Jeremiah Rittenhouse

Dr. Jeremiah Rittenhouse is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology. He earned his B.S. (2020) and Ph.D. (2024) in Aerospace Engineering from the same institution and began his non-tenure-track teaching career in Spring 2025 after serving as a graduate teaching assistant since Fall 2020.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering (2024), Missouri University of Science and Technology
• B.S. in Aerospace Engineering (2020), Missouri University of Science and Technology
• A.S. in Pre-Engineering (2017), Crowder College

His research focuses on vibrations, mechatronics, piezoelectric actuators, and lunar dust mitigation. These areas span theoretical and applied engineering challenges, particularly for space exploration technologies.

Scientific Awards:

• Student Leadership Award, Crowder College (2017)
• AMAE GTA Award (3 recognitions)
• Dean’s Graduate Educator Award, Missouri S&T (Spring 2024)

Dr. Rittenhouse emphasizes teaching excellence and has extensive experience as a peer tutor, graduate teaching assistant, and now as a teaching professor. His personal values prioritize his relationship with Jesus Christ, and he engages in ministry, sports, and creative hobbies like woodworking and Python programming during his spare time.