At the UGA New Materials Institute, we believe that a material’s useful end-of-life should be considered at the design stage and that Green Engineering principles should be part of this process.
Assistant Professor
Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Franklin College of Arts & Sciences
Complex Carbohydrate Research Center
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breeanna@uga.edu
hemicellulose, xylan, plant cell wall, cellulose, glycosyltransferase, plant glycobiology, plant biochemistry
Associate Professor
College of Engineering
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jrk@uga.edu
Catalytic reaction engineering, renewable fuels and chemicals.
Professor
Department of Marine Sciences
Skidaway Institute of Oceanography
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jay.brandes@skio.uga.edu
Marine debris, plastics, microplastics, microthreads, stable isotopes, photochemistry, carbon cycling
Public Service Assistant/Water Quality Program Coordinator
Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant
River Basin Center
Georgia DNR Coastal Advisory Council
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klaustin@uga.edu
Water quality, marine debris, marine education, emerging contaminants, estuaries, microplastics
Public Service Associate
Marine Extension
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sandersd@uga.edu
Marine debris, microplastics, marine education
Professor and Distinguished Faculty Scholar
College of Engineering
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eiteman@engr.uga.edu
Metabolic engineering, fermentation, nutrient-limited processes, microbial physiology
Adjunct Assistant Professor
College of Engineering
Director R&D Athens/Senior Polymer Scientist for DaniMer Scientific
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joe.grubbs@uga.edu
Biodegradable materials, waxes, coatings and renewable adhesives
Professor
Department of Textiles, Merchandising & Interiors
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ssharma@uga.edu
Nanocellulose, biopolymer composites
Professor
College of Engineering & Department of Food Science and Technology
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smani@engr.uga.edu
Nanocellulose manufacturing, food packaging films, surface modified nanocellulose, LCA of Nanocellulose
Georgia Athletic Association Professor of Fibers and Textiles
Department of Textiles, Merchandising & Interiors
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gbhat@uga.edu
Fiber science, nonwovens, melt-blowing, cotton nonwovens, plastic recycling, multifunctional nonwovens