Dr. David Gilkey is an Associate Professor at Montana Technological University in Butte, Montana. He has nearly 40 years’ experience in occupational and environmental health with expertise in ergonomics, safety, and workplace wellness. Dr. Gilkey earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Southern California Health Sciences University and Ph.D. from Colorado State University with a focus in occupational health, safety, industrial hygiene and ergonomics. He is a Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE), Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS). Dr. Gilkey has authored and/or coauthored 30 articles in peer reviewed scientific journals, 66 articles in trade journals, and provided three book chapter contributions in the areas of ergonomics, occupational safety, and environmental health. He has taught both undergraduate and graduate level courses in environmental and public health, occupational safety and ergonomics.

Prior to coming to MT Tech, Dr. Gilkey was a professor at Colorado State University for 20 years. Before his career in higher education, he was a practicing doctor of chiropractic for 15 years in San Jose, CA. Dr. Gilkey specialized in occupational health and orthopedic conditions.

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