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In this month's Professor Spotlight, we highlight Dr. Bridget Rogers Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering and Director of the Undergraduate Program in Materials Science at Vanderbilt University. Driven by a passion for innovation, Dr. Rodgers has led efforts to expand the use of AspenTech tools across the chemical engineering department.
"We've used Aspen, but sparingly, in our curriculum for over 20 years," she shares. "Since partnering with AspenTech last year, we've increased the integration of their solutions into more courses, and process simulation training has helped more faculty become skilled with the software."
Her efforts are already making an impact. "Students have learned how powerful sensitivity analyses can be in understanding how certain variables affect a process," she notes. They are also developing critical skills like breaking down complex problems and choosing the right model complexity—while exploring key topics such as energy usage and process economics early in design.
According to Dr. Rodgers, "Aspen Plus has helped our students bring together all aspects of process engineering and design—from basic mass balances to process optimization based on equipment costs, sustainability, and economic considerations."
Looking ahead, her vision is ambitious and inspiring: "I hope to see Aspen used in some capacity in every core chemical engineering course. I believe this would give students a deeper understanding of engineering concepts and make them stronger, more well-rounded engineers."
Thank you, Professor Rodgers, for your dedication to preparing the next generation of chemical engineers!
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