Sebastian Pfautsch
Professor Sebastian Pfautsch is an urban management and planning expert at Western Sydney University, recognized for his research on urban heat islands and the effects of vegetation on urban climates. His work includes analyzing the consequences of contemporary housing developments on natural landscapes and advocating for sustainable practices in urban design. Pfautsch emphasizes the importance of planting heat and drought-resistant tree species to enhance urban resilience against extreme temperatures and improve overall community health.
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Professor Sebastian Pfautsch of Western Sydney University has been investigating heat and synthetic turf in schools and playgrounds since 2019.
One-third of schools have it, including in bushfire zones, research finds
Australia· 2026-01-24
Sebastian Pfautsch is a heat researcher at Western Sydney University who provided insights on temperature measurements.
The official temperature was 42 degrees – but western Sydney felt as hot as 55 degreesAustralia· 2026-01-11
Sebastian Pfautsch, a professor of urban management and planning at Western Sydney University, commented on the development of cool coatings.
Paint me cool: scientists reveal roof coating that can reduce surface temperatures up to 6C on hot days | Extreme heat
United Kingdom· 2025-10-31
Professor Sebastian Pfautsch, an urban heat expert from Western Sydney University, said the weather on Wednesday did not follow the typical pattern.
Heat records tumble as furnace-like wind blasts cityAustralia· 2025-10-22
Professor Sebastian Pfautsch said heatwaves already killed an average 190 people every year in Greater Sydney.
New climate report warns of deadly heatwaves in Sydney, Melbourne, AdelaideAustralia· 2025-09-15
Professor Sebastian Pfautsch at Western Sydney University specializes in the effects of heat on the urban environment and critiques the focus on net zero emissions.
Nation on track for 2030 emissions target but deeper cuts neededAustralia· 2025-08-25
Professor Sebastian Pfautsch is the deputy president of the Australasian Green Infrastructure Network and welcomed the new voluntary guidelines.
Australia’s green development guidelines lacking: Hamton boss Paul HameisterAustralia· 2025-03-19
Professor Sebastian Pfautsch is an urban management and planning expert from Western Sydney University who has conducted infrared studies of growth suburbs.
How hot is your Sydney suburb?Australia· 2025-02-14