2025 AIChE Annual Meeting

Session: Andrew Chase Award in honor of Dr. Carson Meredith (Invited Talks)

Andrew Chase Award session is for invited talks only, sponsored by Forest Bioproducts Division. Andrew Chase Award is the most prestigious award of the division in recognition of outstanding scientific and academic contributions to the forest bioproducts industry and dedicated service to the profession. The invited speakers are recognized experts and leaders in the area, including previous Andrew Chase Award winners. This year's session is in honor of 2024 Chase awardee Dr. Carson Meredith.

Chair

Xuejun Pan, UW-Madison

Co-Chair

Presentations

03:30 PM

(421a) On the Potential of Cellulose Hydrogels for Addressing Issues of Environmental Concern
Maria Soledad Peresin, Duber Garces, Sydney Brake, Valentina Flammini, Adriana Restrepo-Osorio, Wheeler Foshee, Diego Gomez-Maldonado, Jeffrey P. Youngblood, Howard A. Fairbrother, Jason White

03:55 PM

(421g) Advanced lignocellulosic materials for energy, environment, and packaging applications
Xuejun Pan

04:20 PM

(421c) Self-Assembly of Biobased Functional Materials for Food-Water-Energy Nexus
Zhaohui Tong

04:45 PM

(421d) Reimagining Sustainable Packaging: Understanding and Advancing Water Vapor Barrier Properties in Cellulose Nanomaterial-Based Films
Nathalie Lavoine

05:10 PM

(421e) Advanced Manufacturing with Cellulosics; Rheological Considerations and Unique Applications
Michael Bortner, Yimin Yao, Jeffrey Youngblood, Kevin Ramos

05:35 PM

(421f) Reducing Moisture Sensitivity in Carbohydrate-Based Packaging
Carson Meredith, Pagnaa S Attah Nantogmah, Javaz Rolle, Tanner Hickman, Greg Schueneman, Meisha L. Shofner, Natalie Stingelin