Hattie C. Cutcliffe, Ph.D., P.E.
About Hattie C. Cutcliffe, Ph.D., P.E.
Hattie C. Cutcliffe, Ph.D., P.E., is a Managing Engineer at Exponent, specializing in the analysis of injury potential in consumer products. With a robust academic background in Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering from Duke University, she has extensive experience in research, teaching, and project management.
Work at Exponent
Hattie C. Cutcliffe, Ph.D., P.E. currently serves as a Managing Engineer at Exponent, a position she has held since 2023. Prior to this role, she worked as a Senior Associate at Exponent from 2022 to 2023 and as an Associate from 2020 to 2022. Her work at Exponent focuses on analyzing the injury potential of consumer products and evaluating the efficacy of safety equipment in preventing injuries. She has project management experience in a fast-paced consulting environment, contributing to her expertise in the field.
Education and Expertise
Hattie Cutcliffe has an extensive educational background in Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering from Duke University. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSE) from 2007 to 2011, followed by a Master of Science (MS) from 2011 to 2015. She is currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in the same field, which she began in 2019. Her multidisciplinary background includes human anatomy and materials science, enhancing her expertise in injury analysis and safety equipment evaluation.
Background
Hattie Cutcliffe has a diverse professional background that includes various roles at Duke University. She worked as a Graduate Research Assistant from 2011 to 2019 and as a Graduate Teaching Assistant from 2012 to 2013. Additionally, she served as a Duke Talent Identification Program (TIP) Instructor for one month in 2016. She also completed a Postdoctoral Researcher position at Duke University School of Medicine for four months in 2020. Her experience in academia complements her current engineering role.
Achievements
In addition to her academic and engineering roles, Hattie Cutcliffe has experience as a competitive gymnastics coach and a USAG Level 4/5 judge during her graduate studies. This involvement in sports and coaching reflects her understanding of physical performance and safety, which aligns with her specialization in injury analysis. Her comprehensive background supports her contributions to the field of engineering and safety.