Ronald L. Fournier is a Professor in the Department of Bioengineering at The University of Toledo in Ohio. He was also the founding Chair of this department. During his twenty six years at Toledo he has taught a variety of chemical engineering and bioengineering subjects, to include courses in biochemical engineering, biomedical engineering transport phenomena, design, biomechanics, and artificial organs. His research interests and scholarly publications are in the areas of bioartificial organs, tissue engineering, novel bioreactors, photodynamic therapy, and pharmacokinetics.