Regular biography
Dr. Azadeh Jafari is a researcher and academic in the field of fluid mechanics and renewable energy systems. Her work focuses on understanding and mitigating wind loads on solar technologies, particularly heliostats, as well as exploring innovative methods for energy efficiency and sustainable cooling systems. She has made significant contributions to the study of turbulence in atmospheric boundary layers and its impact on the performance of solar energy systems. Dr. Jafari has also explored the use of phase change materials (PCMs) and adsorption cooling systems for passive solar cooling applications. Her research has been published in numerous high-impact journals and presented at international conferences, including the Australasian Fluid Mechanics Conference and the International Solar Energy Society (ISES) meetings. She is affiliated with the University of Adelaide and has been actively involved in collaborative research projects aimed at advancing renewable energy technologies.