She teaches architectural technology courses, specializing in the energy and environmental performance of buildings. Dr. Samuelson's research focuses on energy conservation, computerized simulation, occupant behavior, and the future of building practice as it relates to these topics. Among her authored and coauthored papers, she has contributed articles to Building and Environment, the Journal of Building Performance Simulation, and Ecological Urbanism (Lars Müller, 2010). She has presented at multiple conferences, including GreenBuild and the International Building Performance Simulation Association (IBPSA) conference, where her work was awarded the ARUP best paper prize.