Dr. Carol Menassa

Professor

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Biography

Carol C. Menassa is a Professor in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Michigan. She holds a PhD and MS in Civil Environmental Engineering, and an MS in Finance from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Menassa's research centers on the interactions between humans and the built environment, aiming to develop simulation and modeling techniques to enhance energy efficiency and comfort in buildings. Her work utilizes technologies like thermal cameras and aims to create decision frameworks for retrofitting buildings sustainably. She has published extensively and serves as an associate editor for several prestigious journals. Her contributions to the field have been recognized through various awards, including the Walter L. Huber Civil Engineering Research Prize.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI

Leading research and teaching in Civil Environmental Engineering.

Awards

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Walter L. Huber Civil Engineering Research Prize

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CEE Department CEEFA Award

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Alfred Noble Prize

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science