Dr. Chuck Baukal
Chuck Baukal is the Director of Engineering at Oklahoma Baptist University where he has been since November 2022. He retired early from industry where he worked as a mechanical engineer for over 40 years, specializing in industrial combustion, heat transfer, and air pollution emissions. He also taught as an adjunct instructor for nearly 40 years. He has a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from the University of Pennsylvania, a doctorate in Applied Educational Studies from Oklahoma State University, and a professional engineering license. He has authored and/or edited 17 books: 14 on industrial combustion and 3 on engineering education. He has authored over 300 publications and presentations, is an inventor on 11 U.S. patents, and serves on many advisory boards.