Hattie C. Cutcliffe Ph.d., P.e.

Hattie C. Cutcliffe, Ph.D., P.E. has extensive work experience in injury biomechanics consulting, with a focus on evaluating events involving human injury and assessing the efficacy of safety equipment. Hattie C. has held roles at Exponent, starting as an Associate in 2020, then progressing to Senior Associate and currently serving as a Managing Engineer. Hattie C.'swork primarily involves analyzing vehicular, recreational, and occupational injuries, as well as assessing the injury potential of various consumer products.

Before joining Exponent, Dr. Cutcliffe worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Duke University School of Medicine in 2020. Hattie C.'sresearch focused on cartilage biomechanics, specifically using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) techniques to predict cartilage health in relation to osteoarthritis (OA) and traumatic injuries such as ACL injury.

Dr. Cutcliffe also has experience as a Competitive Gymnastics Instructor at Faulkner's Dance and Gymnastics. In this role, they primarily worked with girls aged 6-18, coaching them in competitive gymnastics while fostering a positive and encouraging environment.

During their time at Duke University, Dr. Cutcliffe served as a Graduate Research Assistant in the Duke Orthopaedic Research Laboratories. Hattie C.'sresearch for their Ph.D. involved investigating cartilage biomechanics using MRI and computational modeling to measure in vivo cartilage mechanical properties and composition. Additionally, they worked as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at Duke University, providing instructional support for specific courses.

Furthermore, Dr. Cutcliffe has taught the Medical Innovations course for the Field Studies program at the Duke University Talent Identification Program (TIP). This program offers high-achieving high school students an immersive academic experience outside traditional curricula. Combining their expertise in engineering and medical care, they developed the content, course structure, and lesson plans for this course.

In summary, Dr. Hattie C. Cutcliffe, Ph.D., P.E. has a diverse work experience in injury biomechanics consulting, cartilage biomechanics research, gymnastics instruction, and academic teaching, emphasizing their multidisciplinary expertise in engineering, medical care, and human anatomy.

Hattie C. Cutcliffe, Ph.D., P.E. has a strong educational background in bioengineering and biomedical engineering. Hattie C. completed their Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSE) degree from Duke University, specializing in bioengineering and biomedical engineering, between 2007 and 2011. Hattie C. continued their studies at Duke University, obtaining a Master of Science (MS) degree in bioengineering and biomedical engineering from 2011 to 2015. Hattie pursued further academic success and earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in bioengineering and biomedical engineering from Duke University, a feat they accomplished before 2019. Apart from their academic qualifications, they have also obtained the Professional Engineer (PE) certification from the Arizona State Board of Technical Registration in January 2023.