Maher Shehadi

Associate Professor

mshehadi@purdue.edu

(765) 496-7804

Suite 218

Purdue Polytechnic at Kokomo
700 E. Firmin St.

Kokomo, Indiana 46902

Dr. Shehadi is an Associate Professor of MET in the School of Engineering Technology at Purdue University. His academic experience have focused on learning and discovery in areas related to HVAC, indoor air quality, human thermal comfort, and energy conservation. While working in industry, he oversaw maintenance and management programs for various facilities including industrial plants, high rise residential and commercial buildings, energy audits and condition surveys for various mechanical and electrical and systems. He has conducted several projects to reduce CO2 fingerprint of buildings by evaluating and improving the energy practices through the integration of sustainable systems with existing systems. Professor Shehadi also has an interest in air pollution reduction and in providing healthier environment by analyzing the various pollutants that are present in outdoor and indoor air.

His current research focuses on sustainable and green buildings and energy conservation. He is currently investigating various ways to reduce energy consumption in office buildings.

Education:

PhD, Mechanical Engineering, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, 2015

MS, Mechanical Engineering, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, 2010

Certifications:

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certified - May 2017
Engineering Leadership Certificate - April 2015
Certified LabVIEW Associate Developer (CLAD) by National Instruments - Dec. 2013
Assessing Building Energy Performance: From Principles to Practice, American Society for Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-conditioning Engineers Inc. (ASHRAE) - 2013
Introduction to Fluent-ANSYS - May 2008

Engaging Underrepresented Students in STEM Programs within the Purdue Polytechnic Statewide Locations, Polytechnic Statewide Innovation Challenge Grant (2021 - 2022)
Academic Foot Print: Advancing Sustainable Academic Collaboration Interventions to Raise Awareness and Change Behavior, Global Partners European Alliance (June 01 2020 – June 30, 2021).
Friction Loss Measurement Apparatus for Pipes and Fittings for Fluids Classes, ASHARE Undergraduate Program Grant (Dec. 2020)
Personalized local evaporative coolers to improve air quality, reduce virus spread and reduce energy consumption in office buildings, ASHRAE Undergraduate Program Grant (Dec 2020).
Investigating Engineering Education in Fluid Sciences through Embedded Students’ Interactive Learning Environments, Spencer Foundation (Sep 2020).
Improving the Health Environment in Passengers Cars, American Honda Foundation (Aug. 2019).
Occupancy thermostat sensors’ reliability for building energy savings. 2017 Summer PRF Faculty Research Grants, Purdue Polytechnic, Purdue University (March 2017).
Office temperature control thermostat reliability and effectiveness – Challenges and solutions, Purdue Polytechnic Institute Statewide Commercialization & Research Grants (2016).
Particle removal filtration submersion system, Purdue Polytechnic Institute Statewide Commercialization & Research Grants (2016).

