Texas Tech
Panackal Shibu, R.;* Shamshina, J. L. "Fabrication of Enhanced Polyamide 6 Composites with Chitin Nanowhiskers: A Sustainable Approach to Filler Driven Crosslinking," Presented by R. Panackal Shibu before TechConnect World 2025 (June 9 - 11, 2025), Austin, TX, USA, Abstract number 383.
Panackal Shibu, R.;* Sagala, S. L.; Shamshina, J. L. "From Nature to Nylon: The Chitin Effect," Presented by R. Panackal Shibu before TechConnect World 2025 (June 9 - 11, 2025), Austin, TX, USA, Poster.
Shamshina, J. L.; Panackal Shibu, R.;* Zannat, A. "From Chitin to Sustainable Solutions: Biopolymers for a Circular Future," Presented by J. L. Shamshina before TechConnect World 2025 (June 9 - 11, 2025), Austin, TX, USA, Abstract number 395.
Shamshina, J. L. Soil, Sun, and Smart Materials: Nature’s Plastics on the Farm. Use of Biopolymers in Agriculture. Soil Health - Circular Nutrient Economy Event, USDA-ARS (May 29, 2025), Lubbock, TX. (No Abstract), Oral.
Panackal Shibu, R.,* S. Sagala, J. L. Shamshina. “Next-Gen Nylon: Powered by Chitin,” Presented by R. Panackal Shibu before 6th Annual Department of Plant and Soil Science (PSS) Student Research Symposium, Texas Tech University (April 25, 2025), Lubbock, TX. (No Abstract). 3rd Place Award.
Nichols, K.,* S. Sagala, J. L. Shamshina. “Carbon Capture in Your Backyard: Turfgrass Biochar,” Presented by K. Nichols before 6th Annual Department of Plant and Soil Science (PSS) Student Research Symposium, Texas Tech University (April 25, 2025), Lubbock, TX. (No Abstract). 1st Place Award.
Sunil, A.,* J. L. Shamshina. “From Waste to Worth: The Untapped Power of Spent Mushroom Substrate,” Presented by A. Sunil before 6th Annual Department of Plant and Soil Science (PSS) Student Research Symposium, Texas Tech University (April 25, 2025), Lubbock, TX. (No Abstract).
Shamshina, J. L., B. Kelly. “Harnessing the incredible power of mushrooms to produce chitin,” Presented by J. L. Shamshina before TTU Accelerator Program 2025 (9th Accelerator Cohort Competition), Texas Tech University, Innovation Hub, Texas Tech University (April 7, 2025), Lubbock, TX. (No Abstract).
Shamshina, J. L, B. Kelly. “Transforming chitin into sustainable high-performance materials of the future,” Presented by J. L. Shamshina before Industry Advancement Technology (iAT) Accelerator Program, Texas Tech University, Innovation Hub, Texas Tech University (April 10, 2025), Lubbock, TX. (No Abstract).
Shamshina, J. L.; Zannat, A.; Panackal Shibu, R.; Basak, T. “Chitin meets ionic liquids: exploring innovative pathways in biopolymer research,” Presented by J. L. Shamshina before the 2025 Spring ACS National Meeting, Global Symposium on Sustainable Solvents, [ENVR: Division of Environmental Chemistry] [PRES: Presidential Event] (March 23-27, 2025), San Diego, CA, Hybrid, Abstract number 4211640.
Panackal Shibu, R.; J. L. Shamshina. “Enhancing polyamide-6 Composites with chitin nanowhiskers: A sustainable approach to strength and performance improvement,” Presented by R. Panackal Shibu before the 2025 Spring ACS National Meeting, Symposium on Advances in Renewable Materials for a Circular Economy, [CELL: Division of Cellulose and Renewable Materials], (March 23-27, 2025), San Diego, CA, Hybrid, Abstract number 4190918.
J. L. Shamshina. “Novel Method of Nanochitin Production,” Presented by J. L. Shamshina before Office of Research and Commercialization, Meeting with Big Idea Ventures (October 10, 2024), Lubbock, TX, USA. (No Abstract).
J. L. Shamshina. “Chitin-based Materials & Chitin Economy,” Presented by J. L. Shamshina before the Universidad Nacional (UNA)–Costa Rica Collaborative Meeting (October 15, 2024), Lubbock, TX, USA. (No Abstract).
J. L. Shamshina. “Chitin Material Science: Harnessing Nature’s Polymers for Tomorrow’s Sustainable Technologies,” Presented by J. L. Shamshina before CASFER Engineering Research Center, Convergence Research Seminar Series (October 31, 2024), Lubbock, TX, USA. (No Abstract).
N. H. Firdaus, J. L. Shamshina, N. Abidi, J. Legako, K. Rajan. "Evaluating the Casting Parameters and Sustainability of Recycled Cellulosic Films for Food Packaging Applications," Presented by N. H. Firdaus before the 2024 AIChE Annual Meeting (October 27-31, 2024), San Diego, CA, USA, Abstract number 690913.
