Dr. David W. Gilbert is an associate professor in the Automotive Technology Department at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC). Born and raised in Oklahoma, he received his Ph.D. from SIUC, M.S. and B.S. degrees from Oklahoma State University, and an A.S. degree from Northern Oklahoma College. As a college level educator for over 35 years, Dr. Gilbert has taught a number of automotive subject areas and has graduates employed at some of the highest levels of the industry. Engine electrical diagnostics research and performance courses have been at the specialized core of his academic success at SIUC for the past 20 years. Additional achievements include numerous technical publications, consulting, and presentations at the regional, national, and international levels.
