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W. Dan Turner, Ph.D.

W. Dan Turner, Ph.D. PhotoW. Dan Turner, Ph.D.
IndustryEducation
TitleProfessor of Mechanical Engineering and Director, Energy Systems Laboratory
ExpertiseBuilding and industrial energy efficiency, cogeneration, energy conservation, electric utility deregulation, building continuous commissioning®
Current OrganizationTexas A&M University
Type of OrganizationUniversity
University/DegreeB.S.M.E., 1961; M.S.M.E., 1962, University of Texas; Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, 1969, University of Oklahoma
Honors & AwardsNumerous teaching awards from Texas A&I University, University of Arkansas and Texas A&M University; Outstanding Service Award from College of Engineering, Texas A&M University; W. Dan Turner Endowed Scholarship for Outstanding Leadership, Texas A&M College of Engineering; Honorary Organizations-Tau Beta Pi, Pi Tau Sigma, Sigma Xi, Phi Kappa Phi
Published WorksOver 150 publications, including papers, reports, books
AffiliationsFellow, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME); Fellow, American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE); National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE); Texas Society of Professional Engineers (TSPE); Senior Member, Association of Energy Engineers (AEE); Fundamentals of Engineering Committee, National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES); Steering Committee and Conference Chair 2001, Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference (IECEC); ASME Solar Energy Division, former Conference Chair and Member, Executive Committee; former Vice-President and member, Executive Committee, ASEE
Hobbies & SportsTraveling, Duplicate Bridge, spending time with grandchildren (John Jr., Michael, Jessica, Kenna, Chase and Kaylor)
Work HistoryAircraft/aerospace industry, 1962-66; Texas A&I University, 1969-76; University of Arkansas-Fayetteville, 1976-81; Texas A&M University, 1981-present. Served as Mechanical Engineering Dept. Head, 1985-87; Undergraduate Dean of Engineering, 1989-96
ChildrenLaura, 1962; John, 1967; Donald, 1967; Kristen, 1978
SpouseJane Van Fleet
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