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MICHAEL SIMINOVITCH, PH.D
Director; Professor, Design Program


Michael Siminovitch is the Director of the California Lighting Technology Center, and a professor in the UC Davis Design Program. He is a graduate of Carleton University, received Masters degrees in Industrial Design and Architecture from the University of Illinois, and earned his Doctoral degree in Architecture and Human Factors Engineering from the University of Michigan. His work entails research and development in new residential and commercial lighting technologies. He works with manufacturers, utilities and state agencies to test and demonstrate next-generation lighting systems. Siminovitch has developed many successful lighting products, such as the Berkeley Lamp, which saves three-quarters of the wattage used by traditional lamps. Michael has also developed an innovative fluorescent down lighting system for commercial and residential spaces, high performance torchiere, high efficiency sulfur lamp, and fiber optic illuminators.
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