Dr. Ronald Larson

Professor

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Biography

Ronald G. Larson is the George Granger Brown Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Michigan. He has served as the A.H. White Distinguished University Professor and has a research focus on the rheology and flow properties of complex fluids. Larson's work includes experimental, theoretical, and computational approaches to understand the behavior of polymeric materials and colloidal structures. He has contributed significantly to the field through his extensive research on molecular simulations, including atomistic and coarse-grained dynamics. His recent projects involve the development of advanced theories to characterize the dynamics of entangled polymers and the interaction of drugs with polymers for optimized drug delivery. Larson has received numerous accolades for his work, including the William H. Walker Award and the American Institute of Chemical Engineering Polymer Physics Prize. He is also a member of the National Academy of Engineering, highlighting his impact in the field.

Research Interests

Experience

A.H. White Distinguished University Professor

— Present

University of Michigan, Chemical Engineering Department • Ann Arbor, Michigan

Designs and leads research on the rheology and flow behavior of complex fluids.

George Granger Brown Professor

— Present

University of Michigan, Chemical Engineering Department • Ann Arbor, Michigan

Focuses on the analysis of flow properties and rheology in complex fluid systems.

Chair

— Present

University of Michigan, Chemical Engineering Department • Ann Arbor, Michigan

Oversaw departmental operations and academic initiatives.

Professor

— Present

University of Michigan, Chemical Engineering Department • Ann Arbor, Michigan

Conducts research and teaches courses on topics related to chemical engineering.

Member Technical Staff

— Present

Bell Laboratories •

Engaged in research on materials science and engineering.

Awards

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William H. Walker Award

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American Institute of Chemical Engineers Polymer Physics Prize

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Distinguished University Professorship

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Bingham Medal

Courses

Undergraduate ChE 341 – Undergrad. Fluid Mechanics ChE 342 – Mass Heat Transfer ChE 466 – Process Dynamics Control Graduate ChE 527 – Fluid Flow ChE 629 – Complex Fluids ChE 696/EECS 598 Biological Application Micro- Nanofluidics Extension Courses: Polymer Rheology Polymer Physics

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science