• BAE, Architectural Engineering, Penn State University, 1982
• MS, Civil Engineering, University of Colorado, 1985
• Ph D, Illuminating Engineering, Penn State University, 1991

Journal Articles

Seongjun Park, Richard G Mistrick, William Sitzabee and Donghyun Rim, 2023, "Effect of ventilation strategy on performance of upper-room ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI) system in a learning environment", Science of The Total Environment, 899, pp. 10

Youngbo Won, Richard G Mistrick, Donghyun Rim and William P Bahnfleth, 2023, "CFD modeling of room airflow effects on inactivation of aerosol SARS-CoV-2 by an upper-room ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI) system", Science and Technology for the Built Environment, 29, (7), pp. 11

Seongjun Park, Richard G Mistrick and Donghyun Rim, 2022, "Performance of upper-room ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI) system in learning environments: Effects of ventilation rate, UV fluence rate, and UV radiating volume", Sustainable Cities and Society, 85

Reza Sadeghi and Richard G Mistrick, 2022, "The Impact of Exterior Surround Detail on Daylighting Simulation Results", LEUKOS, 18, (3), pp. 16

Reza Sadeghi and Richard G Mistrick, 2021, "The Impact of Exterior Surround Detail on Daylighting Simulation Results", Leukos, pp. 16 pages

Reza Sadeghi and Richard G Mistrick, 2020, "The Impact of Exterior Surround Detail on Daylighting Simulation Results", Accepted for Publication in Leukos

Madhu Sudan and G N Tiwari, 2017, "Climate-Based Daylight Modeling (CBDM) for an atrium: An experimentally validated novel daylight performance", Solar Energy

Richard G Mistrick, Craig A Casey, Ling Chen and Sarith Subramaniam, 2015, "Computer Modeling of Daylight-Integrated Photocontrol of Electric Lighting Systems", Buildings, 5, pp. 18

Riad Saraiji, Yaman Al Safadi, Najat Al Ghaith and Richard G Mistrick, 2015, "A comparison of scale-model photometry and computer simulation in day-lit spaces using a normalized daylight performance index", Energy and Buildings

R. Royer, N. H. Ballentine, P. J. Eslinger, K. Houser, Richard G Mistrick, R. Behr and K. Rakos, 2012, "Light Therapy for Seniors in Long Term Care", J Am Med Dir Assoc., 13, (2), pp. 100-102

G. Ward, Richard G Mistrick, E. S. Lee, A. McNeil and J. Jonsson, 2011, "Simulating the Daylight Performance of Complex Fenestration Systems Using Bidirectional Scattering Distribution Functions within Radiance", Leukos, 7, (4), pp. 241-261

G. DiLaura, R. Harrold, K. Houser, Richard G Mistrick and G. Steffy, 2011, "A Procedure for Determining Target Illuminance", Leukos, 7, (3), pp. 145-158

P. Wankanapon and Richard G Mistrick, 2011, "Roller Shades and Automatic Lighting Control with Solar Radiation Control Strategies", BUILT Journal, 1, (1), pp. 35-42

K. Houser, M. Royer and Richard G Mistrick, 2010, "Light Loss Factors For Sports Lighting", LEUKOS, 6, (3), pp. 183-201

Y. Yoon, M. Moeck, Richard G Mistrick and W. P. Bahnfleth, 2008, "How Much Energy Do Different Toplighting Strategies Save?", Journal of Architectural Engineering, 14, (4), pp. 101-110

Richard G Mistrick, 2006, "An Improved Procedure for Determining Skylight Well Efficiency under Diffuse Glazing", Leukos (JIES), 2, (4), pp. 295-306

A. Sarkar and Richard G Mistrick, 2006, "A Novel Lighting Control System Integrating High Dynamic Range Imaging and DALI", Leukos (JIES), 2, (4), pp. 307-322

Y. Yoon, M. Moeck, Richard G Mistrick and W. Bahnfleth, 2006, "Optimal Daylight Factor for an Energy-Efficient Toplighting System", ASHRAE Transactions, 112, (2), pp. 622-632

W. J. Kowalski, W. Bahnfleth and Richard G Mistrick, 2005, "A Specular Model for UVGI Air Disinfection Systems", IUVA News, 7, (1), pp. 19-26

Richard G Mistrick and A. Sarkar, 2005, "A Study of Daylight-responsive Photosensor Control in Five Daylighted Classrooms", Leukos (JIES), 1, (3), pp. 51-74

J. Bullough, D. Paulin, A. Denami and Richard G Mistrick, 2005, "The Century Series: Industrial Revolution (a roundtable panel)", Lighting Design + Application, 35, (1), pp. 51-54

S. Ranasinghe and Richard G Mistrick, 2003, "A Study of Photosensor Configuration and Performance in a Daylighted Classroom Space", Journal of the Illuminating Engineering Society, 32, (2), pp. 3-20

Conference Proceedings

Maryam G Esmailian, Richard G Mistrick, Ute G Poerschke and Lisa G Iolo, 2021, "A Study of Daylight Modeling Approaches Applied in LEED", ASHRAE, Atlanta, GA, United States, pp. 8

Sarith Subramaniam and Richard Mistrick, 2019, "Feasibility of Employing a Daylight Coefficient-based Approach for Faster Glare Prediction from Simulations", IES, New York, NY, USA

Richard G Mistrick and Reza Sadeghi, 2017, "Optimization of Modeling Parameters for Trees in Daylighting Simulations", University Park, United States

Richard G Mistrick and Sarith Subramaniam, 2017, "A More Accurate Approach for calculating Illuminance with Daylight Coefficients"

