Ryan Bouldin

Ryan Bouldin

  • Professor, Natural and Applied Sciences
  • Department Chair, Bentley University
  • Department Chair
  • Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, University of Massachusetts Lowell
  • Masters of Engineering in Chemical Engineering, Tufts University
  • Bachelors of Science in Chemical Engineering, Columbia University
  • Bachelors of Science in Chemistry, University of the South

Teaching Interests

Sustainable Organizations, Chemistry of Sustainable Products, Industrial Ecology, Sustainable Product Development, Science of Sustainability, Plastics

Research Interests

Sustainable Chemistry, Sustainable Product Development, Outdoor Products

Consulting/Practice Interests

Sustainable Product Development, Green Chemistry, Sustainable Chemistry

Bio

I’m a professor with a passion for sustainable chemistry and a deep commitment to advancing environmentally responsible practices across industries. My work emphasizes sustainable product design, starting with rethinking how chemicals and materials are selected, used, and managed throughout their lifecycle to reduce environmental impact and promote circularity.

I’m especially interested in supporting and collaborating with organizations that prioritize sustainability, ethical operations, and long-term resilience. The Outdoor Industry is of particular interest to me due to my own passion for outdoor adventure, and it is the area where products and nature come head-to-head.

Professional Memberships

  • Biobased Maine (Formerly Sustainable Bioplastics Council of Maine) 2013-01-01 - Present
  • International Society of Industrial Ecology 2013-01-01 - Present
  • American Chemical Society 2006-03-01 - Present
  • American Association for the Advancement of Science Present

    • Awards and Honors

  • Innovation in Teaching Award, Bentley University
  • Champion of Toxic Use Reduction Award, Toxics Use Reduction Institute
  • Massachusetts State Senate Official Citation, Massachusetts State Senate
  • Recognition from Massachusetts House of Representatives, Massachusetts House of Representatives

