David W. Britt
Ph.D.
Utah State University phone: 435-***-****
Department of Biological Engineering fax: 435-***-****
**** *** **** ****, *****, Utah 84322-4105 email: ******@**.***.***
Education
University of Utah Chemistry / Materials Sci. & Eng. B.S. 1992 University of Puerto Rico
Spanish minor 1989 -1990 University of Utah Bioengineering Ph.D. 1998 Max Planck
Institute, Gottingen Thin films / high res. microscopy Post-Doc 1998 - 2000
Languages:
Spanish (Advanced proficiency), minor field of study
German (Proficient), immersion studies for two yearsAppointments
Chem. & Materials Eng, U. Auckland, NZ Visiting FacultyJuly 2009 - presentDept. of
Biological Eng., Utah State Univ. Associate Professor2008presentDept. of Biological
Eng., Utah State Univ. Assistant Professor20022008Department of Bioengineering, U. of
Utah Research Assist. Prof. 20012004Department of Bioengineering,
U. of Utah Adjunct
Assistant Prof. 2004 - present
Academic Honors and Awards
Outstanding Teaching, Department of Biological Engineering (2007 - 2008)
Department Teaching Excellence Award, Utah State University (2007)
Outstanding Advisor College of Engineering (2006 - 2007)
USDA-CSREES Young Investigator Award (2005)
Top 25 reviewer, Journal of Colloid and Interface Science (2005)
Outstanding Researcher, Department of Biological Engineering (2004 - 2005)
Outstanding Teacher, Department of Biological Engineering (2003 - 2004)
Outstanding Advisor, Department of Biological Engineering (2002 - 2003)
Ph.D. dissertation (Alkyl-Silane Monolayers for Protein and Virus Adsorption Studies)
nominated to represent the University of Utah for the 2000 Council of Graduate Schools
International Distinguished Dissertation Award in the Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and
Engineering
Cover of the journal Langmuir (vol. 17, June 12, 2001)
National Science Foundation-NATO Post-Doctoral Fellow (1998 - 1999)
Whitaker Bio-Based Engineering Fellow (1995 - 1996)
Becton Dickinson Service Learning Scholar (1994)
NIH Training Grant Fellow (1993 - 1994)
Professional / Honor Societies
Materials Research Society. Institute for Biological Engineers. American Chemical Society
Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society. American Society for Engineering Education
1. Service and Outreach: Department, College, University, Community
Departmental Service
Promotion and Tenure Committees
Chair: Dr. Jixun Zhan (2009 present)
Member: Dr. Soonjo Kwon (2009 - present)
Ombudsman: Oenardi Lawanto (2009 present)
Ombudsman: David Rosenberg (2009 present)
Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA) Club, USU Chapter Faculty Co-Advisor (2007 -
present)
Undergraduate recruitment, academic advising, scholarship review (2002 - present)
Biological Engineering Curriculum Committee Chair (2005 - present)
Biological Engineering Curriculum Committee member (2002 - 2004)
Biological Engineering ABET Committee member (2002 - present)
Faculty Search Committee co-chair (2 positions filled in 2003; 1 position filled in 2006)
College / University Service
College of Engineering Retention and Recruitment Committee member (2004 - present)
USU Engineering State Week: Run modules for high school students (2002 - present)
CIB Summer Academy: Host 2-4 high school students in laboratory for 1 week (2003 -
present)
USU Center for Integrated Biosystems Strategic Directions Working Group member (2004 -
present)
USU Scholars Day Undergraduate Research Fellow Panelist (2005)
USU Latino Student Union (formerly Hispanic Student Union) ad hoc advisor (2004 -
present)
USU 1010 Connections: freshman integration guest speaker (2003)
USU Diversity Pageant Judge (2004)
USU Honors Program scholarship panelist (2007)
USU Annual Leave Committee member (2006 - 2007)
Community Service
Edith Bowen Laboratory School volunteer 1 hr/ week (Fall 2006)
Logan High MESA Club guest speaker (2005 - present)
Leonardo Center Community / Educator Focus Group (2006 - present)
Professional Service:,
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