Russell Dunn

Russell Dunn is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Vanderbilt University's School of Engineering. He holds a Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Auburn University. His research focuses on optimizing chemical and polymer manufacturing processes, including heat/mass/water integration for sustainability, polymer failure analysis, and plant-wide design strategies. Dunn brings over 20 years of industrial experience from roles at Ampex Corporation, General Electric (Polycarbonate Technology), and Monsanto/Solutia (Corporate Fellow in Nylon Technology).

• Education:
  • Ph.D., Chemical Engineering, Auburn University
  • M.S., Chemical Engineering, Auburn University
  • B.S., Chemical Engineering, Auburn University
• Research: Specializes in process integration, polymer failure analysis (chemical/thermal/mechanical testing), and sustainability through reduced energy/water consumption and waste minimization.
• Industrial Expertise: Technical support for feasibility-level process designs and polymer product analysis.

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