Dr Emil Jonescu is a registered architect and currently the Head of Research & Development at Hames Sharley, where he leads multidisciplinary international research projects. His work focuses on sensory design, health architecture, tactical spaces, and spatial psychology, with a strong emphasis on publishing impactful studies.
Dr Jonescu is also an Adjunct Senior Research Fellow at Edith Cowan University (ECU), where he fosters collaborations across academia, government, and industry. His involvement with Mercedes College extends to advising on strategic master planning and infrastructure development. Holding a Master’s degree and a PhD, his research centres on improving safety, health, and well-being in complex organisations. He specialises in innovative building systems and processes designed for research performance and organisational success across academic and commercial sectors.