Sustainable Engineering Lab
Research Field
Dr. Yu-Hsuan Juan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at National Taipei University of Technology (TaipeiTECH). She earned her double PhD in Built Environment from Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) and in Energy and Refrigerating Air-Conditioning Engineering from TaipeiTECH in 2021.
Dr. Juan actively contributes to the academic community, currently serving as the Associate Editor of Physics of Fluids, a Young Editorial Board member of Applied Energy, and an Early Career Editorial Board member of the Journal of Building Performance Simulation.
Her research interests focus on sustainable urban development, with particular emphasis on enhancing the urban microclimate and utilizing urban wind energy. Her work encompasses various topics, including the urban wind environment, heat island effect mitigation, air pollution removal, passive cooling strategies, and small wind turbine applications.
Sustainable Engineering Lab (SELab) Led by Dr. Yu-Hsuan Juan, SELab integrates numerical simulation (CFD) with experimental measurement to address critical challenges in the built environment and energy sectors. Our mission aligns with the global "Net Zero 2050" trend and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We focus on Urban Wind Energy, Building Physics, and Sustainable Urban Development. We offer an inclusive, interdisciplinary environment where students apply thermo-fluid engineering principles to create resilient, healthy, and energy-efficient cities.
Urban Wind Energy: Evaluation of wind energy harvesting potential in high-density cities (SDG 7).
Urban Microclimate & Environmental Physics: Mitigation of Heat Island Effect and air pollution removal strategies (SDG 3, SDG 11).
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD): Advanced simulation for complex urban flows and building aerodynamics.
Net-Zero Building Design: Passive cooling strategies and energy-efficient ventilation.
Digital Twins: Data-driven modeling for sustainable urban planning.
Associate Editor, Physics of Fluids (AIP Publishing)
Young Editorial Board Member, Applied Energy (Elsevier)
Early Career Editorial Board Member, Journal of Building Performance Simulation (Taylor & Francis)
Double PhD Degree: Awarded by Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), Netherlands, and National Taipei University of Technology (TaipeiTECH), Taiwan.
Ph.D. in Built Environment, Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), The Netherlands (2021)
Ph.D. in Energy and Refrigerating Air-Conditioning Engineering, National Taipei University of Technology (TaipeiTECH), Taiwan (2021)
Job Description
The intern is expected to:
-Conduct literature reviews on urban wind energy and urban resilience.
-Perform numerical simulations using CFD software (e.g., Ansys Fluent, OpenFOAM, or Star-CCM+).
-Assist in data processing and visualization of simulation results.
-Participate in weekly lab meetings to report progress and discuss research challenges.
Preferred Intern Educational Level
Master (or PhD)
Skill sets or Qualities
-Strong background in Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer.
-Experience with CFD simulation tools and mesh generation.
-Proficiency in programming (Python or MATLAB) for data analysis.
-Proactive attitude, strong problem-solving skills, and ability to work independently in a research environment.