He has been teaching for 24 years. His career began in metals manufacturing, shifted to furniture, and now Industrial Design. David teaches the engineering aspects of product design. He has three degrees in Mechanical Engineering and has lived abroad for five years. David’s current research is concentrated on gasification of biomass as a renewable energy source and using biochar for soil augmentation. He is a follower of Jesus Christ and a deacon at Alliance Bible Fellowship. His primary hobby is road biking with 36 years of riding in the Appalachian Mountains.