Scott Sluder

Scott Sluder

Senior Research Engineer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Senior Research Engineer at Oak Ridge National Laboratory

  • Education

    • University of Tennessee-Knoxville

      1989 - 1994
      Bachelor of Science (BS) Mechanical Engineering

      Activities and Societies: Chairman, UT Student Branch of SAE; Secretary, ASME; 1993, 1994 UT Hybrid Electric Vehicle Challenge Team; Graduate of UT Cooperative Engineering Education Program

    • University of Tennessee-Knoxville

      1994 - 1995
      Master of Science (MS) Mechanical Engineering

      Activities and Societies: Graduate Research Assistant

  • Experience

    • Oak Ridge National Laboratory

      Jul 1998 - now
      Senior Research Engineer

      National policy-impacting research used in EPA's 2014 Tier 3 final rule, 2010 and 2011 E15 Waiver decisions, and the 2000 Ultra-low sulfur diesel rulemaking. Research in the areas of high-octane fuels for improved engine efficiency, EGR cooler fouling, low-temperature combustion, alternative fuels, and emissions controls.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Professional Engineer

      Tennessee State Board of Architectural and Engineering Examiners
      Feb 2000
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Scott Sluder
      Lloyd L. Withrow Distinguished Speaker Award SAE International Feb 2015 Established in 1984, the award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding presentation skills. The intent of the award is to maintain a high level of presentations at SAE technical sessions by recognizing individuals who make outstanding presentations at those sessions.
    • Awarded to Scott Sluder
      Fellow SAE International Sep 2014 Election to SAE Fellow is an exceptional professional distinction. The highest grade of membership, this recognizes and honors long-term members who have made a significant impact on society's mobility technology through leadership, research, and innovation. Scott was elected to SAE Fellow in recognition of research in support of multiple national fuel policy decisions and groundbreaking work in EGR cooler fouling.
    • Awarded to Scott Sluder
      Excellence in Oral Presentation Award SAE International Jun 2014
    • Awarded to Scott Sluder
      Forest R. McFarland Award SAE International Jun 2014 This award recognizes individuals for their outstanding contributions toward the work of the SAE Engineering Meetings Board (EMB) in the planning, development, and dissemination of technical information through technical meetings, conferences, and professional development programs or outstanding contributions to the EMB operations in facilitating or enhancing the interchanges of technical information.
    • Awarded to Scott Sluder
      Excellence in Oral Presentation Award SAE International Apr 2012
    • Awarded to Scott Sluder
      Significant Event Award Oak Ridge National Laboratory 2010 Awarded for research critical to EPA's approval of E15 for use in 2001 and newer cars and disapproval of its use in legacy non-road engines and motorcycles.
    • Awarded to Scott Sluder
      Forest R. McFarland Award SAE International Apr 2008 This award recognizes individuals for their outstanding contributions toward the work of the SAE Engineering Meetings Board (EMB) in the planning, development, and dissemination of technical information through technical meetings, conferences, and professional development programs or outstanding contributions to the EMB operations in facilitating or enhancing the interchanges of technical information.
    • Awarded to Scott Sluder
      Significant Event Award Oak Ridge National Laboratory 2007 Awarded for groundbreaking research in the area of EGR cooler fouling in diesel engines.
    • Awarded to Scott Sluder
      Significant Event Award Oak Ridge National Laboratory 2000 Awarded in recognition of work in diesel emissions controls that was crucial to the EPA's decision to reduce diesel sulfur content as part of the Tier 2 Emissions Control Regulations.
    • Awarded to Scott Sluder
      Excellence in Oral Presentation Award SAE International Jun 1996