Dr Mehrdad Borna

Dr Mehrdad Borna

Dr Mehrdad Borna is a sustainability and environmental design expert with over 17 years of experience in professional practice, higher education, and the public sector. He currently serves as the Principal Sustainability Officer at the Mayor of London's Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation (OPDC), where he spearheads the development and implementation of their sustainability strategy.3

Professional Experience

• Associate Lecturer at Oxford Brookes University, teaching on sustainable building performance and design1
• Green Economy Policy and Delivery Officer at Islington Council, developing a green economy strategy as part of the council's net zero carbon plan1
• Director at Bornapex, contributing to creative projects in architecture, design, finance, and marketing1
• Senior Lecturer and Course Leader at Limkokwing University of Creative Technology, delivering lectures on sustainability, architecture, renewable energy, and more1

Education and Research

• PhD from the University of Westminster, focusing on guidelines to mitigate air pollution in urban areas2
• Regularly presents research at conferences and symposia, including the London Build Sustainability Summit, GermanU15, and the International Scientific Conference on Technologies2
• Published research on topics such as the influence of urban blocks on air pollution, the correlation between COVID-19 and urban determinants of vitamin D status, and the impact of vegetation on pollutant concentration at pedestrian level2

Professional Memberships

• Member of the Institute of Air Quality Management (IAQM) and the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES)
• Scientific Committee Member of Passive Low Energy Architecture (PLEA)2

Dr Mehrdad Borna's extensive experience, research, and leadership roles demonstrate his commitment to advancing sustainable urban development and environmental stewardship.