“Smart Lighting for Performance and Well-being”

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) works to create and sustain an environment conducive to the development of India, partnering Industry, Government and civil society, through advisory and consultative processes.

CII is a non-government, not-for-profit, industry-led and industry-managed organization, with over 9000 members from the private as well as public sectors, including SMEs and MNCs, and an indirect membership of over 300,000 enterprises from 294 national and regional sectoral industry bodies.

“How COVID-19 has highlighted the need for healthy buildings” at the 11th International Conference on Improving Energy Efficiency in Commercial Buildings and Smart Communities (IEECB&SC’20) by European Commission EU Science Hub, Virtual, October 2020.

The IEECB&SC is a prestigious conference organized by the Joint Research Center at the EU Science Hub which is the European Commission's science and knowledge service. The conference brings together key international researchers and experts on energy efficiency in non-residential buildings

“Well Being & Sustainability: Focusing on Buildings beyond Energy Efficiency” at the 10th International Conference on Improving Energy Efficiency in Commercial Buildings and Smart Communities (IEECB&SC’18) by European Commission EU Science Hub, Frankfurt Germany, April 2018

The IEECB&SC is a prestigious conference organized by the Joint Research Center at the EU Science Hub which is the European Commission's science and knowledge service. The conference brings together key international researchers and experts on energy efficiency in non-residential buildings

“Lighting WELL”, a 3 hour workshop for professional lighting designers

IALD Enlighten Americas is organized by the International Association of Lighting Designers. Created exclusively by and for lighting design professionals, Enlighten Americas conferences are a series of boutique educational and networking events. They’re the place where the lighting community comes together to learn, share ideas and explore solutions with like-minded people who are passionate about light.

“Lighting for Health and Happiness”

Thinklight Forum is a leading international lighting conference held during Light Middle East in Dubai UAE. It is the region's premier exhibition and conference for lighting design and technology.

“Implementing Scientific Research in the Built Environment”

Organized by the Designers Lighting Forum of New York, LEDucation is the ultimate marketplace for solid-state lighting innovations, giving industry professionals a chance to experience new technologies as well as continue their education through a wide range of accredited seminars.

“Why light matters: circadian lighting design and synergies with sustainable-design”

This is the world's Largest Conference dedicated to Green Building by the US Green Building Council. It brings together the green building community to unite, change lives, revolutionize business and address pressing issues affecting the industry. Greenbuild India was the first ever Greenbuild held in South East Asia.

“Light, Health and Energy: A Balancing Act for Wellness and Efficiency”

On a panel alongside esteemed researcher Mariana G. Figueiro, Ph.D. Director, Lighting Research Center Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), James Benya, Principal Illuminating Engineer and Lighting Designer, Benya Burnett Lighting Design. The DesignLights Consortium® (DLC) is an American non-profit organization whose mission is to achieve energy optimization by enabling controllability with a focus on quality, people, and the environment. The DLC Stakeholder Meeting is an opportunity to network, learn and collaborate on bringing high quality LED technologies into buildings across the globe.

“What is WELL “

The AERC is an independent, public interest, non-profit organization whose mission is to rate, label, and certify the performance of window attachments

Gayathri taught classes on human centric design & health and well-being in October 2021

Founded in 1887, Pratt Institute is a global leader in higher education dedicated to preparing its 4,875 undergraduate and graduate students for successful careers in art, design, architecture, information and library science, and liberal arts and sciences. Located in a cultural hub with historic campuses in Brooklyn and Manhattan, as well as a campus in Utica, New York (PrattMWP College of Art and Design), Pratt has an esteemed faculty of accomplished professionals and scholars who challenge their talented students to transform their passion into meaningful expression.

Classes for:

- Masters of Architectural Lighting Design, March 2021 & Feb 2020, Designing for health and well-being

- Masters of Architectural Lighting Design, February 2020, Workshop on designing for health and well-being

- School of Architecture, February 2020, Classes on designing for health and well-being for students enrolled in Bachelors of Architecture

KTH Royal Institute of Technology, abbreviated KTH, is a public research university in Stockholm, Sweden. KTH conducts research and education within engineering and technology, and is Sweden's largest technical university. Currently, KTH consists of five schools with four campuses in and around Stockholm. KTH is Sweden's largest and most prestigious technical university.

