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Michael E. RyanProfessor
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| Short bio | Research | Publications |
Education
| Ph.D. | McGill University | Chemical Engineering | 1978 |
| M.E. | McGill University | Chemical Engineering | 1973 |
| B.S. | McGill University | Chemical Engineering | 1971 |
Professional Experience
| University at Buffalo | |
Director, University Accreditation |
2010- |
Vice Provost and Dean of Undergraduate Education |
2005-2010 |
Associate Dean, Student Services, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences |
1995-2004 |
Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering |
1976 - Present |
| Professor | 1997 |
| Associate Professor | 1982 |
| Assistant Professor | 1976 |
| Visiting Scientist, Industrial Materials Institute, National Research Council of Canada, Boucherville, Quebec | 1993, 1994 |
| Director, Business-Industry Affiliates Program, New York State Center for Hazardous Waste Management | 1989-94 |
| Visiting Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, McGill University | 1983-84 |
| Department of Chemical Engineering, University of California, Davis | 1983 |
| Imperial Oil, Montreal East Refinery | 1969 |
| Imperial Oil, Ville LaSalle , Quebec | 1968 |
Honors and Awards
| Eminent Engineer, Tau Beta Pi (New York Nu Chapter) | 2004 |
| Service Excellence Award in recognition of outstanding contributions to the Mid-Semester Review Integrated Web process Project Team, UB | 2004 |
| Service Excellence Award in recognition of outstanding contributions to the ASCIT Appraisal Project Phase I, UB Division of University Services | 2003 |
| ASEE Campus Representative Award for outstanding achievement in recruiting the most new faculty in the St. Lawrence Section | 2002 |
| ASEE Campus Representative Award for outstanding achievement in recruiting the highest percentage of members in the St. Lawrence Section | 2002 |
| Second Place paper in the Freshman Programs Division of ASEE 2002 Best Paper competition for the paper entitled “Retention and Success of Engineering Undergraduates: A Discussion of Retention-related Initiatives at the University at Buffalo”, by W. G. Wild and M. E. Ryan | 2002 |
| University Faculty Senate Best Practice Paper award for the paper entitled, “Reasons to Stay: Re-orienting Toward the Retention of Future Engineers”, W. G. Wild and M. E. Ryan, presented at the Student Retention Symposium – Best Faculty and Student Life Collaborative Practices | 2002 |
| September 2001 issue of the Journal of College Science Teaching (vol. XXXI, number 1), featuring the theme "Opening the Doors to Science Case Studies," was the winner in the "Print Publications/Periodicals/Sponsored Publication/Adult" category awarded by the 2002 Distinguished Achievement Awards program sponsored by the Association of Educational Publishers | 2002 |
| Honorary Member, Golden Key International Honour Society, University at Buffalo Chapter | 2001 |
| Service Excellence Award in recognition of outstanding contributions to the IT Literacy Program for Incoming Students, UB Division of University Services | 2000 |
| Recognized as “Plastics Technologist of the Month” by the Buffalo Section of the Society of Plastics Engineers | 1999 |
| Centennial Certificate of Appreciation for exceptional contribution to the American Society for Engineering Education and the Profession of Engineering | 1993 |
| Professional Achievement Award from the Western New York Section of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers | 1985 |
| Best Paper Award from the Injection Molding Division of the Society of Plastics Engineers for the paper entitled, "Computer Simulation of Injection Mold Filling for Viscoelastic Melts With Fountain Flow", by M. R. Kamal, E. Chu, P. G. Lafleur, and M. E. Ryan | 1985 |
| Dow Outstanding Young Faculty Award of the St. Lawrence Section of the American Society for Engineering Education | 1979 |
| McGill University , Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research, Science and Engineering Summer Award | 1976 |
| National Research Council of Canada Postgraduate Scholarship | 1973-76 |
| The Society of Plastics Engineers (Quebec Section) Education Award on behalf of McGill University for Research in the field of Plastics Engineering | 1976 |
| The Society of Plastics Engineers ( Quebec Section) Education Award for Scholastic Achievement in the Field of Plastics Engineering | 1974 |
| The Loyola Prize for Mathematics | 1966 |
| The Loyola Silver Medal for Highest Aggregate Class Standing | 1966 |
| The Montreal City and District Savings Bank Bronze Medal for Scholastic Achievement | 1961 |
Last Updated: October 2007