{"id":870,"date":"2025-03-06T17:30:08","date_gmt":"2025-03-06T17:30:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/faculty.cnr.ncsu.edu\/lokendrapal\/?page_id=870"},"modified":"2025-04-24T17:57:32","modified_gmt":"2025-04-24T17:57:32","slug":"team-members-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/faculty.cnr.ncsu.edu\/lokendrapal\/team-members-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Team Members"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n

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Meet Our Team<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Pal ARMI is a diverse and internationally recognized team that takes a multidisciplinary approach to tackling grand challenges at the intersection of sustainability, human health, and smart manufacturing. The team has highly networked and productive global collaborations, along with excellent mentoring and job placement for students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interested in joining the team? See our opportunities below.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Graduate Students<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>Ankit Rathaur<\/strong>, Ph.D. Student<\/em>, 2024 – present
Research Focus: <\/em><\/strong>FEA simulations of paper products<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Luis Pe\u00f1a<\/strong>, Ph.D. Student<\/em>, 2024 – present
Research Focus: <\/em><\/strong>TEA\/LCA of waste to advanced resources<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Nishme Zabib<\/strong>, Ph.D. Student<\/em>, 2024 – present
Research Focus: <\/em><\/strong>Biocatalysis of Lignocellulosic for Advanced Dewatering<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Vaishnavi Srinivasan<\/strong>, Ph.D. Student<\/em>, 2024 – present
Research Focus: <\/em><\/strong> MSW Characterization and Biochemical Conversion<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Dipta Mozumder<\/strong>, Ph.D. Student<\/em>, 2024 – present
Research Focus: <\/em><\/strong>Sustainable Fiber Modifications for Food Packaging<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Nazia Jashi<\/strong>, Ph.D. Student<\/em>, 2024 – present
Research Focus: <\/em><\/strong>Sustainable Fibers and Packaging Production<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Lia Novak<\/strong>, Ph.D. Student<\/em>, 2024 – present
Research Focus: <\/em><\/strong>Lignin-based Advanced Materials for Packaging and Sustainable Agriculture<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Avisekh Kumar<\/strong>, Ph.D. Student<\/em>, 2024 – present
Research Focus: <\/em><\/strong>Smart Conveyor Systems and FEA Simulations<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Rakshit Kumar<\/strong>, Ph.D. Student<\/em>, 2023 – present
Research Focus:<\/em><\/strong> Lifecycle Analysis of MSW Plastics Fraction<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Summia Rahman<\/strong>, Ph.D. Student<\/em>, 2023 – present
Research Focus:<\/em><\/strong> MSW Characterization for PFAS Contamination and Environmental Persistence<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Lokesh Kumar<\/strong>, Ph.D. Student<\/em>, 2023 – present
Research Focus:<\/em><\/strong> Cellulose Crystallinity and Packaging Development<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Aditya Sarker<\/strong>, <\/strong>Ph.D. Student<\/em>, 2023 – present
Research Focus:<\/em><\/strong> Real-Time Spectroscopic\/Image Analysis of Plastics and Valorization<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Mariangeles Salas<\/strong>, Ph.D. Student<\/em>, 2023 – present
Research Focus:<\/em><\/strong> AI-enabled Smart Conveyor System for Real-time Characterization of MSW<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Aakash Upadhyay<\/strong>, Ph.D. Student<\/em>, 2023 – present
