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Nicholas Gayeski Room 5-418, 77 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139 tel: 617-835-1185, email: gayeski(at)mit.edu
Education
2005 – present Cambridge, MA	Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Graduate School of Architecture Thesis: Improved methods for measuring spectral, bidirectional transmission and reflection of fenestration systems using digital cameras.
1998 – 2002 Ithaca, NY	Cornell University, College of Arts and Sciences A.B. Physics cum laude, GPA: 3.9/4.3, Phi Beta Kappa Concentration in Energy and the Environment
July – Nov 2001 Dunedin, NZ	University of Otago Certificate of Proficiency in Energy Management
Academic Research
2005 – present Cambridge, MA	Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Researcher Building Technology Daylighting Laboratory
Summer 2000 Columbus, OH	Ohio State University, Research Assistant Non-linear Dynamics Laboratory Mentor: Professor C. David Andereck National Science Foundation, Research Experience for Undergraduates Periodic clustering of large particulates in laminar fluid flow
Teaching Experience
2005-2006 Cambridge, MA	Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Teaching Assistant Fundamentals of Energy in Buildings Building Technology Laboratory Daylighting
2000 – 2002 Ithaca, NY	Cornell University Learning Skills Center, Physics Tutor Undergraduate mechanics, electricity and magnetism, thermodynamics
1996 – 2000 Rochester, NY	Drumcliffe School of Irish Dance, Dance Instructor Beginner through advanced level competitive Irish Dance classes
Professional Work
2007 Acton, MA	The Green Engineer, Energy Modeler Modeling energy performance of commercial, educational, and other facilities for LEED certification.
June 2007 Acton, MA	Paul Lukez Architecture, MEP Consultant HVAC design development for a 40K square foot community center in Hangzhou, China employing waste steam and solar.
2002 – 2005 Washington, DC	Environmental Law Institute, Senior Research Associate Conducted research, wrote research reports, and coordinated events to support environmental policy research and training, www.eli.org Forum on Managing Environmental Information 2003, 2004 and 2005 Policy research on Minnesota’s nonpoint source pollution control programs Support for legal analysis of National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System state programs Project coordinator for Environmental Compliance Consortium, www.complianceconsortium.org
Summer 1997 Rochester, NY	The Sear-Brown Group, Autocad Drafter Site plans and construction details for Kodak and Olin Chemical Company
Publications
2007	“New Methods for Measuring Spectral, Bidirectional Transmission and Reflection by Complex Fenestration Systems”, American Solar Energy Society Annual Conference
May 2006	Contributor, Inventing Nonpoint Controls: Methods, Metrics and Results, Villanova Environmental Law Journal
2003	Contributor, What States Need to Protect Water Quality, National Academy of Public Administration
Awards
2007	Tucker Voss Award for promise in building construction and engineering
2007	Society for Building Science Educators ASES Travel Award
2006	SimBuild 2006 student scholarship
2005	Presidential Graduate Fellowship, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
2000	Research Experience for Undergraduates, National Science Foundation
1998	Rensselaer Medal of Sciences, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Activities
2006	Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Solar Decathlon Team Energy Analysis Team Leader
2006	American Institute of Architects, House for an Ecologist Competition
2005	Habitat for Humanity Volunteer
2001	Cornell Greens, Kyoto Now Campaign
2000	2nd Place, World Irish Dancing Championships

For more information contact gayeski(at)mit.edu (c) Nick Gayeski 2007