RESUME 

David A. Rezachek, Ph.D., P.E.

710 Lunalilo Street, Apt. 1107
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
Phone: (808) 524-1954
e-mail: drezachek@sustainablehawaii.com

SUMMARY

More than 25 years of experience in energy and environmental systems research, design, demonstration, analysis and engineering and project management. Registered professional mechanical engineer in the State of Hawaii for more than 16 years. Project manager for dozens of projects in the areas of renewable and conventional energy, energy efficiency and conservation, electric and hybrid vehicles, alternative fuels, energy and engineering education, and environmental engineering. Many of these projects were performed under severe time and funding constraints and required the close coordination of a number of individuals and tasks. Many of these projects also involved research, development, demonstration, and commercialization of new and relatively untested technologies, systems, and concepts. 

PROFESSIONAL DATA

Education:

• Ph. D. 1991. Ocean Engineering. University of Hawaii at Manoa. Dissertation Title: “Development of a Solar Pond System Design Computer Model”
   
• M. S. 1980. Mechanical Engineering. University of Hawaii at Manoa. Thesis Title: “Application of Heat Pumps to Residential Water Heating”
   
• B. S. 1976. Environmental Technology and Urban Systems. Florida International University
   
• 1973. U. S. Navy Nuclear Power School and Nuclear Power Plant Prototype (Nuclear Engineering)
   
• 1972. Ensign. U. S. Navy Officer Candidate School
   
• B. S. 1972. Chemistry (with distinction). University of Minnesota

Language(s):

• English - write, speak and read; German - read

Professional Registration:

• Mechanical Engineer, State of Hawaii, No. 5485

Research and Work Experience:

• 1993 - Present  OWNER/PRINCIPAL. Rezachek & Associates. Energy and environmental engineering consultants. Provide consulting and project management services in a variety of renewable energy, energy efficiency, and environmental areas.
   
• 1987 - Present  ALTERNATE ENERGY SPECIALIST. State of Hawaii - Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism - Energy Division - Alternate Energy Branch. Conduct analyses of existing and proposed alternate energy programs and projects. Conduct the planning, development and implementation of alternate energy demonstration and commercialization projects. Project manager for more than fifty alternate energy- and energy-efficiency-related projects.
   
• 1980 - 1987      ASSISTANT MECHANICAL ENGINEER. Sugar Technology and Engineering Department, Hawaiian Sugar Planters’ Association (HSPA). Alternate and conventional energy research and application, energy conservation and air pollution monitoring. Supervised two experimentalists for approximately 30 percent of their time.
   
• 1980                  GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT. Hawaii Natural Energy Institute (HNEI), University of Hawaii at Manoa. Assisted in all phases of alternate energy research projects.
   
• 1979 - 1980      JUNIOR RESEARCHER. Hawaii Natural Energy Institute (HNEI), University of Hawaii at Manoa. Hawaii Ethanol from Molasses Project. Literature search team leader. Cost and energy analyses and preliminary process evaluation.
   
• 1978 - 1979      GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT. Center for Engineering Research (CER), University of Hawaii at Manoa. Various support services related to alternate energy and engineering research.
   
• 1976 - 1977      GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT. Department of Oceanography, University of Hawaii at Manoa. Research on the “Dissolution of Calcareous Nanoplankton Under Simulated Oceanic Conditions.” Determined the dissolution rate of calcium-45 tagged coccoliths under ocean pressure and carbonate (pH) concentrations.
   
• 1974 - 1976      ASSOCIATE QUALITY ASSURANCE ENGINEER. Quality Assurance Department, Design Group, Florida Power & Light Company, Miami, Florida. Responsible for the quality assurance aspects of engineering activities performed throughout the life of a nuclear power plant. Audit team leader for numerous quality assurance audits of groups and departments associated with nuclear and environmental engineering.
   
• 1974                 PROJECT ENGINEER. Advanced Reactors Division, Westinghouse Electric Corporation, Madison, Pennsylvania. Coordinated projects in Liquid Metal Fast Breeder Reactor (LMFBR) development with other Westinghouse and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) projects.
   
• 1972 - 1974     STUDENT/OFFICER. United States Navy Nuclear Power Program. Officer training; nuclear engineering education; and operation of, and supervision of enlisted operators of, a nuclear power plant prototype.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
  
• Electric Vehicle Association of Hawaii (EVAH)
  
• Hawaii Academy of Science (HAS)
  

REFERENCES AND SALARY HISTORY

A longer and more detailed curriculum vitae, a list of personal references, and a salary history are available on request.