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James A. Ritter serves as the L. M. Weisiger Professor of Engineering and Carolina Distinguished Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of South Carolina, holding these prestigious positions while actively leading research initiatives and academic administration.
His educational qualifications include:
- B.S. from State University of New York at Buffalo (1983)
- M.S. from State University of New York at Buffalo (1985)
- Ph.D. from State University of New York at Buffalo (1989)
Professor Ritter's research centers on adsorption-based gas separation, hydrogen storage materials, and magnetic field-enhanced processes for both industrial separations and biomedical applications. His pioneering work in cyclic adsorption processes has yielded significant advancements in gas purification technologies, while his exploration of magnetic field applications bridges chemical engineering with targeted drug delivery systems, demonstrating interdisciplinary innovation.
His distinguished contributions have earned him the following honors:
- Fellow of the American Chemical Society (2012)
- USC Educational Foundation Research Award for Science, Mathematics, and Engineering (2012)
Professor Ritter maintains an active research portfolio funded by DOE, NASA, NSBRI, and multiple private entities, supporting a dynamic research team comprising seven current PhD students, one Research Associate Professor (Dr. Armin D. Ebner), and one Postdoctoral Associate (Dr. Marjorie A. Nicholson). His mentorship extends to recent graduate Shubhra Bhadra, who successfully defended in February 2012 and joined Air Products and Chemicals' Adsorption Team. Beyond direct supervision, he serves on editorial boards for four major journals and consults for over 20 industry and government entities including ExxonMobil and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
He maintains significant professional leadership through the American Institute of Chemical Engineers' Separations Division (serving as Director since 1991) and the American Chemical Society's Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Division (Chair-elect since 2013), while concurrently directing graduate programs at USC since 2007 and serving on the University's Named Professorships Committee.
