Matt Cullin

Matt Cullin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA), and Director of the BP Asset Integrity and Corrosion Lab. He holds a Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Lehigh University (2006–2009).

Education:

• Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, Lehigh University, 2009
• M.S. Mechanical Engineering, Lehigh University, 2008
• B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Lehigh University, 2006

Research Interests: Cullin focuses on corrosion mechanisms, failure analysis, materials testing, compliant mechanisms, and engineering education. His applied projects address infrastructure corrosion (e.g., water systems, pipelines) and mechanical design innovations.

Recent Work Trends: His publications (2010–2014) emphasize corrosion analysis in civil infrastructure and precision engineering of flexure hinges for robotics/automation. Notable collaborations include BP Alaska and the U.S. Department of Energy.

Awards: No scientific awards explicitly listed in the text.

Advising & Grants:

• PI for projects like corrosion evaluations (Eklutna water treatment facility) and cold-climate turbine operations (DoE)
• Advised student chapters for SAE Baja, NACE, and ASHRAE

Labs/Teams: Directs the BP Asset Integrity and Corrosion Lab, focusing on corrosion under insulation (CUI) analysis and failure mitigation strategies.