Vian, W., Taylor, K., and Shehadi, M. (2024). "Empowering Diversity in STEM: A Collaborative Approach between Engineering Technology and High Schools," In the Proceedings of 2024 ASEE Annual Conference, Portland, OR, June 23-26, 2024.
Shehadi, M. (2023). “Using Capstone PBL to Demonstrate Achievement of ABET Outcomes,” In the Proceedings of the 2023 ASEE Annual Conference, Baltimore, MD, June 25-28, 2023.
Shehadi, M. (2022). Effect of Cyclic Pumping on Filtration Efficiency, SAE International Journal – Automotive Engineering.
Chinnaswamy, A. and Shehadi, M. (2022). "Monitoring Air Pollution Levels in Drive-thru across the UK," In Proceedings of the 2022 Polytechnic Summit, Springer, Darmstadt, Germany June 27 – July 02, 2022.
Shehadi, M. and Taylor, K.D. (2022). "Capstone Implementation as a Project-Based Learning Course in Engineering Technology Programs," In Proceedings of the 2022 Polytechnic Summit, Springer, Darmstadt, Germany June 27 – July 02, 2022.
Shehadi, M. (2021). "Testing Ground-effect Aerodynamics on a Scaled F1 Car," In the Proceedings of the 2021 ASEE Conference, Los Angeles. July 2021.
Shehadi, M. (2021). "Cooling Energy Consumption Analysis and Potential Cost Savings in a Residential Unit in the Midwest Region in the US," In the Proceedings of the 2021 ASHRAE Winter Conference, Chicago, IL. Feb 2021.
Shehadi, M. (2020). "Experimental Investigation of Condenser Shading Effects on Residential Air-conditioning Unit Performance," In the the Proceedings of the 2020 ASEE Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration (CIEC), Orlando, Florida. Jan-Feb 2020.
Shehadi, M. (2020). Investigating Effect of Active Learning Activities through Pre and Post Activity Questionnaires and Student Feedback Surveys, Journal of Advanced Engineering Research, 7 (1), pp. 1-10. https://dl.jaeronline.com/papers/vol07issue012020/01_JAER_V7N1.pdf
Shehadi, M. (2020). Optimizing Solar Cooling Systems, Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, 21, 11.
Shehadi, M. (2020). Ethnic and Demographics Differences between Main Campus and Remote Sites Students. Ethnic Studies Review Journal, vol. 43 (1): pp. 113-124.
Shehadi, M. (2020). "Experimental and Analytical Study for Condenser Shading Effects on Air-conditioning System Performance," In the Proceedings of the 2020 ASME IMECE Conference, Portland, Oregon. October 2020.
Shehadi, M. (2020). “Shading Effects on Residential Air-conditioning Unit Performance,” In the Proceedings of the 2020 ASEE Annual Conference, Montreal, CA. June 2020.
Shehadi, M. (2020). "Energy Consumption Trends for AC Systems in a Typical House," In the Proceedings of the 2020 ASEE Annual Conference, Montreal, CA. June 2020.
Shehadi, M. (2020). "Refrigeration Cycle Educational Training Unit Development," In the Proceedings of the 2020 ASEE Annual Conference, Montreal, CA. June 2020.
Shehadi, M. (2020). "Testing Students' Knowledge Gain in Active Learning "Lab-Similar" Environment through Pre and Post Lab Questionnaires," In the Proceedings of the 2020 ASEE Annual Conference, Montreal, CA. June 2020.
Shehadi, M. (2019). Heat Convective Effects on Turbulence and Airflow inside an B767 Aircraft Cabin. Fluids, vol. 4(3): pp. 167-184.
Shehadi, M. (2019). Office thermostat accuracy and reliability. Journal of Engineering Technology, vol. 36(1): pp. 16-27.
Shehadi, M. (2019). Particles dispersion analysis in an 11-row Boeing 767 cabin mockup. Science and Technology for the Built Environment Journal (Formerly known as HVAC&R Research Journal).
Shehadi, M. (2019). Mobile irrigation system - A capstone project. International Journal of Current Engineering and Technology, vol. 9(4): pp. 512-516.
Shehadi, M. (2019). “Simulation for Energy Savings in AC Systems Equipped with Shaded Condensing Units”, In Proceedings of the 2019 ASEE Annual Conference, Tampa, FL. June 16-19, 2019. https://www.asee.org/public/conferences/140/papers/24759/view
Shehadi, M. (2019). “Enhancing Teaching Practices for Fluid Power Class with Interactive Learning Exercises and its Impacts on Students’ Performance”, In Proceedings of the 2019 ASEE Annual Conference, Tampa, FL. June 16-19, 2019. https://www.asee.org/public/conferences/140/papers/25046/view
