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Prof. Jack McMorris was named Assistant Professor of Engineering at the Surprise Campus of Ottawa University in 2024. McMorris graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Engineering in 2022 and Summa Cum Laude with a Master of Business Administration in 2022 both from Ottawa University. He was awarded a M.S. in Electrical Engineering with Distinction from UHI Perth in 2025. McMorris has a passion for teaching and instructing students especially in electrical engineering courses and laboratories. His role in conducting professional engineering research in order to develop the electrical engineering course curriculum distinguishes his academic career and success.

McMorris’ graduate research focused on microgrid technology, with a particular emphasis on the use of Artificial Intelligence. His work explored how AI could be integrated into existing grid systems to forecast demand and predict potential system failures by analyzing both real-time and historical data. Since starting his teaching career in 2022, McMorris has demonstrated a strong passion for preparing engineering students for their respective careers, ensuring that student professional development is an integral part of his teaching and the curriculum.