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The Biobased Advanced Materials Laboratory is headed by Dr. Maren Roman, assistant professor in the Department of Wood Science and Forest Products. The current research team consists of one postdoctoral research associate, three PhD students, and one master's student.
Dr. Maren Roman
Dr. Takeshi Fujino
Shuping Dong
Hezhong Wang
Fernando Navarro
Jung Ki Hong
Assistant Professor, Wood Science and Forest Products, 2004-current
education
MS, Chemistry, Clausthal University of Technology, Germany, 1990-1996
PhD, Polymer Chemistry, SUNY ESF, Syracuse, NY 1997-2002
Postdoc, Department of Chemistry, McGill University, Canada, 2002-2004
MS, Chemistry, Clausthal University of Technology, Germany, 1990-1996
PhD, Polymer Chemistry, SUNY ESF, Syracuse, NY 1997-2002
Postdoc, Department of Chemistry, McGill University, Canada, 2002-2004
research interests
properties and potential applications of cellulose nanocrystals
colloid, interface, and liquid crystal science
physical chemistry of polysaccharides
plant cell wall ultrastructure and biosynthesis
properties and potential applications of cellulose nanocrystals
colloid, interface, and liquid crystal science
physical chemistry of polysaccharides
plant cell wall ultrastructure and biosynthesis
Dr. Roman is a faculty member of the Macromolecules and Interfaces Institute, the Macromolecular Interfaces with Life Sciences Program, the Sustainable Engineered Materials Institute, and the Wood-Based Composites Center.
Postdoc, Sustainable Engineered Materials Institute, 2006-current
education
BS, Biology, Kochi University, Japan, 1988-1992
MS, Biology, Kochi University, Japan, 1992-1994
PhD, Wood Science and Technology, Kyoto University, Japan, 1994-2000
Postdoc, Wood Research Institute, Kyoto University, Japan, 2000-2002
Postdoc, Plant Biotechnology Research Center, Michigan Tech, 2002-2002
Postdoc, Forest Biotechnology Group, NC State University, 2002-2003
Postdoc, Plant Biotechnology Research Center, Michigan Tech, 2003-2006
BS, Biology, Kochi University, Japan, 1988-1992
MS, Biology, Kochi University, Japan, 1992-1994
PhD, Wood Science and Technology, Kyoto University, Japan, 1994-2000
Postdoc, Wood Research Institute, Kyoto University, Japan, 2000-2002
Postdoc, Plant Biotechnology Research Center, Michigan Tech, 2002-2002
Postdoc, Forest Biotechnology Group, NC State University, 2002-2003
Postdoc, Plant Biotechnology Research Center, Michigan Tech, 2003-2006
PhD student, Macromolecular Science and Engineering, 2005-current
education
BS, Chemistry, Nankai University, 1991-1995
MS, Chemistry, Nankai University, 1995-1998
BS, Chemistry, Nankai University, 1991-1995
MS, Chemistry, Nankai University, 1995-1998
research interests
targeted delivery of therapeutics
targeted delivery of therapeutics
PhD student, Wood Science and Forest Products, 2006-current
education
BS, Plant Protection, Henan Agricultural University, China, 1982-1986
MS, Food Science, University of Guelph, Canada, 2004-2005
BS, Plant Protection, Henan Agricultural University, China, 1982-1986
MS, Food Science, University of Guelph, Canada, 2004-2005
research interests
Nanoparticulate cellulose-chitosan polyelectrolyte complex and swelling kinetics
Non-stoichiometric polyelectrolyte complex (N-PEC) of cellulose - chitosan nanoparticles application in Food
Swelling-controlled release of functional micronutrients and bioactive compounds in food matrices
Nanoparticulate cellulose-chitosan polyelectrolyte complex and swelling kinetics
Non-stoichiometric polyelectrolyte complex (N-PEC) of cellulose - chitosan nanoparticles application in Food
Swelling-controlled release of functional micronutrients and bioactive compounds in food matrices
PhD student, Macromolecular Science and Engineering, 2006-current
education
BS, Chemical Engineering, University of Guadalajara, Mexico, 1991-1996
MS, Forest Products, University of Guadalajara, Mexico, 1999-2001
BS, Chemical Engineering, University of Guadalajara, Mexico, 1991-1996
MS, Forest Products, University of Guadalajara, Mexico, 1999-2001
research interests
Chemical-surface modification of pulp and paper, assisted with cold plasma
High yield pulping processes
Brightness reversion and photo yellowing of pulp and paper
Chemical-surface modification of pulp and paper, assisted with cold plasma
High yield pulping processes
Brightness reversion and photo yellowing of pulp and paper
MS student, Wood Science and Forest Products, 2006-current
education
BS, Agriculture (Major in Forestry), Yeungnam University, Korea, 1997-2005
BS, Agriculture (Major in Forestry), Yeungnam University, Korea, 1997-2005
