Burkhead, Bob (USA)

Mr. Burkhead is the “President Emeritus” of Blue Heaven Technologies, an IAQ and filtration product testing laboratory with ISO 17025 quality certification, located in Louisville, Kentucky, USA. He has 47 years of experience in filtration product design and performance testing. He is heavily involved in ASHRAE technical, standards and society level committees. He is a past chairman of the filter testing protocol committee, ASHRAE SSPC 52.2 as well as Technical Committees TC 2.4 and TC 5.4. He also participates in global indoor air quality (IAQ) standards writing via ISO/IEC and has been a member of the U. S. technical advisory group for ISO TC 142 for 26 years. He is a well-recognized leading expert in the global air filtration industry for test standard development, professional testing and educational services about various air filtration and IAQ products. Although retired, Bob continues to impart his knowledge as a consultant and technical advisor, benefiting numerous colleagues and organizations with his wealth of experience. He received a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering technology from Western Kentucky University in 1977. His enduring impact on the air filtration industry and his ongoing commitment to improving IAQ standards globally make him a leading expert and a valued resource in both national and international arenas.