Summary
Leo Lue is a Reader in Chemical and Process Engineering at the University of Strathclyde with 16 years of post-PhD academic experience and a deep specialization in thermodynamics and statistical mechanics. He previously held senior academic and research appointments at the University of Manchester, Colorado School of Mines, NIST, and UC Berkeley, bringing a blend of theoretical rigor and applied engineering perspective. Trained at MIT (PhD) and Arizona State (BSE) in chemical engineering, he has built a career translating fundamental statistical-mechanical insights into practical process engineering advances. Based in Glasgow, he blends sustained academic leadership with hands-on research mentoring and cross-institutional collaboration. An understated strength is his long-term continuity in academia, reflecting both durable research programs and commitment to educating the next generation of engineers.
16 years of coding experience
1 year of employment as a software developer
PhD, Chemical Engineering, PhD, Chemical Engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
BSE, Chemical Engineering, BSE, Chemical Engineering at Arizona State University