Joseph J. Rencis, Ph.D., P.E.

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Associate Dean and Professor in the School of Engineering, College of Aviation, Worldwide @ Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Ormond Beach, FL, US
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Ormond Beach, Florida, United States, United States
About Joseph J. Rencis, Ph.D., P.E.

Dr. Rencis has been in higher education since 1985 and is a prominent figure in engineering education. Rencis is a first-generation college graduate and the grandson of poor immigrants from a working-class family in a small New Jersey town and rural county. In eighth grade, he had no desire to attend college, but enrolling in Sussex County Technical High School gave him the direction, inspiration, and skills to pursue education at a technical college. He obtained an A.A.S. and B.S. in architectural and building construction engineering technology from the Milwaukee School of Engineering, where he has been honored with the Alumni Wall of Distinction. Rencis earned an M.S. and Ph.D. in civil engineering from Northwestern University and Case Western Reserve University.Dr. Rencis has been a tenured professor of mechanical engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, department head of mechanical engineering and the twenty-first century leadership chair at the University of Arkansas, and dean of engineering and the Clay N. Hixson engineering leadership chair at Tennessee Tech University and Cal Poly Pomona. Additionally, he has served as interim dean of engineering at the University at Albany, SUNY, and the University of Texas Permian Basin, as well as interim department head of mechanical engineering at the University of Texas at Dallas. Dr. Rencis is a professor and associate dean of the School of Engineering in the College of Aviation at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide.Dr. Rencis has published over 140 journal and conference articles on boundary elements, finite elements, and engineering education. NSF, NASA, and industry have supported his research. He is an associate editor and editorial board member for four journals on engineering/STEM education and boundary elements. Dr. Rencis is a fellow of ASME, ASEE, and the Wessex Institute of Great Britain. Some awards include the ASEE Hall of Fame, the ASEE Mechanical Engineering Division Ralph Coats Roe Award, the ASEE Isadore T. Davis Award for Excellence in Collaboration of Engineering Education and Industry, the ASEE Mechanics Division Archie Higdon Distinguished Education Award, and the ASEE Northeastern Section Outstanding Teaching Award.Dr. Rencis has made significant service contributions to the field of engineering, showcasing a dedication to leadership and expertise. Some service activities include chair and vice-chair of the ASME mechanical engineering department heads committee, president of the ASEE, and director of the ASEE Engineering Deans Council Executive Board.

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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

