Bill Epling is a Professor in, and Chair of, the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Virginia. He joined UVA as Chair in August 2016. He received his PhD from the University of Florida in 1997 and his BS from Virginia Tech in 1992, both in Chemical Engineering. Prior to joining academia, he followed a relatively unique path that has given him a broad perspective in the field of environmental catalysis, including catalyst design, manufacture, characterization and application. This was accomplished working across a spectrum of locations; a national lab (Pacific Northwest National Lab), in academia (University of Waterloo, University of Houston and University of Virginia), a catalyst manufacturing company (EmeraChem) and a large engine manufacturer (Cummins Inc). His research has focused on vehicle engine emissions reduction, for diesel-, natural gas- and gasoline-fueled engines, through improved catalytic converter technologies. More recently his research focus has expanded into the chemicals arena, and includes dynamic reactor operation for improved product yields and catalyst longevities. Bill has taught a variety of courses, from foundational mass and energy balances to graduate reactor design, and currently teaches an energy science and technologies elective. In his free time, he tries to keep in shape and keep up with his 3 dogs and 5 cats.