Research Focus:<\/em><\/strong> Mechanical Modifications of Cellulosic Fibers and Coating Development.<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Maria Gonzalez<\/strong>, Ph.D. Student<\/em>, 2023 – present
Research Focus:<\/em><\/strong> Enhance Press Dewatering Through Electromechanical Technologies, Co-Chair:<\/em> Dr. Richard Venditti<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Moumita Dey<\/strong>, <\/strong>Ph.D. Student<\/em>, 2022 – present
Research Focus:<\/em><\/strong> Biobased Coatings for Hygiene and Packaging<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Munmun Basak<\/strong>, Ph.D. Student<\/em>, 2022 – present
Research Focus:<\/em><\/strong> Understanding of Industrial Hemp Agronomy, Fiber and Biopolymer Synthesis and Ground Covers Development, Co-Chair:<\/em> Dr. Lucian Lucia<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Lucille Verster<\/strong>, Ph.D. Student<\/em>, 2022 – present
Research Focus:<\/em><\/strong> Unravel Degradation Modalities of Synthetic and Bio-based Polymer Fiber Nonwovens, Co-Chair:<\/em> Dr. Orlin Velev<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Naimul Haque<\/strong>, Ph.D. Student<\/em><\/em>, 2021 – present
Research Focus:<\/em><\/strong> MSW Characterization and Valorization of Paper Fractions, Co-Chair:<\/em> Dr. Hasan Jameel<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Kazi Arafat<\/strong>, Ph.D. Student<\/em><\/em>, 2021 – present
Research Focus:<\/em><\/strong> Hemp fibers-based molded packaging and hygiene products, Co-Chair: <\/em>Dr. Hasan Jameel<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Raghul Thiyagarajan, <\/strong>M.S. Student,<\/em> 2023 – present
Research Focus:<\/em><\/strong> Techno-economic Analysis of MSW, Co-Chair- Dr. Yuan Shin Lee<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Postdoctoral Researchers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>Dr. Nelson Barrios<\/strong>, Postdoctoral Researcher<\/em>, 202<\/em><\/em>4 – present
Research Focus:<\/em><\/strong> Decarbonizing Paper Manufacturing: Integrating Biocatalysts \u2013 Computational and Experimental Approaches<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Dr. Simran Singh,<\/strong> Postdoctoral Researcher<\/em>, 2024 – present
Research Focus:<\/em><\/strong> AI\/ML, Cloud Computing, Database Management<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Dr. Saurabh Kardam,<\/strong> Postdoctoral Researcher<\/em>, 2024 – present
Research Focus:<\/em><\/strong> Molded Products and Coatings<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Dr. Tushar Maiti,<\/strong> Postdoctoral Researcher<\/em>, 2024 – present
Research Focus:<\/em><\/strong> Enhanced Tissue and Hygiene Products<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Dr. Karthik Ananth Mani,<\/strong> Postdoctoral Researcher<\/em>, 2023 – present
Research Focus:<\/em><\/strong> Physiochemical modifications of lignocellulose and packaging development<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Dr. Stephen Agwuncha<\/strong>, Postdoctoral Researcher<\/em>, 2023 – present
Research Focus:<\/em><\/strong> Testing and Advanced Characterization Techniques Development<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Dr. Raman Rao<\/strong>, Postdoctoral Researcher<\/em>, 2023 – present
Research Focus:<\/em><\/strong> MSW characterization, Food and Textiles Valorization<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Dr. Sharmita Bera<\/strong>, Postdoctoral Researcher<\/em>, 2023 – present
Research Focus:<\/em><\/strong> Cellulose\/nanocellulose chemistry and modifications<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Visiting Scholars<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>Dr. Jos\u00e9 G. Parra<\/strong>, Visiting Scholar<\/em>, 2022 – present
