David Burel

Dr. David Burel is a Clinical Associate Professor and Faculty Head of Applied Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies (AHIS) in the School of Applied Science and Arts (SASA). He researches the intersection of technology and tourism related to the history of the automobile in American culture. His first book project, titled “From Rolling Bungalows to Mobile Mansions: The Origins of America’s Obsession with the Recreational Vehicle,” is under contract with the University Press of Florida. His second book project, "From Jeep to Canyonero," studies the ascendancy of the Sports Utility Vehicle in the American automobile market. His research also includes the study of the concept of the home of the future, smart home technology, and environmental architecture.

As faculty head, Dr. Burel oversees the curriculum in AHIS/SASA, including Science, Technology, and Society (STS); history; history of science, technology, and innovation; English; interdisciplinary studies; and liberal studies. He develops courses for the SASA at the Polytechnic Campus, including the STS-200 Yesterday's Tomorrows, HST-280 History of Science, Technology, and Innovation, IDS-321 The University in the World, HST-382: the History of the Automobile & the History of Energy Systems, and MVS-402 Technology and Warfare. 

Dr. Burel is the President for the Polytechnics Campus for AY 25/26. He has previously served as a University Senator, chair of the Senate Committee on Committees, and as the CISA College Assembly Council President for AY 22/23.