Resume

Education

 

Penn State University                                                            
Ph.D., Architectural Engineering
Minor: Statistics
E.I.T. Certificate # ET020291 (PA)
Fall 2013 – Fall 2016

“Modeling color rendition and color discrimination with average fidelity, average gamut, and gamut shape”

Tony’s dissertation explored human responses to various light spectra with strategically varied average fidelity, average gamut, and gamut shape. The results highlight the influence of red rendering on participant responses and demonstrate the necessity of a color rendering graphic to predict participant ratings. Additionally, the results show that available average fidelity and average gamut metrics are poor predictors of color discrimination ability of LED sources and Tony’s dissertation proposes a custom metric with strong predictive power. Overall, Tony hopes to bridge the gap between research and industry with this research work by translating complex colorimetric concepts for a general audience.

Download dissertation HERE

Penn State University
Bachelor/Master of Architectural Engineering
Specialization: Lighting and Electrical Systems
Fall 2007 – Fall 2012

Professional Experience

 

Lighting Research Solutions LLC [Cambridge, MA]
Founder and Head Research Scientist
Mar 2019 – Current

  • LRS is a consulting firm in the field of Architectural Lighting that provides services in Research, Education, Design, Development, and Field Verification (lighting systems, prototypes, etc.)

  • See www.LightingResearchSolutions.com for more information

Lyralux, Inc. [Corvallis, OR]
Principal Scientist
Oct 2018 – Current

  • Lyralux is a startup formed to commercialize Dim-to-VividTM technology. Dim-to-VividTM uses the spectral flexibility of LED technology to enhance object colors at low light levels to overcome the the human visual loss of color sensitivity at low light levels (i.e. The Hunt Effect). In my role as Principal Scientist, I lead grant writing efforts, specifier and practitioner outreach, market research, demo and prototype development, and market and product requirement specification. 

Philips Lighting Research NA [Cambridge, MA]
Senior Lighting Quality Researcher
Sep 2016 – Feb 2018

  • Conducted human factors system validation for visual and non-visual impacts of light that contributed to commercialization of two lighting systems

  • Conducted various research projects that produced four publications and fulfilled two Department of Energy grants

  • Created Quality of Light education modules for competency development of the North American business leaders

  • Supported Standards & Regulations activities through color science experimentation and internal and external education

The International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD) 
Lighting Consultant
January 2015

  • Researched worldwide lighting design educational programs and developed a database that was incorporated into the IALD’s Learn2Light service

The Lighting Practice [Philadelphia, PA]
Lighting Designer
Jan 2013 – Aug 2013

  • Managed multiple lighting renovations for Drinker Biddle + Reath (Law firm)

  • Performed full-scale mockup of the Highline Bridge at the University of Pennsylvania

  • Contributed to the health center lighting renovation at the University of Michigan

  • Aided in the lighting design for the new Student Center at Seton Hall University

Oculus Light Studio [Santa Monica, CA]
Lighting Consultant
Feb 2013 – Jun 2013

  • Established lighting design documentation standards

  • Developed library of REVIT fixture families

Teaching Experience

 

Penn State Sede Di Roma Study Abroad Program
Teaching Assistant – Daylighting Analysis of Roman Architecture
Summer 2014

During the Penn State Architectural Engineering’s 7-week study abroad program in Rome, Italy I served as teaching assistant for 35 undergraduate AE students as they explored daylighting in ancient Roman architecture, before the advent of electric lighting. In addition, I provided assistance with the design of their studio project, which required the design and incorporation of daylighting delivery systems.

National Science Foundation GK-12 CarbonEARTH
Graduate Fellow
Fall 2013 – Spring 2015

The CarbonEARTH program paired Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) researchers with middle school teachers to develop innovative curriculum that enhances teaching of the sciences. I served as a science educator in both Harrisburg, PA and Phillipsburg, PA school districts.

Guest Lectures
Penn State University

Penn State AE 311, Introduction to Illumination Engineering: “Introduction to light and lighting design”

Penn State AE 311, Introduction to Illumination Engineering: “Human eye anatomy, basic neural processing, and factors of visual performance”

Penn State AE 466, Computer Aided Lighting Design: “Introduction to Schematic design and communication

Penn State AE 466, Computer Aided Lighting Design: “Photoshop Basics”

Penn State AE569, Research Topics in Illuminating Engineering: “Research Methods, Considerations, and Tools”

Penn State AE569, Research Topics in Illuminating Engineering: “Introduction to Color Science”

Penn State Esc482, Micro-Optoelectromechanical Systems and Nano-Optoelectronics: “Practical Applications of LED Light Sources”

Awards

 

2019 CISBE Walsh-Weston Award

The Walsh-Weston award is granted by the Society of Light and Lighting for the best journal paper focusing on fundamental lighting matters published in the journal Lighting Research & Technology. I was given this award for the publication titled A new measure of color discrimination for LEDs and other light sources.