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Associate Dean and Professor in the School of Engineering, College of Aviation, Worldwide
Ormond Beach, FL, US
Joseph J. Rencis, Ph.D., P.E. Work Experience Details
  • Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
    Associate Dean And Professor In The School Of Engineering, College Of Aviation, Worldwide
    Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
    Ormond Beach, Fl, Us
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  • Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
    Associate Dean And Professor In The School Of Engineering, College Of Aviation, Worldwide
    Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Jul 2024 - Present
    Daytona Beach, Florida, United States
    INSTITUTIONAL PROFILE: Embry-Riddle is a STEM private university with two residential campuses in Daytona Beach, FL, and Prescott, AZ, and a Worldwide campus with offices in Daytona Beach, FL. Embry-Riddle is the world leader in aerospace and aviation. Embry–Riddle Worldwide serves more than 22,000 students online and at 130 worldwide campuses, more than 100 on military bases, and the option to take online courses. It offers 40-degree programs covering many areas in aviation, business… Show more INSTITUTIONAL PROFILE: Embry-Riddle is a STEM private university with two residential campuses in Daytona Beach, FL, and Prescott, AZ, and a Worldwide campus with offices in Daytona Beach, FL. Embry-Riddle is the world leader in aerospace and aviation. Embry–Riddle Worldwide serves more than 22,000 students online and at 130 worldwide campuses, more than 100 on military bases, and the option to take online courses. It offers 40-degree programs covering many areas in aviation, business, communication, computers, emergency services, engineering, human factors, management, safety, security, logistics, and unmanned systems. Embry-Riddle is a Carnegie Classification R2 Doctoral Universities: High Research Activities. Show less
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  • The University Of Texas At Dallas
    Interim Department Head Of Mechanical Engineering
    The University Of Texas At Dallas Jul 2023 - Jun 2024
    Richardson, Texas, United States
    I had a one-year contract as interim Department Head with time-critical expectations through The Registry, an interim search firm. I am not eligible to be the permanent Department Head due to the contract. INSTITUTIONAL PROFILE: UTD is within the 11-campus University of Texas System and is a comprehensive university in Richardson, TX. The institution is a Hispanic Serving Institution. UTD offers bachelor’s degrees in 56 bachelor’s, 59 master’s, and 30 doctorate degrees across seven… Show more I had a one-year contract as interim Department Head with time-critical expectations through The Registry, an interim search firm. I am not eligible to be the permanent Department Head due to the contract. INSTITUTIONAL PROFILE: UTD is within the 11-campus University of Texas System and is a comprehensive university in Richardson, TX. The institution is a Hispanic Serving Institution. UTD offers bachelor’s degrees in 56 bachelor’s, 59 master’s, and 30 doctorate degrees across seven academic schools. The total enrollment is 31,570 students. UTD is a Carnegie Classification R1 Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activities. The institution competes in NCAA Division III athletics in the American Southwest Conference.DEPARTMENT PROFILE: The Department of Mechanical Engineering is the second largest in the College of Engineering. The department offers bachelor, master, and doctoral degrees in mechanical engineering. The department has 42 faculty, 12 office staff, 5 technical staff, 932 bachelor’s, 108 master’s, and 95 doctoral students. Show less
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  • The University Of Texas Permian Basin
    Interim Dean Of Engineering
    The University Of Texas Permian Basin Jan 2023 - Jun 2023
    Midland, Texas, United States
    I had a six-month contract as interim Dean with time-critical expectations through The Registry, an interim search firm. Due to the contract, I am not eligible to be the permanent Dean. INSTITUTIONAL PROFILE: UTPB is within the 11-campus University of Texas System and is a comprehensive regional university located in Odessa and Midland, TX. The institution is a Hispanic and Minority Serving Institution. UTPB offers bachelor’s degrees in 38 majors and 25 master’s degrees across five… Show more I had a six-month contract as interim Dean with time-critical expectations through The Registry, an interim search firm. Due to the contract, I am not eligible to be the permanent Dean. INSTITUTIONAL PROFILE: UTPB is within the 11-campus University of Texas System and is a comprehensive regional university located in Odessa and Midland, TX. The institution is a Hispanic and Minority Serving Institution. UTPB offers bachelor’s degrees in 38 majors and 25 master’s degrees across five academic colleges. The total enrollment is 5,713 students. UTPB is a Carnegie Classification Master’s Colleges and Universities: Larger Programs. The institution competes in NCAA Division II athletics in the Lone Star Conference.COLLEGE PROFILE: The College of Engineering was established in 2018. The college houses four academic departments in chemical, electrical, mechanical, and petroleum engineering and the Texas Water Energy Institute. Degrees offered include four bachelor’s and one master’s. Total enrollment is 459, bachelor’s is 447, and master’s is 12. The college employs 19 faculty, one adjunct faculty, one post-doc, and four office and technical staff. Show less
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  • University At Albany, Suny
    Interim Dean Of Engineering And Applied Sciences
    University At Albany, Suny Jul 2022 - Aug 2022
