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Jennifer H. Gross is a full-time Professor of Practice and Director of Lehigh University's professional Master's (M.Eng.) program in Structural Engineering. She combines 12 years of industry experience with academic leadership, overseeing the program's core design sequence and collaborating with an executive advisory board. Her expertise spans structural steel, post-tensioned concrete, and complex building projects such as the Borgata Hotel and Seuss Landing at Universal Studios.
Education:
- B.S., Civil Engineering, Lehigh University
- M.S., Civil Engineering, University of Texas at Austin
Research Interests: Focuses on structural engineering innovations, including advanced construction techniques for steel and concrete structures. Her work emphasizes practical applications in high-complexity projects, such as integrating new construction with existing structures and optimizing structural systems for large-scale facilities.
Teaching & Service: Leads the M.Eng. design curriculum, organizes industry seminars, and advises Lehigh's ASCE chapter and Student Steel Bridge team. Her pedagogical contributions include developing program frameworks for professional engineering education.
Labs/Teams: Facilitates the Student Steel Bridge team's participation in national competitions, fostering hands-on engineering practice through collaborative projects.