Shehadi, M. (2019). “Experimental Investigation of Pipe Heating Enhancement using Different Number of Internal Fins,” 2019 ASEE Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration, (CIEC), New Orleans, LA. Jan 31-Feb 01, 2019. Available online: https://peer.asee.org/31534
Shehadi, M. (2019). “Students’ responses to flipping Applied Fluids from instructor-centered to a student-centered using problem based learning paradigm”, In Proceedings of the 2019 ASEE Annual Conference, Tampa, FL. June 16-19, 2019. https://www.asee.org/public/conferences/140/papers/25045/view
Shehadi, M. (2019). “Project based guided learning for Machine Elements Design Course”, In Proceedings of the 2019 ASEE Annual Conference, Tampa, FL. June 16-19, 2019. https://www.asee.org/public/conferences/140/papers/25048/view
Shehadi, M. (2019). “Experimental and Analytical Comparison of Internally Finned Pipe with Unfinned Pipe for Heating Applications,” 2019 ASEE Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration (CIEC), New Orleans, LA. Jan 31-Feb 01, 2019. Available online: https://peer.asee.org/31533
Shehadi, M. (2019). “Building a Filtration and Control System for Auto-Parts Corrosion Oil Immersion System,” 2019 Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration, (CIEC), New Orleans, LA. Jan 31-Feb 01, 2019. Available online: https://peer.asee.org/31532
Shehadi, M. (2018). Energy Consumption Optimization Measures for Buildings in Midwest Regions in USA. Buildings Journal, vol. 8: pp. 170-186. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings8120170
Shehadi, M. (2018). Review of Humidity Control Technologies in Buildings. Journal of Building Engineering, vol. 19: pp. 539-551. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2018.06.009
Shehadi, M., Hosni, M., and Jones, B. (2018). Air Flow and Turbulence Analysis Inside a Wide-Body Aircraft Cabin Mockup. Indoor Built and Environment, vol. 27(6): pp. 766-785. Available at: http://doi.org/10.1177/1420326X16689720
Shehadi, M. (2018). Design, Fabrication and Testing of a Digitally Controlled Charcoal Smoker – A Capstone Project. International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology, 4(3): pp. 2000-2005. Available at: https://www.ijariit.com/manuscripts/v4i3/V4I3-1871.pdf
Shehadi, M., and Lucietto, A. (2018). Engineering technology students response to hands-on fluid power exercises. International Journal of Engineering and Advanced Technology, vol. 7(5): pp. 81-88. https://www.ijeat.org/wp-content/uploads/papers/v7i5/E5403067518.pdf
Shehadi, M. (2018). "Occupant detection chair sensor – An energy conservation tool,” 2018 ASEE Annual Conference, Salt Lake City, UT, June 24-27, 2018.
Shehadi, M. (2018). "Office Temperature Monitoring System,” 2018 ASEE Annual Conference, Salt Lake City, UT, June 24-27, 2018.
Shehadi, M., Jones, B., and Hosni, M. (2016). Characterization of the frequency and nature of bleed air contamination events in commercial aircraft. Indoor Air, vol. 26(3): pp. 478-488. doi: 10.1111/ina.12211
Shehadi, M., Jones, B., and Hosni, M. (2015). Bleed Air Contamination Financial Related Costs on Board Commercial Flights. SAE International Journal of Aerospace, vol. 8(2): pp. 310-315. https://doi.org/10.4271/2015-01-9007
Shehadi, M., Hosni, M., and Jones, B. (2014). "Airflow Distribution in the Longitudinal Plan of a Boeing 767 Mockup Cabin," ASME 2014 International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, Montreal, Canada, Nov. 14-20, 2014.
Shehadi, M. (2011). Solar Cooling: An Energy Conservation Approach - A Parametric Study for Residential Buildings in South Lebanon. International Association for Energy Economics - Economics of Energy & Environmental Policy Journal, 2, pp. 12-32.
Shehadi, M., Hosni, M., and Jones, B. (2010). "Experimental Investigation of Optimal Particulate Sensor Location In An Aircraft Cabin," ASME 2010 3rd Joint US-European Fluids Engineering Summer Meeting collocated with 8th International Conference on Nanochannels, Microchannels, and Minichannels, Montreal, Canada, Volume 1, pp. 849-859.