    Albany, Ny, Usa
    I had a one-year contract as interim Dean with time-critical expectations through The Registry, an interim search firm. I am not eligible to be the permanent Dean due to the contract. The permanent Dean search went better than expected, and I served for two months.INSTITUTIONAL PROFILE: UAlbany is the oldest state-chartered public institution of higher education in New York State. SUNY Albany is a major research University Center (one of four such centers) within the 64-campus State… Show more I had a one-year contract as interim Dean with time-critical expectations through The Registry, an interim search firm. I am not eligible to be the permanent Dean due to the contract. The permanent Dean search went better than expected, and I served for two months.INSTITUTIONAL PROFILE: UAlbany is the oldest state-chartered public institution of higher education in New York State. SUNY Albany is a major research University Center (one of four such centers) within the 64-campus State University of New York (SUNY) system. The institution offers bachelor’s degrees in 50+ majors and 120+ graduate degrees across nine academic colleges and schools. The total enrollment is 17,688 students. UAlbany is a Carnegie Classification Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activities. The institution competes in NCAA Division I athletics in the American East Conference, Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference, and Colonial Athletic Association.COLLEGE PROFILE: The College of Engineering and Applied Sciences was established in 2017. The college houses three academic departments in computer science, electrical and computer engineering, and environmental and sustainable engineering. Degrees offered include four bachelor’s, three master’s, and three doctorates. Total enrollment is 681, bachelor’s is 545, master’s is 69, and doctorate is 67. The college employs 37 faculty, ten adjunct faculty, and nine office and technical staff. Show less
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  • California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
    Dean Of Engineering & Professor Of Mechanical Engineering
    California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Aug 2017 - Aug 2021
    Pomona, Ca, Usa
    INSTITUTIONAL PROFILE: Cal Poly Pomona is a state, Hispanic and Minority Serving institution in the 23-campus California State University system. The institution offers bachelor’s degrees in 94 majors, 39 master’s degrees, 13 teaching credentials, and a doctorate across 9 academic colleges. The total enrollment is 29,636 students, and Carnegie Classification Master’s Colleges and Universities: Larger Programs. Cal Poly Pomona competes in NCAA Division II athletics in the California Collegiate… Show more INSTITUTIONAL PROFILE: Cal Poly Pomona is a state, Hispanic and Minority Serving institution in the 23-campus California State University system. The institution offers bachelor’s degrees in 94 majors, 39 master’s degrees, 13 teaching credentials, and a doctorate across 9 academic colleges. The total enrollment is 29,636 students, and Carnegie Classification Master’s Colleges and Universities: Larger Programs. Cal Poly Pomona competes in NCAA Division II athletics in the California Collegiate Athletic Association.COLLEGE PROFILE: The College of Engineering is the university’s “flagship” and largest college, undergraduate and graduate, with 22% of the institution’s enrollment, and is the largest in the Cal State University System. The college houses seven academic departments and offers ten engineering bachelor’s, two engineering technology bachelor’s, and seven engineering master’s degrees. Total enrollment is 6,521, bachelor’s is 6,162, and master’s is 359, all historical highs. The college is a premier hands-on teaching university with a learn-by-doing education philosophy that links theory with practice. The college has 52% first-generation, 43% ethnic minorities, and 41% of low-income undergraduate students. The college employs 105 faculty, 5 lecturers, 360 adjuncts, 52 office/technical staff, and has over 29,000 alumni. Show less
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  • Tennessee Technological University
    Dean Of Engineering, Clay N. Hixson Leadership Chair, And Professor Of Mechanical Engineering
    Tennessee Technological University Aug 2011 - Aug 2017
    Cookeville, Tn, Usa
    INSTITUTIONAL PROFILE: Tennessee Tech is a public university governed by its Board of Trustees and is the only technological university in Tennessee. The institution offers 67 bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs across seven academic colleges. The total enrollment is 10,900 students, and Carnegie classification is R2: Doctoral Universities − High Research Activity. Tennessee Tech competes in NCAA Division I athletics in the Ohio Valley Conference (FCS football).COLLEGE PROFILE:… Show more INSTITUTIONAL PROFILE: Tennessee Tech is a public university governed by its Board of Trustees and is the only technological university in Tennessee. The institution offers 67 bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs across seven academic colleges. The total enrollment is 10,900 students, and Carnegie classification is R2: Doctoral Universities − High Research Activity. Tennessee Tech competes in NCAA Division I athletics in the Ohio Valley Conference (FCS football).COLLEGE PROFILE: The College of Engineering is the university’s “flagship” and largest college with twenty-five percent of the institution’s enrollment. The college houses seven academic departments and four research centers/institutes. The departments offer eight bachelor’s degrees, five master’s degrees, and a doctorate in engineering with an enrollment of 2,715 bachelor’s, 130 master’s, and 114 doctoral students. The college is known for its hands-on applications-based undergraduate curriculum, and faculty follow the teacher-scholar model. The college has 39% first-generation and 29% of low-income undergraduate students. The college has 76 full-time faculty, 18 adjuncts, 48 post-doc, research, technical and administrative staff, and 16,000 living alumni. Show less
