Mohammad Heidarinejad

Mohammad Heidarinejad is an Associate Professor at Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT), based in the Department of Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering within the Armour College of Engineering. His research focuses on building energy systems, indoor environmental quality, and sustainable built environments. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Penn State University (2014), an M.Sc. in Architectural Engineering (2011), and a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from Sharif University (2006).

Key research areas include control of building energy systems, energy efficiency, air cleaning technologies, and thermal comfort. He has led projects funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, HUD, EPA, and others, exploring topics like smart building curricula, wildfire smoke mitigation, and phase-change thermal batteries. Notable awards include the 2024 Sigma Xi Research Award and multiple ASHRAE recognitions.

• Education:
  • Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, Penn State University (2014)
  • M.Sc. Architectural Engineering, Penn State University (2011)
  • B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering, Sharif University (2006)

His publications span Energy and Buildings, Building and Environment, and Science, addressing optimization algorithms, building simulations, and air quality interventions. He actively contributes to professional societies like ASHRAE, ASEE, and ISIAQ.