Ryan S. Hutcheson

Dr. Ryan S. Hutcheson serves as a Teaching Professor in the Cooperative Engineering Program at Missouri State University's College of Natural and Applied Sciences. His affiliations include Springfield campus operations and collaboration with Missouri S&T (University of Missouri system). He teaches courses in engineering mechanics, manufacturing processes, and design methodologies.

Research focuses on complex systems design, Formula SAE automotive applications, and vehicle dynamics. He actively participates in the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) and manufacturing innovation. His teaching portfolio includes ME 2350 (Engineering Mechanics-Dynamics), ME 2653 (Manufacturing Processes), and ME 2761 (Introduction to Design).

Awarded the prestigious Faculty Achievement Award three times (2011, 2015, 2021) and named Dean’s Educator Scholar (2019-2021), highlighting his educational contributions. His professional activities emphasize hands-on engineering education and industry-relevant curriculum development.