Ryan is 21 years old and finishing his Junior year at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He is majoring in Materials Science and Engineering with a concentration in nanomaterials. He works at the Oak Ridge National Lab in the Bio-Inspired Nanomaterials Group, and plans to go on to graduate school for a PhD. He enjoys reading, computer and video gaming, tennis, chess, and hanging out with his friends. He plays viola (though not much any more) and enjoys music in a wide range of styles. He hates this page and wants everyone to understand that he has nothing to do with its existence or maintenance. This is all his Mom's idea.