Marisa Chrysochoou
Dean, Ketcham Professor
W1006 Lafferre Hall
Phone: 573.882.0948
Email: mczhd@missouri.edu
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Biography
Marisa Chrysochoou is the Dean and Ketcham Professor of the College of Engineering at the University of Missouri, beginning her role in August 2024. She brings a history of dedication and excellence in teaching, research, and leadership to Mizzou Engineering. Before arriving in Columbia, Chrysochoou served as professor and Head of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Connecticut, where she directed the EPA Technical Assistance for Brownfields Program, and the NSF Revolutionizing Engineering Departments program “Beyond Accommodation: Leveraging Neurodiversity for Engineering Innovation.” She has been an elected member of the American Society of Civil Engineers Department Heads Coordinating Council since 2021 and was honored by the Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors in 2023 for her outstanding contributions to environmental engineering and science education.
Throughout her career, Chrysochoou has demonstrated a noteworthy ability to secure funding and support for various projects. She has collaborated with
program managers, government entities, advancement, and multidisciplinary faculty teams to showcase the talent and facilities of her teams. Her leadership has been instrumental in transforming engineering curricula and recruiting exceptional graduate students and faculty.
Chrysochoou’s research spans environmental geochemistry, surface chemistry, treatment and reuse of industrial waste, remediation of contaminated soil and
sediments, brownfield redevelopment, and environmental justice. Also, she focuses on engineering education emphasizing neurodiversity and service learning. She has been recognized for her innovative approaches and significant contributions to the field, with her work supported by many grants from federal and state agencies and private industry.
Education
Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology
M.S. in Environmental Engineering from Technische Universität Dresden
B.S. in Physics from Aristotle University
Technical Focus
Brownfield redevelopment and environmental justice
Engineering education - neurodiversity and service learning
Environmental surface chemistry
Treatment and reuse of industrial waste/contaminated soil/sedimentss