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Mario Eden serves as Dean of the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering and the Joe T. and Billie Carole McMillan Professor in Chemical Engineering at Auburn University. Appointed Dean in 2023 after leading the Chemical Engineering department, he holds Ph.D. and M.S. degrees from the Technical University of Denmark.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Technical University of Denmark
- M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Technical University of Denmark
Research Focus: Dr. Eden's work centers on Process Systems Engineering, specializing in Process Synthesis, Design, Integration and Optimization and Product/Molecular Design. His research integrates machine learning, optimization algorithms, and sustainability principles to develop efficient chemical processes and green products, with particular emphasis on process intensification and solvent design.
Publication Trends: Recent publications (2022-2024) reveal strong focus on sustainable process design through machine learning applications, ethylene oxide process intensification, and green solvent development. Key innovations include hybrid optimization frameworks for heat exchanger networks, interpretable toxicity prediction models, and NLP-based molecular property prediction.
Scientific Recognition:
- Fellow of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE)
- Author of top 1% most cited article in Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research
Leadership Impact: As Department Chair, he elevated Chemical Engineering to its highest U.S. News ranking, added 17 tenure-track faculty, and achieved record enrollment with top-tier student metrics. As Dean, he oversees the college's record $117.7 million FY24 research portfolio and spearheads major initiatives including the Gulf Coast Engineering Research Station.
Research Infrastructure: His group contributes to Alabama's bioplastics initiative using agricultural waste and develops computational tools like ProCAFD for sustainable process synthesis, with research directly supporting the college's strategic focus on coastal environment studies through the new Orange Beach facility.
