Tom Spendlove

Tom Spendlove is an Assistant Professor of Practice in the School of Engineering + Technology at Western Carolina University's College of Engineering and Technology. He previously worked at Baker College in Flint, Michigan, and held a decade-long career in automotive product design before academia. His teaching focuses on engineering design processes, product development, and rapid prototyping within the Engineering Technology discipline.

Education: MS from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and BS from Kettering University (GMI Engineering & Management Institute).

Research interests include engineering education methodologies, product design optimization, and advanced manufacturing techniques. No publications or awards are listed in the provided information. Contact details include office 113 Belk Building and phone 828.227.2238.