University Catalog 2025-2026

Department of Forest Biomaterials

Sustainable, renewable forest biomaterials such as wood, paper, and value-added biomaterials are produced by large and small industries across North Carolina and throughout the US. These renewable biomaterials are used for construction of sustainable housing, low carbon bioenergy, recyclable pulp and paper products, and value-added chemicals and composites. The future is bright for students with a blend of engineering, materials science, and practical business skills that are highly valued by employers.

The Department of Forest Biomaterials offers two curricula leading to Bachelor of Science degrees - Paper Science and Engineering, and Sustainable Materials and Technology. Both curricula feature small classes, extensive interactions between faculty and students, opportunities for internships, co-ops and undergraduate research, and stress the professional development of all students. Graduates are exceptionally well prepared for rewarding professional careers with large or small companies in the renewable biomaterials industries, suppliers to the industry, or with government agencies.

Contact

2820 Faucette Drive
Biltmore Hall
Raleigh, NC 27695

Phone: 919.515.3120
Email: contactfb@ncsu.edu

Faculty

Head

  • J. Wang, Department Head and Reuben B. Robertson Professor

Directors

  • M.V. Byrd, Director of Undergraduate Programs, Paper Science & Engineering
  • I.M. Peszlen, Director of Undergraduate Programs, Sustainable Materials and Technology
  • Daniel Saloni, Director of Graduate Programs

Professors

  • M. Hubbe, Buckman Professor
  • H. Jameel
  • L. Lucia, University Faculty Scholar
  • L. Pal, University Faculty Scholar
  • S. Park, Jordan Family Distinguished Professor & University Faculty Scholar
  • M.A. Pasquinelli, University Faculty Scholar
  • D.C. Tilotta
  • R.Venditti

Associate Professors

  • R. Gonzalez, University Faculty Scholar
  • J.J. Pawlak
  • P.N. Peralta
  • I.S. Peszlen
  • D. Saloni

Assistant Professors

  • F. Laleicke
  • K. Lan
  • N. Lavoine
  • T.F. Yeh

Teaching Professor

  • M. Byrd

Assistant Professor of the Practice

  • R. Ruffino

Emeritus Faculty

  • D.S. Argyropoulos
  • H.M. Chang
  • S. Kelley
  • M. Kocurek
  • P. Mitchell
  • E.A. Wheeler

Adjunct Professors

  • J. Bray
  • M. McCord
  • D. Morgan
  • R. Phillips

Adjunct Associate Professor

  • S. Dasmohapatra

Adjunct Assistant Professors

  • C. Abbati
  • A. Ayoub
  • D. Dayton