Biography
Dr. David R. Finley
Dean, Allen School of Engineering & Technology
Growing up in Quincy, MI, David Finley wanted to be a weatherman. Teaching an introductory weather course during the summer at Tri-State University allows him to share this passion for meteorology with others. He keeps a small weather station in his home and watches it carefully. His forecasting skills come in handy since he enjoys "anything outdoors," including hiking, camping, fishing and bird watching.
Dr. Finley received his B.S. and M.S. in Atmospheric Science from the University of Michigan and, more recently, his M.S. and Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Wayne State University in Detroit. His major research efforts have included the use of photoacoustic spectroscopy to measure ambient elemental carbon concentrations, development of the Landfill Odor Characterization Model, and development of the MMk Model to more accurately describe landfill gas generation kinetics. His current research interests include improved educational/learning methodologies in engineering education.
Dr. Finley worked as an environmental consultant in the Ann Arbor, MI, area for seven years, progressing to the rank of Senior Chemical Engineer at ASTI. The majority of his consulting projects involved air quality monitoring, modeling, and permitting. In 1996, he joined the faculty of Tri-State University, where he currently serves as Dean of the Allen School of Engineering & Technology. In addition to Dr. Finley’s administrative duties, he teaches courses in chemical engineering kinetics, material & energy balances, air dispersion modeling, and air pollution control equipment design.
On many nice days, Dr. Finley can be seen jogging on campus, and he particularly enjoys attending collegiate athletic events with his wife and two young children.
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