Professor Robert L. Mott is a Professor Emeritus at the University of Dayton, Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology. He has a number of publications related to materials, mechanics and fluid design. He was Chairman, Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology from 1977-1989, then Director, Center for Advanced Manufacturing from 1989-1990. He became the Associate Dean at Engineering Technology Programs from 1990 till 1996.

Professor Mott has received numerous awards and honors throughout his life including Fellow of the American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 the James H. McGraw Award of Excellence for Outstanding Contributions to the Advancement of Engineering Technology Education, American Society for Engineering Education in 2004, the Frederick J. Berger Award for Excellence in Engineering Technology Education from the American Society for Engineering Education in 1994 among others.

Robert has taught various courses throughout his life including Fluid Mechanics, Strength of Materials, Statics and Dynamics, Thermodynamics and Manufacturing Processes Laboratory etc. His primary research interest remains mechanical designs.