Background
Daniel, David Edwin was born on December 20, 1949 in Newport News, Virginia, United States. Son of David Edwin and Betty Ruth (Aschenback) Daniel.
academic administrator civil engineer
Daniel, David Edwin was born on December 20, 1949 in Newport News, Virginia, United States. Son of David Edwin and Betty Ruth (Aschenback) Daniel.
Bachelor of Science, University Texas, 1972; Master of Science, University Texas, 1974; Doctor of Philosophy, University Texas, 1980.
Staff engineer Woodward-Clyde, San Francisco, 1974-1977. Assistant professor University Texas, Austin, 1981-1985, associate professor, 1985-1991, professor, 1991-1996. Professor, head department civil engineering University Illinois, Urbana, 1996-2001, dean, College Engineering, Gutgsell professor civil engineering, 2001—2005.
President University Texas, Dallas, since 2005.
Member American Society of Civil Engineers (Norman medal 1975, Cross medal 1984, 2000, Middlebrooks award 1995, Richard R. Torrens award 1995), National Academy of Engineering.
Married Frances Louise Locker, June 12, 1971 (divorced). Children: Katherine Ruth, William Monroe. Married Susan Nielsen Brady, May 12, 1989.
1 child, Alexander David.