Draft:Naomi Miller (lighting scientist)



Naomi Miller is a distinguished lighting designer and researcher, known for her extensive work in the field of human factors and lighting quality.[1] She has a degree in Art and Design from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a Master's degree in lighting from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.[2] At Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), she focuses on improving lighting to enhance human health, visual comfort, and safety, with a particular emphasis on mitigating the effects of flicker in LED lighting.[3] Her research has led to advancements in understanding how flicker impacts human well-being, and she has been influential in developing standards to reduce flicker in lighting systems. She is also known in the industry as "The Flicker Queen".[4]

Miller has been actively involved with the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES), where she contributes to setting industry standards and educational initiatives.[5] Her leadership and expertise have earned her several prestigious awards, including two IES Presidential Awards and the IES Distinguished Service Award.[6] In 2021 she received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Edison Report,[7] and 2023 she received the the Waldram Gold Pin Award for Exceptional Outstanding Contributions in Applied Illuminating Engineering, the highest recognition awarded by the CIE (International Commission on Illumination).[8]

In addition to her research and industry contributions, Naomi Miller is a prolific author and speaker.[9] She has published numerous papers and articles on lighting quality and human factors, and frequently presents her work at industry conferences and webinars.[10] Her efforts have significantly advanced the understanding of how lighting affects human health and performance, making her a key figure in the field of lighting science and technology.[11]

References

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  1. ^ "July 11: IES Webinar — Metrics in Motion: Flicker & Glare - Lighting Design & Specificaition". www.lightingdesignandspecification.ca. 2019-05-29. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
  2. ^ "Lighting Exchange". www.landscapeforms.com. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
  3. ^ "PNNL: EED - Naomi Miller". energyenvironment.pnnl.gov. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
  4. ^ Scott, Aaron (December 22, 2023). "It's not just you: Christmas lights look different now, and can give you headaches". NPR. Retrieved May 22, 2024.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. ^ "Naomi Miller - Illuminating Engineering Society". Retrieved 2024-05-23.
  6. ^ "IES Profiles Naomi Miller as "Featured Member" | LightNOW". LightNOW | News and opinion for lighting people. 2009-02-11. Retrieved 2024-05-23.
  7. ^ Wright, Jacob (2021-11-22). "EdisonReport's 2021 Lifetime Achievement Awards Ceremony". EdisonReport. Retrieved 2024-05-23.
  8. ^ Announcement, Industry (2023-10-17). "CIE Waldram Gold Pin Awardee 2023: Naomi Miller". EdisonReport. Retrieved 2024-05-23.
  9. ^ Gjehrich | (2019-05-06). "#74 The Queen of Flicker". Get A Grip On Lighting - THE Lighting Podcast. Retrieved 2024-05-23.
  10. ^ U.S. Department of Energy (2016-06-23). Understanding LED Color-Tunable Products. Retrieved 2024-05-23 – via YouTube.
  11. ^ "CIE Waldram Gold Pin Awardee 2023: Naomi Miller". LED professional - LED Lighting Technology, Application Magazine. Retrieved 2024-05-23.