Jenn Stroud Rossmann

Jenn Stroud Rossmann is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering with academic credentials including B.S. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of California, Berkeley. Her scholarly work bridges engineering disciplines with humanities through diverse research interests spanning biological systems, sports science, and educational pedagogy.

Her research portfolio demonstrates exceptional interdisciplinary range: in biological fluid dynamics she investigates fluid phenomena in physiological contexts; in sport aerodynamics she applies fluid mechanics to athletic performance optimization; her cultural history of technology work examines societal impacts of engineering innovations; and her scholarship of teaching and learning focuses on evidence-based improvements to engineering education. Teaching interests directly complement research expertise through core mechanical engineering subjects including fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, biomechanics, and structural mechanics.

Dr. Rossmann's academic contributions integrate technical rigor with humanistic perspectives, particularly evident in her dual focus on biomechanics applications and cultural analysis of technological development. Her scholarship of teaching and learning initiatives demonstrate commitment to pedagogical innovation within mechanical engineering education.