Topher Anderson

Textile Engineer · Textile.org

Schenectady, NY, USA

Dr. Topher Anderson is a textile engineer, designer, researcher, and advanced manufacturing entrepreneur with more than 15 years of experience. He holds a PhD in Textile Engineering and Science and has led engineering, research, and training initiatives across industry and academia. His expertise includes technical embroidery, smart textiles, composites, automation, textile-integrated electronics, tailored fiber placement, conductive materials, and robotic skins. Through Textile.org, he works with manufacturers, universities, government organizations, and engineering teams to translate emerging textile technologies into repeatable manufacturing processes.