David B. Reynolds, originally of Alexandria, Virginia, graduated with distinction in receiving his B.S. in 1971 and M.M.E. in 1972, both in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Virginia. He subsequently completed a doctoral degree in biomedical engineering from the University of Virginia in 1978. His dissertation was entitled, "Modeling Studies of the Pressure-flow Relationships of the Central Airways". During his graduate work, he was recipient of the Governor's, Newcomb, and University Fellowships.

Dr. Reynolds continued his pulmonary mechanics study while he was a research fellow for two years in the Thoracic Diseases Research Unit at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. He came to Wright State University in the fall of 1980 as a research assistant professor, then became a visiting assistant professor the following year, assistant professor in 1982, and associate professor in 1988.

He has taught several courses in mechanical engineering as well as biomedical engineering including statics, dynamics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, biofluid mechanics, biomedical heat and mass transfer, artificial internal organs, biomaterials, and reliability in engineering design. His current research interests include new methods for virtual training of amputees with prosthetic limbs and joints and dynamic characterization of pneumatic muscle actuators and their use in assistive devices such as orthotics and prosthetics, as well as use as an alternative lightweight exercise device. Also of current interest is a non-implantable, short term use heart assist device. Dr. Reynolds is a member of the Biomedical Engineering Society.