Ryan Mullen

Ryan Mullen is a Teaching Professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, affiliated with the College of Engineering and the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. He teaches Process Design (CHBE 431), contributes to cross-curricular design initiatives, and develops courses integrating process control with computation and data science. His research interests stem from expertise in statistical mechanics, rare-events theory, and molecular simulation.

• PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of California, Santa Barbara
• Prior roles: Staff Scientist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and Reservoir Engineer at ExxonMobil

Research Focus: Ryan’s work bridges chemical engineering principles with computational methods, emphasizing process optimization and STEM outreach. While his teaching directly impacts curriculum design, his background in molecular simulation and statistical mechanics informs his approach to data-driven engineering challenges.

Professional Background: Ryan’s career spans academic research, national laboratory experience, and industrial engineering. His interdisciplinary expertise in process design and data science drives innovative educational initiatives and industry-aligned training.