    • Scholarly Contributions and Creative Productions

    Journal Articles

  • Ogilvie-Battersby, J. D., Shoukat, D., Mosurkal, R., Bouldin, R., Orbey, N. (2026). Microencapsulation of geraniol using UV curable GeLMA/gum arabic coacervates. COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A - PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS, (733) (Link)
  • Arslan, D., Tang, R., Bouldin, R., Mosurkal, R., Sun, Y., Orbey, N. (2025). Investigation of the Synergistic Effect of Combined Antimicrobial Agents and Insect Repellent Microcapsules on Fabrics. Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research, (64) Issue 16 (Link)
  • Kulkarni, S., St. Cyr, J., Xia, Z., Bouldin, R., Kumar, J., Mosurkal, R., Nagarajan, R. (2024). Advanced multifunctional fabrics enabled by bioinspired coatings. Progress in Organic Coatings, (197) Issue (Link)
  • Bouldin, R., Levy, E. (2024). THE FUTURE OF CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY BEGINS WITH PRODUCT DESIGN. Amplify, (37) Issue 4
  • Papammagari, L., Agnihotra, S., Saha, P., Manohar, N., Bouldin, R., Manohar, S. (2022). Erratum: Nanostructured Polyanilines Using the H2O2/CaCl2Oxidant System (Macromolecules (2021) 54: 3 (1507−1516) DOI: 10.1021/acs.macromol.0c01241). Macromolecules, (55) Issue 6 (Link)
  • Papammagari, L., Agnihotra, S., Manohar, N., Bouldin, R. M., Manohar, S. (2021). Nanostructured Polyanilines using the H2O2/CaCl2 Oxidant System. Macromolecules
  • Wilzcek, E. R., Iliff, S., Harris, R., Bouldin, R. M., Stoner, E. (2020). Evidence of microplastics from benthic jellyfish (Cassiopea xamachana) in Florida estuaries. Marine Pollution Bulletin
  • Bouldin, R. M., Meldrum, H., Hartigan, D. B., McCormick, J., Coloma Gonzalez, V. (2020). Attitudes and behaviors concerning exposures to toxic chemicals towards a vulnerable population: An environment health and risk-perception survey of Massachusetts childcare providers. Children, Youth, and Environments, (30) 2 147-164. (Link)
  • Bouldin, R. M., Folchman-Wagner, Z. (2019). Chemistry of Sustainable Products: Filling the business void in green chemistry curricula. Journal of Chemical Education
  • Bouldin, R. M., Xia, Z., Klement, T. J., Kiratitanavit, W., Nagarajan, R. (2017). Bioinspired flame retardant polymers of Tyrosol. Journal of Applied Polymer Science (Link)
  • Mohd Aris, Z., Bouldin, R., Pelletier, M., Gaines, P., Budhlall, B., Nagarajan, R. (2017). Microwave-assisted synthesis and characterization of hydrophilically functionalized polygalacturonic acid. Carbohydrate Polymers, (155) Issue (Link)
  • Mohd Aris, Z., Bouldin, R. M., Pelletier, M. G., Gaines, P., Budhlall, B., Nagarajan, R. (2016). Microwave-assisted synthesis and characterization of hydrophilically functionalized polygalacturonic acid. Carbohydrate Polymers, (155) 432-439. (Link)
  • Maltese, A., Danish, J., Bouldin, R., Harsh, J., Bryan, B. (2016). What are students doing during lecture? Evidence from new technologies to capture student activity. International Journal of Research and Method in Education, (39) Issue 2 (Link)
  • Bouldin, R. M., Hall, G. J., Oches, E. A., Szymanski, D. W., Ledley, F. D. (2015). Connecting Business and STEM Education Through Undergraduate Research. Council on Undergraduate Research Quarterly, (35) 4 17-24. (Link)
  • Maltese, A., Danish, J., Bouldin, R. M., Harsh, J., Bryan, B. (2015). What are students doing during lecture? Evidence from new technologies to capture student activity. International Journal of Research & Method in Education/Taylor & Francis (Link)
  • Bouldin, R. M., Singh, A., Magaletta, M., Connor, S., Kumar, J., Nagarajan, R. (2014). Biocatalytic Synthesis of Fluorescent Conjugated Indole Oligomers. Bioengineering (Link)
  • Bouldin, R. M., Urban, N., Ponrathnam, T., Kokil, A., Kumar, J., Samuelson, L. A., Nagarajan, R. (2014). Biocatalyic synthesis of unusually photoluminescent oligomers and electrically conducting polymers of 4-(3-pyrrolyl)butyric acid. Journal of Applied Polymer Science (Link)
  • Bouldin, R., Singh, A., Magaletta, M., Connor, S., Kumar, J., Nagarajan, R. (2014). Biocatalytic synthesis of fluorescent conjugated indole oligomers. Bioengineering, (1) Issue 4 (Link)
  • Ravichandran, S., Nagarajan, S., Kokil, A., Ponrathnam, T., Bouldin, R. M., Bruno, F., Samuelson, L. A., Kumar, J., Nagarajan, R. (2012). Micellar Nanoreactors for Hematin Catalyzed Synthesis of Electrically Conducting Polypyrrole. Langmuir / ACS Publications, (28) 37 13380-13386.
  • Bouldin, R. M., Kyriazidis, L., Fidler, A., Ravichandran, S., Kumar, J., Samuelson, L. A., Nagarajan, R. (2011). Oxidoreductase catalyzed polymerization of 3-methylpyrrole. Journal of Macromolecular Science. Part A - Pure and Applied Chemistry / Taylor & Francis, (48) 12 976-982.
  • Bouldin, R. M., Ravichandran, S., Kokil, A., Garhwal, R., Nagarajan, S., Kumar, J., Bruno, F., Samuelson, L. A., Nagarajan, R. (2011). Synthesis of polypyrrole with fewer structural defects using enzyme catalysis. Synthetic Metals / Elsevier, (161) 15-16 1611-1617.
  • Ravichandran, S., Bouldin, R. M., Kumar, J., Nagarajan, R. (2011). A Renewable Waste Material for the Synthesis of a Novel Non-Halogenated Flame Retardant Polymer. Journal of Cleaner Production / Elsevier, (19) 5 454-458.
  • Tewari, A., Kokil, A., Ravichandran, S., Nagarajan, S., Bouldin, R. M., Nagarajan, R., Kumar, J. (2010). Soybean Peroxidase Catalyzed Enzymatic Synthesis of Pyrrole-EDOT Copolymers. Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics / Wiley, (211) 14 1610-1617.
  • Zhang, X., Surwade, S., Dua, V., Bouldin, R., Manohar, N., Manohar, S. (2008). Parent polythiophene nanofibers. Chemistry Letters, (37) Issue 5 (Link)

    • Book Chapters

  • Bouldin, R. M., Kokil, A., Ravichandran, S., Nagarajan, S., Kumar, J., Bruno, F., Samuelson, L. A., Nagarajan, R. (2010). Enzymatic Synthesis of Electrically Conducting Polymers: A Review ACS Symposium Series ‚Äì Green Polymer Chemistry: Biocatalysis and Biopolymers. American Chemical Society

    • Conference Proceedings

  • Bouldin, R., Kokil, A., Ravichandran, S., Nagarajan, S., Kumar, J., Samuelson, L., Bruno, F., Nagarajan, R. (2010). “Enzymatic synthesis of electrically conducting polymers”
  • Zhang, X., Surwade, S., Dua, V., Bouldin, R., Manohar, N., Manohar, S. (2008). “Conducting parent polythiophene nanofibers”

    • Other Scholarly Work

  • Bouldin, R. (2022). Definition and Criteria for Sustainable Chemistry. Expert Committee on Sustainable Chemistry (ECOSChem) - Submitted to White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (Link).
  • Bouldin, R. M. (2016). Childcare Guide to Safer Alternatives: A purchasing guide to reduce exposure to flame retardants and phthalates. Toxic Use Reduction Agency (Link).

