David Nash

David Nash is a Professor at the University of Strathclyde since June 1984, where notable roles include serving as Vice-Dean for Knowledge Exchange from June 2006 to April 2016, focusing on enhancing the university's competitive edge in knowledge exchange. Additionally, David Nash holds the position of Chairman for the PD5500 'Design Methods' group at BSI, overseeing the integration of advancements in pressure vessel technology. Previous consultancy experience includes a role at Targaa from December 2020 to June 2023 and a board member position at Primary Engineer from 2012 to May 2017. Other notable contributions include serving as Past Scottish Regional Chair for the Institution of Mechanical Engineers from 2008 to 2010, during which a significant membership increase was achieved. Early in his career, David Nash worked as a Design Engineer at Apollo Engineering, specializing in pressure vessel and piping systems design. Educational credentials include a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Strathclyde, completed between 1991 and 1999.