Christopher A. Mattson

Christopher A. Mattson is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Brigham Young University (BYU) and director of the Design Exploration Research Group. With a PhD from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (2003), he has received prestigious awards including the Presidential Early Career Award (PECASE), NSF CAREER Award, Fulbright Scholarship, and ASME Fellowship.

• Education:
  • PhD, Mechanical Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (2003)
  • MS, Mechanical Engineering, BYU (2001)
  • BS, Mechanical Engineering, BYU (1999)

Research Interests: Focus on engineering design theory, multiobjective optimization, and social impact modeling for global development. Applications span poverty alleviation, sustainable design, and modular product platforms. He develops formal methodologies integrating computational optimization with social and environmental factors during conceptual design stages.

Teaching Interests: Specializes in team-based engineering design, teaching courses like Advanced Product Development and Global Product Development. His pedagogy emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, industry-sponsored projects, and global engagement through travel and cross-cultural partnerships.

Scientific Awards:

• ASME Fellow (2020–Present)
• NSF CAREER Award (2010–2014)
• Presidential Early Career Award (PECASE) (2012)
• Ben C. Sparks Medal (ASME) (2015)
• Fulbright Scholar (2014–2015)

Professional Service: Holds leadership roles in ASME committees, serves as Associate Editor for Journal of Mechanical Design, and contributes to multidisciplinary design optimization societies. His work bridges academia, industry, and international development through sponsored projects and research collaborations.