Brian Lilly

Brian Lilly is an Adjunct Associate Professor and Entrepreneur-in-Residence at the Technology Entrepreneurship Center (TEC) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He holds a B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Engineering from the same university. His professional background includes founding multiple companies, serving as President of SmartSolutions, Inc. (specializing in outdoor recreation and vehicle industry products), and Vice President of Ergo-Tech, Inc. (industrial washdown equipment).

Professor Lilly's expertise spans entrepreneurship, product commercialization, and engineering management. He teaches courses such as TE 401 (Develop Breakthrough Projects), TE 461 (Technology Entrepreneurship), and TE 566 (Finance for Engineering Management). His research interests focus on bridging technical innovation with business strategy, particularly in manufacturing and industrial sectors.

No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided text. His academic advising and lab affiliations are not detailed here, but his entrepreneurial ventures suggest active engagement in industry-academia partnerships.