Ryan Yappert

I am a dedicated Chemical Process Simulation Engineer with a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Illinois. My career has been marked by a commitment to optimizing engineering algorithms and enhancing predictive modeling capabilities. At LanzaTech, I successfully migrated and optimized algorithms from VBA to Python, C++, and C#, achieving a remarkable five-fold increase in speed. My work has not only improved accuracy and efficiency but also ensured that our software capabilities adapt to the evolving needs of the chemical engineering field.

During my doctoral research, I honed my skills in data visualization and complex data analysis, which allowed me to uncover key insights that informed strategic decisions. I developed models to simulate catalyst behavior and collaborated with cross-disciplinary teams to refine research methodologies. My passion for integrating real-world data pipelines into our simulations has driven informed decision-making and provided critical insights that support key engineering and business decisions.