I am Dr. Nuha Aljuneidi, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Systems and Undergraduate Program Coordinator in the Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering at Lawrence Technological University (LTU). I have a mechanical engineering background, and my work focuses on building mechanical systems, building physics, and applied energy research, connecting engineering fundamentals with industry ready design practice.
I am the faculty director for the SBED Lab, supporting hands-on, applied work in building systems measurement, analysis, and performance driven decision making. My research experience includes computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and thermal systems modeling, including running simulations on high-performance computing (HPC) resources. I also use data driven methods, including AI and machine learning workflows in Python, to support building energy analytics, performance assessment, fault detection, and decision making for more efficient and resilient buildings.
At LTU, I lead and support applied learning through industry aligned projects and capstone-style experiences that connect coursework to professional practice. My teaching and mentoring emphasize HVAC applications, advanced building physics, and system-level design, with attention to real-world constraints such as codes, standards, constructability, and integrated performance.
I serve as Faculty Advisor for the ASHRAE Student Branch at Lawrence Technological University and is a member of IBPSA, ASHRAE, ASME, and Chi Epsilon.
Research Areas
Thermal Storage
Building physics and simulations
Indoor environmental quality
HVAC system modeling
Building automation and controls
Building energy forecasting
Optimization and model predictive control
Digital twins for buildings
Sensor data and IoT for buildings
Measurement and verification
Energy management systems
Electrification and heat pump systems
High performance computing simulations
Computational fluid dynamics