Staff of the
Heat Island Group

Hashem Akbari is a staff scientist and leader of the Heat Island Group. Hashem specializes in building energy use and cool communities technology.

e-mail: H_Akbari@LBL.gov
telephone: (510) 486-4287

Paul Berdahl is a staff scientist, materials specialist, and expert on roofing technology.

e-mail: PHBerdahl@LBL.gov
telephone: (510) 486-5278

Mel Pomerantz is a staff scientist, and our liaison with utilities, industry, city planning departments. Mel studies energy savings potential of reflective materials.

e-mail: M_Pomerantz@LBL.gov
telephone: (510) 486-4801