Natasa Nord

Natasa Nord is a Professor at the Department of Energy and Process Engineering, Faculty of Engineering at NTNU. Her research focuses on building energy supply, district heating systems, zero-emission buildings, and energy efficiency. She leads projects such as the EU-funded ARV initiative for climate-positive communities and the CETPartnership for thermal storage integration. Nord is affiliated with NORVAC and the Norwegian District Heating Fellowship, contributing to national and international energy policy.

Her work emphasizes simulation tools like EnergyPlus and TRNSYS, and she has advanced methodologies for energy performance analysis in buildings. Notable contributions include optimizing heat pumps, thermal storage systems, and low-temperature district heating frameworks. Nord's research bridges academic innovation with practical applications, addressing challenges in energy transition and smart grid integration.

• Education: Advanced degrees in Energy Engineering (not explicitly stated but implied by her role).
• Key Projects: ARV (H2020), CETPartnership, and contributions to DHC Annex TS1.
• Awards: None explicitly mentioned.

Advising and grants involve numerous MSc theses and collaborative industry-academia projects. She is a sought-after advisor for energy policy and serves on editorial and advisory boards for journals and programs.