Lab. de Qu\u00edmica Computacional (QUIMICOMP), B\u00e1rbula-Venezuela<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Research Experience Undergraduates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>Shirin Mohamed<\/strong>, REU<\/em>, 2023 – present
Research Focus:<\/em><\/strong> Biopolymers Processing<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Tj Ferry<\/strong>, REU<\/em>, 2022 – present
Research Focus:<\/em><\/strong> Smart Conveyor System<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Isabella Teza<\/strong>, REU<\/em>, 2022 – present
Research Focus:<\/em><\/strong> Repulpability and Recyclability Testing<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Nick Burrows<\/strong>, REU<\/em>, 2022 – present
Research Focus:<\/em><\/strong> Waste Processing and Analysis<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Past Members<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>Sky Johnson<\/strong>, REU<\/em>, 2024
Research Focus:<\/em><\/strong> Recycling and Waste Valorization<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Emma Gandy<\/strong>, REU<\/em>, 2022- 2024
Joined Georgia-Pacific Company
Research Focus:<\/em><\/strong> Recycling and Waste Valorization<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Allen Stockburger<\/strong>, REU<\/em>, 2022-2023
Research Focus:<\/em><\/strong> Cellulose Dewatering<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Mrittika Debnath<\/strong>, Ph.D.<\/em><\/em>, 2024
Dissertation:<\/strong> <\/em><\/strong>Alternative Fiber-based High Barrier Flexible Packaging Materials, Co-Chair: <\/em>Dr. Martin Hubbe<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Nelson Barrios<\/strong>, Ph.D.<\/em><\/em>, 2024
Post<\/em>doctoral Researcher at NC State University
Research Focus:<\/em><\/strong> Decarbonizing Paper Manufacturing: Integrating Biocatalysts \u2013 Computational and Experimental Approaches, Co-Chair:<\/em> Dr. Richard Venditti<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Roman Sarder, Ph.D.<\/strong>, 2023,
Senior Research Scientist at WestRock Company<\/em>
Dissertation:<\/strong> Sustainable Fibers from Alternative Resources, Modifications, and Biopolymers for Food Packaging, Coatings, and Composite Manufacturing, Co-chair<\/em>: Dr. Lucian Lucia<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Moumita Nanjiba<\/strong>, M.S., 2023
Research Scientist at WestRock Company<\/em>
Thesis:<\/strong> Development of Sustainable Packaging Materials from Wood Residues, Co-Chair<\/em>: Dr. Lucian Lucia<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Vasudev Sethuraman, <\/strong>M.S, 2023,
Process Engineer at Dish Networks,<\/em>
Thesis:<\/strong> Topology Optimization of Fiber-Based Paper Plates using computer-aided design and Finite Elemental Analysis. Co-Chair<\/em>: Dr. Yuan Shin Lee<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Kamlesh Pandey, <\/strong>M.S.<\/em>, 2023, <\/strong>
Digital Solution Engineer, Buckman<\/em>
Thesis:<\/strong> Data-Driven Modeling, Data Collection, and Energy Management in Paper Drying Process, Co-Chair<\/em>: Dr. Yuan Shin Lee<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Lucy Jones<\/strong>, REU<\/em>, 2023, FB-PSE
Research Focus:<\/em><\/strong> WARM Workshop<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Jonathan Simis<\/strong>, REU<\/em>, 2023, FB- PSE
WARM Workshop<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Josh Carter<\/strong>, REU<\/em>, 2023, FB- PSE
Research<\/strong>: Paper\/Packaging Testing<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Jade Williamson<\/strong>, REU<\/em>, 2023, FB- PSE
Research<\/strong>: Paper Waste Characterization<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Seth Laney<\/strong>, REU<\/em>, 2023, Environmental Sciences,
