Manfred Plagmann is Principal Scientist at BRANZ (Building Research Association of New Zealand) and Co-Director of He Kāinga Oranga - Housing and Health Research Programme. Trained in physics, chemistry and management science he is working in applied building science and interacts with many stakeholders nationally and internationally. He is involved in international research programmes on indoor air quality, pollutants, and ventilation. Manfred is working to establish an indoor air quality research centre in New Zealand.
Research interests include:
Ventilation and air purification technology and their practical application in New Zealand
Indoor air quality and health impact
Energy use to create a healthy indoor environment
Moisture transport and fungal growth on building materials
Occupant behaviours as they impact energy use and indoor environmental conditions
Sensing technology and analysis
Numerical modelling, optimisation and data science.
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