Background
Summers, David Archibald was born on February 2, 1944 in Newcastle-on-Tyne, England.
Summers, David Archibald was born on February 2, 1944 in Newcastle-on-Tyne, England.
Bachelor of Science, University Leeds, 1965. Doctor of Philosophy in Mining, University Leeds, 1968.
Assistant professor mining University Missouri, Rolla, 1968-1974, associate professor mining, 1974-1977, professor mining, 1977-1980, professor, since 1980, senior investor Rock Mechanical and Explosives Research Center, 1970-1976, director Rock Mechanical and Explosives Research Center, 1976-1984, director High Pressure Water Jet Laboratory, since 1984, director High Pressure Waterjet Laboratory Rock Mechanical Facility and Explosives Research Center.
Fellow British Institute Mining Engineers, British Institute Mining and Metallurgy, British Tunneling Society, Cleaning Equipment Manufacturer Association, Water Jet Technological Association (president 1986-1987). Member American Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Institute Mining, Metallurgical and Petroleum Engineers, British Hydromech. Research Association (honorary).
Married, 1972; 2 children.