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DENNIS KUHLMAN
Dean of the College of Technology and Aviation at K-State at Salina

 

Dennis KuhlmanDennis Kuhlman began his appointment as dean of technology and aviation at Kansas State University at Salina in 1997. Since then, he has strengthened the connections between K-State at Salina and the main campus in Manhattan.

Before accepting the position of dean, Kuhlman worked as an extension agricultural engineer at K-State's main campus. Kuhlman has been part of the K-State faculty since 1977 and served as president of the K-State Faculty Senate in 1994-95.

Kuhlman received his bachelor's and master's degrees from K-State and his doctorate from Oklahoma State University, all in agricultural engineering. The primary focus of his research has been in the application of agricultural chemicals used in production agriculture. His expertise includes equipment selection, as well as operation and use with aerial, ground or air blast delivery methods. He has been involved in facility design for pesticide mix, load and storage, as well as fertilizer mix, load and handling. He has more than 140 publications to his credit, including 19 peer-reviewed articles. He has won more than $430,000 in grants and holds one patent.

Kuhlman is active in numerous professional, university and community organizations. He is a member of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers, the American Society of Engineering Educators, the National Society of Professional Engineers, and is a past member of the National Agricultural Aviation Association, having served on the research and technology committee, educational and publications committee, and as chair of the Allied Industries committee for many years. Kuhlman also is an honorary member of Sigma XI and Gamma Sigma Delta, among others. He has served as a member of the board of directors for the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce and was chair of the economic development committee.

Kuhlman has been recognized with several of awards for his leadership and innovation in the areas of agricultural engineering and engineering education. He most recently was named engineer of the year by the Smoky Valley chapter of the Kansas Society of Professional Engineers for his leadership in engineering and aviation education during the Virgin Atlantic GlobalFlyer project that took place on the K-State at Salina campus in early 2005. He has been presented the Outstanding Service Award from the National Agricultural Aviation Association in recognition of outstanding contributions in education, research and leadership for the association and the aerial application industry.

Kuhlman can be reached at 785-826-2601 or via e-mail at dkuhlman@k-state.edu.