Joseph J. Rencis Data-verified

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Interim Department Head/Professor of Practice

Last publication 2025 Last refreshed 2026-05-16

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jjrencis@gmail.com

15 h-index 114 pubs 861 cited

Biography and Research Information

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Dr. Joseph J. Rencis's career spans over three decades in higher education, with a significant focus on engineering and engineering education. He has held professorial and leadership roles at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, and Tennessee Technological University. His academic background includes degrees in architectural and building construction engineering technology, civil engineering, and mechanical engineering. Rencis has contributed to the field with 114 publications and has been cited 859 times, holding an h-index of 15. His work has been recognized by the Milwaukee School of Engineering's Alumni Wall of Distinction. His research interests and experience encompass various aspects of mechanical engineering and the broader landscape of engineering pedagogy.

Metrics

  • h-index: 15
  • Publications: 114
  • Citations: 861

Selected Publications

  • Faculty Composition and Doctorates Awarded: An Analysis and Comparison of the Colleges of Engineering at ADVANCE Institutions and their Non-ADVANCE Peers (2001 - 2009) (2025)
  • Second Year Freshman Retention Study in Mechanical Engineering at University of Arkansas (2025)
  • Stress Concentrations and Static Failure for Common Elements used in Finite Element Stress Analysis (2025)
  • Freshman Retention Study in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Arkansas (2025)
    2 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Learning Modules For Finite Element Method On The World Wide Web (2024)
    15 citations DOI OpenAlex

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