Greg Jensen

Greg Jensen is a Professor of Engineering Practice and Director of Senior Design at Purdue University's School of Mechanical Engineering. He leads the Senior Design program, focusing on collaborative engineering education and advanced CAD/CAx systems. His research emphasizes Design & Manufacturing, particularly in multi-user CAD environments, data management, and global engineering collaboration.

Research Interests: Jensen's work spans collaborative CAD systems, CAx interoperability, machine learning in engineering design, and global engineering education. His projects address challenges in multi-user design workflows, data protection, and integrating analysis with CAD tools.

Key Contributions: His publications focus on improving CAD collaboration through pseudo-singleton design patterns, hierarchical models, and role-based access control. He has developed frameworks for real-time data sharing, operation serialization, and conflict resolution in multi-user environments.

Advising & Grants: As Director of Senior Design, Jensen oversees capstone projects and global collaborative initiatives like the PACE program. His work integrates cross-cultural virtual teams into engineering education, preparing students for global industry challenges.

Labs/Teams: Central to his role is the Senior Design program, which connects students with industry partners through PLM systems and collaborative tools. His research lab focuses on advancing CAD/CAx technologies for multi-disciplinary teams.