Michael J. Scott, PhD
Associate Professor, Associate Department Head
Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
Contact
Building & Room:
2019 ERF
Address:
842 West Taylor Street, MC 251, Chicago, IL 60607
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About
Research Interests
Dr. Scott’s research interests are in formal, computable models for engineering design, exploring the shifting boundary between the portion of design that can be formally computed and the part of design that must be handled informally. Specific areas include: formal decision models to support negotiation among different groups in a design process (e.g., structural and thermal engineers, engineers and stylists); set- and preference-based design methods; multi-resolution modeling; and mechanical design compilation. Applications include design for manufacturing, concurrent engineering, process automation, robust design, and integrated product development.
Education
Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering
California Institute of Technology, 1999
M.S., Mechanical Engineering
California Institute of Technology, 1994
A.B., Philosophy
Harvard University, 1986