Ria D. Corder

Ria D. Corder is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, housed within the Tickle College of Engineering. Her research focuses on the rheological characterization of complex materials, including soft tissues, polymers, and nanocomposites, with applications in biomedical engineering, sustainable materials, and additive manufacturing.

Education:

• BS and MS in Chemical Engineering, University of Alabama (2014)
• PhD in Chemical Engineering, North Carolina State University (2020)
• Lillian Gilbreth Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Purdue University College of Engineering (2021–2023)

Research interests span rheological studies of biological tissues, enzyme-assisted biomass processing, and the design of functional materials for 3D printing. Her work integrates experimental techniques with data-driven modeling to understand and optimize material behavior under mechanical and chemical stimuli. Key areas include drug delivery systems, tumor mechanics, and ceramic-polymer composites.

Publications reflect a focus on rheology-driven insights into material behavior, covering topics from thermosensitive drug carriers to nonlinear flows in industrial and biomedical contexts. Recent studies emphasize interdisciplinary applications, such as enzyme-mediated tissue digestion and additive manufacturing challenges in ceramics.

Notable awards include the prestigious Lillian Gilbreth Postdoctoral Fellowship (2021–2023). While her advising record is not detailed here, her postdoctoral mentorship and collaborative projects suggest active involvement in training early-career researchers. She contributes to grants focused on sustainable biomaterials and advanced manufacturing technologies.

No specific labs or research teams are explicitly mentioned, though her work aligns with UT’s initiatives in bioengineering and materials innovation.