Emily Ryan named Duan Family Faculty Fellow
Emily Ryan, (ME, MSE), has been named a Duan Family Faculty Fellow by BU’s Faculty of Computing and Data Sciences.
Established in 2024 through a generous gift from the Duan Family, the Duan Family Faculty Fellows program honors distinguished scholars whose innovation, collaboration, and scholarship embody CDS’s interdisciplinary mission. The program was established to strengthen BU’s ability to recruit and retain faculty who exemplify innovation and impact across disciplines; it supports not only research but also the mentoring of students and the creation of interdisciplinary curricula that expand opportunities across BU’s schools and colleges. Their gift reflects a belief in the power of data science to transform every area of research and human endeavor—from the environment and health to ethics and public policy.
Speaking of the honor, Elise Morgan, Dean of the College of Engineering said “Professor Ryan’s achievements embody the spirit of convergence—bringing together diverse disciplines to solve problems that cannot be addressed otherwise. Her work demonstrates the ingenuity and sense of responsibility that define BU Engineering, and we are proud to see her scholarship recognized with this prestigious award.”
Sean Andersson, Chair of Mechanical Engineering, added: “Emily’s career has been characterized by transformative research, collaboration, and an abiding commitment to teaching and mentoring—values that align perfectly with the mission of the Duan Family Faculty Fellows program.”
Read the full announcement at BU CDS