    • Presentations

  • Arslan, D., Tang, R., Bouldin, R., Moskurkal, R., Sun, Y., Orbey, N. (2024). “Durable Antimicrobial and Insect-Repellent Coatings on Nylon-Cotton Fabrics” Presented at the University of Massachusetts Lowell Sukant Tripathy Memorial Symposium Lowell, MA
  • Bouldin, R. M. (2023). “Defining Sustainable Chemistry Project Webinar” Presented at the Expert Committee of Sustainable Chemistry Defining Sustainable Chemistry Project Webinar Zoom
  • Kulkarni, S., St. Cyr, J., Xia, Z., Bouldin, R. M., Giaya, A., Kumar, J., Nagarajan, R., Mosurkal, R. (2019). “A Simple Surface Functionalization Method for Multifunctional Textiles with Flame and Vector Protection” Presented at the United States Department of Defense Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program Washington, DC
  • Bouldin, R. M., Buttafuoco, N. (2018). “Exploration of tunable melanin-like polymers obtained through biocatalysis” Presented at the American Chemical Society Fall 2018 ACS National Meeting & Expo Boston, MA
  • Bouldin, R. M. (2018). “Chemistry of Sustainable Products: A nonmajor course for business students” Presented at the American Chemical Society 22nd Annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference Portland, Oregon
  • Bouldin, R. M., Kiszewski, A. E., Wu, S., Vellante, A., Riveroll Usabiaga, A. (2018). “Schiff base mosquito repellents derived from common botanical sources” Presented at the American Chemical Society 22nd Annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference Portland, Oregon
  • Bouldin, R. M. (2017). “Biocatalytic Polymerization Reactions” Presented at the Gordon Research Conference Gordon Research Conference on Polymers South Hadley, MA
  • Bouldin, R. M., Hartigan, D. B., Coloma Gonzalez, V. (2017). “Attitudes and behaviors concerning exposures to toxic chemicals towards a vulnerable population: An environment health and risk-perception survey of Massachusetts childcare providers” Presented at the National Society for Science and the Environment 17th National Conference & Global Forum on Science, Policy, and the Environment: Integrating Environment and Health Washington, DC
  • Bouldin, R. M., Hartigan, D. B., Coloma Gonzalez, V. (2016). “Avoiding the introduction of toxic chemicals to early education environments” Presented at the Bentley University 2016 Bentley Research Colloquium - The Business of Healthcare: Research, Opportunity, and Innovation Bentley University
  • Bouldin, R. M., Coloma Gonzalez, V. (2016). “Detoxifying Early Childhood Education Avoiding the introduction of toxic chemicals to early education environments” Presented at the Toxic Use Reduction Institute 2016 Champions of Toxics Use Reduction Award Ceremony Massachusetts State House
  • Bouldin, R. M., Friedlander, J., Stagg, M. (2015). “Technology road mapping: An ideal time to implement green chemistry and sustainability metrics?” Presented at the American Chemistry Society 19th Annual Green Chemistry and Engineering Conference Bethesda, Maryland
  • Klement, T. J., Bouldin, R. M. (2015). “Preliminary Economic Analysis of Biobased Lignin-like Flame Retardants” Presented at the Toxic Use Reduction Institue and State of Massachusetts Toxic Use Reduction Institute Greener Materials Symposium Lowell, MA
  • Bouldin, R. M. (2014). “Green Chemistry Session” Presented at the American Chemical Society Southeastern Regional Meeting Nashville, TN
  • Bouldin, R. M., Nagaragan, R. (2014). “Sustainable routes to fluorescence based environmental and biological sensors” Presented at the American Chemical Society Southeastern Regional Meeting Nashville, TN
  • Bouldin, R. M. (2014). “Utilizing Green Chemistry for Creating New Products” Presented at the Bentley University Bentley Research Symposium United States
  • Bouldin, R. M., Maltese, A. (2013). “Pedagogical techniques in lecture and their effects on student engagement” Presented at the American Chemical Society American Chemical Society National Meeting Indianapolis, IN
  • Bouldin, R. M. (2013). “Interdisciplinary Applications of Green Chemistry” Presented at the Bentley University Bentley Research Symposium

