Dr. David Christensen is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Chair of Engineering at Utah Tech University. He joined Utah Tech in 2017 after completing his BS, MS, and PhD in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Utah, where he researched ultrasonic power transfer and gained industry experience designing ultrasonic transducers at Constantine Technologies.
Dr. Dave played a central role in building Utah Tech’s four engineering bachelor’s degrees from the ground up, developing 13 courses and assembling multiple lab spaces to support hands-on, industry-connected curriculum. His teaching centers on design-driven, hands-on engineering experiences, from MECH 4170’s real-world additive manufacturing projects to the UTXplore design projects like Miniatronic Golf, Carnival, and Turbo Regatta. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife, three children, and four cats—often writing stories, making video games, or playing them together.