Pioneering Engineering Professor Leading Smart Infrastructure Innovation
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Purdue UniversityLuna Lu is a distinguished ACPA Professor at Purdue University's Lyles School of Civil Engineering, where she serves as the founding director of the Center for Intelligent Infrastructure (CII) and holds a courtesy appointment in the School of Materials Engineering. Her groundbreaking research focuses on developing novel nanomaterials and devices for energy harvesting and sensing applications, resulting in over 100 peer-reviewed publications, 2 books, 6 book chapters, and multiple patents. A recipient of the prestigious 2014 NSF CAREER Award, Professor Lu has successfully commercialized several technologies from her research lab, establishing companies based on her innovations. Beyond her academic achievements, she maintains a balanced life, enjoying activities like playing LEGO with her daughter, reading biographies of tech leaders, playing piano, and hiking. Her work has garnered significant media attention and established her as a leading figure in intelligent infrastructure development, bridging the gap between academic research and practical engineering applications.