N. H. Firdaus, J. L. Shamshina, J. Legako, K. Rajan. "Evaluating the Manufacturing Emissions and End-of-Life Impact of Paperboard Cartons Vs. PET Bottles," Presented by N. H. Firdaus before the 2024 AIChE Annual Meeting (October 27-31, 2024), San Diego, CA, USA, Abstract number 690889.
T. Basak, J. L. Shamshina. "Analyzing the Morphology of Chitin-Based Cell Culture Scaffolds for 3D Tissue Engineering Applications," Presented by T. Basak before Texas Tech Davis College Graduate Student Poster Competition (September 26, 2024), Lubbock, TX. (No Abstract).
R. Panackal Shibu, J. L. Shamshina. "Green Reinforcement: Chitin Nanowhiskers-Infused Polyamide Nanocomposites," Presented by R. Panackal Shibu before Texas Tech Davis College Graduate Student Poster Competition (September 26, 2024), Lubbock, TX. (No Abstract).
A. Zannat, J. L. Shamshina. "Fungal Chitin as a Renewable and Abundant Alternative to Crustacean Chitin," Presented by A. Zannat before Texas Tech Davis College Graduate Student Poster Competition (September 26, 2024), Lubbock, TX. (No Abstract).
N. H. Firdaus, K. Rajan, J. L. Shamshina, J. Legako. "Life Cycle Assessment of Recycled Cellulosic Film for Food Packaging Applications," Presented by N. H. Firdaus before Texas Tech Davis College Graduate Student Poster Competition (September 26, 2024), Lubbock, TX. (No Abstract).
T. Basak, J. L. Shamshina. "Investigating the impact of microstructural design on chitin cell culture scaffolds for 3D tissue engineering applications," Presented by T. Basak before the 269th ACS National Meeting (August 18-22, 2024), Denver, CO, Hybrid, Abstract number 4088826.
R. Panackal Shibu, J. L. Shamshina. "Economically feasible methods of production of chitin nanomaterials and application in the reinforcement of plastics," Presented by TR. Panackal Shibu before the 269th ACS National Meeting (August 18-22, 2024), Denver, CO, Hybrid, Abstract number 4092176.
A. Zannat, J. L. Shamshina. "Isolation and utilization of fungal chitin," Presented by A. Zannat before the 269th ACS National Meeting (August 18-22, 2024), Denver, CO, Hybrid, Abstract number 4092158.
R. Panackal Shibu, J. L. Shamshina. "Nylon Films Reinforced with Nanochitin Obtained Using Ionic Liquids," Presented by J. L. Shamshina before the Gordon Research Conference (August 4 - 9, 2024), Sunday River Resort, Newry, ME, Poster 25. (Awarded "Honorable Mention" Award.)
A. Zannat, J. L. Shamshina. "Crustaceans vs. Mushroom: A Comparison of Chitin Isolation using Green Chemistry Methods," Presented by J. L. Shamshina before 3rd International Conference on Green Chemistry 2024: Minimize the usage of hazardous substances for sustainable development (June 26, 2024), Virtual.
T. Basak, J. L. Shamshina. "Analyzing the Influence of Microarchitectural Design on Chitin Cell Culture Scaffolds for 3D Tissue Engineering Applications," Presented by J. L. Shamshina before TechConnect World 2024 (June 17 - 19, 2024), National Harbor, MD, USA, Abstract number 696.
A. Zannat, J. L. Shamshina. "Fungal Chitin as a Renewable and Abundant Alternative to Crustacean Chitin," Presented by J. L. Shamshina before TechConnect World 2024 (June 17 - 19, 2024), National Harbor, MD, USA, Abstract number 697.
R. Panackal Shibu, J. L. Shamshina. "Economically Viable Approaches for the Generation of Chitin Nanomaterials and Their Utilization in Material Reinforcement," Presented by J. L. Shamshina before TechConnect World 2024 (June 17 - 19, 2024), National Harbor, MD, USA, Abstract number 698.
T. Basak, R. Panackal Shibu, A. Zannat, J. L. Shamshina. "Recent Advances in Bio-functional and Sustainable Chitin-Based Materials," Presented by J. L. Shamshina before TechConnect World 2024 (June 17 - 19, 2024), National Harbor, MD, USA, Abstract number 438.
A. Zannat, J. L. Shamshina. "Isolation and Utilization of Fungal Chitin," Presented by A. Zannat before Texas Tech Research Showcase (April 23 - 24, 2024), Lubbock, TX, USA.
T. Basak, J. L. Shamshina. "Exploring the Impact of Microarchitectural Design on Chitin-Based Cell Culture Scaffolds for 3D Tissue Engineering Endeavors," Presented by T. Basak before Texas Tech Research Showcase (April 23 - 24, 2024), Lubbock, TX, USA.
