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Amna Salman is an Assistant Professor at Auburn University's McWhorter School of Building Science, specializing in construction education and sustainable building systems. Since joining CADC in Fall 2016, she has pioneered experimental teaching methods integrating augmented reality and mixed reality technologies.
- Doctorate in Building Construction (Auburn University)
- Master's degrees in Community Planning and Public Administration (Auburn University)
- Bachelor of Architecture (University of Engineering and Technology)
Her research spans prefabrication, structural systems, and health-conscious building design, with a focus on bridging theory-practice gaps. Recent work includes developing AI-integrated construction curricula and pandemic-resilient building frameworks.
Notable contributions include securing a $100,000 PCI Foundation grant for precast concrete education and co-leading Auburn's Gulf Scholar Program ($550,000) for sustainable Gulf region development. She has published extensively on AR/VR applications and pandemic resilience strategies.
- Presidential Graduate Research Fellowship (Auburn University)
- First graduate of McWhorter School's doctoral program
- Recipient of CADC Seed Grant and McWhorter Fund for Excellence grants
Salman actively collaborates with industry partners (Metromont Precast, Gate Precast) and interdisciplinary teams across Auburn's Colleges of Liberal Arts, Engineering, and Architecture. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes student-centered learning and innovation.
