Capt. Clayton Kotzer CD, rmc, B.Eng., M.A.Sc., P.Eng. Lecturer

Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Capt. Clayton Kotzer

Office: SB2108

Telephone: 613-541-6000 ext 6446

Fax: (613) 542-8612

E-mail: Clayton.Kotzer@rmc.ca

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Royal Military College of Canada

PO Box 17000, Station Forces

Kingston, Ontario CANADA

K7K 7B4

Brief History

Captain Kotzer has been a member of the Faculty since 2008, specializing in combustion, aerospace propulsion and rotary wing aviation. His current research activities include investigations into gas turbine combustion, utilizing the combustion chamber sector rig (CCSR). Prior to joining the Faculty, Captain Kotzer was employed at 408 Tactical Helicopter Squadron as the Deputy Senior Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Officer, deploying in Bosnia-Herzegovina, and at 1 Wing Headquarters as the Aircraft Maintenance Standards and Evaluation Officer.

Specializations and Research Interests (Keywords)

  • Gas Turbine Engines
  • Combustion
  • Rotary Wing Aviation

Current and Recent Teaching Duties

AEE 461

Gas Turbine and Space Propulsion

AEE 467

Rotary Wing Aviation

MEE 451

Combustion Engines

Laboratories Used for Research and Teaching

Society Memberships

  • Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysics of Alberta

Honours and Awards

  • Canadian Peacekeepers Service Medal
  • Former Yugoslavia NATO Non-Article Five Medal
  • Canadian Forces Decoration

Publications