R. Panackal Shibu, A. Shkuratov, J. L. Shamshina. "Cost-effective methods for the synthesis of chitin nanomaterials and evaluating their reinforcement potential in plastics," Presented by R. Panackal Shibu before Texas Tech Research Showcase (April 23 - 24, 2024), Lubbock, TX, USA.
A. Zannat, R. Panackal Shibu, T. Basak, A. Ketema, R. Ortiz, B. Shumate, B. Kelly, J. L. Shamshina. "Agriculture: The Missing Piece in One Health," Presented by A. Zannat before Promoting Cross-Disciplinary Faculty Collaboration: OneHealth Research Conference (April 13th, 2024), Lubbock, TX.
T. Basak, J. L. Shamshina. "Investigations of the morphology of chitin-based cell culture matrices and their influence on 3D tissue engineering," Presented by T. Basak before the 267th ACS National Meeting (March 17 - 20, 2024), New Orleans, LA, Hybrid, Abstract number 4000347.
A. Shkuratov, J. L. Shamshina. "Ionic Liquids for Realization of Chitin Nanomaterials Platform: Closer Look at the Cost Structure," Presented by A. Shkuratov before Annual Transformative Undergraduate Experiences Symposium (October 20-21, 2023), Lubbock, TX.
T. Basak, J. L. Shamshina. "Studying the Effects of Microarchitecture on Chitin Cell Culture Matrices for 3D Tissue Engineering," Presented by T. Basak before Texas Tech Davis College Graduate Student Poster Competition (September 28, 2023), Lubbock, TX.
A. Shkuratov, J. L. Shamshina. "Economically feasible methods of production of chitin nanomaterials," Presented by A. Shkuratov before Texas Tech Davis College Graduate Student Poster Competition (September 28, 2023), Lubbock, TX.
J. L. Shamshina, "Chitin: A natural biopolymer with a wide range of applications: Current questions and potential prospects,” Presented by J. L. Shamshina before "Renewable Materials from Biopolymers" Symposium, 2023 Rocky Mountain Regional Meeting (September 15 - 17, 2023), Laramie, WY, Abstract number 3964557.
A. Shkuratov, J. L. Shamshina, "Ionic liquids for realization of chitin nanomaterials platform: Closer look at the cost structure,” Presented by J. L. Shamshina before "Ionic Liquids for Sustainable Technologies" Symposium, 2023 Rocky Mountain Regional Meeting (September 15 - 17 , 2023), Laramie, WY, Abstract number 3959720.
(Invited presentation) J. L. Shamshina, “Ionic Liquids in the Development of Novel Chitin Biomaterials," Presented by J. L. Shamshina before "Ionic Liquids Across Scales and their Modern-Era Applications: Materials" Symposium, [ENFL] Division of Energy and Fuels, 267th ACS National Meeting (August 13 - 17 , 2023), San Francisco, CA, Hybrid, Abstract number 3926637.
J. L. Shamshina, N. Abidi, "Chitin nanowhiskers from crustacean waste: Emerging materials for automotive industry and biotechnology," Presented by J. L. Shamshina before TechConnect World Innovation Expo (June 19-20, 2023), National Harbor, MD, USA. Presented at The TTU's Office of Research Commercialization (ORC) booth #705.
J. L. Shamshina, "Biopolymeric Materials in Ionic Liquids: Current State, Challenges and Prospective," Presented by J. L. Shamshina before the COIL-9 International Congress (April 24 - 28, 2023), Lyon, France, Abstract number A6751JS.
S. Rumi, J. L. Shamshina, S. Liyanage, N. Abidi, "3D printing of the cotton linter cellulose solution from ionic liquids," Presented by S. Rumi before the 265th ACS National Meeting (March 26 - 30, 2023), Indianopolis, IN, Hybrid, Abstract number 3819473.
J. L. Shamshina, N. A. Abidi, "Chitin nanowhiskers derived from crustacean waste using ionic liquids," Presented by J. L. Shamshina before the 265th ACS National Meeting (March 26 - 30, 2023), Indianopolis, IN, Hybrid, Abstract number 3819607.
J. L. Shamshina, "Chitin Processing in Ionic Liquid Media,” Presented by J. Shamshina before the Gordon Research Conference (August 7 - 12, 2022), Sunday River Resort, Newry, ME, Oral.
J. L. Shamshina, N. A. Abidi, "Chitin Nanocrystals from Crustacean Biomass in Ionic Liquid Media,” Presented by J. Shamshina before the Gordon Research Conference (August 7 - 12, 2022), Sunday River Resort, Newry, ME, Poster.
J. L. Shamshina, R. S. Stein, S. Acharya, and N. Abidi, “Is Cryogrinding for Biopolymers a Proper Substitute for Conventional Ball Milling?” Presented by J. L. Shamshina before the ICS 2022 Brazil – 30th International Carbohydrate Symposium (July 10 - 15, 2022), Hybrid: Oral, Section: CPMS.
