Dr. Jack Feng is the Faculty Lead and Professor of Engineering Practice for the Online Doctor of Engineering (D.Eng) Program in Purdue University's College of Engineering. He serves as the Program's Academic Director and Co-Chair of the Faculty Advisory Committee, overseeing curriculum development and teaching core courses aligned with the program's mission of long-term success and sustainability. His responsibilities also include external promotion, internal engagement, and student mentoring.
Dr. Feng brings over 30 years of combined experience across academia, industry, and consulting in 20+ countries. He spent 17 years in senior or executive leadership roles in Corporate America, including at Caterpillar and as a C-suite executive at two publicly traded multinational corporations. Prior to his industry career, he held tenure-track faculty positions at Penn State and Bradley University, where he served as a tenured Professor of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering from 2003 to 2008.
Jack is a Fellow of IISE (Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers) and Lean 6-Sigma Master Black Belt. He has published 100+ technical papers (including 40+ peer reviewed journal papers), books, and book chapters. He holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Industrial and Management Engineering from the University of Iowa, and a B.S. in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering from Wuhan University of Technology. Dr. Feng is deeply committed to developing the next generation of leaders in engineering and operations management by bridging real-world experience with academic excellence.