Dr. Tree graduated with a Bachelor’s degree from BYU in 1986, a Masters degree from Purdue in 1988, and a Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin in 1992. After working for two years as a Senior Engineer at Cummins Engine Company, Dr. Tree came to work in the BYU Department of Mechanical Engineering in 1994. He has taught classes in Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Combustion, Internal Combustion Engines and Freshman Foundations for Success. In addition to formal course work, Dr. Tree has been the advisor for several competition teams including SAE Baja, Formula SAE and Shell Eco-marathon. Dr. Tree’s research involves using combustion measurements to improve efficiency and emissions. Applications include diesel, coal, biomass and gas turbine combustion. Dr. Tree has served in various department, college, and university positions including undergraduate assessment coordinator, undergraduate coordinator, department chair, college rank and status committee and the university Faculty Advisory Council (FAC). Dr. Tree is married to Karen Porter Tree and they have six (3 boys and 3 girls) married children (all BYU graduates) and 18 grandchildren.
