She is a registered Professional Engineer, LEED AP and MIStructE (a specialized structural engineer). She received her BSc from Imperial College, London and Master’s degree from the University of Toronto. She teaches in the area of building science, including structures, materials, integration studio, building performance and sustainable design at undergraduate and graduate levels; organized many charrettes and extracurricular activities for students. Her research interests are in the following areas: building performance, resource efficiency and sustainable design.