Jack Skinner

Jack Skinner is a Professor and Department Head of Mechanical Engineering at Montana Technological University's Lance College of Mines & Engineering. He is also Interim Dean of the college and a licensed professional engineer (WY/14963).

• Education: B.S. in General Engineering (Montana Tech, 2000), M.S. in Mechanical Engineering (Washington State University, 2002), Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (UC Davis, 2007)
• Professional Roles: Interim Dean, Department Head, Principal Member of Technical Staff at Sandia National Labs (2003-2012)

His research focuses on nanotechnology and MEMS, with expertise in nanoscale devices, materials, and fabrication techniques. Key areas include:

• Nanofabrication and microfabrication
• Electrospinning methods for biomedical and energy applications
• Plasmonics in polymer composites
• Advanced materials for energy systems and environmental remediation
• Device characterization and integration

He has taught courses such as:

• Introduction to Micro/Nanoelectromechanical Systems
• Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning
• Engineering Mechanics - Dynamics