J. L. Shamshina, "Translation of Academic Research. Sustainable Entrepreneurism: Developing a Business Around an Idea Sustainable enterpreneurism around the idea," Presented by J. L. Shamshina at the University of Mississippi (June 14, 2022), Oxford, MS.
J. L. Shamshina and N. Abidi, "Production of Sustainable Chitin-Based Materials," Presented by J. L. Shamshina before the Plastic Waste Free World Conference & Expo North America (June 8-9, 2022), Atlanta, GA.
J. L. Shamshina and N. Abidi, "Facile Preparation of Chitin Nanocrystals Directly from Crustacen Biomass," Presented by J. L. Shamshina before the 26th Annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference, Session "Application of Chemicals, Novel Chemistries, Synthetic Pathways and Processes that Enable a Circular, more Sustainable Economy" (June 6-8, 2022), Reston, VA (Hybrid), Abstract number 3716841.
J. L. Shamshina, R. S. Stein, S. Acharya, and N. Abidi, “Is Cryogrinding for Biopolymers a Proper Substitute for Conventional Ball Milling?” Presented by J. L. Shamshina before the 263rd ACS National Meeting (March 20 - 24, 2022), Hybrid, Abstract number 3654975.
S. Rumi, S. Lyanage, J. L. Shamshina, and N. Abidi, “Effect of Microwave Plasma Pre-treatment on Cotton Cellulose Dissolution,” Presented by S. Rumi before the 263rd ACS National Meeting (March 20 - 24, 2022), Hybrid, Abstract number 3663076.
M. N. Uddin, J. L. Shamshina and N. Abidi, “Transformation of Hemp Bast into Usable Fiber for Hemp-based Textiles,” Presented by M. N. Uddin before the 263rd ACS National Meeting (March 20 - 24, 2022), Hybrid, Abstract number 3663076.
M. N. Uddin, J. L. Shamshina and N. Abidi, “Transformation of Hemp Bast into Usable Fibers for Hemp-Based Textiles," Presented by M. N. Uddin before Graduate Student Research Conference, Texas Tech University, (March 03, 2022).
Texas Hemp Growers Association (THGA) Hemp ROW CROP Field Day, August 26, 2021, Meadow, TX.
H. B. Wineinger, R. D. Rogers, J. L. Shamshina, “Biopolymers as Plastic Alternatives: New Method for the Determination of Molecular Weight,” Presented by J. L. Shamshina before the 261st ACS National Meeting (April 5 - 30, 2021), Virtual, Abstract number 3660397.
H. B. Wineinger, R. D. Rogers, J. L. Shamshina, “Biopolymers as Plastic Alternatives: An Ionic Liquid Strategy to Increase Chitin Yield per Animal while Controlling Molecular Weight,” Presented by J. L. Shamshina before the 25th Annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference (June 14 - 18, 2021), Virtual, Abstract number 3565944.
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(Invited) J. L. Shamshina, “In search of green chemistry and sustainability: Biopolymers as plastics alternatives,” Presented by J. L. Shamshina before the 24th Annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference, EPA Symposium (June 16-18, 2020), Virtual.
R. S. Stein, C. King, I. Huskic, H. M Titi, J. L. Shamshina, T. Friscic, R. D. Rogers, “Applying recent cross-polarization techniques,” Presented by R. S. Stein before the 102nd Canadian Chemistry Conference and Exhibition (June 3-7, 2019), Quebec, QC, Canada.
G. Gurau, J. L. Shamshina, and R. D. Rogers, “Uranium from seawater extraction to commercial chitin extraction,” Presented by G. Gurau before the 20th Symposium on Separation Science and Technology (SST) for Energy Applications (October 21-24, 2018), Gatlinburg, TN.
G. Gurau, J. L. Shamshina, and R. D. Rogers, “Uranium from seawater extraction to commercial chitin extraction,” Presented by G. Gurau before the Smart Systems and Technologies Conference SST-2018 (December 4-7, 2018), Sydney, Australia.
X. Cui, K. Li, H. Choudhary, J. L. Shamshina, R. D. Rogers, “Double Salt Ionic Liquids for Lignin Hydrolysis: One Cation for Catalyst and Solvent Anions,” Presented by R. D. Rogers before the ESC and SMEQ Joint International Meeting (September 30 – October 4, 2018), Cancun, Mexico, Abstract 1862. Paper 112177.
G. Gurau, J. L. Shamshina, and R. D. Rogers, “Commercialization of Ionic Liquids as Solvents for Natural Materials Processing,” Presented by G. Gurau before the Gordon Research Conference (August 12-17, 2018), Sunday River Resort, Newry, ME (Invited Speaker).
