Teaching

Teaching and course development experience.
Teaching portfolio

Arkansas Tech University

Courses include graduate computational fluid dynamics, advanced numerical methods, variational methods, dynamics, computational methods, engineering modeling and design, machine dynamics and vibrations, mechanics of fluids, finite element analysis, machine component design, mechanical vibrations, mechanical laboratory, senior design, orthopedic system design, and Coanda effect simulations.

Arkansas Tech University courses

  • MCEG 68xx Applied Computational Fluid Dynamics (OpenFOAM)
  • MCEG 68xx Advanced Numerical Methods (Statistical Machine Learning)
  • MCEG 68xx Variational Methods in Engineering
  • MCEG 2033 Dynamics
  • MCEG 2203 Computational Methods in Engineering
  • MCEG 3003 Engineering Modeling and Design
  • MCEG 3403 Machine Dynamics and Vibrations
  • MCEG 4403 Mechanics of Fluids
  • MCEG 4413 Finite Element Analysis (developed course)
  • MCEG 4423 Machine Component Design
  • MCEG 4473 Mechanical Vibrations (developed course)
  • MCEG 4442 Mechanical Lab II (Fluids & Thermal Lab)
  • MCEG 4493 Senior Design
  • MCEG 4993 Orthopedic System Design
  • MCEG 4993 Coanda Effect Simulations
Financial advisor continuing education

NASAA IAR Continuing Education

In addition to university engineering courses, Robert Fithen developed an intermediate continuing education class for financial advisors under the NASAA IAR Continuing Education framework. The course connects portfolio theory, diversification, portfolio constraints, implementation issues, and compliance-aware portfolio construction for licensed investment adviser representatives.

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NASAA does not endorse any particular provider of IAR CE courses. The content of the course and any views expressed are my/our own and do not necessarily reflect the views of NASAA or any of its member jurisdictions.

New Orleans

University of New Orleans

  • ENME 5820 Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics (Development & Programming)
  • ENME 6727 Turbulence (developed course)
  • ENME 3716 Fluid Mechanics Laboratory
  • ENME 3720 Fluid Mechanics
  • ENME 3770 Engineering Thermodynamics
  • ENME 3771 Heat Transfer
  • ENME 4721 Gas Dynamics
Education technology

Systems for learning

Moodle infrastructure

Installed, maintained, and used Moodle for course delivery, homework, online exams, and algorithmic grading.

ABET support

Contributed to online course notebooks, assessment processes, and review committees.

Student projects

Supported senior design, robotics, debate, and applied engineering project work.

Robert Fithen, PhD

Professional & Research Disclosures

Professional and research information. This website presents the professional background and research activities of Robert Fithen, PhD. Its content is for general informational purposes and is not individualized investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Advisory services are offered separately through 5thN Financial, LLC, an Arkansas-registered investment adviser. Registration does not imply a particular level of skill, qualification, or government endorsement.

The opinions and research presented here are those of Robert Fithen and are not statements or endorsements of Arkansas Tech University. Historical research and simulations are not assurances of future investment results.

Advisory information: Form ADV Parts 2A and 2B (February 16, 2026) · SEC IAPD firm record (CRD 286020). Current filings and applicable client agreements govern advisory relationships.

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