Dr. David Montgomery

Dr. Montgomery has been an adjunct member of the Department of Mechanical Engineering since August 2018, his research involvement with CSU started in 2006. 

Dr. David Montgomery (CSU BS ME 1993) has been a leader and technical contributor in the engine industry for 31 years. He has more than 115 US and foreign patents.  He currently has a combined role of Engineering Manager and Technical Fellow in Caterpillar’s Engine Research Division. He leads a team focused on research and development of natural gas and alternative fueled power systems including engines and fuel cells. Dave has served on the advisory board of the CSU Dean of the Walter Scott Collece of Engineering for 14 years. Dave’s most recent previous corporate position was serving as Caterpillar’s primary Dual-Fuel Engine Subject Matter Expert, consulting on combustion system R&D programs for natural gas powered off-highway equipment including mining, marine, and locomotive products. Previously Dave led research efforts on innovative spark ignited natural gas engine technologies while managing the joint Caterpillar/US Department of Energy Advanced natural gas Reciprocating Engine Systems (ARES) program. Dave joined Caterpillar in May of 2006 after spending 6 years in R&D at Johnson/Evinrude/Ski-doo investigating efficiency improvement and emissions reduction in high power density 2-stroke engines. He earned his undergraduate mechanical engineering degree at Colorado State University and completed his Masters and Ph.D. at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.