Research<\/strong>: Plastics Waste Characterization and Imaging<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Jenna Haskell<\/strong>, REU<\/em>, 2023, Environmental Sciences
Research<\/strong>: Data Repository<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>David Perry<\/strong>, REU<\/em>, 2023, FB- PSE
Research<\/strong>: Recycling\/Paper Testing<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Eli Rodrigues<\/strong>, REU<\/em>, 2023, FB- PSE
Research<\/strong>: Food Waste Characterization<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Luke Oates<\/strong>, REU<\/em>, 2022-2023, FB- PSE
Research<\/strong>: Fiber Dewatering<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Cori Sutton<\/strong>, REU<\/em>, 2022, FB- PSE
Research<\/strong>: Agro-based fibers Development<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Erin Walter<\/strong>, REU<\/em>, 2022, FB, SMT
Research<\/strong>: Alternative Packaging Development<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Autumn-Sky Williams<\/strong>, REU<\/em>, 2022, FB, SMT
Research<\/strong>: Hemp-Based Bioproducts<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Kaya Kusmierczuk<\/strong>, REU<\/em>, 2022, FB- PSE
Research<\/strong>: Bioplastics<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Ashley Hunsucker<\/strong>, REU<\/em>, 2022,
Research<\/strong>: Environmental Sciences, Carbon Sequestration Analysis<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Allan Berduo<\/strong>, REU<\/em>, 2022, FB- PSE
Research<\/strong>: Imaging of Solid Waste<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Lydia Walston<\/strong>, REU<\/em>, 2022, FB- PSE
Research<\/strong>: Imaging and Spectroscopic Analysis<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Sydney Crush<\/strong>, REU<\/em>, 2022, FB- PSE
Research<\/strong>: Polymer Color Measurement<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Iggy Senchak<\/strong>, REU<\/em>, 2022, FB- PSE
Research<\/strong>: Smart Manufacturing- Data Historian<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Eduardo Sanchez<\/strong>, REU<\/em>, 2022, FB- PSE
Research<\/strong>: Sustainable Packaging and Drying<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Thomas Echelberger<\/strong>, REU<\/em>, 2022, FB- PSE
Research<\/strong>: Dewatering of Cellulosic Fibers<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Madilynn Smith, Ph.D., <\/strong> Postdoctoral Researcher<\/em>, 2021 \u2013 2022
Working as Chemistry Teaching Lab Manager, Textile Engineering, Chemistry, and Science, Wilson College of Textiles, NC State<\/em>
Research<\/strong>: Lignocellulosic Dewatering<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Heather Starkey, Ph.D.<\/strong>, 2022
Research Scientist at Monadnock Paper Mills<\/em>
Dissertation:<\/strong> Development and Application of Lignin Containing Micro-and Nano-Fibrillated Cellulose for Sustainable Packaging Solutions. Co-chair<\/em>: Dr. Hasan Jameel <\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Ayomikun Olarinoye<\/strong>, M.S<\/em>., 2022,
Process Engineer at ND Paper<\/em>
Thesis: <\/em><\/strong>Benchmarking of Foodservice Products for Sustainable Development and Development of Rigidity, Bacon and Hot Oil Tests. Co-Chair<\/em>: Dr. Marty Hubbe <\/td><\/tr>
 <\/strong><\/td>Yunhao Zhang<\/strong>, M.S.<\/em>, Spring 2022<\/em>
Joined Ph.D. Program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute<\/em>
Thesis: <\/em><\/strong>Smart Manufacturing: The Implementation of Industry 4.0 and Energy Management for Paper Industry, Co-Chair<\/em>: Dr. Yuan-Shin Lee<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Victoria Kelly,<\/strong> REU, FB- SMT, 2021-2023
Research: <\/em><\/strong>Chemical Technology of Alternative Fibers<\/td><\/tr>
