George C. Brainard, Ph.D. Director, Light Research Program Professor, Neurology Jefferson Medical College Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Dr. Brainard’s academic work has been concerned with the effects of light on biological and behavioral responses of animals and humans for over thirty years. His research on the effects of light have been supported by grants from the National Institutes of Health, NASA, FDA, as well as Philips, OSRAM and other industrial and private sources. He has authored 90 original research articles and over 50 book chapters and edited 8 books or monographs including four lighting standards for the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA).
This past year he received the highest award in his field: The Research Award for Excellence on Photobiology, Photochemistry and Photophysics, American Society for Photobiology (June, 2010).
Dr. Brainard chaired the IESNA Photobiology Committee for ten years, is currently chair of the IESNA Light and Health Committee, and has been the Division Six Director for the International Commission on Illumination (USNC/CIE) since 1992.
