Gregory Rutledge

Gregory Rutledge is a Professor of Chemical Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where he leads research in molecular engineering of soft condensed matter and polymer science. His work bridges statistical mechanics, molecular simulation, and electrospinning technologies.

• Education: Ph.D. from MIT (1990), B.S. from University of Virginia (1983)

His research focuses on understanding and manipulating molecular behavior in polymers and soft materials, with applications in membrane technology, fiber production, and phase transitions. Recent work involves 3D visualization of membrane fouling and flow-enhanced nucleation modeling.

Key publication trends span Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, and Microscopy, emphasizing electrospinning, polymer membranes, and molecular simulation across 2010-2019.

Scientific Awards:
• AIChE Braskem Award (2022)
• AIChE Fellow (2017)
• ACS PMSE Fellow (2015)
• Fiber Society Founder's Award (2014)
• NSF National Young Investigator (1994)

As a DuPont Professorship recipient and multiple award-winning researcher, he has mentored students and shaped advancements in polymer engineering. His work has been supported by grants from NSF, 3M, and DuPont.