Jacob D Henschen

Jacob D Henschen is a Teaching Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. He holds a PhD (2018), MS (2009), and BS (2007) in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the same institution. His academic career includes roles as Assistant Professor at Valparaiso University (2014-2020) before joining UIUC.

Research focuses on pedagogical innovation, additive manufacturing with cementitious materials, and near-peer mentoring. Key areas include 3D-printed concrete applications, curriculum design, and engineering education frameworks. He actively contributes to conferences like ASEE Annual Exposition, publishing on topics ranging from design project reimagining to workshop evaluation.

His work bridges construction materials science with educational methodologies, emphasizing practical project-based learning. No awards are explicitly listed, though his publications reflect sustained academic engagement. Advising and grants details are not provided in available texts. He is affiliated with the Newmark Civil Engineering Building and likely contributes to UIUC’s civil engineering research initiatives.