 <\/strong><\/td>Aiden Stewart, <\/strong>REU<\/em>, Summer 2021
Research: <\/em><\/strong>Integration of smart tools and sensors in paper pilot machine, Co-Mentor<\/em>: Dr. Byrd<\/td><\/tr>
 <\/strong><\/td>Nicole Hamm<\/strong>, <\/strong>REU<\/em>, Summer 2021
Research: <\/strong>Paper characterization and molded packaging<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Gurcan Guler, Ph.D.<\/strong><\/strong>, 2021 \u2013 2022
Faculty at Isparta University of Applied Sciences Faculty of Forestry Isparta\/Turkey<\/td><\/tr>
 <\/strong><\/td>Samaher Salem, Ph.D.<\/strong>, Spring 2021
Faculty at University of Dhaka<\/em>
Dissertation: <\/em><\/strong>The Dynamics of Cellulose-Water Interactions from the Nanoscale to the Macroscale to Unravel its Effects on Fiber and Paper Properties, Co-Chair<\/em>: Dr. Lucian Lucia<\/td><\/tr>
 <\/strong><\/td>Monika Mali<\/strong>, Independent Study<\/em>, Spring 2021
M.S. in Textile Engineering and Science Research Topic
Research<\/strong>: Understanding Binding of Quaternary Ammonium Compounds With Cellulosic Based Fibers and Wipes, Co-mentor<\/em>: Dr. Mathur<\/td><\/tr>
 <\/strong><\/td>Trevor Hinshaw<\/strong>, REU<\/em>, Summer and Fall 2020, Spring 2021
Research<\/strong>: Develop Digital Twin Model of Pilot Paper Machine<\/td><\/tr>
 <\/strong><\/td>Rukmini Arcot<\/strong>, REU<\/em>, Summer 2020 & Teaching Assistant, Spring 2021
Research<\/strong>: Multivariate Analysis and Modeling of Big Data from Paper Machine<\/td><\/tr>
 <\/strong><\/td>Remington Hough<\/strong>, REU<\/em>, Fall 2020 & Spring 2021
Research<\/strong>: Study of Lignocellulose Fibers Pressing and Dewatering<\/td><\/tr>
 <\/strong><\/td>Seanna Miller<\/strong>, REU<\/em>, Summer & Fall 2020, Spring 2021
Research<\/strong>: Solutions for Invasion of Single-Use Plastics and Microplastics in Everyday Life<\/td><\/tr>
 <\/strong><\/td>James Lewis<\/strong>, REU<\/em>, Summer 2020
Research<\/strong>: Prospect of Industrial Hemp Valorization in US<\/td><\/tr>
 <\/strong><\/td>Heaven Davis<\/strong>, REU<\/em>, Summer and Fall 2020, Spring 2021
Research<\/strong>: Advances in Feminine Hygiene Products Sustainability and Test Methodology<\/td><\/tr>
 <\/strong><\/td>Kaitlyn Pittman<\/strong>, REU<\/em>, Summer and Fall 2020 Modify Paper-Based Packaging Surfaces to Repel Coronavirus<\/td><\/tr>
 <\/strong><\/td>Kathryn Clayson<\/strong>, REU, <\/em>Summer and Fall 2020
Research<\/strong>: The Trash Tragedy: Overcoming the Major Obstacles in Solid Waste Management<\/td><\/tr>
 <\/strong><\/td>Tyler Warlow<\/strong>, REU<\/em>, Summer and Fall 2020
Research<\/strong>: Study Paper-Based Packaging Surfaces and Environmental Interactions to Develop Anti-Coronavirus Packages<\/td><\/tr>
 <\/em><\/strong><\/td>Xiaohang Sun, Ph.D.<\/em>, <\/strong>Postdoctoral Researcher<\/em>, 2016- 2020, <\/em>
Faculty at Sun Yat-sen University<\/em>
Research<\/em><\/strong> in cellulose derivatives, hydrogel-based sensing materials, plasma chemistry, barrier coatings, modeling, and flexible electronics<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
 <\/strong><\/td>Joseph Gutierrez<\/strong>, M.S., Fall 2020<\/em>
Joined Ph.D. Program at NC State University<\/em>
Thesis: <\/strong>Evaluation and Characterization of Biopolymers to Reduce the Usage of Synthetic Polymers in Single-use Disposable Materials, Coating, and Packaging, Co-Chair:<\/em> Dr. Richard Venditti<\/td><\/tr>
 <\/strong><\/td>Ahsen<\/strong> Bildik Dal, Ph.D.<\/strong>, Visiting Faculty<\/em>, 2020
Faculty at Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa Research Information System<\/em>
Research<\/strong>: Hydrophobic Surface Treatment Additives for Paper and Packaging, Co-Host: Dr. Martin Hubbe<\/td><\/tr>
 <\/strong><\/td>Sachin Agate, Ph.D.<\/strong>, Fall 2019
Working at Mars Wrigley<\/em>
