Peter E. Jenkins, Ph.D., P.E.

Dean
College of Engineering and Applied Science
Office: NC3024
Phone: (303) 556-2870
Fax: (303) 556-2511
E-Mail: pjenkins@castle.cudenver.edu

Dr. Peter E. Jenkins was appointed Dean of the College of Engineering and Applied Science and Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Colorado at Denver in August 1992. He came to Colorado from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln where he served as Professor and Chairman of the Mechanical Engineering Department and Director of the Center for Engine Technology. Prior to his appointment in Nebraska, Dr. Jenkins was Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Director of the Turbomachinery Laboratory at Texas A&M University.

He is an international authority on diesel and gas engines, basic and applied thermal sciences and all aspects of turbomachinery. His industry experience includes Executive Vice President for the Engine Corporation of America in Long Beach, California, and Senior Design Engineer in the Marine Seismic Engineering Group of Texas Instruments, Dallas. He also served as a Design Engineer for LTV Vought Aeronautics, Dallas.

Dr. Jenkins received a B.S.(M.E.) from the University of Kansas, an M.S.(M.E.) from Southern Methodist University, and his Ph.D. from Purdue University. He also earned an M.B.A. from Pepperdine University and an I.E.M. from Harvard University. He is a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), as well as a member of several honorary and professional organizations including New York Academy of Sciences, Pi Tau Sigma, Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), National Society of professional Engineers (NSPE), American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Airconditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), and the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE). He is a registered professional engineer.

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