Professor Justin Rittenhouse

Biography

Professional Experience

• Process Engineer (Project Manager) ‐ J. Rettenmaier USA
• Engineering Manager ‐ Glassmaster Controls
• Freelance Software Engineer
• (Co‐op: Test Engineer, R&D Intern, and Quality Intern) ‐ Denso
• Graduate Assistant ‐ Western Michigan University
• Design Project Engineer ‐ Glassmaster Controls

Published Works & Presentations

• Justin Rittenhouse and Peter Gustafson. “Validation of Two Open Source Discrete Element Software Packages Against Theoretical Benchmarks”. In: ASME 2020 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition. Volume 9: Engineering Education. Nov. 2020.
• Justin Rittenhouse and Peter Gustafson. “MODELING OF ARTIFICIAL TURF WITH THE DISCRETE ELEMENT METHOD”. In: Summer Biomechanics, Bioengineering and Biotransport Conference. June 2020.
• Justin Rittenhouse and Peter Gustafson. “Modeling Turf Through Discrete Element Analysis”. In: ASC 33rd Annual Technical Conference & 18th US‐Japan Conference on Composite Materials. Sept. 2018.
• Justin Rittenhouse and Peter Gustafson. Injury Prevention Based on Computer Modeling of Cleat Traction. Poster Presentation at the 42nd Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics. Aug. 2018.
• Justin Rittenhouse and Peter Gustafson. Mechanics of Turf to Stud Interactions Through Discrete Element Analysis. Poster Presentation at the 8th World Congress of Biomechanics. July 2018.

Favorite Links

• www.python.org
• www.freecad.org
• octave.org
• www.calculix.de
• Yade-dem.org/doc/

Favorite Scripture

“Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8:32

Hobbies

• Watching and staying up to date with the NFL
• Weightlifting – Staying healthy
• Outdoor activities (hiking, basketball, etc)

Degrees

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Western Michigan University
• Master’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Western Michigan University