Scott A. Smith

Scott A. Smith, PhD, serves as an Assistant Professor in the Engineering Department within the David Crawford School of Engineering at Norwich University. He joined the faculty in 2020 after earning his doctorate and coordinates the Interdisciplinary Engineering program.

His academic qualifications:

• Doctor of Philosophy, Rice University (2020)
• Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, UMBC (2015)
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Wilkes University (2010)

Research centers on dynamics, vibrations, and experimental mechanics, with specific focus on nonlinear vibration testing, environmental effects on nonlinear responses, and experimental boundary conditions. Professor Smith emphasizes hands-on learning as the foundation for engineering education, enabling students to visualize concepts and apply practical decision-making.

His recent publications reveal consistent expertise in vibration analysis of assembled structures, examining nonlinearities, long-term dynamics evolution in jointed systems, and additive manufacturing impacts. These works advance structural dynamics methodologies and experimental vibration testing protocols.