J. L. Shamshina, and R. D. Rogers, “Are Ionic Liquids Enabling Technology? Startup to Scale-up to Find Out,” Presented by J. Shamshina before the Gordon Research Conference (August 12-17, 2018), Sunday River Resort, Newry, ME, Abstract Poster 68.
O. Zavgorodnya, J. L. Shamshina, “Electrospinning of Biopolymers and Biopolymeric Composites from Ionic Liquids,” Presented by O. Zavgorodnya before The University of Alabama in Birmingham February 22, 2018, Birmingham, AL (Invited Speaker).
O. Zavgorodnya, J. L. Shamshina, and R. D. Rogers, “Electrospinning of Biopolymers and Biopolymeric Composites from Ionic Liquids,” Presented by O. Zavgorodnya before the 254th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society (August 20-24, 2017), Washington, DC. (POLY 504).
R. D. Rogers, J. L. Shamshina, and P. Berton, “Can Ionic Liquids be Disruptive Enough to Save the World?” Presented by P. Berton before the 100th Canadian Chemistry Conference and Exhibition (May 28 – June 2, 2017), Toronto, ON, Canada.
E. C. Achinivu, J. L. Shamshina, and R. D. Rogers, “Diversifying the Chitin Economy: Different Sources of Biomass for Chitin Extraction and Biomaterial Formation,” Presented by E. C. Achinivu before the 68th Southeastern Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society (October 23-26, 2016), Columbia, SC.
O. Zavgorodnya, J. L. Shamshina, and R. D. Rogers, “Composite Chitin-Based Nanomats Electrospun from Ionic Liquid as Sorbents for Extracting Uranium from Seawater,” Presented by O. Zavgorodnya before the 19th Symposium on Separation Science and Technology (SST) for Energy Applications (October 10-12, 2016), Gatlinburg, TN.
R. D. Rogers, “Ionic Liquids in Pharma: Is It Time for Manipulation of the Ionic Bond to Supplant Covalent Modification?” Presented by R. D. Rogers before the Gordon Research Conference on Ionic Liquids for Future Technologies (August 14-19, 2016), Sunday River Resort, Newry, ME (Invited Speaker).
T. Cutfield, J. L. Shamshina, G. Gurau, L. E. Block, and R. D. Rogers, “Chitinous Beads via Ionic Liquid: Production, Characterization and Potential Applications,” Presented by T. Cutfield before the Gordon Research Seminar (August 13-14, 2016), Abstract Poster 3, and the Gordon Research Conference on Ionic Liquids for Future Technologies (August 14-19, 2016), Sunday River Resort, Newry, ME, Abstract Poster 12.
C. King, P. Berton, J. L. Shamshina, G. Gurau, and R. D. Rogers, “Chitin films from an ionic liquid process: a platform for sustainable high end materials,” Presented by C. King before the Gordon Research Seminar (August 13-14, 2016), Abstract Poster 8, and the Gordon Research Conference on Ionic Liquids for Future Technologies (August 14-19, 2016), Sunday River Resort, Newry, ME, Abstract Poster 28.
J. L. Shamshina, G. Gurau, and R. D. Rogers, “Pulping of Crustacean Shells using Ionic Liquids: To Extract or Not to Extract,” Presented by J. L. Shamshina before the Gordon Research Conference on Ionic Liquids for Future Technologies (August 14-19, 2016), Sunday River Resort, Newry, ME, Abstract Poster 52.
O. Zavgorodnya, J. L. Shamshina, and R. D. Rogers, “Chitin and Chitin-Based Composite Nanomats Electrospun from Room Temperature Ionic Liquids,” Presented by O. Zavgorodnya before the Gordon Research Conference on Ionic Liquids for Future Technologies (August 14-19, 2016), Sunday River Resort, Newry, ME, Abstract Poster 69.
J. L. Shamshina, G. Gurau, R. D. Rogers. Can chemists think & work towards sustainability if it means eliminating the chemicals industry? Presented by R. D. Rogers before the 252nd ACS National Meeting & Exposition (August 21-25, 2016), Philadelphia, PA, MPPG-13.
J. L. Shamshina, R. D. Rogers. “Addressing the Facts Behind the Fear of Exposure to Chemicals that Threaten Human Reproduction”, Presented by R. D. Rogers before the 252nd National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Multidisciplinary Program Planning Group (August 21-25, 2016), Philadelphia, PA, Abstract submitted.
R. D. Rogers, O. Zavgorodnya, J. L. Shamshina. “If We Are Going to Mine the Oceans, Let’s Not Make the Same Mistakes Made in Terrestrial Mining,” Presented by R. D. Rogers before International Conference on Seawater Uranium Recovery, University of Maryland, College Park, MD USA. July 19-22, 2016.