2019 Richard Kelly Grant

The Richard Kelly Grant is awarded by the New York chapter of the Illuminating Engineering Society to those that “preserve and carry forth Richard Kelly’s ideals, enthusiasm and reverence for light.” I was awarded this grant for my academic work on color discrimination.

Robert J. Besal Scholarship 2010, 2011, 2014, 2015

The Besal fund is a nonprofit organization created to memorialize the leadership of the late Robert J. Besal who served as a Vice President for Lithonia Lighting. The fund “encourages talented and committed students to continue academic pursuits, ultimately leading to a career in the lighting industry.” The awards are competitive and based on submitted responses to design briefs.

IES EP Sponsorship 2015, 2016 – Emerging Professional Travel Support to IES Annual Conferences

Penn State AE Scholarship 2013 – First Place Lighting/Electrical Senior Thesis

Professional Presentations

 

Chicago Chapter of the IES: “ANNEX E and the future of color” (with one co-presenter)

IES Annual Conference 2020: “Lighting to counteract the Hunt Effect”

IES Research Symposium 2020, Light + Quality: Specifying light source color rendition

DOE/IES SSL R&D Workshop: “Great promise, few options: Can advances in color science shift the market?” (with two co-presenters)

Toronto ON Chapter of the Illuminating Engineering Society: “Specifying light source color rendition with IES TM-30” (CEU Credits Offered)

Detroit MI Chapter of the Illuminating Engineering Society: “Specifying light source color rendition with IES TM-30” (CEU Credits Offered)

Specifier Event, New York NY 2019: “A deep dive into circadian metrics”

IES Annual Conference 2019: “An IES recommendation for specifying light source color rendition”

CIE US National Committee Annual Meeting: “Color Discrimination”

IES Annual Conference 2019: “An IES Recommendation for Specifying light source color rendition”

IES Annual Conference 2019: “Prime color wavelengths and light source error score”

CIE 29th Quadrennial: “Research methods for color quality experiments”

LightFair 2019: “Lighting to counteract the Hunt Effect”

LEDucation 2019: “Get a grip on Color Science!”

IES Educational Webinar (Nov 2018): “A new measure of color discrimination”

IALD Enlighten Europe 2018: The lovers of light – a point counterpoint game show discussion on lighting topics we care about.

IALD Enlighten Americas 2018: The lovers of light – a point counterpoint game show discussion on lighting topics we care about

IALD Enlighten Americas 2018: “Get a grip on color science!”

IES Annual Conference 2018: “Specifying color quality with IES TM-30”

IES Annual Conference 2018: “Circadian Stimulus and Correlated Color Temperature”

IES Annual Conference 2018: “The lovers of light – a point counterpoint game show discussion on lighting topics we care about.”

Specifier Event, New York, NY: “Get a grip on color science!”

LEDucation 2018 panelist: “The lovers of light – a point counterpoint game show discussion on lighting topics we care about.”

CIE USNC Meeting 2017: “A new measure of color discrimination.” National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MA.

Memphis TN Chapter of the Illuminating Engineering Society: “Introduction to Color Science, Color Rendering, and two metric systems” (CEU Credits Offered)

Washington DC Chapter of the Illuminating Engineering Society: “Introduction to Color Science, Color Rendering, and two metric systems” (CEU Credits Offered)

Diversified Lighting Associates Specifier Event, Philadelphia PA: “Introduction to Color Science, Color Rendering, and IES TM-30-15” (CEU Credits Offered)

Boston MA Chapter of the Illuminating Engineering Society: “Introduction to Color Science, Color Rendering, and IES TM-30-15”

Light + Building 2016, Frankfurt, Germany: “Introduction to IES TM-30-15”

Digital Filaments Specifier Event, Philadelphia PA: “Introduction to Color Science, Color Rendering, and IES TM-30-15” (CEU Credits Offered)

Specifier Event, New York NY: “Introduction to Color Science, Color Rendering, and IES TM-30-15”

Baltimore Chapter of the Illuminating Engineering Society: “Introduction to Color Science, Color Rendering, and IES TM-30-15”

Harrisburg Chapter of the Illuminating Engineering Society: “Introduction to Color Science and IES TM-30-15”

Community Engagement

 

IES Color Committee, Co-Chair, 2020-Onward

CIE U.S. National Committee (USNC) Executive Committee, Voting Member, 2020-2022

IES Annual Conference Steering Committee, Member, 2017-2019

IES Color Committee, Voting Member, 2017 – Current

IES Educational Materials Review Committee, Member, 2017

Publications

 

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