David G. Alexander
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- School: California State University Chico
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- Department: Mechanical Engineering
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400 West First Street
Chico, CA - 95929 - Dates at California State University Chico: August 2015 - February 2019
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Biography
David G Alexander is a/an Instructional Faculty in the California State University department at California State University
California State University Chico - Mechanical Engineering
Assistant Professor at California State University, Chico
Higher Education
David
Alexander
Chico, California Area
Dr. Alexander’s research interests and areas of expertise are in teaching pedagogy, capstone design, renewable energy systems, thermal sciences, vehicle system modeling and simulation, heat transfer, new product development, entrepreneurship, and technology transfer. He is PI and adviser of the Department of Energy Collegiate Wind Competition 2016. He is also working on an undergraduate research project modeling solar cells using a thermodynamics approach and analyzing changes in efficiency with cell temperature. Additional work includes, developing a closed loop throttle controlled model of a purely ultracapacitor hybrid electric vehicle. This model was used to select components and control strategies for a class 8 commercial hybrid concept vehicle as well as a small hybrid sedan. Vehicle road testing was performed and validated the system model.
Dr. Alexander has 10 years of industry work experience most of which as CEO of IVUS Energy Innovations – a technology start-up company that he and three partners formed around unique fast changing technology. As CEO, he raised over $2 million in equity financing, secured a worldwide license agreement, and managed the commercialization and launch of the industry’s first 90-second rechargeable flashlight. In addition he is co-inventor on four U.S. patents and has presented numerous times at advanced energy technology conferences in the areas of business and technology development.
Experience
California State University, Chico
Assistant Professor
I teach thermal sciences and advise senior capstone projects. My areas of interest, research and expertise are sustainability, advanced energy systems, vehicle system modeling for performance and energy use, entrepreneurship, business development, product design, development and commercialization, and intellectual property.
University of Idaho
Research Scientist
Managed a research project that investigated the effects of winter road maintenance on vehicle corrosion. Designed testing procedures for evaluating magnesium chloride, sodium chloride, and calcium chloride on different metals. Developed a test procedure based on the GM9540P and investigated metal samples and vehicle components.
University of Idaho
Clinical Assistant Professor
Teaching undergraduate mechanical engineering with an emphasis in thermal sciences, engineering analysis and design, instrumentation and measurements, product development, commercialization and manufacturing, effective team management, and entrepreneurship.
University of Idaho
Lecturer
Courses Taught:
ME/CE210 Engineering Statics
ME225 Mechanical Engineering Design Analysis
ME324 Kinematics and Kinetics of Machine Components.Çaelex, Inc
President/Owner
specializing in ultracapacitor applications, control systems, and computer modeling.
Managed all business functions including marketing, sales, accounting, payroll, and
taxes. Provided all mechanical engineering design services.
Secured clients and customers for the business, which included the University of Idaho,
NOAA, and private individuals. Projects included hybrid electric vehicle simulation and
design using battery and ultracapacitor energy storage systems, mechanical and electrical
controls and automation design and development, and ultracapacitor-based energy
storage system design and integration.IVUS Energy Innovations
CTO/Founder
Raised over $2 million in private equity financing, secured a worldwide license with a
major law enforcement distributor, and lead the introduction and commercialization of
two revolutionary products to the law enforcement market. The products are professional
grade high output flashlights that recharge in 90-seconds and never require a battery
replacement.
Developed, wrote and presented a comprehensive business plan to various angel and
venture capitalist groups. Managed the day-to-day business including tracking cash flow,
balance sheets, and P&L statements.
Responsible for marketing, sales, overall engineering design direction, and manufacturing
production. Additional duties included monthly and quarterly updates on the state of the
business to board members and key shareholder, patent writing and analysis, hiring and
supervising employees, and regular visits to manufacturing partners and suppliers in
Asia.
Education
California State University, Chico
B.S.
Physical Science
California State University, Chico
Assistant Professor
I teach thermal sciences and advise senior capstone projects. My areas of interest, research and expertise are sustainability, advanced energy systems, vehicle system modeling for performance and energy use, entrepreneurship, business development, product design, development and commercialization, and intellectual property.University of Idaho
Ph.D.
Mechanical Engineering
University of Idaho
M.S.
Mechanical Engineering
University of Idaho
Research Scientist
Managed a research project that investigated the effects of winter road maintenance on vehicle corrosion. Designed testing procedures for evaluating magnesium chloride, sodium chloride, and calcium chloride on different metals. Developed a test procedure based on the GM9540P and investigated metal samples and vehicle components.University of Idaho
Clinical Assistant Professor
Teaching undergraduate mechanical engineering with an emphasis in thermal sciences, engineering analysis and design, instrumentation and measurements, product development, commercialization and manufacturing, effective team management, and entrepreneurship.University of Idaho
Lecturer
Courses Taught: ME/CE210 Engineering Statics ME225 Mechanical Engineering Design Analysis ME324 Kinematics and Kinetics of Machine Components.
Publications
Delivering a Hands-On Laboratory Using the Post Office, Internet, and a Campus Visit
Journal of Engineering Education
Delivering a Hands-On Laboratory Using the Post Office, Internet, and a Campus Visit
Journal of Engineering Education
Optimized Solution Strategy for Solving Systems of Equations
Engineering Computations: International Journal for Computer-Aided Engineering and Software
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