Matthew Cutulle

Dr. Matthew Cutulle serves as an Adjunct Associate Professor in the School of Ecological Plant and Animal Sciences at La Trobe University in Melbourne, Australia. His primary research office is located at Clemson University's Coastal Research and Education Center in Charleston, South Carolina, USA, demonstrating his transnational academic engagement between Australian and American institutions.

Dr. Cutulle specializes in weed science with a particular focus on vegetable crop production systems. His research examines the impact of chemical and cultural practices on weed management, with special attention to how crop genotype interacts with environmental factors. He has extensive expertise in studying environmental parameters that influence herbicide carryover, volatility, and drift in vegetable crops. Dr. Cutulle is pioneering the customization of emerging technologies such as robotics for weed control in vegetable production through collaborations with agricultural engineers. More recently, his laboratory has begun focusing on integrated pest management strategies emphasizing biological fumigation techniques.

Dr. Cutulle's publication record demonstrates a clear research trajectory focused on sustainable weed management solutions. His recent work shows increasing emphasis on anaerobic soil disinfestation techniques for organic production systems, particularly for sweetpotato and watermelon. He has been actively exploring how robotics and precision agriculture technologies can be adapted for specialty crop weed control. His research spans multiple geographic regions, with particular attention to vegetable production challenges in the southeastern United States.

Dr. Cutulle is currently leading a significant research initiative titled "Next-generation weed management" which runs from April 2025 to April 2030. This five-year project suggests substantial funding and institutional support for his research program. His collaborative approach is evident through numerous co-authorships with researchers across disciplines including agricultural engineering, plant pathology, and horticulture.