Hello! My name is John Reisel, and I am a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee. I was born and raised in Chicago, IL.  I went to St. Ignatius College Prep, graduating in 1985. I received my bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Villanova University in 1989, and then went to graduate school at Purdue University, receiving my master’s degree in 1991 and my Ph.D. in 1994. I have been working at UWM since then, having begun working here in August, 1994. At UWM, I generally teach courses in the thermal sciences … primarily in thermodynamics and related applications. My research interests are mostly in the area of applications of engineering education, energy forecasting, combustion, alternative fuel development, and energy efficiency.

In my free time I like to golf, ride my bike, watch sporting events, read, and spend time with my family.  My family includes my wife (whose age I won’t give), daughter (16 years old), and son (13). I am a big fan of the Chicago Cubs, and I also root for the Chicago Bears, the Chicago Bulls, the Chicago Blackhawks, and the Villanova Wildcats.

I have also written two books that you may be interested in.  One book is an undergraduate textbook in Engineering Thermodynamics, published by Cengage:

Principles of Engineering Thermodynamics

The second book is a book providing guidance for college teachers of engineering and science, designed to emphasize the small things that should be done in order to connect with the students:

Passing the Students’ Test: Simple Techniques for Becoming a Good Science or Engineering Teacher