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Na (Luna) Lu is a Professor of Civil and Construction Engineering at Purdue University, with a courtesy appointment in Materials Engineering. She also serves as Vice President for Industry Partnerships and holds the Indiana ACPA Professorship in Concrete Paving and Materials Science. Her research focuses on power systems, inverter-based resources, microgrid control, grid resilience, and smart grid technologies. Key areas include stability analysis, renewable energy integration, and advanced control strategies for resilient distribution systems. Dr. Lu’s work bridges academia and industry, emphasizing practical applications of power electronics and cyber-physical systems. She has contributed extensively to topics like inverter dynamics, hybrid AC/DC microgrids, and real-time charging infrastructure.
Her research highlights include AI-driven black-box modeling for photovoltaic systems, region-based stability analysis using machine learning, and optimal power flow in inverter-dominated grids. She has also explored resilience-enhancing strategies for coastal communities using marine energy resources and dynamic microgrids. Dr. Lu’s interdisciplinary approach combines electrical engineering, materials science, and computational methods to address challenges in modern power systems.
Publications emphasize data-driven approaches, stability augmentation, and control system optimization. Awards include her endowed professorship reflecting industry recognition. Her administrative role underscores her commitment to industry-academia collaboration, fostering innovation in energy and infrastructure sectors.