Gayathri taught a class for students at the College of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture and Engineering University in March 2021 and is scheduled to teach in April 2022

The University of Arizona is a public land-grant research university in Tucson, Arizona. Founded in 1885 by the 13th Arizona Territorial Legislature, the U of A was the first university in the Arizona Territory. University of Arizona CAPLA is comprised of the School of Architecture and School of Landscape Architecture and Planning, which together offer undergraduate degrees in architecture, landscape architecture and sustainable built environments; master's degrees in architecture, landscape architecture, real estate development and urban planning; and graduate certificates in heritage conservation and real estate development.

Gayathri taught classes and critiqued projects for:

-Interior Design Students in 2020

-Lighting Design Students in 2019

Parsons School of Design, known colloquially as Parsons, is a private art and design college located in the Greenwich Village neighborhood of Lower Manhattan in New York City. Parsons' academic programs are grouped into five schools of related disciplines, a structure reflecting our commitment to collaborative interdisciplinary problem solving. The schools house more than thirty degree programs as well as offerings for professional and continuing education learners.

The DOE Lighting R&D Program is driving innovative lighting research and development (R&D) that will redefine lighting – and related energy savings – for the next century. Solid-state lighting (SSL), particularly light-emitting diode (LED) based SSL, is on course to become the dominant lighting technology across all lighting applications.

“Light and Health”

Illumination Engineering Society, Australia and New Zealand is a standard making body that serves lighting professionals in Australia and New Zealand

“Lighting for circadian health “

Bios is a lighting manufacturing company that delivers new generation LED technology and in life sciences that have biological and horticultural roots in NASA’s remarkable research.

Delivered opening remarks for webcast on “Prioritizing health and Safety in Todays Office Buildings”

Bisnow Media, also known as Bisnow, is a multi-platform digital media company that produces news and live events. Bisnow is the world's leading B2B platform serving the commercial real estate industry. From events and news to branded content and recruiting solutions, Bisnow reaches more than 11 million readers and hosts more than 650 events each year. Operating in over 50 local markets across the U.S., Canada, the UK and Ireland.

“Light in the WELL Building Standard”

Founded in 1969 and based in Chicago, IL, USA, the International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD) is an internationally recognized organization dedicated to supporting a network of 1,500 independent lighting design professionals who satisfy its rigorous qualification process. The IALD strives to set the global standard for lighting design excellence by promoting the advancement and recognition of professional lighting designers.

“Lets humanize the workplace”

Amplify DEI is a Netherlands based content platform for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion related topics catered to managers, DEI professionals, HR professionals, L&D professionals and decision-makers

“WELL WELL WELL” , a 1 hour presentation on healthy buildings

Illumination Engineer’s Society, New York City chapter is a volunteer professional membership organization comprised of individuals who share a mutual appreciation for and fascination with all things lighting. They are dedicated to promoting both the art and science of illumination to our members, to other professional organizations,

“Lighting WELL” , a 3 hour workshop on light and health

Haji Commercial Co. (HCC) LLC, is one of the leading electrical solution providers to several prestigious projects in the Middle East.

“Office hours: Thermal Comfort and Light”

The International WELL Building Institute is leading the global movement to transform our buildings and communities in ways that help people thrive.

“Lighting for WELL Buildings” , an hour-long presentation on lighting for healthy buildings

Illumination Engineering Society, Tidewater chapter is a volunteer professional membership organization comprised of individuals who share a mutual appreciation for and fascination with all things lighting.

“Are your buildings WELL” - an hour long presentation

The Signify Lighting Academy is a learning platform that offers relevant educational resources for lighting professionals. The platform has publications, courses and events about lighting.

Presentation on the impact of lighting manufacturers on health and wellbeing of occupants

Formed in 1996, the Lighting Industry Resource Council (LIRC) exists to provide a framework within IALD for enhanced communication between professional lighting designers and manufacturers and to create an environment conducive to the collaborative improvement of products, services, business practices and lighting design education.