Jacob Cress

Jacob Cress is an Associate Professor in the Mechanical and Materials Engineering Department at the University of Cincinnati, holding this position since August 2024. Previously, he served as an Assistant Professor at the University of Dayton from 2018 to 2024 and held adjunct roles at Cincinnati State and the University of Cincinnati. His academic career is complemented by extensive industry experience, including roles at GE Aviation, Stress Engineering Services, and Cress Engineering Solutions, LLC. He specializes in integrating industry standards into engineering education, particularly in mechanical systems and aero-optics.

• Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering: University of Dayton (2005)
• Master of Aerospace Engineering: University of Notre Dame (2010)
• PhD in Aero-optics: University of Notre Dame (2010)

His research focuses on aero-optical phenomena in turbulent flows and engineering education methodologies, with notable contributions to fuel cell technology and student project-based learning. He advises the Bearcat Motorsports club, emphasizing hands-on mechanical design.

Articles span aerospace optics, mechanical education innovation, and energy systems, with a recent emphasis on professional communication skills for engineers. Active in curriculum development aligned with industry expectations, he has no listed awards but has contributed to over 15 peer-reviewed publications.

Consulting and engineering roles at GE Aviation and other firms demonstrate expertise in aeromechanics and stress analysis, bridging academia and industry. Current positions include an Engineering Specialist role at GE Aerospace and ownership of Cress Engineering Solutions.