Mathew A. Kuttolamadom

Dr. Mathew A. Kuttolamadom is a Professor and Associate Department Head for Research & Graduate Studies in the Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution (ETID) at Texas A&M University. His academic roles also include affiliations with Materials Science & Engineering and Multidisciplinary Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science & Engineering from Clemson University (2012), M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Detroit Mercy (2005), and B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Kerala (2002).

• Research Focus: Bioinspired functionally-graded materials, additive/subtractive manufacturing, tribology, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and engineering education.
• Grants & Awards: Over $14M as PI/Co-PI in grants, including a $480K NSF-ATE grant for smart manufacturing workforce education.
• Teaching: Taught courses like MMET-463 (Mechanical Design), MMET-275 (Mechanics for Technologists), and advised over 3500 students across levels.

His lab (MGBTL) develops bioinspired solutions for wear-resistant surfaces and advanced manufacturing processes. Notable collaborations include work with industry partners like NSL Aerospace and ORNL-MDF. Dr. Kuttolamadom has mentored numerous graduate and undergraduate students in interdisciplinary research, with alumni in leading roles at Tesla, Intel, and academia.