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Our People Are Our Greatest Asset<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our people are recognized worldwide for their cutting-edge research<\/a> in advanced manufacturing, novel forest-based biomaterials, paper science and processes, renewable chemicals and energy, business processes and innovation, and sustainable materials and technology. We are a powerhouse with an ecosystem built for achievement and collaboration. <\/strong>Our research teams are cross-disciplinary and are often comprised of experts from a variety of fields within Forest Biomaterials, the broader College of Natural Resources, other colleges at NC State and representatives from government agencies, the private sector, industry or other universities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get to know our innovative undergraduate students<\/a>, top-notch graduate students<\/a>, faculty experts<\/a>, amazing extension specialists<\/a> and successful alumni<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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meet a few of our outstanding people<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n
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\n September 24, 2025<\/span>\n <\/p>\n \n

Lokendra Pal Receives Alumni Distinguished Undergraduate Professor Award<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

The Department of Forest Biomaterials is proud to share that Lokendra Pal, EJ \u201cWoody\u201d Rice Professor of Paper Science and Engineering (PSE) and Sustainable Biomaterials, has been named a recipient…<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n\t \t \n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n\n \n

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Med Byrd Honored by TAPPI<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

TAPPI selected Undergraduate Coordinator and teaching professor, Med Byrd for the 2025 TAPPI PIMA Award. The Paper Industry Management Association is a division of TAPPI. They recognized his exceptional leadership…<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n\t \t \n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n\n \n

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Lucian Lucia Recognized by TAPPI<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

Our research-driven faculty often generate awards for themselves and the department. That was recently the case when TAPPI awarded the 2025 Research and Development Division Award and the William H.…<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n\t \t \n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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