James R. Hemsath, Ph.D.

James R. Hemsath, Ph.D., is a licensed professional engineer and ASME member since 1976, and a Member at Large (Programs) on the ASME Management Division Executive Committee. He earned his degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan. A retired engineer and executive with more than 45 years of experience in engineering, project management, and economic development, he holds a doctorate in business administration and teaches management and leadership at the University of Alaska Anchorage. In addition to his role in the Management Division, Jim is a member of the executive board of the INSciTS (the International Network of the Science of Team Science) and a member of the UAA College of Engineering Advisory Board.