Background
Kelley, Benjamin Southerland was born on October 29, 1956 in Troy, Alabama, United States. Son of Roscoe Douglas and Sara Belle (Southerland) Kelley.
Kelley, Benjamin Southerland was born on October 29, 1956 in Troy, Alabama, United States. Son of Roscoe Douglas and Sara Belle (Southerland) Kelley.
Bachelor of Civil Engineering, Auburn U., 1979; Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, U. Kentucky, 1980; Doctor of Philosophy, U. Kentucky, 1983.
Senior research engineer, Southern Research Institute, Brimingham, Alabama, 1983-1986;
head biomaterials and biomedical engineering sections, Southern Research Institute, Brimingham, 1986-1988;
assistant dean engineering, Mercer U., Macon, Georgia, 1988-1991;
chair biomedical and evniron. engineering department, Mercer U., Macon, Georgia, since 1991. Visiting professor Duke U., Durham, North Carolina, 1989-1990. Member steering committee Southern biomedical Engineering Conference, Atlanta, since 1990.
Consultant Waste Management, Macon, 1994. Workshop leader Savannah (Georgia) State. College, 1994.
President United Methodist Men, Macon, 1989-1991. Volunteer Habitat for Humanity, Macon, since 1994. Member biomedical Engineering Society (associate), American Society Engineering Education, Faculty Athletic Representatives Association, Bioengring.
Chairs Council.
Married Katherine Anne Fowler, May 30, 1981. Children: Aaron, Robin, Shannon, Minh Yên.