About Me
An engineer with over twenty years of hands-on and supervisory experience in materials engineering and technology, including tribology, failure analysis and test development. Currently applying overall engineering and technical writing skills and experience in sharing some of the things I have learned, observed and applied over the years. Continuing education and learning has been essential, as indicated by may tagline. My genuine hope is that the information provided will be useful to others.
My Awards & Certifications
MS, Metallurgy, University of Illinois at Chicago; BSE, Metallurgical Engineering, University of Illinois at Chicago; BA, Biology, Bowdoin College
My Experience
Full-time (1987-2009) Engineer, R&D Supervisor and Principal Engineer for major specialty chemical company, developing and producing technologies that improve the durability and performance of customers' products in global transportation, industrial and consumer markets). Test development; engineering and materials failure analysis; environmental coordinator and R&D supervisory responsibilties.
Part-time (1992-present) Forensic Analyst, Science & technical education, forensic consulting and expert witness support. Provided investigative, materials and engineering; science & technology course development expertise.
Full-time (2009-present) Administative & Education Partner, independent energy services company.
Key Publications and Presentations Include:
- Bardasz, E. A., Scott, C. G., Cowling, S. V. and Matasic, J. C. (2005), "Coated Valve Train Components and Low Emission Engine Oils In A Fired Engine Environment," Extended Abstract, Proceedings of 2005 ASME World Tribology Congress.
- Riga, A. T. and Scott, C. G. (2001), "Failure Analysis of An Abrasive Cut-Off Wheel," Engineering Failure Analysis, 8, 237.
- Scott, C. G. and Riga, A. T. Engineering Materials 3: Materials Failure Analysis, Case Studies and Design Implications. (Book Review) Journal of Testing and Evaluation. Vol. 24, Nos. 1 and 6. January and November 1996. 57. 427.
- Scott, C. G., Riga, A. T. and Hong, H. (1995), "The Erosion-Corrosion of Diesel Engine Exhaust Valves," Wear, 181-182, 485.
- Wong, T. Y., Scott, C. G. and Ripple, D. E. (1993), "Diesel Engine Piston Scuffing: A Preliminary Investigation," SAE Technical Paper 930687 and SP-959, Tribology of Engines and Engine Oils, SAE International.
- Scott, C. G. and Danyluk, S. (1992), "Examination of Silicon Wear Debris Generated In a Linear Scratch Test," (Technical Note), Wear, 152, 183-185.