Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering

Office: EBS 2122

Address: Complex for Engineering and Biological Sciences
Western Kentucky University
1906 College Heights Blvd
Bowling Green, KY 42101-1082

Phone: (270) 745-2005

Fax: (270) 745-5856

Email: ronald.gallagher@wku.edu

Education:

• B.S. Civil Engineering, University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio
• M.S. Geology, University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio
• A.E.T., Building Construction, University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio

Professional Credentials

Full Time Positions

• 2004-2006 Graduate Student, University of Missouri, Rolla
• 1980-2003 Professor Construction Management, University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio
• 1976-1980 Civil Engineer Finkbeiner, Pettis and Strout, Toledo, Ohio

Part-Time Positions

• 2004, Surveyor, Kaw Valley Engineering, Lenexa, KS
• 2001-2003 Surveyor, Worline and Associates, Swanton, Ohio
• 1999-2000 Geotechanical and Asphalt Materials, Toltest Inc. Toledo, Ohio
• 1997-1998 Surveyor, Worline and Associates, Swanton, Ohio
• 1996-1997 Hydrologist, SSOE Inc. Toledo, Ohio
• 1990-1997 Surveyor J.C. Andrews, Toledo, Ohio
• 1984-1990 Geotechnical/Materials Engineer, Toledo Testing Laboratory, Toledo, Ohio
• 1980 Hydrologist, Monroe County Drain Commission, Monroe MI

Areas of Interest:

• Surveying
• Geotechnical and Materials Engineering
• Hydrology (Surface and Groundwater)
• Groundwater Hydraulics
• Wind Turbine Power Applications