Sneha Jain, PhD

Postdoctoral Scholar, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Stanford University, 2025
PhD, Civil and Environmental Engineering, EPFL (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Switzerland), 2023
MSc, Information Technology in Building Science, International Institute of Information Technology, 2018
B.Arch., Architecture, National Institute of Technology, 2015

Sneha Jain

Areas of Research

Architecture, Design, Sustainability, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Computational Media Design
DWELL Lab (Daylight, Wellbeing, and the Living Environment Lab) The DWELL Lab studies how architecture and built environment shape human health and wellbeing. We combine building science, indoor environmental quality measurement, and human-centred research methods to work towards creating living environments that are not only energy-efficient but also comfortable, health-focused, and adaptable. At the University of Calgary, my research program focuses on three core areas: uncovering empirical links between indoor environmental parameters and human health outcomes; advancing the design of building envelopes to optimize daylight and occupant comfort; and translating behavioural findings into evidence-based design strategies for healthier, equitable, and sustainable built environments. Some of the current research focuses include, aging-in-place, affordable housing, building performance simulation, environmental determinants of health, and multisensory and immersive environments.

Supervising degrees

Computational Media Design - Masters: Accepting Inquiries
Architecture - Masters: Seeking Students
Environmental Design - Doctoral: Accepting Inquiries
Environmental Design - Masters: Seeking Students
Community Health Sciences - Masters: Accepting Inquiries
Design - Masters: Accepting Inquiries

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I welcome students from architecture, engineering, environmental design, health sciences, psychology, and related fields. Students in my lab learn to combine field measurement, simulation, and qualitative methods. I value curiosity, rigour, and respect for the communities we work with. Prior experience with environmental sensors, simulation tools, or interviews and surveys is an asset. To inquire, please use the contact form below:

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