SUMMARY VITA – Ronald B. Cox, Ph.D., P.E.

Professor and Burkett Miller Chair of Excellence in Management and Technology

 

Years on Faculty:        32 (original appointment 1970)

 

Degrees:

Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, Rice University (1970)

MBA, Owen Graduate School of Management, Vanderbilt University (1980)

M.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Tennessee (1968)                                                

B.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Tennessee (1965)

Senior Executive Development Program, University of Tennessee (1985)

 

Other Related Experience:                   

Chief Operating Officer/Director, U.S.D.O.T. (National Program) (4 yrs.)

VP/Director of Engineering, Industrial Boiler Corp.(2yrs.)

Engineer (Design and Marketing), Westinghouse Electric Corp. (2 yrs.)

Burkett Miller Chair of Excellence in Management and Technology, Univ. of Tennessee, Chattanooga (96-present)

Dean, College of Engineering and Computer Science, Univ. of TN., Chattanooga (79-96)

Executive Director/ Board, UT Research Corporation (4 yrs.)

Chairman and Trustee, TN. Engineering Foundation

Tennessee Board on Science and Technology (appointed by Governor)-(1996-pr.)-advise on numerous issues related to business development and technology-budget impact exceeds $500 million.

Serve on four corporate boards; provide direct advice and counsel in areas of strategic management, operations, marketing, and technology assessment, and finance.

In past years have developed patents in areas of textile products, energy recovery systems and construction equipment.  Have successfully defended six patents before the U.S. Patent Examiner.

Registration:  United States (Tennessee); Europe (EU)

 

Principal Publications of Last Five Years:

 “Accidents :  Design and Consequences”, (invited author of chapter) ASSE, Reference Textbook, 2003.

 “Science and Technology/Economic Development,” Atlanta Development Council, 2002.

“Technology Development and Venture Funding,” Allied Research Corporation Symposium, Boston, MA, 2002.

“Technology/Venture Capital/Business Development,” Johns Hopkins Business forum 2001.                                                                                           

 “University Role in Economic Development,” Tennessee Science and Technology Board, Legislature Session, 2000.

 “Support Services for Regional Development,” Georgia Regional Development Council, 1999.

 

Honors and Awards:

Tennessee General Assembly Commendation (1976 and 1982).

Engineer of the Decade (90) – Tri-State Engineering Societies

Engineer of the Year (82) Chattanooga Region

ASME National Service Award

Tau Beta Pi

Sigma Xi

Alpha Society

Fellow, Institute of Engineers of Ireland

 

Professional Society Service:                                                                                                                                                                                          

National President (91-94), American Society for Engineering Management

National Society of Professional Engineers

Tennessee Engineering Foundation (Chairman and Trustee)

Tennessee Society of Professional Engineers

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (Past Chapter President, Past Chairman of National Board on Issues Management/Board of Governors)

American Society of Safety Engineers

American Society of Engineers in Education

Chattanooga Engineers Club (Past President)