Background
Kessler, David Phillip was born on November 1, 1934 in Anderson, Indiana, United States. Son of Rex and Rebecca Mildred (Stephenson) Kessler.
consultant chemical engineering educator
Kessler, David Phillip was born on November 1, 1934 in Anderson, Indiana, United States. Son of Rex and Rebecca Mildred (Stephenson) Kessler.
Bachelor of Science, Purdue University, 1956; Master of Science, University of Michigan, 1959; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Michigan, 1962.
Assistant professor, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 1964-1968;
associate professor, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 1968-1973;
professor, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, since 1973;
assistant provost, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 1976-1980;
director academic information, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 1978-1980;
head interdisciplinary engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, since 1982. Consultant Westinghouse Corporation, 1971, Heald Manufacturing Company, 1978, Exxon Corporation, 1980, Indiana Wood Processing, 1983-1984, Citizen's Gas & Coke Utility, 1986. Arbitrator Indiana Better Business Bureau, since 1982.
Mediator, fact finder, member ad hoc panel Indiana Education Employment Rels. Board, since 1974; mediator Indiana Farm Debt Mediation Council, since 1988.
Member American Society for Engineering Education, American Institute Chemical Engineers, American Association of University Professors, Society Professionals in Dispute Resolution.
Married Carolyn Pollard, June 9, 1957. Children: Eric, Joel, Lisa, Beth.