Manuals:

Lab Manual for Air Conditioning & Refrigeration course (MET 42100)
Lab Manual for Applied Fluid Mechanics

Book Chapters:

Shehadi, M. (2020). Net Zero Energy Buildings: Principles and Applications. Zero-Energy Buildings, London, UK. DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.92285
Shehadi, M. (2019). Air Quality and Airflow Characteristic Studies for Passenger Aircraft Cabins. Indoor Environment and Health (pp. 18). London: doi:10.5772/intechopen.87307.

Presentations:

Experimental Investigation of Condenser Shading Effects on Residential Air-conditioning Unit Performance,
2020 ASEE Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration (CIEC), Orlando, FL, Jan. 2020.
Enhancing Teaching Practices for Fluid Power Class with Interactive Learning Exercises and its Impacts on Students' Performance,
Mechanical Engineering Division
2019 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Tampa, FL, June 16-19, 2019.
Project-based Guided Learning for Machine Elements Design Course,
Engineering Technology Division
2019 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Tampa, FL, June 16-19, 2019.
Simulation for Energy Savings in AC Systems Equipped with Shaded Condensing Units,
Energy Conversion and Conservation Division
2019 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Tampa, FL, June 16-19, 2019.
Students' Responses to Flipping Applied Fluids from Instructor-centered to Student-centered Using Problem-based Learning Paradigm,
Engineering Technology Division
2019 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Tampa, FL, June 16-19, 2019.
Experimental and Analytical Comparison of Internally Finned Pipe with Unfinned Pipe for Heating Applications,
2019 ASEE Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration (CIEC), New Orleans, LA , Jan.-Feb. 2019.
Building a Filtration and Control System for Auto-Parts Corrosion Oil Immersion System,
2019 ASEE Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration (CIEC), New Orleans, LA , Jan.-Feb. 2019.
Experimental Investigation of Pipe Heating Enhancement using Different Number of Internal Fins,
2019 ASEE Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration (CIEC), New Orleans, LA , Jan.-Feb. 2019.
Office Temperature Monitoring System,
Division for Experimentation & Lab-oriented Studies Technical Session 3
2018 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Salt Lake City, UT, June 23-27.
Occupancy Detection Chair Sensor: An Energy Conservation Tool,
Energy Conversion and Conservation Division - Technical Session on Conservation and Optimization
2018 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Salt Lake City, UT, June 23-27.
Students' Experiences in a Flipped Applied Fluids Course,
2018 14th Annual Purdue Polytechnic Faculty Convocation, Mar. 31.
Enhancing Teaching Practices for MET230 “Applied Fluid Power” with Interactive Learning Techniques,
2017 13th Annual Polytechnic Faculty Convocation Poster Session, Apr. 1.
Energy Management in Office Buildings, Conservation Practices,
2018 ASHRAE Winter Conference, Chicago, IL, Jan. 20-24.
Airflow Distribution in the Longitudinal Plan of a Boeing 767 Mockup Cabin,
ASME 2014 International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, Montreal, CA, Nov. 14-20.
Characterization of the Frequency and Nature of Bleed Air Contamination Events in Commercial Aircrafts,
Exposure Science Integration to Protect Ecological Systems, Human Well-Being, and Occupational Health
2014 International Society of Exposure Science 24th Annual Meeting, Cincinnati, Ohio, Oct. 12-14.
Experimental Investigation of Optimal Particulate Sensor Location In An Aircraft Cabin,
ASME 2010 3rd Joint US-European Fluids Engineering Summer Meeting collocated with 8th International Conference on Nanochannels, Microchannels, and Minichannels, Montreal, CA, Aug. 1-5.

Industry Engagement:

- Building an oil filtration system for corrosion protective immersion system for automotive parts

- Investigating reliability of office thermostats

- Investigating energy conservation inside buildings

Professional Affiliations:

American Society for Engineering Education, ASEE, June 2016 - Present
American Society for Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-conditioning Engineers, ASHRAE, 2012 - Present
American Society for Mechanical Engineers, ASME, 2009 - Present