Student Research

I am looking for ERAU undergraduate and master's students who are interested in research on building energy modeling, HVAC and MEP systems, and machine learning.

My work uses energy simulation and CFD to study buildings and thermal systems, and machine learning to make design and operation decisions faster. Students in my group work on topics such as:

• Building energy modeling and simulation

• HVAC and MEP system design and optimization

• Machine learning models trained on simulation data

• Heat transfer, CFD, and thermal energy storage

• Energy efficiency and decarbonization of buildings

Students will use tools such as TRNSYS, EnergyPlus, ANSYS Fluent, and Python. You do not need experience with all of them. Coursework in thermodynamics, heat transfer, or fluid mechanics helps, and so does some programming, but the most important thing is that you are motivated and consistent.

Undergraduate students usually start by supporting an ongoing project. Master's students can develop their own research question for a thesis or project. Students who make good progress will have the chance to present their work and co-author papers.

This is a volunteer research experience. Qualified master's students may also be considered for teaching assistant opportunities when available.

If you are interested, please complete this short Student Research Interest Form. Then email your resume and unofficial transcript to aljunein@erau.edu from your ERAU email with the subject "Research Group Interest."