Dissertation: <\/strong>Advances in Biomaterials for Flexible Electronics and Optics, Co-Chair<\/em>: Dr. Lucian Lucia<\/td><\/tr>
 <\/strong><\/td>Preeti<\/strong> Tyagi, Ph.D.<\/strong>, Summer 2019
Working at Mars Wrigley<\/em>
Dissertation:<\/strong> Nanocellulose-based Sustainable Barrier and Antimicrobial Coatings, Co-Chair<\/em>: Dr. Martin Hubbe<\/td><\/tr>
 <\/strong><\/td>Hao<\/strong> Zang, Ph.D.<\/strong>, Visiting Faculty<\/em>, 2018-2019
Faculty Henan University of Engineering<\/em>
Research<\/strong>: Cellulose and nanocellulose-based conductive composites for functional and flexible sensors\/electronics, Co-Host:<\/em> Dr. Martin Hubbe<\/td><\/tr>
 <\/strong><\/td>Michael<\/strong> Joyce, Ph.D.<\/strong>, Postdoctoral Researcher,<\/em> 2016 – 2018
Working at Reynolds American Inc.<\/em>
Research<\/strong>: Biobased barrier coatings and novel drying systems for food packaging and applications.<\/td><\/tr>
 <\/strong><\/td>Shuai<\/strong> Lee, Ph.D., <\/strong>Postdoctoral Researcher<\/em>, 2017,
Working at Fiberstar, Inc.<\/em>
Research<\/strong>: Sustainable high lignin containing coated release liner papers and coatings<\/td><\/tr>
 <\/strong><\/td>Yuanyuan<\/strong> Yin, Ph.D.<\/strong>, Visiting Scholar,<\/em> 2017
Lecturer at Qingdao University<\/em>
Research<\/strong>: Lipase-catalyzed cellulose nanocrystal-laurate esters embedded in PLA, Co-Host:<\/em> Dr. Martin Hubbe<\/td><\/tr>
 <\/strong><\/td>Peter Gough<\/strong>, REU 2020, PSE
Research<\/strong>: Process Intelligence for Enhanced Worker Safety<\/td><\/tr>
 <\/strong><\/td>Tanner Evans<\/strong>, REU 2020, PSE
Research<\/strong>: Multivariate Data Analysis and Modeling, Co-mentor: Dr. Byrd<\/td><\/tr>
 <\/strong><\/td>John Bedard<\/strong>, REU 2020, PSE
Research<\/strong>: IIoT Technologies for Pilot Plant Testbeds<\/td><\/tr>
 <\/strong><\/td>Kyle Broadbelt<\/strong>, REU 2020, PSE
Research<\/strong>: Industry 4.0 Technological Advances<\/td><\/tr>
 <\/strong><\/td>Devin Wyatt<\/strong>, REU 2020, PSE
Research<\/strong>: Review of Facemasks Technologies<\/td><\/tr>
 <\/strong><\/td>Michael Tozer<\/strong>, REU 2020, PSE
Research<\/strong>: Antimicrobial Technologies for Food Packaging<\/td><\/tr>
 <\/strong><\/td>Bennett Surreett<\/strong>, REU 2020, PSE
Research<\/strong>: Discrete & Sustainable Hygiene Products<\/td><\/tr>
 <\/strong><\/td>Mason Broadway<\/strong>, REU 2020-2021, PSE
Research<\/strong>:Hemp Techno-Economic Analysis<\/td><\/tr>
 <\/strong><\/td>Peter Janecek<\/strong>, REU 2020, PSE
Research<\/strong>: Single Use Plastics Environmental Remediation<\/td><\/tr>
 <\/strong><\/td>Michael Litavecz<\/strong>, REU 2020, Forest Biomaterials
Research<\/strong>: Eco-friendly Materials for 3D Printing<\/td><\/tr>
 <\/strong><\/td>Alisha Spradlin<\/strong>, COT-TATM 2020
Research<\/strong>: Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management, Sustainable Developments in Feminine Hygiene, Co-mentor<\/em>: Dr. Mathur<\/td><\/tr>
 <\/strong><\/td>Ian Peterson<\/strong>, REU 2019-2020, PSE
Research<\/strong>: Data Archiving, co-mentored with Dr. Byrd<\/td><\/tr>
 <\/strong><\/td>Nick Starrett<\/strong>, REU 2019, PSE
Research<\/strong>: Nanocellulose Production form Mill Sludge Waste<\/td><\/tr>
 <\/strong><\/td>Allison Brame<\/strong>, REU 2019, PSE
Research<\/strong>: Paper Straws Testing, Co-mentor<\/em>: Dr. Venditti<\/td><\/tr>
 <\/strong><\/td>Ameer Desilva<\/strong>, REU 2019, PSE
Research<\/strong>: Lignocellulosic Composites Development, Co-mentor<\/em>: Dr. Argyropoulos<\/td><\/tr>
 <\/strong><\/td>Kadin Peterman<\/strong>, Provost\u2019s Professional Experience 2019, PSE
Research<\/strong>: Functional Coatings<\/td><\/tr>
 <\/strong><\/td>Tressa Glackin<\/strong> Provost\u2019s Professional Experience 2019, PSE
Research<\/strong>: Banana Paper Development<\/td><\/tr>