O. Zavgorodnya, J. L. Shamshina, R. D. Rogers. “Electrospun Chitin Nanomats as Sorbent for Extracting Uranium from Seawater”, Presented by O. Zavgorodnya before the International Conference on Seawater Uranium Recovery (July 19-22, 2016), College Park, Maryland, USA.
P. Berton, G. Gurau, J. L. Shamshina, R. D. Rogers. “In search of Green Chemistry and Sustainability: Polymeric Materials Based on Renewable Polymers”, Presented by R. D. Rogers before the 26th EUCHEM Conference on Molten Salts and Ionic Liquids (July 3-8, 2016), Vienna, Austria.
J. L. Shamshina, G. Gurau, R. D. Rogers. “Making Products without Doing ‘Chemistry’? To be presented by R. D. Rogers before the 251st National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Annual Green Chemistry and Engineering Conference Symposium (June 14-16, 2016), Portland, OR.
R. D. Rogers, C. A. King, J. L. Shamshina, S. P. Kelley, G. Gurau, “Ionic Liquids as Material Forms for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients,” Presented by R. D. Rogers before the 99th Canadian Chemistry Conference and Exhibition (June 5-9, 2016), Halifax, NS, Canada, Abstract 01072.
J. L. Shamshina, G. Gurau, and R. D. Rogers, “Translational research: From academia to industry. Following the pathway of George Washington Carver,” Presented by R. D. Rogers before the 251st National Meeting of the American Chemical Society (March 13-17, 2016), San Diego, CA, Abstract I&EC 054.
P. Berton, G. Gurau, J. L. Shamshina, and R. D. Rogers, “In search of green chemistry and sustainability: Polymeric materials based on renewable polymers,” Presented by R. D. Rogers before the 251st National Meeting of the American Chemical Society (March 13-17, 2016), San Diego, CA, Abstract I&EC 109.
C. King, J. L. Shamshina, P. Berton, G. Gurau, R. D. Rogers, “Why is chemistry needed when Nature can suffice?” Presented at the Science for a Sustainable Society Symposium (January 26 -27), Montreal, QC.
R. M. Hanes, J. L. Shamshina, E. Achinivu, R. D. Rogers, “Uranium-from-Seawater Sorbents from Fishing Industry Waste – Pilot Testing and Financial Analysis,” Presented by R. M. Hanes before the DOE-NE Fuel Resources Winter 2016 Working Group Meeting (January 14-15, 2016), Oak Ridge National Lab, TN (No Abstract).
G. Gurau, J. L. Shamshina, N. Abdul Faruk Khan, S. P. Kelley, P. Berton, and R. D. Rogers, “Sustainable materials for energy harvesting – how shrimp shell waste and ionic liquids can make an impact on today’s society,” Presented by G. Gurau before the 2015 International Chemical Congress of Pacific Basin Societies, Pacifichem 2015 (Dec. 15-20, 2015), Honolulu, HI, Abstract SCTY 335.
R. M. Hanes, J. L. Shamshina, G. Gurau, T. Di Nardo, P. Berton, S. P. Kelley, and R. D. Rogers, “Uranium-from-Seawater Sorbents from Fishing Industry Waste – Pilot Testing and Financial Analysis,” Presented by R. M. Hanes before the DOE-NE Fuel Resources Summer 2015 Working Group Meeting (August 6-7, 2015), College Park, MD (No Abstract).
J. L. Shamshina, G. Gurau, S. P. Kelley, and R. D. Rogers, “Uranium-from-seawater sorbents from fishing industry waste – cost reduction through solvent recycle.” Presented by J. L. Shamshina before the 249th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society (March 22-26, 2015), Denver, CO, Abstract I&EC 50.
G. Gurau, J. L. Shamshina, S. P. Kelley, and R. D. Rogers, “Uranium-from-seawater sorbents from industry waste – from batch to continuous production.” Presented by G. Gurau before the 249th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society (March 22-26, 2015), Denver, CO, Abstract I&EC 30.
S. P. Kelley, J. L. Shamshina, G. Gurau, and R. D. Rogers. “Dual functional sorbents for coextraction of aqueous copper and uranium.” Presented by S. P. Kelley before the 249th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society (March 22-26, 2015), Denver, CO, Abstract I&EC 48.
R. D. Rogers, S. P. Kelley, G. Gurau, G., and J. L. Shamshina. “Nanofiber chitin mats for coextraction of value added metals from seawater: Improving the economics of uranium recovery.” Presented by R. D. Rogers before the 249th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society (March 22-26, 2015), Denver, CO, Abstract I&EC 15.
J. Bandomir, S. P. Kelley, J. L. Shamshina, G. Gurau, and R. D. Rogers. “Homogeneous blending of chitin with biopolymers for advanced biodegradable sorbents for uranium extraction from seawater.” Presented by S. P. Kelley before the 249th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society (March 22-26, 2015), Denver, CO, Abstract I&EC 47.
