Christopher Jobes

Disciplines/Field of Instruction

• Mechanical Engineering & Engineering Mechanics
• Finite Element Analysis
• Electrical Engineering & Controls

Degrees Received

• Ph.D., 1987, Engineering, West Virginia University
• M.S., 1985, Mechanical Engineering, West Virginia University
• B.S., 1983, Mechanical Engineering, Geneva College
• B.S., 1982, Engineering, Geneva College

Courses Taught

• MEE 321 Mechanics of Deformable Bodies
• MEE 324 Kinematics of Mechanisms
• MEE 403 Mechanical Component Design
• MEE 405 Finite Element Methods
• MEE 410 Mechanical Vibration
• CPE 220 Digital Systems
• EGR 211 Solid Mechanics
• CSC 111 Introduction To Engineering Computation

Selected Engineering Presentations/Publications (from 69 publications with 35 first authorships many of which are peer-reviewed.)

• Jobes, C., O'Neill, E. "A Study of Ackerman Steering and Its Applicability to SAE Mini Baja." ASEE Conference, March 2024.
• Homer, J., Damiano, N., Jobes, C., Reyes, M., Carr, J. "Prioritizing Electromagnetic Interference Testing of Devices Used in Underground Coal Mines." Proceedings of the SME Annual Meeting, Virtual Conference. Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration, Inc., Preprint 21-015, March 1-5, 2021.
• Poremski, Jacob, and Jobes, Christopher. “Synthesis of a Correcting Equation for 3 Point Bending Test Data.” In ASEE North Central Section Conference Proceedings, 15. Morgantown, WV, 2020.
• Jobes, Christopher C., Carr, Jacob L., Reyes, Miguel A., “A visual warning system for the identification of proximity detection events around a continuous mining machine,” Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 57th Annual Meeting, September 30-October 4, 2013, San Diego, CA, 57:265-269
• Jobes, Christopher C., Carr, Jacob L., DuCarme, and Joseph P., “Evaluation of an advanced proximity system for continuous mining machines”, International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, Vol. 7, No. 6, 2012, pp.649-671.
• Jobes, Christopher C., DuCarme, Joseph P., Lutz,  Timothy L., and Bartels, John J., “Visual Needs Evaluation of Continuous Miner Operators,” Mining Engineering Tech Note 2/2011.
• Jobes, Christopher C. and Mayton, Alan G., "Evaluation of Seat Designs Relative to Transmitted Vehicle Vibration on Underground Mine Transport Vehicles," Proceedings of the HFES 50th Annual Meeting, 2006, October 16-20, 2006, San Francisco, CA, 5 p.
• Jobes, Christopher C. and Lutz, Timothy J., "The Mechanical Position and Heading System Underground Test Results," Proceedings of the 11th WVU International Mining Electrotechnology Conference, Morgantown, WV, July 1992, pp. 147-150.
• Jobes, Christopher C., Palmer, George M., and Means, Kenneth H., "Synthesis of a Controllable Circuit Breaker Mechanism," ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, Vol. 112, September 1990, pp. 324-330.
• J. Li, C. Zhou, J. H. DuCarme, and C. C. Jobes, “Influence of a Continuous Mining
  Machine and Roof/Rib Mesh on Magnetic Proximity Detection Systems,” presented at the
  SME Annual Meeting, Minneapolis, MN, 2018, vol. Preprint 18-050, p. 4.
• C. C. Jobes and J. Carr, “Dynamic Modeling System to Determine Stopping Distances
  of Mobile Underground Coal Equipment,” in ASME 2018 IMECE Volume 4A: Dynamics,
  Vibration, and Control, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, 2018, p. 10.
• D. S. Yantek, J. P. Homer, and C. C. Jobes, “Considerations for Blast Survivability of
  Built-in-Place Refuge Alternative Doors,” presented at the SME Annual Meeting, Denver, CO,
  2019, vol. Preprint 19-109, p. 7.
• J. Li, J. Carr, C. Zhou, C. C. Jobes, L. R. Swanson, and J. Bellanca, “The Influence of a
  Continuous Mining Machine and Roof/Rib Mesh on Magnetic Proximity Detection Systems,”
  Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration, Mar. 2019.
• J. Li, J. Carr, M. Reyes, C. Jobes, B. Whisner, and P. McElhinney, “Mitigation of RF
  Radiation and Electromagnetic Interference from a Lithium-ion Battery Pack used in Wearable
  Safety and Health Devices in the Mining Industry,” presented at the 41st PIERS (Photonics &
  Electromagnetics Research Symposium) 2019, Rome, Italy, 2019, p. 10.

Current Projects & Research

• Faculty Advisor for SAE Baja Racing Team.

Research interests and consulting expertise in the following areas:

• Machine Component Design
• Kinematics of Mechanisms
• Finite Element Methods
• Digital Systems Design
• Control Systems Design
• Vibrations Codes and Analysis
• Software Safety Protocols
• Project Management

Awards Received

• Excellence in Scholarship Award, Geneva College 2020-2021
  "In recognition of demonstrating breadth and depth of knowledge in the fields of Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Mechanics which has enhanced the intellectual climate of the College; for contributing to the advancement of your field and receiving recognition beyond the Geneva community; and for simulating and directing scholarly activity among students and faculty."
  
• Silver Award – Chairman’s Award - Federal Executive Board of Pittsburgh, 2014.
• Outstanding Scientific Paper in Laboratory Science – 2013 Nominee Charles C. Shepard Science Award, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.
• Excellence in Communication – Certificate of Appreciation from CDC to the Intelligent Proximity Detection Team at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, September 5, 2012.
• Bronze Award - Outstanding Team 2001 - presented by the Federal Executive Board of Pittsburgh to the MERITS team, June 6, 2001.
• Group Honor Award - Information Services - presented by the CDC/HHS to the MERITS team for significant efforts to develop an Internet-based computer simulation program that is a practical and economical method for delivering quality emergency management training, June 13, 2001.
• Award of Merit - for authorship of a prize winning paper on Mechanism, Design, Analysis, or Application at the 20th ASME Mechanism Conference, Kissimmee, FL, September 1988.

Professional Society Memberships

• American Society of Mechanical Engineers (Past Chairman of Pittsburgh Section)
• Society of Automotive Engineers

Professional Certification

• Registered Professional Engineer - State of Pennsylvania

Work Experience

Mechanical Engineer, 1987 -1988, Boeing Services International

• Advanced sensor systems

Mechanical Engineer, 1988 - 1997, U.S. Bureau of Mines (USBM)

• Control and Navigation of a Computer-Assisted Mining Machine

Mechanical Engineer, 1997 – Present, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

• Software Safety.
• Mining Equipment Safety.
• Jolting and Jarring Abatement in Mining Machinery.
• Intelligent Proximity Detection for Continuous Mining Machines.
• Visual Warning Systems.

Ecclesiastical Service

• Worship Team member, First Baptist Church of Monongahela
• Deacon, First Baptist Church of Monongahela

Miscellaneous, e.g., hobbies, sports, personal info, etc.(optional)

• Scouting, hiking, backpacking, orienteering, cycling, canoeing, sailing, reading, and playing music on my tuba, electric bass or piano.