Leon  Glicksman

Leon Glicksman

Professor post tenure of building technology and mechanical engineering

Leon Glicksman: Leon Glicksman is a professor post tenure of building technology and mechanical engineering, a member of the MIT faculty since 1966, founder and the first director of MIT’s Building Technology Program for 19 years. His research focuses on energy-efficient, sustainable building technologies and designs, including natural ventilation, software design tools, and the integration of energy-efficient measures with indoor air quality considerations. He is an expert on energy-efficient urban housing and crop preservation for the developing world with ongoing projects in India, Nepal, and Africa.