Initiative Lead Q&A: Akanksha Menon on Designing the Future of Buildings
October 6, 2025
By Amelia Neumeister
Akanksha Menon, assistant professor in the Woodruff School, leads the “Multifunctional materials for energy-efficient buildings: from homes to data centers” research initiative for the Institute for Matter and Systems at Georgia Tech. In this brief Q&A, Menon discusses her research focus, how it relates to Matter and System’s core research focuses, and the national impact of this initiative.