Menna Youssef

Sustainability Specialist specializing in Building Energy Simulation using DesignBuilder and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) to deliver high-performance, climate-resilient architecture. Skilled in leveraging early-stage modeling and AI-assisted analysis tools to influence building massing, glazing ratios, and cost-effective energy compliance from pre-concept to occupancy. A strong advocate for occupant health and wellbeing, applying parametric analysis to balance energy efficiency with indoor environmental quality and thermal comfort, specifically within extreme hot-climate environments.

Assistant Professor at The British University in Egypt (2022-01 – Present)

Cultivated a dynamic and engaging learning environment, delivering instruction in advanced design courses including Design 5 and 6, Graduation Projects, Simulation, and Dissertation guidance. Centered teaching approach on active learning strategies, incorporating gamified methodologies to facilitate the exploration of fundamental design principles and increase student participation. Implemented diverse active learning techniques to promote critical thinking and collaborative problem-solving, and provided individualized mentorship and guidance supporting students from advanced coursework through final projects.

Assistant Lecturer at The British University in Egypt (2010-01 – 2022-12)

Delivered engaging instruction in design courses, working drawings, building services, and graduation projects. Facilitated student-centered discussions and provided individualized academic support, contributing to a dynamic and supportive learning environment, alongside administrative responsibilities.

PhD in Environmental Architecture Engineering – Ain Shams University (2018-01 – 2022-12)

MSc in Environmental Architecture Engineering – Cairo University (2013-01 – 2016-12)

Bachelor in Project Management and Architecture Engineering – Loughborough University (2005-01 – 2010-12)