Samira Rahnama

Samira Rahnama is an Associate Professor in the Department of the Built Environment at Aalborg University's Faculty of Engineering and Science. Her research focuses on indoor environmental quality, energy-efficient HVAC systems, and building energy optimization. She leads the Indoor Environmental Quality and Building Systems Research Group, specializing in ventilation systems, thermal energy storage, and smart grid integration.

Her work emphasizes precision ventilation design for open-plan offices, multi-zone climate control, and energy flexibility in residential and commercial buildings. Key projects include developing novel HVAC systems for room-based climate control and exploring aggregator designs for grid integration of building energy systems. She has collaborated on IEA ECES Annex 32 and Danish initiatives to enhance mechanical ventilation satisfaction in renovated apartment buildings.

Rahnama has published over 35 peer-reviewed articles, focusing on topics like thermal energy storage methodologies, advanced control strategies, and experimental validation of sensors in ventilation systems. Her research bridges technical innovation with occupant-centric solutions, addressing challenges in energy efficiency, thermal comfort, and smart grid dynamics.

• PhD Supervision: 1 student advised (name unspecified in provided texts).
• Grants/Projects: 2 active projects on energy storage models and demand-controlled ventilation systems.
• Labs/Teams: Indoor Environmental Quality and Building Systems Research Group.