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  • American Society For Engineering Education
    President-Elect, President, And Past President
    American Society For Engineering Education Jun 2014 - Jun 2017
    Washington, Dc
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  • University Of Arkansas
    Department Head Of Mechanical Engineering, 21St Century Leadership Chair, And Professor
    University Of Arkansas Aug 2004 - Aug 2011
    Fayetteville, Ar, Usa
    INSTITUTIONAL PROFILE: The University of Arkansas is the state, flagship, land-grant, space-grant, and research institution of the University of Arkansas System, offering more than 200 bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, professional, and specialist degree programs. The enrollment is more than 26,000 students, and the institution’s Carnegie Classification is R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity. Arkansas competes in NCAA Division I athletics in the Southeastern Conference (FBS… Show more INSTITUTIONAL PROFILE: The University of Arkansas is the state, flagship, land-grant, space-grant, and research institution of the University of Arkansas System, offering more than 200 bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, professional, and specialist degree programs. The enrollment is more than 26,000 students, and the institution’s Carnegie Classification is R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity. Arkansas competes in NCAA Division I athletics in the Southeastern Conference (FBS football).DEPARTMENT PROFILE: The Department of Mechanical Engineering is the largest in the College of Engineering. The department offers bachelor, master, and doctoral degrees in mechanical engineering with an on-site junior-senior bachelor program in Fort Smith. The department has 17 faculty, 7 staff, 420 bachelor’s, 35 master’s, 15 doctoral students, and 2,300 living alumni. Show less
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  • Worcester Polytechnic Institute
    Professor, Associate Prof., And Assistant Prof. Of Mechanical Engrg. & Director Engrg. Mechanics
    Worcester Polytechnic Institute Aug 1985 - Aug 2004
    Worcester, Ma, Usa
    INSTITUTIONAL PROFILE: The Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is a medium-sized, STEM-based, project-based, private university with a Carnegie Classification of R2: Doctoral Universities − High Research Activity. WPI’s total enrollment is 6,900 students, and it offers over 50 baccalaureates, masters, and doctoral degree programs. WPI places a high premium on undergraduate education excellence, with rich student-faculty interaction and a distinct approach to active, collaborative learning… Show more INSTITUTIONAL PROFILE: The Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is a medium-sized, STEM-based, project-based, private university with a Carnegie Classification of R2: Doctoral Universities − High Research Activity. WPI’s total enrollment is 6,900 students, and it offers over 50 baccalaureates, masters, and doctoral degree programs. WPI places a high premium on undergraduate education excellence, with rich student-faculty interaction and a distinct approach to active, collaborative learning through a project-based curriculum. WPI competes in NCAA Division III athletics in the New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference.DEPARTMENT PROFILE: The Mechanical Engineering Department is the largest academic unit at WPI. The department offers bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, material science and engineering, and manufacturing engineering. The department has 30 faculty members, 13 staff members, 800 bachelor’s, 220 master’s, and 50 doctoral students. The department is housed in two buildings of 90,000 ft2 that consist of academic and research space. Show less
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  • Hanscom Air Force Base (Mass.)
    Associate Research Fellow
    Hanscom Air Force Base (Mass.) May 1991 - Aug 1991
    Bedford, Massachusetts, United States
    Phillips Lab, Geophysics Directorate, Space Systems Technology Branch.
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  • Nasa Glenn Research Center
    Asee-Nasa Faculty Fellow
    Nasa Glenn Research Center May 1989 - Sep 1990
    Cleveland, Ohio, United States
    Structures Division, Structural Mechanics Branch.Worked during the summers of 1989 and 1990.
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  • Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
    Graduate Student Researcher
    Wright-Patterson Air Force Base May 1984 - Aug 1984
    Dayton, Ohio, United States
    Flight Dynamics Laboratory
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  • U.S. Army Engineer Research And Development Center (Erdc)
    Engineering Technician
    U.S. Army Engineer Research And Development Center (Erdc) May 1979 - Aug 1979
    Dover, New Jersey
    Picatinny Arsenal
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Joseph J. Rencis, Ph.D., P.E. works for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

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Joseph J. Rencis, Ph.D., P.E.'s current role is Associate Dean and Professor in the School of Engineering, College of Aviation, Worldwide.

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Joseph J. Rencis, Ph.D., P.E. attended Case Western Reserve University, Northwestern University, Milwaukee School Of Engineering, Milwaukee School Of Engineering, Sussex County Technical School.

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