Julio M. Ottino

Julio M. Ottino is the Walter P. Murphy Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering and holds a courtesy appointment in Mechanical Engineering at Northwestern University. He also serves as a Professor of Management and Organizations at the Kellogg School of Management. His research focuses on complex systems, granular matter dynamics, and mixing/segregation phenomena, with applications spanning engineering, geophysics, and environmental science. Ottino’s work bridges theory, computation, and experimentation, addressing challenges in granular flow optimization and segregation control.

He is affiliated with the Theoretical and Applied Mechanics Graduate Program and leads the Ottino Research Group. Key research interests include agent-based modeling, network theory, and the interplay between order and disorder in physical systems. His contributions span fluid dynamics, nonlinear systems, and engineering education innovation.

• Awards: Member of the National Academy of Sciences (2022), G.I. Taylor Medal (2023), and numerous engineering accolades.
• Publications: Over 200 peer-reviewed articles on granular flows, segregation forces, and mixing dynamics.
• Education: Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering (assumed based on career trajectory).

Ottino’s work emphasizes cross-disciplinary collaboration, as highlighted in his book ArtScience: Creativity in the post-Google Generation. His lab explores cutting-edge topics like machine learning for mixing optimization and ergodic subset analysis in chaotic systems.