Charles Culp is the associate director of the Energy Systems Laboratory (ESL) and a professor in the Department of Architecture. His teaching encompasses high-performance building design and simulation, environmental design, and HVAC courses. Dr. Culp holds more than 40 patents. His research involves developing a new refrigerant-free air conditioner, software to find energy efficiency opportunities in buildings, and residential energy efficiency technologies. He is currently a voting member of ASHRAE’s Technology Council and Residential Building Committee. Dr. Culp received a B.S. in Physics with highest honors from the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, and a Ph.D. in Solid State Physics with an Electrical Engineering minor from Iowa State University. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Texas, has LEED-AP certification from the U.S. Green Building Council, and has a High-Performance Building Design Professional certification from ASHRAE.