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Dr. David Montgomery is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Colorado State University (CSU), holding this position since August 2018. With over 20 years of industry experience at Johnson/Evinrude and Caterpillar, his work focuses on engine research and development. He manages Caterpillar’s Natural Gas and Alternative Fuels Research group and oversees the Caterpillar/CSU Cat Lab at the Engine and Energy Conversion Laboratory (EECL), involving 6 graduate and undergraduate students. Dr. Montgomery also teaches an advanced course on Industrial Natural Gas and Dual-Fuel Engines at CSU.
His educational background includes a Ph.D. (2000) and M.S. (1996) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and a B.S. (1993) in Mechanical Engineering from Colorado State University.
Dr. Montgomery’s research interests span alternative fuels, engine combustion optimization, emissions reduction, and fuel system design. His work has led to over 17 peer-reviewed publications and 23 patents, emphasizing innovations in engine efficiency and environmental sustainability. His recent studies focus on natural gas engines, dual-fuel systems, and cryogenic technologies.
Through his industry-academia collaborations, he bridges cutting-edge research with practical applications, particularly in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving fuel efficiency in heavy-duty engines. His lab’s projects highlight advanced fuel injection systems, exhaust gas recirculation strategies, and cryogenic seal technologies.
