David E. Daniel
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David Edwin Daniel is the current and fourth president of the University of Texas at Dallas
where he has served since 2005. Daniel received his doctorate in civil engineering
from the University of Texas at Austin
in 1980, where he also served as a faculty member until 1996 before moving to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
. Daniel was Gutgsell Professor of Civil Engineering and Department Head until becoming Dean of the College of Engineering
in 2001. He has written numerous books, book chapters, technical and scientific publications, as well as serving as editor-in-chief of the Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineeringhttp://scitation.aip.org/gto/ from 1992-1995. Daniel was awarded the prestigious Norman Medal
in 1975, the American Society of Civil Engineers
' highest honor, and has twice received the Croes Medal http://www.asce.org/pressroom/honors/honors_details.cfm?hdlid=17. He was elected to the National Academy of Engineering
in 2000.
University of Texas at Dallas
The University of Texas at Dallas, also referred to as UT Dallas or UTD, is a public research university in the University of Texas System. The main campus is in the heart of the Richardson, Texas, Telecom Corridor, north of downtown Dallas...
where he has served since 2005. Daniel received his doctorate in civil engineering
Civil engineering
Civil engineering is a professional engineering discipline that deals with the design, construction, and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment, including works like roads, bridges, canals, dams, and buildings...
from the University of Texas at Austin
University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas at Austin is a state research university located in Austin, Texas, USA, and is the flagship institution of the The University of Texas System. Founded in 1883, its campus is located approximately from the Texas State Capitol in Austin...
in 1980, where he also served as a faculty member until 1996 before moving to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
The University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign is a large public research-intensive university in the state of Illinois, United States. It is the flagship campus of the University of Illinois system...
. Daniel was Gutgsell Professor of Civil Engineering and Department Head until becoming Dean of the College of Engineering
UIUC College of Engineering
The College of Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign was first established in 1868, and is considered one of the original units of the school. The presence of a steam engine on the University's seal is a good clue as to the importance of the engineering program to the...
in 2001. He has written numerous books, book chapters, technical and scientific publications, as well as serving as editor-in-chief of the Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineeringhttp://scitation.aip.org/gto/ from 1992-1995. Daniel was awarded the prestigious Norman Medal
Norman Medal
The Norman Medal is the highest honor granted by the American Society of Civil Engineers for a technical paper that "makes a definitive contribution to engineering science"....
in 1975, the American Society of Civil Engineers
American Society of Civil Engineers
The American Society of Civil Engineers is a professional body founded in 1852 to represent members of the civil engineering profession worldwide. It is the oldest national engineering society in the United States. ASCE's vision is to have engineers positioned as global leaders who strive toward...
' highest honor, and has twice received the Croes Medal http://www.asce.org/pressroom/honors/honors_details.cfm?hdlid=17. He was elected to the National Academy of Engineering
National Academy of Engineering
The National Academy of Engineering is a government-created non-profit institution in the United States, that was founded in 1964 under the same congressional act that led to the founding of the National Academy of Sciences...
in 2000.