Illumination designed for human wellbeing aside from purely visual performance has been gaining traction in lighting research. However, commercialized tunable luminaires typically have a limited range of photobiologically-effective light. This research investigates the impacts of corneal melanopic illuminance on physiological measures and psychological performances. A novel design framework based on spectral shaping is proposed, leading to a minimalistic design of a multi-channel LED-based circadian-tunable luminaire. The framework optimizes between circadian tuning capability, visual quality and design practicality. A luminaire prototype using the proposed design is validated for its tuning range and therefore its suitability for use in circadian lighting.
History
Campus location
Malaysia
Principal supervisor
Vineetha Kalavally
Additional supervisor 1
Tan Chee Pin
Additional supervisor 2
Andrew Phillips
Additional supervisor 3
Sean Cain
Year of Award
2022
Department, School or Centre
School of Engineering (Monash University Malaysia)