Christopher C. Jobes

Christopher C. Jobes is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Geneva College, with a Ph.D. in Engineering from West Virginia University (1987). He also holds M.S. and B.S. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from West Virginia University (1985) and Geneva College (1983, 1982), respectively.

• Fields of Instruction: Mechanical Engineering & Engineering Mechanics
• Research Interests: Machine Component Design, Kinematics of Mechanisms, Finite Element Methods, Control Systems Design
• Professional Certification: Registered Professional Engineer (Pennsylvania)

His recent work focuses on Mining Equipment Safety, including proximity detection systems, vibration control, and electromagnetic interference mitigation. He has collaborated extensively with NIOSH on safety protocols for underground mining machinery.

Key awards include:

• Excellence in Scholarship Award, Geneva College (2020-2021)
• Silver Chairman’s Award (2014, Federal Executive Board of Pittsburgh)
• Outstanding Scientific Paper Nominee (2013, Charles C. Shepard Science Award)
• NIOSH/HHS Excellence in Communication (2012)

Jobes serves as faculty advisor for Geneva College’s SAE Baja Racing Team and has over 69 publications with 35 first authorships in peer-reviewed journals and conferences.