معرفی
Somayeh Asadi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Architectural Engineering at Pennsylvania State University. Her research integrates sustainable building design, renewable energy systems, and infrastructure resilience. Key areas include energy-efficient building envelopes, asphalt material science, and urban electrification planning. She leads projects funded by NSF, including a $1M grant for autism-inclusive AI career pathways.
Education & Affiliations: Affiliated with Penn State's Institutes of Energy and the Environment, focusing on Integrated Energy Systems and Equitable Communities. Active in the College of Engineering's interdisciplinary initiatives.
Research Highlights: Recent work emphasizes:
- Optimizing classroom daylighting and energy use across U.S. climate zones
- Thermal performance of photovoltaic-integrated façade systems
- Data-driven equity in EV charging infrastructure placement
- Resilience of food-energy-water systems in changing climates
Grants & Recognition: 2023 U.S. Fulbright Scholar awardee. Leads NSF-funded projects on autism career pathways and Arctic climate adaptation. Recent publications address microgrid design, pavement material innovation, and bike-trip-driven urban sustainability transitions.
Technical Expertise: Combines engineering principles with data science approaches, including agent-based modeling and probabilistic programming for energy systems. Collaborates internationally on projects in Indonesia and Arctic communities.
