Nelson Fumo is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at The University of Texas at Tyler. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Mississippi State University and a Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Florida, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Táchira in Venezuela. Dr. Fumo’s expertise lies in Thermal Sciences, with a core focus on energy in buildings, including HVAC systems, energy management, and whole-building energy modeling. His research has evolved over time, and his most recent interests center on Energy Equity and applications of evaporative cooling, expanding his contributions to emerging challenges in sustainable and equitable energy systems. With more than 30 years of academic experience across multiple institutions, Dr. Fumo has established a strong record of scholarship. He has authored over 60 peer-reviewed journal and conference publications, primarily on topics related to building energy and thermal systems, and has written two books in Spanish on energy management. Dr. Fumo has been repeatedly recognized in the Stanford/Elsevier list of the World’s Top 2% Scientists, reflecting the global impact of his research and sustained contributions to the field.