Dr. Michael Henry

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Michael C. Henry is an Adjunct Professor at the Stuart Weitzman School of Design, University of Pennsylvania, specializing in Architectural Engineering with an extensive background in preventive conservation and historic preservation. He is a Professional Engineer and a Registered Architect in New Jersey, among other states. His research interests encompass the deterioration pathologies of building systems, diagnostic methodologies, and monitoring building performance. Henry emphasizes energy-efficient methods for conservation in museum environments, moisture transport in building materials, and measuring building performance deterioration, particularly in hot-humid climates. He has over forty years of experience as the Principal Engineer and founding partner of Watson & Henry Associates, where he consults for cultural heritage institutions globally. Henry has received numerous awards including the Sheldon Caroline Keck Award for excellence in education from the American Institute for Conservation and the G. Holmes Perkins Award for Distinguished Teaching. He has published significant works and delivered lectures on environmental management for museum collections and the sustainable preservation of historic structures.

Research Interests

Awards

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Sheldon Caroline Keck Award

2024-01-01
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G. Holmes Perkins Award

2024-01-01
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Fulbright Distinguished Scholar

2005-01-01

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
Application Checklist
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