SUMMARY VITA – James R. Cunningham, Ph.D., P.E.

Professor

 

Years on Faculty:        29 (original appointment 08/73)

 

Degrees:

Louisiana State University         Chemical Engineering                          B.S., 1963

University of Florida                   Chemical Engineering                          M.E., 1970

University of Florida                   Chemical Engineering                          Ph.D., 1972

 

Other Related Experience:

State Registered:   Tennessee (1975)

Post doctorate Research Associate (NSF) - University of Florida, Chemical Engineering Department, October 1972 to September 1973.

Graduate (Research) Assistant - University of Florida, Chemical Engineering Department, September 1970 to October 1972.

Graduate (Teaching) Assistant - University of Florida, Chemical Engineering Department, September 1968 to September 1969.

Technologist - Shell Chemical Company, Technology Department, Norco, Louisiana, February 1968 to August 1968. July 1963 to January 1964.

Egress Systems Mechanic - Staff Sergeant (E5), United States Air Force, Strategic Air Command, 306 Bomb Wing, Field Maintenance Squadron, McCoy AFB, January 1964 to January 1968

Natural Gas Processing Trainee - Texaco, Inc., Domestic Producing (Gas) Division, New Orleans, Louisiana, July 1963 to January 1964.

 

Consulting and Patents:

Desoto, Inc., Judd Road, Chattanooga, Tennessee, Report Title: Caustic Waste Neutralization, May 1984 to July 1984, developed the methodology for controlling the pH of wastewater.

Tennessee Valley Authority, Solar Applications Branch, Chattanooga, Tennessee, June 1978 to August 1983, developed computer models for sunspace performance, trombe wall performance, parameter estimation, natural ventilation and large building performance.  Investigated over-heating in closed loop flat plate solar collectors.

Nation Hosiery Mills, Inc., Chattanooga, Tennessee, Report Title: A Hot Water Heating System Utilizing Indirect Cooldown Water, December 1975 to January 1976, developed a heating system employing the re-use of energy from water warmed during the cooldown of the dye liquor and knitted goods.

Pittsburg Knitting Mills, Inc., South Pittsburg, Tennessee, Report Title:  Indirect Cooldown Water Recovery and Condensate Recovery, November 1975 to January 1976, Developed a heating system employing the re-use of water warmed during the cooling of the dye liquor and knitted goods.

Scholze Tannery, Inc., Chattanooga, Tennessee, Sponsor:  Tennessee Valley Authority, Division of Environmental Planning, Report Title:  Solid Waste Materials Reclamation Study, September 1974 to February 1975, a survey of the solid wastes at the Scholze Tannery was performed, with recommendations for reclamation.  A drying process for the reclamation and re-use of the lime slurry was proposed.

Advanced Waste Management Systems, Hixson, Tennessee.  Environmental site surveys in Georgia and Tennessee

Forensic and expert witness projects with local attorneys.

 

Principal Publications of Last Five Years:

None.

 

Scientific and Professional Society Memberships:

American Institute of Chemical Engineers

American Society for Engineering Education

Chattanooga Engineers Club (Past President, Education Committee)

Order of the Engineer

Tau Beta Pi

 

 

Honors and Awards:

1981-82 Engineering Teacher of the Year

1981-82 Norbert Koch Faculty Service Award

1988-89 Engineering Professor of the Year

1991 Outstanding Engineering Teacher Award

1993-94 Engineering Faculty Award

1994 Cole Outstanding Engineering Teacher Award

1996-97 Outstanding Engineering Faculty Award

1997 Cole Outstanding Engineering Teacher Award

 

Institutional Service in the Last Five Years (committee assignments, etc.):

Serving as Acting Director of Operations for the College of Engineering and Computer Science for past two years.

Chaired the Search Committee for Dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science.

Member of the SACS Subcommittee for Library and Instructional Support. 

Chair of the Engineering Undergraduate Curriculum Committee all 5 years.

Chair of the Engineering Assessment Committee last two years.

Member of the Engineering Rank and Tenure Committee all 5 years.

Member of the Physics and Geology Rank and Tenure Committee all 5 years.

Member of the University Undergraduate Curriculum Committee for three years.

Member of the Athletics Committee for two years.

Member of the Soccer Coach Search Committee.

Member of the University Facilities Use Committee all 5 years.

 

Professional Service in the Last Five Years:

Appointed to the State of Tennessee Water Quality Control Board by Governor Don Sundquist.  December 1997 to Present.

Member of the Community Advisory Panel for W. R. Grace all 5 years.

Member of City of Chattanooga Public Works Organization Task Force, one year.

Professional Development Activities in the Last Five Years

Attended 'Best Assessment Processes IV' symposium at Rose-Hulman in April 2001.

Attended instructional retreats on problem-based learning sponsored by UTC Walker Teaching Resource Center in May 2001 and May 2002.

Attended AIChE annual meeting in New Orleans in March 2002.

Completed AIChE short course on advanced spreadsheet and Visual Basic use in March 2002.