Maher Shehadi

Maher Shehadi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology at Purdue University's School of Engineering Technology. His expertise spans HVAC systems, energy conservation, sustainable buildings, and engineering education pedagogy. With industry experience in facility maintenance and energy audits, he focuses on integrating sustainable practices into existing systems to reduce CO₂ footprints and improve indoor environments.

• PhD and MS in Mechanical Engineering from Kansas State University (2015, 2010)

Research Interests: Sustainable building design, thermal comfort optimization, indoor air quality improvement, and project-based learning in engineering education. His work addresses energy consumption trends, filtration systems, and active learning methodologies.

Article Trends: Recent publications emphasize energy-efficient HVAC design, fluid dynamics in educational settings, and air quality monitoring. Key subfields include condenser shading, cyclic pumping filtration, and student-centered pedagogical tools.

• Polytechnic Statewide Innovation Challenge Grant (2021-2022)
• ASHRAE Undergraduate Program Grant (2020)
• Spencer Foundation Grant (2020)
• American Honda Foundation Grant (2019)

Industry Collaboration: Engaged in capstone projects with industry partners, including solar car renovation and F-16 flight simulator development. Holds certifications in Lean Six Sigma, LabVIEW development, and ASHRAE energy assessment.