Robert M Taylor

Robert M. Taylor is a Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at The University of Texas at Arlington, specializing in additive manufacturing and structural design optimization. He holds an Associate Fellowship with the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) and chairs the AIAA Structures Technical Committee. Taylor has over 25 years of experience, including 12 years in aerospace industry structural analysis (Lockheed Martin, Raytheon) and 7 years in academia.

Education:

• PhD in Aeronautics and Astronautics, Purdue University (2000)
• MS in Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University (1997)
• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Brigham Young University (1996)

Research Interests:

• Process-informed structural design for additive manufacturing
• Mechanical property enhancement of 3D-printed materials
• Aerodynamic and aeroelastic testing of 3D-printed models
• Design optimization for principal aerospace structures

Grants & Awards:

• $1.2M+ in research funding (2018–2024) from AFOSR, ONR, and industry partners
• 2022 Non-Tenure Track Teaching Excellence Award
• 2021 College of Engineering Teaching Award

Advising & Mentorship:

• Guided over 30 graduate students since 2015 across doctoral and master’s programs
• Co-founder and organizer of the annual 3D Printed Aircraft Competition