Dr. Genell Ebbini

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Genell Ebbini is an Assistant Professor in the Interior Design program at Purdue University, having joined the faculty in 2022. She holds a Master of Design Studies in Sustainable Design from Boston Architectural College and graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Interior Design from the University of Arkansas. Genell is a Registered Interior Designer in Indiana and has over twenty years of experience in global practice, focusing on interior design, indoor environmental quality, sustainability, and energy-efficient design. She has taught in CIDA-accredited programs at various universities and is a LEED Accredited Professional. Her research interests span whole systems thinking, biophilia, and sustainability, particularly the study of communication methods that lead to shifts in systems thinking. Genell has founded a global design consulting firm and transitioned to academia in 2011. She was awarded the 2019 Women Sustainability Leadership Award for her influential work in sustainability education, bridging academic learning with professional practice. Through her research and scholarship, Genell contributes to sustainability initiatives and policies on a global scale.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2022-01-01 — Present

Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN

Teaches courses in Interior Design and engages in research related to sustainability and indoor environmental quality.

Awards

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Women Sustainability Leadership Award

Courses

AD 125: Introduction Interior Design AD 397: Sustainability Built Environment AD 440: Interior Detailing Construction AD 465: Professional Practice

Requirements for Purdue University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:135
Overall
Required:135
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in CS or related field Foundational concepts of computer science Data structures Computer architecture Operating systems Mathematics through differential equations Linear and matrix algebra
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Resume
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • CS Supplementary Form
Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.