Jack Ogutu

Dr. Jack Ogutu is the Chairperson of the Department of Applied Engineering, Safety & Technology at Millersville University and holds the N.C. Adams ’73 and W.G. Adams Endowed Professorship for Occupational Safety & Environmental Health. He oversees the NIOSH Training Program Grant at the university and serves as a commissioner and accreditation visit team chair for ABET-ANSAC.

Education: BS in Mechanical Engineering (University of Nairobi, 2004); MS and PhD in Industrial & Systems Engineering (Auburn University, 2013), with a focus on Occupational Safety & Ergonomics.

Research interests include occupational ergonomics, biomechanics, risk assessments, and system safety analysis. His work bridges engineering and safety, emphasizing practical applications in workplace health and environmental systems.

Professional contributions include leadership roles in academic accreditation and grant administration. He is affiliated with the Lombardo College of Business through his endowed professorship.