Joseph Menicucci Jr.

Dr. Joseph Menicucci Jr. serves as Associate Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Lehigh University. Prior to his current role, he held teaching faculty positions at Montana State University (his alma mater) and was a founding faculty member at Nazarbayev University in Kazakhstan, where he also served as Vice-chair of the inaugural faculty senate.

His academic credentials were exclusively earned at Montana State University-Bozeman:

• Ph.D. in Chemical and Biological Engineering (2010)
• M.S. in Chemical and Biological Engineering (2009)
• B.S. in Chemical Engineering (2000)

Dr. Menicucci's research centers on Engineering Pedagogy, Thermodynamics, and Materials Science, with emphasis on innovative course development, instructional technology implementation, and curriculum design. His educational approach integrates theoretical foundations with practical applications in chemical engineering education.

His distinguished recognition includes:

• Excellence in Teaching Award, Norm Asbjornson College of Engineering, Montana State University (2018)
• Spirit of Discovery Award, Montana State University Honors College (2021)
• Excellence in Advising Award, Norm Asbjornson College of Engineering, Montana State University (2022)

Dr. Menicucci maintains exceptional commitment to student mentorship, highlighted by his 2022 Advising Award and ongoing collaborations with former students. His academic management expertise spans course development, academic advising systems, and faculty senate leadership during institutional founding phases. While specific grant details aren't documented here, his pedagogical innovations likely involve educational research funding.