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Tao Huang
Master student
PP&B lab
Department of Chemical Engineering
SUNY - ESF
The Renata Marton Graduate Award 2025
Engaged in a research journey linking academia and passion for the pulp and paper sector, Tao Huang, is an Master student from PP&B laboratory and last year received the Renata Marton nomination prize.
Renata Marton was highly respected and admired for her many contributions to paper research. Her accomplishments brought her international renown, recognition by industry and professional organizations, and admiration in the community. The Renata Marton Graduate Award from SPPF, Syracuse Paper and Pulp Foundation. The recipient shall have a creditable record of academic accomplishments as demonstrated by excellence achieved by the student grades during the course of study in the program, the challenges and level of the courses as judged by the faculty, the record of research accomplishments as demonstrated by publications in refereed journals, publications in proceedings of conferences and books, presentations at national and international conferences, posters presented, and finally the quality and potential impact of the research being undertaken.
An especial congratulations for our team member in her journey across the R&D sector.
Prize dinner, our team member and research Tao Huang receiving the Renata Marton prize.
She engaging with our team since first day of her summer job here at PP&B demonstrating initiative, problem-solving skills, and a great attitude always. Haley live at NY state area and have also Associate degree in Computer Information Systems. This summer she was responsible for many process related to fiber properties development, classification and paper handling at lab scale.
Her contributions have been essential to moving our research forward, and we are hopeful to have her continue this work into the Fall 2025 semester.
Research Intern time!
Halo Haley Doerger!
Haley our intern during this summer is a Environmental Science and Biology Engineering student at senior year of her course and is currently working at PP&B – Paper Packaging and Beyond laboratory.
Research Intern time!
PhD student second year and research intern!
Renato`s Damásio words: " Enriched experience, was the best definition for these period of summer work. During this time I had opportunity to increase my knowledge in research methods that I was never deeply studied. I had opportunity to demonstrate and applied lab techniques with a considerable sophistication for research as, GC-MS, SEM-EDS and others. I have being learned in the path of sample prepare to guarantee maximun equipment eficient and finally organizing my schedulle in parallel with my PhD project ".
He has been an excellent and reliable team member, demonstrating initiative, problem-solving skills, and a great attitude. He has played a key role in our preliminary studies on molded fiber, preparing handsheets from various biomass sources, developing refining curves, and generating drying curves using the hot press machine.
His contributions have been essential to moving our research forward, and we are hopeful to have him continue this work into the Fall 2025 semester.
Research Intern time!
Zavier Berkey our intern during this summer is a Paper Engineering student is currently working at PP&B – Paper Packaging and Beyond laboratory.
*Picture from Renato Damásio and post extracted from Ericka Redmond Linkedin
A new Bioingredient from the ocean!
Last week you partner present part of his R&D and doctorate project at the V Brazilian Nanocellulose Summit at USP-Lorena, SP. Julio Costa is PhD student and also CEO from Webtech company. Webtech and Julio are our partners supporting Renato Damásio`s PhD project. This both projects are focusing on discovering, use and applying nanocellulose from tunicates in areas such as materials, cosmetics and biomedicine.
*Picture and post extracted from Renato Damásio Linkedin
Congrats Dr. Figueiredo, Julia de Cristo!
Our colleague and Dr. Redmond`s co-advisee, Julia de Cristo Figueiredo successfully defend and earn her PhD! Dr. Figueiredo had an incredible journey mixing experiences in SUNY-ESF at USA and UFRRJ at Brazil. PP&B laboratory would like to express a big congrats in this moment for the brand new Dr. Figueiredo!
Picture from our teammate computer, PhD student Mayara Santana, showing all attendance and the nominated professors for this defense between USA and Brazil.
From the ocean to the tomorrows sustainable and responsible breakthrough!
Our PhD student, Renato Damásio is part of this unique initiative leading by the CEO of Webtech company, Julio Costa. This project is part of Renato`s PhD research at PP&B lab. This breakthrough initiative enhances tech sponsor as GEA Group and more. Now we are exploring new responsible sources for nano materials and much more at State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry.
ISWFPC 2025!
NC State | June 2-6, 2025
PP&B team, Man Liu and Dr. Redmond presented an hot topic poster in the scientifc poster section of this international symposium. Man Liu is the researcher in charge of this project financed by the USA governament - Sustainable Nano-Sawdust solution for composite materials.
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Internship opportunity!
PP&B lab
at SUNY-ESF
TAPPICon!
Minneapolis, MN | May 4 - May 7, 2025
This week our PP&B team was attending TAPPICon!
PP&B team this year at TAPPICon are present a hot topic of our results for renewable materials industry covering since new molecules, packaging and materials solutions for many sectors. Many other professors, researchers and students are involved on this presentations also, and I am glad to share soon we will have fresh news from their presentations in the webpage!
Team of researchers evolved in this projects: Ericka Redmond, Man Liu, Tao Huang, Mayara Santana, Yeqing Wang, Biljana Bujanovic, Alireza Abbaspourrad, Illan Tsalkind, Yuehan Huang, Carlos Alves, Molly Green, Brian H. Rosen, Renato Damásio and Zhuo Yang.
Dr Redmond, Ericka; Mayara Santana, Tao Huang and Sarah, Man Liu
Sarah, Man Liu - Ms student/Phd applicant
Tao Huang - PhD student
Mayara Santana - PhD student
SURC 2025 (SUNY Undergraduate Research Conference)
This week our PP&B team was attending the SURC 2025 (SUNY Undergraduate Research Conference) hosted at Binghamton University - NY, USA.