 <\/strong><\/td>Abhiram<\/strong> Kondagunta<\/strong>, REU 2019, PSE
Research<\/strong>: 3D Printing of Biomaterials<\/td><\/tr>
 <\/strong><\/td>Erik Dahlgren<\/strong>, REU 2019, PSE
Research<\/strong>: Data Analytics and AI<\/td><\/tr>
 <\/strong><\/td>Anvita<\/strong> Panajkar<\/strong>, REU 2019, PSE
Research<\/strong>: Lignin-containing Paper Coatings<\/td><\/tr>
 <\/strong><\/td>Andrew McKee<\/strong>, REU 2019, PSE
Research<\/strong>: Functional Papers Development<\/td><\/tr>
 <\/strong><\/td>Austin Batchelor<\/strong> REU 2019, PSE
Research<\/strong>: PM Upgrades, Co-mentor: Dr. Byrd<\/td><\/tr>
 <\/strong><\/td>Brandon Sanchez<\/strong>, REU 2019, PSE
Research<\/strong>: PM Upgrades, Co-mentored:<\/em> Dr. Byrd<\/td><\/tr>
 <\/strong><\/td>Chris Johnson<\/strong>, REU 2019, PSE
Research<\/strong>: Light Weight Packaging Paper Development, Co-mentor:<\/em> Dr. Jameel<\/td><\/tr>
 <\/strong><\/td>Matthew Klassa<\/strong>, REU 2019, PSE
Research<\/strong>: 3D Printing of Biobased Materials<\/td><\/tr>
 <\/strong><\/td>Aitana<\/strong> Blevins<\/strong> REU 2018, PSE
Research<\/strong>: Banana Fiber and Paper Development<\/td><\/tr>
 <\/strong><\/td>Austin Stallings<\/strong>, REU 2018, PSE
Research<\/strong>: Tissue and Towels Products Development<\/td><\/tr>
 <\/strong><\/td>Riley Webb<\/strong>, REU 2018, PSE
Research<\/strong>: Papermachine Rebuild, Co-mentor<\/em>: Dr. Byrd<\/td><\/tr>
 <\/strong><\/td>William Maier<\/strong>, REU 2018, Forest Biomaterials
Research<\/strong>: Dynamic Handsheet Forming<\/td><\/tr>
 <\/strong><\/td>Ethan Schwartz<\/strong>, REU 2018, PSE
Research<\/strong>: Lignocellulose-based Cement Composites Development, Co-mentor<\/em>: Dr. Argyropoulos<\/td><\/tr>
 <\/strong><\/td>Sharmita<\/strong> Dixit<\/strong>, REU 2018, Biology
Research<\/strong>: DNA Extraction Process<\/td><\/tr>
 <\/strong><\/td>Michael Alcivar<\/strong>, REU 2018, Forest Biomaterials
Research<\/strong>: Nanocellulose Dust, Co-mentor:<\/em> Dr. Lucia<\/td><\/tr>
 <\/strong><\/td>Audra Chenoweth<\/strong>, REU 2018, PSE
Research<\/strong>: Nanocellulose Applications in Packaging, Co-mentor<\/em>: Dr. Jameel<\/td><\/tr>
 <\/strong><\/td>Aiden Royals<\/strong>, REU 2018, PSE
Research<\/strong>: Paper Straw Testing Methodology<\/td><\/tr>
 <\/strong><\/td>Mathew Frink<\/strong>, REU 2017-2018, PSE
Research<\/strong>: Flexible Electronics Printing<\/td><\/tr>
 <\/strong><\/td>Thomas Keeshan<\/strong>, REU 2017-2018, PSE
Research<\/strong>: Flexible Electronics Paper<\/td><\/tr>
 <\/strong><\/td>Nikos Castillo<\/strong>, REU 2017, PSE
Research<\/strong>: Paper Characterization<\/td><\/tr>
 <\/strong><\/td>Jeffery Hunter<\/strong>, REU 2017-2018, PSE
Research<\/strong>: Paper and Coating Testing<\/td><\/tr>
 <\/strong><\/td>Kable Young<\/strong>, REU 2016, PSE,
Research<\/strong>: Tissue Paper Making, Co-mentor<\/em>: Dr. Lucia<\/td><\/tr>
 <\/strong><\/td>Kimberly Abrams<\/strong>, REU 2016, PSE
Research<\/strong>: Paper Coating<\/td><\/tr>
 <\/strong><\/td>Michael Brown<\/strong>, REU 2016 & 2018, PSE
Research<\/strong>: Nanocellulose-based Inks<\/td><\/tr>
 <\/strong><\/td>Bailey Tebou<\/strong>, REU 2016, Forest Biomaterials
Research<\/strong>: Bio-based Materials for 3D Printing<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

PAL Group is currently looking for graduate students with a strong background in chemistry, engineering (paper, chemical, materials, etc.), polymer science, and\/or biotechnology and a passion for research in advanced sustainable bioproducts such as smart packaging and barrier coatings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please feel free to email your resume to lpal@ncsu.edu<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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