J. L. Shamshina, G. Gurau, R. D. Rogers, “Uranium-from-Seawater Sorbents from Fishing Industry Waste – Pilot Testing and Financial Analysis,” Presented by J. L. Shamshina before the DOE-NE Fuel Resources Winter 2015 Working Group Meeting (January 12-13, 2015), Oak Ridge National Lab, TN (No Abstract).
O. A. Cojocaru, J. Shamshina, J. Pernak, R. D. Rogers, “Herbicidal Ionic Liquids with Reduced Volatility and Increased Efficacy,” Presented by J. Shamshina before the Gordon Research Conference GRC 2014 (August 17-22, 2014), Newry, ME, United States, Poster.
J. L. Shamshina, G. Gurau, L. E. Block, L. K. Hansen, C. Dingee, A. Walters, R. D. Rogers, “Chitin-Calcium Alginate Composite Fibers for Wound Care Dressings Spun from an Ionic Liquid,” Presented by J. Shamshina before the Gordon Research Conference GRC 2014 (August 17-22, 2014), Newry, ME, United States, Poster.
S. Yerkimbekova, J. L. Shamshina, G. Gurau, A. Zazybin, V. Yu, R. D. Rogers, “Ionic Liquids as Electrolytes,” Presented by S. Yerkimbekova before the Gordon Research Conference GRC 2014 (August 17-22, 2014), Newry, ME, United States, Poster.
G. Gurau, J. L. Shamshina, R. D. Rogers, “High Throughput Electrospinning of Uranium Selective Chitin Adsorbents – A Sustainable Ionic Liquid Technology,” Presented by G. Gurau before the Gordon Research Conference GRC 2014 (August 17-22, 2014), Newry, ME, United States, Poster.
J. L. Shamshina, G. Gurau, R. D. Rogers, “Wound Dressings through an Ionic Liquid Process – Filling a Gap in the Wound Care Sector,” Presented by J. Shamshina before the 2013 BioAlabama Annual Meeting and Science Symposium (May 16, 2013), Birmingham, AL, United States, Oral.
O. A. Cojocaru, J. Shamshina, K. Bica, G. Gurau, A. Narita, P. D. McCrary, P. S. Barber, R. D. Rogers, “Prodrug Ionic Liquids: Functionalizing Neutral Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients to Take Advantage of the Ionic Liquid Form,” Presented by J. Shamshina before the 5th Congress on Ionic Liquids, COIL-5 (April 21-25, 2013), Algarve, Portugal, Abstract P342.
K. R. Di Bona, D. Yancey, S. Rizvi, M. Gray, G. Gurau, J. L. Shamshina, J. F. Rasco, and R. D. Rogers, “Transdermal Pharmacokinetic Studies of Ionic Liquids Composed Entirely of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients,” Presented by K. R. Di Bona before the 5th Congress on Ionic Liquids, COIL-5 (April 21-25, 2013), Algarve, Portugal, Abstract P339.
G. Gurau, L. E. Block, J. Shamshina, and R. D. Rogers, “Wound Dressings through an Ionic Liquid Process – Filling a Gap in the Wound Care Sector,” Presented by G. Gurau before the 5th Congress on Ionic Liquids, COIL-5 (April 21-25, 2013), Algarve, Portugal, Abstract OP3.
J. Shamshina, P. D. McCrary, O. A. Cojocaru, G. Gurau, and R. D. Rogers, “Formation of Pure Liquid Salt Forms from Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients to Establish New Drug Delivery Systems with Superior Properties,” Presented by J. Shamshina before the 5th Congress on Ionic Liquids, COIL-5 (April 21-25, 2013), Algarve, Portugal, Abstract P85.
N. Pogodina, E. Metwalli, P. Müller-Buschbaum, J. Shamshina, R. D. Rogers, and C. Friedrich, “Structure and Dynamics of Azolium-Azolate Ionic Liquids,” Presented by N. Pogodina before the DFG-SPP 1191 Priority Program Spring 2011 meeting (March 30-31, 2011), Potsdam, Germany.
J. Shamshina, M. Smiglak, D. M. Drab, and R. D. Rogers, “Energetic Ionic Liquids,” Presented by J. Shamshina before the 241st ACS National Meeting (March 27-31, 2011), Anaheim, CA, United States, Abstract I&EC 107.
J. Shamshina, H. W. H. Dykes, A. J. Reich, R. DiSalvo, M. Smiglak, and R. D. Rogers, “Catalytic Ignition of Ionic Liquids for Propellant Applications,” Presented by J. Shamshina before the 4th Congress on Ionic Liquids (COIL-4) (June 15-18, 2011), Washington, DC, United States, Abstract 11.
N. V Pogodina, E. Metwalli, P. Müller-Buschbaum, G. Dlubek, J. Shamshina, R. D Rogers, and C. Friedrich, “Molecular Structure and Dynamics of Azolium-Azolate Ionic Liquids,” Presented by N. V. Pogodina before the 4th Congress on Ionic Liquids (COIL-4) (June 15-18, 2011), Washington, DC, United States, Abstract 54.