Congratulations to our poster presenters Molly Green (SUNY-ESF, USA); Zhuo Yang (BUCT-China) and Mayara Santana (SUNY-ESF, USA).
Molly Green, senior undergrad student from SUNY-ESF and Dr Redmond, assistant professor from SUNY-ESF.
Mayara Santana, Phd student from SUNY-ESF and Dr Redmond, assistant professor from SUNY-ESF.
XXI Semana das Engenharias e I de Agrárias da UNIFATEB
Dr Redmond, Ericka give an talk this week for UNIFATEB that host an incredible event about Innovations in the Engineering and Agricultural fields! This year’s theme bring the latest trends and technological solutions that shape the future of Paraná and region.
Presentation snapshot extracted from Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/limaericson_ontem-tivemos-o-segundo-dia-da-xxi-semana-ugcPost-7313863294413430785-Arsk?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAzXV7oBQRSg5fIwrvbDF3eeWXjbaddreFE
Visit at Cornell University
Tao Huang, PhD student at ESF-SUNY; Dr. Redmond, Ericka and Carlos Alves PhD student in international exchange programe from UFRRJ financial by CAPES-Brazil.
March start with an big stretch in collaboration between our PP&B team from ESF-SUNY, URRJ in Brazil and Cornell University at USA. One of the goals of this collaboration is achieve new methods to dry special active materials for advanced applications in many areas.
Mayara Santana
PhD student
Department of Chemical Engineering
SUNY - ESF
The Renata Marton Graduate Award 2024
Engaged in a research journey linking academia and passion for the pulp and paper sector, Mayara Santana, is an PhD student from PP&B laboratory and last year received the Renata Marton nomination prize.
Renata Marton was highly respected and admired for her many contributions to paper research. Her accomplishments brought her international renown, recognition by industry and professional organizations, and admiration in the community. The Renata Marton Graduate Award from SPPF, Syracuse Paper and Pulp Foundation. The recipient shall have a creditable record of academic accomplishments as demonstrated by excellence achieved by the student grades during the course of study in the program, the challenges and level of the courses as judged by the faculty, the record of research accomplishments as demonstrated by publications in refereed journals, publications in proceedings of conferences and books, presentations at national and international conferences, posters presented, and finally the quality and potential impact of the research being undertaken.
An especial congratulations for our team member in her journey across the R&D sector.
The Renata Marton Graduate Award celebration. Sarah, Man Liu; Tao Huang; Dr Redmond, Ericka and Mayara Santana.
PCA visit with the undergraduate - Introduction to Papermaking (PSE 200)class from the Department of Chemical Engineering State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry had the opportunity to visit Packaging Corporation of America in Liverpool, NY!
TappiPIMA 2025, St. Petersburg FL.
Our PhD student in Bioprocess Engineering and Paper Science Tao Huang, hold a Bachelor's degree in Bioprocess Engineering from SUNY-ESF and BUCT in China, and this week she is one of the ESF-SUNY`s chancelor from PP&B laboratory attending TAPPI PIMA. This is an Student Summit premier event for students in engineering and technical programs nationwide. Tao are one of the researchers in our group responsible to deliver renewable solutions for the packaging industry. Take a look at this sustainable world just rigth here!
Group picture at Bray Hall - SUNY ESF.
Last fall semester was happening many nice activities and one of your research scholar scientists, Sabrina Mayer, was in the end of the first cycle at SUNY-ESF.
This is a group photo from PP&B team in front of one of the historical building at ESF, Bray Hall, fall semester 2024.
From left to rigth: Carlos Alves (PhD stud. from Brazil); Sabrina Mayer (PhD stud. from Brazil); Sarah Liu (MS stud at SUNY-ESF); Dr Redmond, Ericka (Assistant Profesor at SUNY-ESF and CoE fellow at SU); Mayara Santana (PhD stud. at SUNY-ESF); Tao Huang (PhD stud. at SUNY-ESF) and Renato Damásio (PhD stud. at SUNY-ESF).
Tao Huang, Christopher Thomas, Dr Biljana Bujanovic, Dr Redmond and Dariya Getya.
PP&B team visit RETRN BIO at Cornell University to discuss research projects and visit their facilities.
ABTCP 2024, SP, Brazil.
PhD candidate Julia Cristo presented part of her comprehenshive research about renewable barrier solutions.
Transamerica Expo Center in São Paulo Brazil, hold an International Congress, ABTCP 2024. This year Dr. Redmond and the PhD candidate Julia Cristo presented part of her comprehensive research about renewable barrier solutions.
Dr. Redmond at TAPPICon.
Pulp and Paper Brazilian Professionals and PP&B team at TAPPICon.
Dr Redmond and Mayara Santana.
Cleveland hold an TAPPICon 2024. Dr. Redmond and the PhD candidate Mayara Santana presented part of her comprehensive research about renewable barrier solutions.
Dr Redmond and Man Liu at NYS's Center of Excellence in Environmental and Energy Systems.
Welcoming first two PhD students to my research group Mayara Santana and Tao Huang. We kicked off by visiting the Solenis facilities in DE.
Mayara Santana, Dr Redmond, Dan Nicholson, Todd Bolton and Tao Huang visit at Solenis, Wilmington, DE.
PP&B team visit Solenis - Paper Applications Laboratory Wilmington, DE. PP&B thank you Solenis for the generous equipment donations, such as Ball Mill, Digital Scales, Rotavapor, Sonicate Bath, Centrifuge and Water Bath.
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