Russell K. Dean

Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Associate Provost, College of Engineering and Mineral Resources

Approved Graduate Faculty for CEMR MS and PhD committees

Contact Information Office:  ESB B58 Phone:  (304) 293-3734 Fax:  (304) 293-7554

Dr. Dean joined the faculty in Mechanical and Aerospacce Engineering in 1979 as an Assistant Professor. While a full-time faculty member he conducted research in engineering education methods, was responsible for oversight of the sophomore mechanics sequence for a number of years and served as Director of Graduate Programs for 4 years. In 1989 he joined the Provost's Office as Assistant Vice President for Curriculum and Instruction in which role he was responsible for central oversight of all academic programs. Since 1999, Dr. Dean has served as Associate Provost with responsibilities for oversight of academic budgets and facilities, and serves for the Provost in his absence. Dr. Dean continues to teach one course a year for the Department.
Education
	Ph.D., West Virginia University, 1981
	M.S. Mechanical Engineering, West Virginia University, 1976
	B.S. Electrical Engineering, West Virginia University, 1974
Research Focus Areas
	Engineering Education
Research Interests
	Engineering education methods
Teaching Interests
	Development of web-based materials to teach Statics
Special Interests
	Undergraduate recruitment and retention
Professional Societies
	ASME
	ASEE
	Sigma Xi