David G. Kurtanich, P.E.
Director and Associate Professor
School of Engineering Technology                                      

Office: Moser Hall 4130
Phone: 330 941 3745
Fax: 330 9412386
Email: dgkurtanich AT ysu DOT edu 

B.E. Civil Engineering, Youngstown State University, 1978
M.S. Civil Engineering, Carnegie-Mellon University, 1980

Professional Registration

Professional Engineer (P.E.)-Ohio, Pennsylvania

Professional Experience

Prof. Kurtanich has over seventeen years of practical engineering experience in the civil / construction engineering fields prior to joining the faculty in 1997.    His professional experience includes design, analysis, construction management and inspection on projects for state and local governments, as well as private developers and industrial clients.  Since joining the faculty in the School of Engineering Technology, Prof. Kurtanich has been a leader in developing academic programs in civil and construction engineering technology, instrumental in the development of an undergraduate research program in engineering technology, and expanding the partnerships with local industry and the outside community.

Research Interests

• Computing applications for the engineering and construction tasks of analysis, synthesis, and evaluation
• Behavior of masonry lintels under dynamic loads
• Use of the collaborative problem-based learning approach in engineering technology;
• Sustainable materials, design and development; materials life cycle assessment
• Low impact development
• Project management

 Professional Activities:

• American Society of Civil Engineers                                                         

   Member - ASCE/SEI 37 Standards Committee Design Loads on Structures During Construction

   Member – ASCE/CI Concretes and Cementitious Materials Committee

• American Society for Engineering Education                       
• The Masonry Society
• Masonry Standards Joint Committee – ACI / ASCE / TMS - Member
• Tau Beta Pi – National Engineering Honorary Society
• Sigma Xi - Scientific Research Honorary Society

Undergraduate Research Advisor (Civil and Construction Engineering Technology)

• Evaluation of trickling filter media in municipal wastewater treatment
  • Kenton Esbenshade, B.S.A.S. – anticipated graduation in May 2011
  • Nathan Schkurko, B.S.A.S. – anticipated graduation in December 2011

• Low Impact Development and Sustainable Design
  • Evan Hubbard, B.S.A.S. - 2008
  • Sean Wilster, B.S.A.S.- 2010
  • Alan Arthurs, B.S.A.S. – 2010

• FEA – wind loads on wind turbines
  • Brittany Rush, B.S.A.S. – anticipated graduation in May 2011
  • Cory Cercone, B.S.A.S. – anticipated graduation in December 2011

• Behavior of Masonry Lintels
  • Robert DiRienzo, B.S.A.S. – 2006
  • Brad Drennen, B.S.A.S. – 2007
  • Nate Malsmberry, B.S.A.S -2009

• Collaborative problem-based learning approach in engineering technology
  • Sam Donadio, B.S.A.S. – 2006
  • Ashley Mortiz, B.S.A.S.- 2008
  • Ryan Ervin, B.S.A.S.- 2010