Somayeh Asadiمشاهده پروفایل
دانشیار
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.









