On Tuesday 24 May, students from all over the world, winners of their national competition, presented their work to the jury members.

Sylvain Coutrey, President of Eurovent Certita Certification, handed out the certificates alongside Manuel Gameiro Da Silva, former REHVA Vice-President and Chair of the Education and Training Committee.

The winner is Íñigo Martín Melero (REHVA, Europe), for his thesis on “Numerical Modelling of an Ultrasonic Evaporative Precooling Process of the Inlet Air of the Condenser for a Vapour Compression Refrigeration System”. He was awarded 1400€. 

The second place goes to Brett Stinson (ASHRAE, USA), for his thesis on “Determining Airflows and Volatile Organic Compound Source Strengths for an Occupied School”. He was awarded 800€.

The third place goes to Mizuho Akimoto (SHASE, Japan), for her thesis on “Effects of Bedroom Ventilation and Thermal Environment on Sleep Quality 2”. She was awarded 500€. 

Congratulations to all the students!