Richard G Mistrick and Sarith Subramaniam, 2016, "Incorporating adjustable external shading systems in annual daylighting simulations: A prototypical study", Illuminating Engineering Society, New York, NY, USA

Richard G Mistrick and Qi Ai, 2016, "A Study of the impact of climate, latitude, orientation and shading devices on ASE and sDA.", University Park, United States

S. Subramaniam, L. Chen and Richard G Mistrick, 2013, "Annual Performance Metrics for Photosensor Controlled Daylight-Responsive Lighting Control Systems", 2013 Illuminating Engineering Society Conference

C. Casey and Richard G Mistrick, 2013, "K-MEANS Clustering Algorithm As a Design Tool to Evaluate Annual Daylight Distributions in Architectural Spaces", 2013 Illuminating Engineering Society Conference

C. Casey and Richard G Mistrick, 2013, "Determining the critical point for design, analysis, and commissioning of a photocontrolled dimming system", IESNA, New York

Richard G Mistrick and S. Subramaniam, 2013, "A Study of Multi-Zone Daylight-Responsive Dimming Systems", 2013 Architectural Engineering Conference

S. Subramaniam and Richard G Mistrick, 2012, "Photometric Tests to Study Performance Trends among Troffer-Style Luminaires for Office Applications", IESNA, New York

Richard G Mistrick and C. Casey, 2011, "Performance Modeling of Daylight Integrated Photosensor Controlled Lighting Systems", Proceedings of the 2011 Winter Simulation Conference

G. Ward, E. Lee, A. McNeil and Richard G Mistrick, 2010, "Simulating the Daylight Performance of Complex Fenestration Systems Using Bidirectional Scattering Distribution Functions within Radiance", 2010 IES Annual Conference

J. Lau, W. Bahnfleth, Richard G Mistrick, P. Kremer and J. Freihaut, 2008, "Modeling and experimental validation of the irradiance distribution in an in-duct UVGI device", Indoor Air 2008 (11th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate), pp. 7

Y. Yoon, Richard G Mistrick, M. Moeck and W. Bahnfleth, 2007, "Design and Optimization of Energy-Efficient Toplighting Systems", Proceedings of the 2007 IESNA Conference

Richard G Mistrick and Reza Sadeghi, , "The Impact of Level of Detail in Modeling the Exterior Surround in Daylight Simulations"

Other

Richard G Mistrick, 2011, "IES Lighting Handbook"

Richard G Mistrick, 2008, "ED-100.2 Light, Vision and Perception", pp. 34

Richard G Mistrick, 2008, "ED-100.10 Daylighting", pp. 36

Richard G Mistrick, 2006, "Standard Handbook for Electrical Engineers", pp. 76

Richard G Mistrick, 2006, "IESNA ED-100.1, Vision", pp. 34

Richard G Mistrick, 2006, "IESNA ED-150.10, Daylighting", pp. 33

Richard G Mistrick, 2005, "Paper Discussion for "The Potential of Simplified Concepts for Daylight Harvesting"", Lighting Research & Technology, 37, (1), pp. 38-39

Service to Penn State:

• Committee Work, Chairperson, Undergraduate Studies and Recruitment Committee, Undergraduate Studies and Recruitment Committee, September 2023

• Committee Work, Chairperson, Graduate Council Committee on Programs and Courses, The Graduate School, Graduate Council Committee on Programs and Courses, September 2021 - June 2022

• Academic Leadership and Support Work, Chief Curriculum Officer, August 2020 - June 2023

• Participation in Governance Bodies and Related Activities, Other, COE Representative, Graduate Council, Graduate Council, September 2020 - May 2022

• Committee Work, Member, Graduate Studies and Recruitment Committee, Graduate Studies and Recruitment Committee, August 2020 - June 2023

• Academic Leadership and Support Work, Contributor, Scholarship and Awards (Assistance provided to Dave Stabler), April 2020 - August 2020

• Committee Work, Committee Member, Graduate Council Committee on Programs and Courses, The Graduate School, Graduate Council Committee on Programs and Courses, September 2019 - September 2021

• Committee Work, Committee Member, Faculty Search Committee, May 2019 - May 2020

• Committee Work, Member, Undergraduate Studies and Recruitment Committee, Undergraduate Studies and Recruitment Committee, August 2018 - August 2023

• Committee Work, Member, Accreditation and Continuous Improvement Committee, July 2018 - December 2018

• Committee Work, Committee Member, AE Department Head Search Committee, November 2017 - May 2018

• Participation in Governance Bodies and Related Activities, Other, Elected COE Representative, Graduate Council, September 2017 - December 2018

• Committee Work, Committee Member, Provost's IUG Task Force, December 2017 - 2018

• Committee Work, Committee Member, Standing Joint Committee for General Education Assessment, December 2017 - December 2018

• Committee Work, Committee Member, The Graduate School, Joint Committee on Curriculum and Programs, September 2017 - December 2018

• Committee Work, Member, Graduate Studies Committee, August 2014 - July 2018

• Academic Leadership and Support Work, Advisor, Schreyer Honors College, AE Student Advisor, Schreyer Honors College, August 2009

• Committee Work, Chairperson, Scholarship and Awards Committee, August 2009 - December 2018

• Academic Leadership and Support Work, MAE Program Coordinator, Master of Architectural Engineering, August 2008 - July 2021

• Academic Leadership and Support Work, Coordinator, MAE Program - Lighting/Electrical, Master of Architectural Engineering, August 2008 - July 2021

Service to External Organizations: