EDUCATION

Ph.D.  Mechanical Engineering, Michigan State University, 1980
M.S.  Mechanical Engineering, Michigan State University, 1977
B.A.  Mathematics, University of Missouri-Columbia, 1976
B.S. Physics, University of Missouri-Columbia, 1976 

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

· Bergles Professor in Thermal Science, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Iowa State University, 2002-present
· Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Iowa State University, 1993-present
· Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Iowa State University, 1993-present
· Professor of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, Iowa State University, 2004-present
· Director, Graduate Studies in Mechanical Engineering, Iowa State University, 1991-1997
· Associate Professor, Iowa State University, 1987-1993
· Assistant Professor, Iowa State University, 1983-1987
· Research Assistant, Michigan State University, 1978-1980
· Teaching Assistant, Michigan State University, 1976-1978

INDUSTRIAL AND OTHER NON-ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

· Director, Office of Biorenewables Programs, Iowa State University, 2002-present
· Director, Biotechnology Byproducts Consortium, Iowa State University, 1998-present
· Director, Center for Sustainable Environmental Technology, Iowa State University, 1996-present
· Leader, Fossil Energy Section, Environmental Technology Development Program, Ames Laboratory, 1996-1997
· Senior Engineer, Thermodynamics Group, General Dynamics Corporation, Fort Worth, Texas. Lead engineer in the Advanced Design Department, 1980-1983

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND AWARDS

· Fellow, American Society for Mechanical Engineers
· Member, American Institute of Chemical Engineers
· D. R. Boylan Eminent Faculty Award for Research, 2002
· R&D 100 Award, Off-Line Carbon-in-Ash Monitor, Research & Development Magazine, 1997
· Young Engineering Faculty Research Award, Iowa State University, College of Engineering, 1991
· Professor of the Year, Iowa State University, Department of Mechanical Engineering, 1986
· Kodak Fellowship, 1976

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