    • Service

    Service: Department

  • Committee Member for Health Informatics Search Committee 2021-09-01 - 2022-02-28
  • Committee Member for Health Services Search Committee 2021-09-01 - 2022-02-28
  • Committee Member for NAS Assessment and Assurance of Learning 2017-09-01 - Present
  • Committee Member for Staff Search Committee Member (Laboratory Coordinator) 2017-09-01 - 2017-10-31
  • Committee Member for Faculty Search Committee (Lecturer - Biology/Health) 2017-04-01 - 2017-05-31
  • Committee Member for Faculty Search Committee (Lecturer - Earth/Environment) 2017-04-01 - 2017-05-31
  • Committee Member for Faculty Search Committee for NAS Energy Position 2016-10-01 - 2017-01-31
  • Committee Chair for Curriculum Committee 2014-09-01 - Present
  • Committee Member for Jennison Science Renovation Planning 2014-09-01 - 2017-01-31
  • Mentor (Faculty) for NAS Department Recruiting at New Student Orientation 2015-08-04 - 2015-08-05
  • Committee Member for Facilities and Equipment 2013-09-01 - Present
  • Committee Member for Tenure Track Heath Psychology Search Committee 2013-10-01 - 2014-01-31
  • for Major and Minor Fair - Student Centered Activity 2013-10-29 - 2013-10-29

    • Service: Public

  • TURA Science Advisory Board Member for Massachusetts Toxic Use Reduction Institute 2023-07-01 - Present

    • Service: Professional

  • Committee Member for United Nations Environment Programme 2019-12-01 - 2022-01-31
  • Editor, Journal for Public Library of Science (PLOS) - PLOS ONE 2018-09-01 - 2022-06-30
  • Committee Member for Doctoral Dissertation Committee 2015-08-01 - 2017-03-31
  • Board of Directors for Environmental Health Strategy Center (EHSC) 2013-07-01 - 2022-03-31
  • Board of Advisors for Environmental Health Strategy Center (EHSC) 2013-01-01 - 2022-03-31

    • Service: University

  • Committee Member for Sustainability Action Implementation Group 2023-01-01 - Present
  • Committee Member for Health Action Implementation Group 2022-11-01 - Present
  • Committee Member for Graduate Program Revitalization Committee 2022-10-01 - Present
  • Committee Member for Post-Bac Action Implementation Group 2022-10-01 - Present
  • Committee Member for Graduate Council 2022-09-01 - Present
  • Committee Member for Hoffman Center for Business Ethics Faculty Fellows 2022-09-01 - Present
  • Committee Member for Entrepreneurship Faculty Council 2022-07-01 - Present
  • Committee Member for Culture and Values Strategic Positioning Committee 2021-10-01 - 2022-01-31
  • Department Chair for Natural and Applied Sciences 2021-07-01 - Present
  • Committee Member for Task Force 5.0 Subcommittee on Focal Area 2 Implementation 2021-07-01 - 2022-01-31
  • Associate Director for Bentley Honors Program 2020-07-01 - 2021-06-30
  • Committee Member for Taskforce 4.0 Curriculum Subcommittee on A&S Breadth 2020-06-01 - 2021-01-31
  • Task Force Member for Bentley Beliefs Working Group 2018-12-01 - 2019-01-31
  • Committee Member for Level III Conduct Board 2018-08-09 - Present
  • Program Organizer for Liberal Studies Major Coordinator for Earth, Environment, and Global Sustaianbility 2018-07-01 - Present
  • Committee Member for Delongchamp Fund Committee 2018-07-31 - 2021-07-01
  • Committee Member for Bentley Learning and Teaching Council 2017-08-10 - 2019-06-30
  • Committee Member for Teaching and Scholarly Activities Committee 2016-08-29 - 2018-07-01
  • Mentor (Faculty) for Faculty-Athletic Team Advisor - Men's Lacrosse 2016-09-12 - 2018-01-01
  • Project Reviewer for Honors Capstone Award Reviewer 2017-04-01 - 2017-04-30
  • Mentor (Faculty) for Bentley Climbing Club 2016-01-01 - Present
  • Committee Member for Planning Committee - Research Colloquium 2015-05-01 - 2015-10-31
  • Committee Member for Track Chair - Bentley Research Colloquium 2015-05-01 - 2015-10-31
  • Committee Member for Research Colloquium 2014-11-04 - 2014-11-18