Kintu O. Early

Kintu O. Early is a Professor of Practice and Director of the Master of Engineering Program in Materials Science at Cornell University's College of Engineering. With a chemical engineering background and extensive industry experience in materials processing, he brings over two decades of expertise from his tenure at Corning Incorporated in Optical Communications. His academic journey began with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Northwestern University (1994) and continued with a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh (1998).

• Education:
  • B.S., Chemical Engineering, Northwestern University (1994)
  • Ph.D., Chemical Engineering, University of Pittsburgh (1998)

His research interests span materials science and chemical engineering, focusing on practical applications derived from 23 years of industrial R&D experience. As program director, he oversees the Ithaca-based M.Eng. pathway that enables students to complete undergraduate and graduate coursework simultaneously while navigating financial aid implications and credit transfer policies.