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Julio M. Ottino is the Walter P. Murphy Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering at Northwestern University, with adjunct appointments in Mechanical Engineering and the Kellogg School of Management. His research focuses on complex systems, dynamics, granular matter, and mixing and segregation. Current research topics include investigating competition and order/disorder in mixing processes across various engineering and scientific disciplines such as chemical, mechanical, and environmental engineering. He has made significant contributions to the understanding of mixing processes and their optimization, which are vital across industries. His expertise blends theoretical, computational, and experimental approaches to granular dynamics, and his work is applicable in diverse fields like geophysics and physiology. Ottino has received numerous recognitions, including the G.I. Taylor Medal and the Albert Michelson Memorial Lecture, and is a member of prestigious organizations like the National Academy of Sciences and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. He maintains a keen interest in fostering creativity within scientific exploration and encourages students to explore the intersections of art and science.
Northwestern University • Evanston, IL
Walter P. Murphy Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering, with additional roles in Mechanical Engineering and the Kellogg School of Management.
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