Dilhan Kalyon

Dilhan M. Kalyon is an Institute Professor and Director of the Highly Filled Materials Institute at Stevens Institute of Technology, where he has held academic and administrative positions since 1980. He serves in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science within the Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. School of Engineering and Science. Previously, he held faculty appointments in the Departments of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering; Chemical, Biomedical, and Materials Engineering; and served as Interim Vice Provost for Research, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship (2019-2020) and Vice Provost for Research and Innovation (2020-2022).

Professor Kalyon earned his B.Eng. from Middle East Technical University in Ankara, and his M.Eng. and Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from McGill University in Canada. His academic progression at Stevens includes Assistant Professor (1984-1987), Associate Professor (1987-1990), Professor (1990-1999), and Institute Professor (1999-present). He also served as Joint Affiliate Professor in the Department of Chemistry, Chemical Biology and Biomedical Engineering from 2010-2015.

Professor Kalyon's research focuses on rheology, simulation, and processing of complex fluids including polymers, biopolymers, and energetic, ceramic, magnetic, and composite materials. His work places particular emphasis on suspensions filled with rigid particles at concentrations approaching their maximum packing fraction. His multidisciplinary research integrates mathematical modeling, experimental studies using industrial-scale processing equipment, and detailed analysis of microstructure and final material properties. Key innovations from his group include new rheometers and methods for rheological characterization of viscoplastic fluids, mathematical models for optimizing processing of viscoplastic fluids subject to wall slip, functionally graded constructs for bone grafting, novel methods for manufacturing nanofibers with nanoparticles, and X-ray diffraction techniques for analyzing particle size distribution.

Analysis of Professor Kalyon's recent publications reveals a strong focus on advanced biomaterials, particularly for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine applications. His work demonstrates continued expertise in rheology and processing of complex fluids, with increasing emphasis on 3D bioprinting, hydrogel scaffolds with controlled mineral gradients, and novel fabrication techniques like electrowriting. His research bridges traditional polymer processing with cutting-edge biomedical applications, showing particular strength in translating fundamental rheological understanding into practical biomaterial solutions for bone and tissue regeneration.

• Thomas Baron Award in Fluid-Particle Systems by AIChE (2008)
• International Research Award by Society of Plastics Engineers (2008)
• Harvey N. Davis Distinguished Teaching Assistant Professor Award (1987)
• Henry Morton Distinguished Teaching Full Professor Award (2000)
• Faculty Appreciation Award (2017)
• DuPont Central Research and Development Fellowship (1997)
• Exxon Education Foundation Fellowship (1990)
• Unilever Education Fellowship (1991)
• Fellow of Society of Plastics Engineers (2004)
• Fellow of American Institute of Chemical Engineers (2006)

Professor Kalyon has advised numerous graduate students and postdoctoral researchers throughout his career, with research spanning biomaterials development, rheological characterization, and advanced processing techniques. His work has been supported by various funding sources including industry fellowships and research grants. He directs the Highly Filled Materials Institute at Stevens, which serves as the hub for his multidisciplinary research team working on complex fluids and advanced materials. The institute facilitates collaboration between chemical engineers, materials scientists, and biomedical researchers to develop innovative solutions for challenges in materials processing, tissue engineering, and environmental safety.