SCHOLARSHIP IN THE REALMS OF FACULTY RESPONSIBILITY

Ruffino, R. (2021). "Sustainable design: Aspects of sustainable product development," BioResources 16(4), 6548-6550.

Agbesi, P., Ruffino, R., Hakovirta, M. (2023). "The Development of Sustainable Electric Vehicle Business Ecosystems," SN Business & Economics, doi.org/10.1007/s43546-023-00486-5

Agbesi, P., Ruffino, R., Hakovirta, M. (2023). "Creating an Optimal Electric Vehicle Ecosystem an Investigation of Electric Vehicle Stakeholders and Ecosystem Trends in the US," SN Business & Economics, doi.org/10.1007/s43546-024-00624-7

Agbesi, P., Ruffino, R., Hakovirta, M. (2023). "Investigating Consumer Preferences in the EV Ecosystem for Sustainable Advancement," Journal of Consumer Behaviors (Submitted)

Agbesi, P., Ruffino, R., Hakovirta, M., Laleicke F.(2025). "Thermal Modification of Steam Bent Wood: Expanding Design Aspects of Thermowood," European Journal of Wood and Wood Products (Submitted)

Ruffino, R., “Words of Wisdom” IDSA, Student Update, 2020 

Lavoine, N., Howard, A., Saul, K., Ruffino, R, "Unraveling the Value Tensions of Sustainability with EML," Engineering Unleashed, https://engineeringunleashed.com/card/4340

Innovative Ink Publishing

Ruffino, R. (2024). “Omni Design Ecosystem (ODE)," Innovation Ink Publishing, In Publication Processing 

ISBN 9798385116300

As a division of Kendall Hunt, we are dedicated to providing new opportunities for great ideas.

Rico Ruffino, an esteemed educator and expert in sustainable design, has successfully negotiated a book contract to be utilized as a teaching resource in his classes. The book's comprehensive content will delve into various theories and practices of sustainable design, covering key concepts such as energy efficiency, waste reduction, and environmentally friendly materials, all stemming from the conception phase. It promises to be an invaluable resource for students seeking a deeper understanding of sustainable design principles and their practical applications.

• Ruffino, R., Laleicke, P.F., Seracino, R., “Sustainable Bus Stop” Society of Wood Science and Technology International Conference, Slovenia, 2024

• Ruffino, R., “Sustainable Design Education: A path towards sustainable design education” Society of Wood Science and Technology International Conference, Fort Collins, Colorado, 2025

• Ruffino, R., Laleicke, P.F., Seracino, R., “Sustainable Bus Stop” Innovation in Mass Timber Solutions Conference, Raleigh 2024

• Ruffino, R., Laleicke, P.F., Hakovirta, M., Agbesi, P., “Thermal Modification and Steam Bending for Exterior Applications” Society of Wood Science and Technology International Conference, Slovenia 2024

• Ruffino, R., Laleicke, P.F., Seracino, R., “Sustainable Bus Stop” Society of Wood Science and Technology International Conference, Ashville 2023

• Ruffino, R., “Wooden Origami Unfolding Layered Design: A Singular Sustainable Systematic Chair” Society of Wood Science and Technology International Conference, Fort Collins, Colorado, 2025

• External Funding - Civil-Military Innovation Institute, Inc. - Expeditious Container Project - Ruffino, Rico (lead); Buie, Tim; Seracino, Rudi - $255,870

• Internal Funding - McIntire-Stennis Capacity Grant Valorization of Ligno-Nanocellulose in Packaging (Valina Pack) - Pal, Lokendra (lead); Hubbe, Martin; Jameel, Hasan; Ruffino, Rico - $366,446

• Non-Funded - US Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service Cross-Laminated Timber As Element For Plug-In Electric Vehicle Charging Stations - Ruffino, Rico (lead); Hakovirta, Marko; Peralta, Perry; Seracino, Rudi - $249,691

• External Funding - Kern Family Foundation - Unraveling the value tensions of sustainability with EML - Lavoine, Nathalie (lead); Howard, Anna; Ruffino, Rico; Saul, Katherine - $38,250

• Non-Funded - US Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service - Bio Timber Depot - Laleicke, Frederik (lead); Ruffino, Rico; Seracino, Rudi - $72,877

• Non-Funded - US Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) - EPiC-CLIMATE - Hakovirta, Marko (lead); Laleicke, Frederik; Lucia, Lucian; Pawlak, Joel; Ruffino, Rico - $646,071

• Non-Funded - US Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service - Mass Timber as a Sustainable Element for Plug-in Electric Vehicle Charging - Ruffino, Rico (lead); Hakovirta, Marko; Peralta, Perry; Seracino, Rudi - $298,130

• Non-Funded - DELTA (Distance Education & Learning Technologies Applications, NCSU) - Sustainable & Social Innovations in Packaging Design & Engineering - Lavoine, Nathalie (lead); Ruffino, Rico - $8,000

• Not included in RED-Report

• Internal Funding - DELTA Express Grant - "Augmented Reality Sustainable Process." Virtual Tours, NC State University; Rico Ruffino (Lead PI) - $2,000

• Experiential Learning Development– Governor Morehead School / SMT / PTRM (2024 – 2025)

• Tiny Guitar – St. Augustine's University (Spring 2022)