the development of lighting design guidelines for older adults as outlined in the publication Lighting the Way: A Key to Independence , sponsored by the AARP Andrus Foundation. |
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Dr. John Bullough Dr. Bullough is an adjunct assistant professor at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and lighting scientist at Rensselaer’s Lighting Research Center. His research areas include transportation lighting, vision science, light source technology, and light and health. He has written or co-written more than 100 scientific papers for archival journals, trade publications, and proceedings, and worked as an editorial assistant for the 8th and 9th editions of the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) Lighting Handbook. The IESNA recently honored him with the society's annual Fellow designation for his influential research in the field of transportation lighting. |
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Dr. Neall Digert, Ph.D., MIES Neall Digert, Ph.D., MIES, Director of Commercial Market Development for Solatube International, has over twenty years of consulting and education experience working in the energy/lighting/daylighting design and research fields, specializing in the design and application of advanced lighting and daylighting systems for commercial building applications. He posses a unique technical background in optical daylighting systems, architectural daylighting solutions, and advanced energy and lighting strategies. As Solatube's Director of Commercial Market Development, Dr. Digert draws upon his expertise in the design and consulting arenas to build public awareness of new optical daylighting technologies, guide future product developments and refinements, develop new international sales and marketing strategies, and pioneer new design and application tools and protocols to support the successful integration of optical daylighting products into today's commercial buildings. Dr. Digert's technical background encompasses illumination engineering, building energy engineering, and the psychology of perception relative to luminous environments. |
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Patricia Rizzo Ms. Rizzo manages the residential lighting program at the Lighting Research Center at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. She conducts research, organizes seminars for building professionals on application techniques, and coordinates education and demonstration projects ranging from showcase homes to interactive lighting laboratories in retail showrooms . She is currently exploring the role of lighting in universal design. She has lectured at national and international venues and has been quoted as a lighting design expert in Better Homes and Garden and Boston Globe . She has participated in the curriculum design of a series of seminars organized by state energy and building associations, and is a member of the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America. |
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Carlos Villalobos Carlos Villalobos is Product Manager for Residential and Retail Products at Watt Stopper/Legrand, a manufacturer of lighting control systems for commercial and residential applications. He has 10 years of marketing and sales experience in the wiring accessories and lighting controls industry both nationally and internationally. He was instrumental with building Watt Stopper's worldwide lighting controls market, and is now applying his expertise to developing the market for energy-efficient residential lighting controls. He holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Costa Rica, and an MBA from Maastricht School of Management in The Netherlands. |