Jesse French

Jesse French is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Dean of the School of Engineering at Spring Arbor University. He holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Tulsa with a focus on Solid Mechanics, Polymer and Composite Materials, and Sustainable Energy. His career spans academia, military service, and international missionary work.

• Education: PhD (2010), MS (2007), Mechanical Engineering, The University of Tulsa; BS (1995), Mechanical Engineering, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

His research focuses on composite materials, sustainable energy systems, and humanitarian engineering applications. Recent projects include thermal failure detection algorithms, portable power solutions for disaster zones, and experimental validation of solar energy systems.

Selected publications highlight interdisciplinary work across aerospace engineering, sustainable energy, and fluid dynamics. Key collaborations include research with Jason N. Small, Ben S. Carpenter, and Amber E. Keith.

Professional affiliations:

• American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)
• Engineers Without Borders (EWB)
• American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
• Christian Engineering Society (CES)

Jesse actively directs undergraduate engineering projects and promotes vocational training for students in both technical and spiritual contexts.