O. A. Cojocaru, J. L. Shamshina, J. P. Edgeworth, G. Gurau, R. S. Ruoff, and R. D. Rogers, “Improved Electrical Energy Storage with Electrochemical Double Layer Capacitance Based on Novel Carbon Electrodes,” Presented by O. A. Cojocaru before the 4th Congress on Ionic Liquids (COIL-4) (June 15-18, 2011), Washington, DC, United States, Abstract 160.
R. D. Rogers, M. Smiglak, and J. Shamshina, “Azolium Azolate Ionic Liquids from Reactions of Neutral Azoles with 1,3-Dimethylimidazolium-2-carboxylate, 1,2,3-Trimethylimidazolium Hydrogen Carbonate, and N,N‑Dimethylpyrrolidinium Hydrogen Carbonate,” Presented by R. D. Rogers before the 2010 International Chemical Congress of Pacific Basin Societies, Pacifichem 2010 (2010), Honolulu, HI, Abstract ENVI 237.
D. M. Drab, J. L. Shamshina, M. Smiglak, C. C. Hines, D. B. Cordes, R. D. Rogers, “Establishing a Flexible Synthetic Design Platform for Multi-Heterocyclic Ionic Liquids: Introduction of Concept and Initial Demonstration,” Presented at 13th Graduate Student Association Graduate Research and Thesis Conference (March 27, 2010), Tuscaloosa, AL, United States.
M. Smiglak, G. Gurau, D. M. Drab, J. L. Shamshina, S. P. Kelley, V. Cocalia, S. T. Griffin, A.-V. Mudring, and R. D. Rogers, “Crystallization of Actinides from Ionic Liquids,” Presented at 239th ACS National Meeting (March 21-25, 2010), San Francisco, CA, United States, Abstract NUCL 16.
R. D. Rogers, K. Bica, G. Gurau, M. Smiglak, H. Rodríguez, and J. Shamshina, “Ionic Liquids at the Intersections,” Presented by R. D. Rogers before the 3rd International Congress on Ionic Liquids (COIL-3) (May 31 - June 4, 2009), Cairns, Australia, Abstract Oral 41.
W. L. Hough-Troutman, J. Shamshina, M. Smiglak, and R. D. Rogers, “The Synthesis and Characterization of Caine Ionic Liquids,” Presented by W. L. Hough-Troutman before the 3rd International Congress on Ionic Liquids (COIL-3) (May 31 - June 4, 2009), Cairns, Australia, Abstract Poster 325.
W. L. Hough-Troutman, C. Troutman, M. Smiglak, J. Shamshina, D. Daly, and R. Rogers, “PDH Technologies, Inc. Experience in Raising Funds in a University Environment,” Presented by W. L. Hough-Troutman before the before the 238th ACS National Meeting (August 16-20, 2009), Washington, DC, United States, Abstract BMGT 10.
J. M. Carr, T. S. Snowden, J. L. Shamshina, “A Potent COX-2 Inhibitor,” Presented by J. M. Carr before the 237th ACS National Meeting (March 22-26, 2009), Salt Lake City, UT, United States, Abstract ORGN-18.
J. Shamshina, T. Snowden, “Concise Approaches to Heterocycles from 4-(Trichloromethyl)-2-Oxetanone,” Presented by J. Shamshina at 235th ACS National Meeting (April 6-10, 2008), New Orleans, LA, United States, Abstract ORGN-21.
T. S. Snowden, L. Cafiero, J. Shamshina, “The Alabama Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (Alabama EPSCoR),” Presented by T. Snowden at 2008 Annual Alabama EPSCoR Conference and Stakeholder Symposium (July 22-24, 2008), Montgomery, AL, United States.
T. Snowden, J. L. Shamshina, L. Cafiero, “New Synthetic Applications of Trichloromethyl Carbinols,” Presented by T. Snowden at 59th Southeast Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society (October 24-27, 2007), Greenville, SC, United States.
T. Snowden, L. Cafiero, J. Shamshina. “New general synthetic methods via Trichloromethyl Carbinols,” Presented by T. Snowden at 234th ACS National Meeting (August 19-23, 2007), Boston, MA, United States.
T. Snowden, J. Shamshina, L. Cafiero, “New Practical Synthetic Applications of Trichloromethyl Carbinols,” Presented by T. Snowden at 58th Southeast Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society (November 1-4, 2006), Augusta, GA, United States.
T. Snowden, J. Shamshina, “Alkenyl Trichloromethyl Carbinols: Convenient Precursors to Heterosubstituted (E)-Enoates,” Presented by T. Snowden at 57th Southeast/61st Southwest Joint Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society (November 1-4, 2005), Memphis, TN, United States.