Dr. Steve Skerlos

Professor

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Biography

Steve Skerlos is the Arthur F. Thurnau Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Michigan. His academic focus centers on environmental sustainable technology systems and life cycle product design optimization, with a keen interest in pollution prevention technologies, particularly in manufacturing contexts. His notable work includes investigating metalworking fluid formulation performance and membrane filtration. He has contributed extensively to the field with research aimed at biological detection and control in aqueous systems, as well as technology policy analysis. His published works have appeared in prominent journals, addressing challenges in sustainable design and optimization within the manufacturing sector. Skerlos has received numerous accolades for his teaching and research, highlighting his commitment to both education and innovative engineering solutions. He obtained his Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from the University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign in 2000, and also holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the same institution, earned in 1994.

Research Interests

Awards

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Mechanical Engineering Department Achievement Award

2009-01-01
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Ralph Teetor Award

2008-01-01
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Kuo K. Wang Outstanding Young Manufacturing Engineer Award

2007-01-01
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Education Excellence Award

2006-01-01
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Outstanding Student Group Advisor Engineers Borders

2004-01-01
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New Faces Engineering

2003-01-01
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Gilbert Whitaker Award Improvement Teaching

2003-01-01
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Robert Caddell Memorial Materials & Manufacturing Award

2002-01-01
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1938E Class Excellence Award

2002-01-01
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Ruth Joel Spira Outstanding Teaching Award

2002-01-01
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Outstanding Teaching Award

2001-01-01
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CAREER Award

2000-01-01

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