Ian Hammontree

Ian Hammontree serves as an Assistant Lecturer and Safety Coordinator in the Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering at the University of Wyoming, teaching core courses including Chemical Process Analysis, Chemical Thermodynamics, Unit Operations Laboratory, Process Simulation & Design, Process Dynamics and Control, and Senior Design. He also coordinates the Process Instrumentation and Control Minor and leads departmental outreach initiatives to engage the community in engineering.

His educational credentials include:

• M.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Wyoming (2020)
• B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Wyoming (2018)

Hammontree champions evidence-based active learning through polling, interactive discussions, problem-solving, and team-based projects, with research interests centered on chemical engineering pedagogy, process control systems, and community STEM engagement. His teaching philosophy emphasizes making engineering accessible through hands-on activities and real-world applications.

His excellence in education is recognized by:

• University of Wyoming Learning Actively Mentoring Program (LAMP) Fellow (2025-26)
• University of Wyoming Promoting Intellectual Engagement in the First Year (PIE) Award (2023)

As Safety Coordinator and minor program director, he develops curriculum for instrumentation courses while spearheading outreach programs that bring engineering demonstrations to diverse age groups across the community.