Rate My Professor Jacob Hendricks

Jacob Hendricks serves as an associate professor in the Computer, Information and Data Sciences department at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Holding a PhD, he conducts research in algorithmic self-assembly, with a focus on advanced tile assembly models including the Signal-passing Tile Assembly Model, Two-Handed Tile Assembly Model, and Oritatami. His work investigates hierarchical growth necessary for self-assembling discrete self-similar fractals, self-assembly of three-dimensional structures using two-dimensional folding tiles, replication of arbitrary hole-free shapes, and self-assembly of four-sided fractals. Previously affiliated with the University of Arkansas, Hendricks has been at UWRF since approximately 2015. His contributions appear in prestigious venues in natural computing and unconventional computation.

Hendricks has authored key publications such as 'Replication of Arbitrary Hole-Free Shapes via Self-assembly with Signal-Passing Tiles' (2022, New Generation Computing), 'Self-assembly of 3-D structures using 2-D folding tiles' (2020, Natural Computing), 'Hierarchical growth is necessary and (sometimes) sufficient to self-assemble discrete self-similar fractals' (2020, Natural Computing), 'Self-assembly of 4-sided fractals in the Two-Handed Tile Assembly Model' (2019, Natural Computing), 'Know When to Fold ’Em: Self-assembly of Shapes by Folding in Oritatami' (2018), and others including works on the power of duples in self-assembly (2018). His research has garnered approximately 462 citations. In recognition of his service, he received the 10 Years of Service Award in 2025. Hendricks serves on the Faculty Senate from 2023 to 2026, representing the College of Arts and Sciences. He is actively involved in computer science education and departmental activities.