Engineering

Monty Kennedy

Monty Kennedy

Dr. Monty Kennedy is a retired aerospace engineer and current adjunct professor of engineering at Utah Tech University. His career includes extensive work as a structural analyst on space programs, rocket engines, propulsion systems, and missile systems. His doctoral research, conducted at Utah Tech with a team of four students, focused on improving the understanding, analysis, and testing of pyrotechnic shock loads on small- to medium-size spacecraft through a NASA project.

Education

Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering

  • Michigan Technological University, 2023

M.S., Mechanical Engineering

  • Loyola Marymount University, 1981

B.S., Mechanical Engineering

  • University of Utah, 1975

Courses

  • MECH 2030 - Dynamics
  • MECH 4400 - Vibrations
  • RCE 4000 - Capstone

PREVIOUS TEACHING

  • In his first year teaching at Utah Tech, Kennedy taught vibrations, dynamics, and capstone courses. He also oversaw a physics lab for two semesters in 2023.

EXPERIENCE

  • 1 year of teaching experience

RESEARCH & INTERESTS

  • Structural analysis
  • Structural dynamics
  • Shock analysis and testing
  • Vibration testing

PUBLICATIONS & PROJECTS

  • Kennedy, M. (2023). Correlation of and development of procedure to use a resonant plate with mechanical excitation for shock testing small-to-medium size spacecraft and provide aerospace shock analysis and testing guidelines. Doctoral dissertation, Michigan Technological University.

PRESENTATIONS

  • Kennedy has participated in nine engineering conferences from 2021 to 2024, publishing papers and presenting research based on his doctoral work. His conference contributions include the International Modal Analysis Conference (IMAC), the Shock and Vibration Exchange Conference (SAVE), and the Spacecraft and Launch Vehicle Conference (SCLV).

CONFERENCES & WORKSHOPS

  • International Modal Analysis Conference (IMAC)
  • Shock and Vibration Exchange (SAVE)
  • Spacecraft and Launch Vehicle Conference (SCLV)
  • Small Satellite Conference
  • University Nanosatellite Program (UNP) Training, 2024 (with Utah Tech students)