P E Jose FemeniaJose Femenia, P.E., is a marine and mechanical engineer and educator with nearly five decades of experience in engineering education, professional practice, and public service. He earned a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Marine Engineering from theState University of New York Maritime College and a Master of Mechanical Engineering from The City College of New York, City University of New York.Mr. Femenia devoted the majority of his career to engineering education, serving on the faculty of both SUNY Maritime College and the United States Merchant Marine Academy. At SUNY Maritime College, he held the position of Engineering Department Chairman for twenty-one years, overseeing curriculum development, faculty leadership, and accreditation efforts. At the United States Merchant Marine Academy, he served twelve years as Department Head and five years as Director of the Master of Marine Engineering Program. He also served as an Adjunct Professor at the Webb Institute of Naval Architecture.In addition to his classroom responsibilities, Mr. Femenia accumulated more than four years of at-sea service aboard SUNY Maritime's training ships, including the TS Empire State IV, V, and VI. While at sea, he stood engineering watch, provided operational instruction, and served as Senior Engineering Training Officer. His instructional focus included the operation and maintenance of steam propulsion plants, auxiliary systems, and diesel engines, allowing him to integrate real-world operational experience directly into his teaching.Throughout his academic career, Mr. Femenia also worked part-time for marine and mechanical engineering firms, applying theoretical principles to practical engineering problems. His professional service includes two-year terms as President of both the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers and the Society of Marine Port Engineers. He additionally served for more than thirty years on the New York State Board for Engineering and Land Surveying as a Member and Extended Member.Mr. Femenia has consulted on numerous engineering projects and authored a variety of technical papers and publications. His work reflects a career-long commitment to rigorous engineering analysis, professional ethics, and the education of future engineers. Read More Read Less