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A group of speakers at a symposium, with one woman delivering a welcome message while a man in a suit stands beside her. Research posters are displayed in the background, and attendees are seated at tables, engaging with the presentation.

Jul 22, 2026

Third Annual Forest Biomaterials Graduate and Undergraduate Symposium

This past spring, the Department of Forest Biomaterials hosted its third annual Graduate and Undergraduate Symposium. The event was highly successful, showcasing outstanding student research, strong student engagement, and meaningful collaboration between academia and industry. The symposium opened with remarks from Department Head Dr. Jingxin Wang, who highlighted the department’s recent accomplishments, ongoing initiatives, and…
A large group of corporate partners and NC State alumni posing for a photo at the 2025 Paper Industry Career Fair.

Jul 17, 2026

2026 Paper Industry Career Fair at NC State

The NC State Paper Science and Engineering program is excited to invite you to the 2026 Paper Industry Career Fair! This year’s fair will be held on Wednesday, September 2, from 3:00-6:00 p.m. in Talley Student Union on NC State’s campus. The event provides an excellent opportunity to connect with more than 300 paper science,…
A classroom with attendees​ seated watching a presentation on wood products​ during a workshop.

Jun 15, 2026

Successful Completion of the 54th Annual Dry Kiln Operator’s Short Course

From May 18-21, 2026, Extension Specialist Dr. Frederik Laleicke with Wood Products Extension at NC State University successfully hosted the 54th Annual Dry Kiln Operator’s Short Course at the Hodges Wood Products Laboratory. This year, 12 attendees from across the country, including those from as far away as Idaho, participated in the workshop. The four-day…
Three Sustainable Materials and Technology students working in ​a​ lab to construct modular wall panels for their Shack-A-Thon structure, using donated ZIP System materials.

Jun 9, 2026

Forest Biomaterials Student Organization Showcases Creativity and Collaboration at Shack-A-Thon

What is Shack-A-Thon? Founded in 1998, Habitat for Humanity Greater Raleigh Shack-A-Thon is an annual fundraising tradition at NC State University that supports the construction of affordable housing each spring semester. During the event, student organizations design, build, and live in temporary shacks for a week while competing to raise money through themed fundraising activities…
NC State University graduate students and faculty standing outside a gray building with the Smurfit Westrock logo displayed above the entrance.

May 18, 2026

Industry Meets Academia: Forest Biomaterials Graduate Students Tour Smurfit Westrock Facilities

Seventeen Forest Biomaterials graduate students recently took part in a two-day immersive visit to Smurfit Westrock facilities in West Point and Richmond, Virginia. Organized by the Forest Biomaterials Graduate Student Association (FB GSA) executive team, in close coordination with Dr. Daniel Saloni and Dr. Hasan Jameel, the visit offered students a rare opportunity to gain…
Two women discuss a research poster at an academic conference.

Feb 6, 2026

Forest Biomaterials Graduate Student Spotlight: Munmun Basak

Munmun Basak completed her PhD in Forest Biomaterials in the summer of 2025. She earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Applied Chemistry & Chemical Engineering from the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh. She also worked as a Research Assistant at the Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research. Her academic journey reflects a strong commitment…
Group of attendees for MASBio Conference. Behind them is a red wall with white lettering that reads “STATE BALLROOM.”

Jan 29, 2026

2025 MASBio Meeting Hosted by the Department of Forest Biomaterials

The Mid-Atlantic Sustainable Biomass Consortium for Value-Added Products (MASBio) is a USDA NIFA (The National Institute of Food and Agriculture)-funded project to promote the development of a sustainable bioeconomy in the Mid-Atlantic Appalachian region. An interdisciplinary project, MASBio investigates the reclamation of marginal lands using biochar to cultivate lignocellulosic crops that can then be used…
Graduate Student Naycari Forfora standing at a podium giving a presentation at NC State University at the SAFI Conference

Dec 9, 2025

Forest Biomaterials Graduate Student Spotlight: Naycari Forfora

Naycari Forfora, originally from Venezuela, is a chemical engineer from the University of Los Andes. She recently completed her PhD in Forest Biomaterials. Her research focuses on developing sustainable fiber solutions and advancing environmental impact modeling. A dedicated sustainability research leader at SAFI, Naycari guides and mentors a team of five while advancing innovative work…
NC State Belltower partially hidden by trees against a bright blue sky. - NC State Hosts ISWFPC 2025: A Global Gathering on Wood, Fiber, and Pulping Chemistry. - Forest Biomaterials NC State University

Nov 4, 2025

NC State Hosts ISWFPC 2025: A Global Gathering on Wood, Fiber, and Pulping Chemistry

In June 2025, NC State University proudly hosted the 22nd International Symposium on Wood, Fiber, and Pulping Chemistry (ISWFPC). For nearly four decades, ISWFPC has been the premier international forum for advancing research in wood, fiber, and pulping chemistry, bringing together scientists, engineers, and industry leaders to explore the frontiers of lignocellulosic science and sustainable…
Dr. Lokendra Pal with his award - Lokendra Pal Receives Alumni Distinguished Undergraduate Professor Award - Forest Biomaterials NC State University

Sep 24, 2025

Lokendra Pal Receives Alumni Distinguished Undergraduate Professor Award

The Department of Forest Biomaterials is proud to share that Lokendra Pal, EJ “Woody” Rice Professor of Paper Science and Engineering (PSE) and Sustainable Biomaterials, has been named a recipient of NC State’s 2024-25 Alumni Distinguished Undergraduate Professor (ADUP) Award. This honor is the university’s highest recognition for excellence in undergraduate teaching. “Receiving this award…