William P. Bahnfleth, Ph.D., P.E., Fellow/Presidential Member ASHRAE, is a professor in the Department of Architectural Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University—University Park, PA. He holds a doctorate in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois and is a registered professional engineer. He is a Fellow of ASHRAE, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and the International Society for Indoor Air Quality and Climate. Dr. Bahnfleth is the author or co-author of more than 180 journal articles and 15 books/book chapters. He has served ASHRAE in a variety of capacities, including Student Branch Advisor, Chapter Governor, Technical Committee and Standing Committee Chair, Director-at-Large, Vice President, Treasurer, and 2013-14 Society President. He chaired the ASHRAE Epidemic Task Force and is past chair and current member of SSPC 241, which developed Standard 241. His ASHRAE awards include the Exceptional Service Award, Louise and Bill Holladay Distinguished Fellow Award, E.K. Campbell Award of Merit for teaching, Donald Bahnfleth Environmental Health Award, Standards Achievement Award, Andrew T. Boggs Service Award, and the F. Paul Anderson Award, ASHRAE’s highest individual recognition. He is the recipient of the Penn State Engineering Alumni Society World-Class Engineering Faculty Award and is a Distinguished Alumnus of the University of Illinois Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering.
Courses Taught
3 Hour
ASHRAE Standard 241 Preview: Why It Matters
Fundamentals of Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation (UVGI) for Air and Surface Disinfection
Understanding ASHRAE Standard 241 Control of Infectious Aerosols – Background, Overview, and Key Requirements