Carol C. Menassa

Carol C. Menassa is a Professor and John L. Tishman CM Faculty Scholar in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Michigan. She leads the Sustainable and Intelligent Civil Infrastructure Systems Laboratory, driving innovation in infrastructure research and education.

Her academic credentials include:

• PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2009)
• MS in Finance, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2009)
• MS in Civil and Environmental Engineering, American University of Beirut (2002)
• BS in Civil and Environmental Engineering, American University of Beirut (1995)

Her research integrates sustainability and intelligence into civil infrastructure systems, focusing on optimizing construction processes, resource efficiency, and adaptive infrastructure design. This interdisciplinary work bridges engineering with computational technologies to address modern infrastructure challenges.

While specific advising details are unavailable in current documentation, her Faculty Scholar designation indicates significant contributions to academic mentorship and research leadership. She maintains active industry and academic collaborations through her laboratory initiatives.

She directs the Sustainable and Intelligent Civil Infrastructure Systems Laboratory, which specializes in developing data-driven methodologies for infrastructure lifecycle management, resilience planning, and sustainable construction practices.