Join us on September 22-25, 2025 at the Americas Regional Meeting of the Polymer Processing Society, PPS 2025, held at Guelph, ON, Canada. This conference will aid to foster exchange of innovations and developments in areas related to Polymer Engineering. Please visit us on the PPS 2025 website. PPS 2025 Promo Video: <video width="540" height="310" controls poster="?ft=img/pps_thumbnail.JPG"> <source src="https://pps2025.ca/sites/default/files/2024-05/pps2025_promo_draft3%282024.05.17%29%20%281080p%29.mp4" type="video/mp4"> </video>   ...

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Professor Misra has been named as one of the Global 50 Women in Sustainability by The SustainabilityX Magazine.Congratulations to Professor Misra, this award is a recognition of the impactful work and dedication to sustainability that has been demonstrated throughout her career. Professor Misra has been named as one of the Global 50 Women in Sustainability by The SustainabilityX Magazine.Congratulations to Professor Misra, this award is a recognition of the impactful work and dedication to sustainability that has been demonstrated throughout her career. ...

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Professor Mohanty and Misra were both invited to speak at the Polymer Processing Society Conference that took place on September 30 - October 3 2024, in Ferrol, Galicia, Spain. The conference brought together professionals in all aspects of Polymer Science and Technology from all around the world.Oral Presentations:Professor Mohanty was invited as a keynote speaker and gave a presentation on: Challenges in Processing of Biodegradable Plastics and their Biodegradability for Single-use Plastic Alternatives.Professor Misra was an invited speaker and gave a presentation on: Advanced Biocarbons from Sustainable Resources and their Lightweight Polymer Composite Materials.Poster Presentations:Professor Mohanty took part in a poster session with a poster focused on: A novel approach in synthesis of maleic anhydride grafted cellulose acetate by reactive extrusion.Professor Mohanty presented a poster on: Effect PHBV Coating on the Mechanical, Morphological, and Barrier Properties of Biodegradable Plastic Sheets.    ...

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Prof. Misra & Mohanty spoke before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Science and Research.The Commons committee is studying the advances in recycling and biodegradable plastic technology as potential methods to reduce waste and greenhouse gas emissions.Prof. Misra & Mohanty spoke on behalf of U of G and discussed the circular economy and the role that biocomposite materials can play in achieving a more sustainable future. Related Articles and Links:Parliament of Canada's notice of Standing Committee on Science and Research Video link to the Standing Committee meeting   ...

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The article written by Neelima Tripathi and co-authors Manjusri Misra and Amar Mohanty titled "Durable Polylactic Acid (PLA)-Based Sustainable Engineered Blends and Biocomposites: Recent Developments, Challenges, and Opportunities" was one of the top-cited articles in the ACS Engineering Au journal in 2023. Congratulations to everyone involved in publishing this article for this achievement.   ...

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Prof. Misra and Prof. Mohanty were invited as plenary speakers at the 6th International Conference on Sustainability Education held in the Indian Habitat Centre, New Delhi on September 19-20, 2024. This event was attended researchers, industry professionals, and government entities from around the world that are interested in advancing the circular economy.Prof. Misra and Prof. Mohanty presented on "Advancing Circular Economy Education for a Resource Efficient Future " (virtual presentation).   ...

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Representatives of The Ministry of Colleges and Universities visited the Bioproduct Discovery and Development Centre (BDDC) on September 10, 2024. The representatives were given tours of the BDDC, Crop science building, 117 Reynolds Walk, and Ontario Dairy Research Centre. During the visit the Dr. Amar Mohanty and Dr. Manjusri Misra presented their progress in developing products using biomaterials to the representatives from The Ministry of Colleges and Universities.The main goal of the visit was for the representatives to meet the principle investigators, their team, and discuss future plans for research projects and facilities.   ...

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Prof. Misra was invited to the HIMALAYA CALLING' Global Summit on Challenges & Opportunities in the Himalayan Region Conference on September 9 - 11, 2024. This conference focused on addressing climate change, socio-economic disparities, and geopolitical issues that affect the Himalayan region and the world as a whole. Government officials, scientists, and United Nations officials from around the world attended the conference.Prof. Misra was an invited speaker and virtually presented on "Global Warming, Climate Change and Plastic Wastes".   ...

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BDDC members presented at the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE), Automotive Composites Conference & Exhibition (ACCE). This conference was held at Novi, Michigan, USA from September 4-6, 2024. The theme for this years conference is "The Future of Transportation - Mobility and Beyond: Enabled by Composites". During this event, students and researchers in the field of polymers provided poster and oral presentations, highlighting the advancement of composites in the automotive and transportation industry for the development of future generation of electric vehicles, and worldwide sustainability initiatives.Poster Presentations:Philip McMorran - 1st Place Undergraduate Poster - "AI-Driven Sustainable Fused Deposition Modeling of Sustainable Composite for Automotive Applications: A Bayesian Optimization Approach".Sarah Simoes - 2nd Place Undergraduate Poster - "Effects of Repetitive Recycling on the Performance of Sustainable Biocarbon Polypropylene Composites".Cameron Marquez - 3rd Place Undergraduate Poster - "Effect of Blend Ratio and Compatibilizer on rPP/rLLDPE Sustainable Miscanthus Biocarbon Reinforced Composite".Andre Letona - Graduate Poster - "3-Dimensional Damage Characterization of Sustainable Composites Made from Recycled Ocean Plastics and Pyrolyzed Burlap for Automotive Applications".Oral Presentations: Arturo Rodriguez presented on - "Advanced Lightweight Sustainable Bio-Based Composites Based on Recycled Polyamides".Malik Hassan - PhD student - presented virtually on - "Advancements in Super-Toughened Biodegradable Polymer Materials for Automotive Applications".Kehinde Olonisakin - Post Doctorate fellow - presented virtually on - "Recycled Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polyamide 6,6 Composites: Enhancing Sustainability and Performance in Automotive Applications".Congratulations to all our students who received their certificates after completing their speed presentations!​​​​​​​...

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Professor Manjusri Misra has been named as a Fellow of The Royal Society of Canada, class of 2024. It is the country's most prestigious society of exceptional researchers, scholars and creatives who have made outstanding contributions and are leaders in their field.  Manjusri Misra, Professor School of Engineering, cross-appointed to Department of Plant AgricultureProfessor Misra is a global leader in sustainable materials who has achieved remarkable contributions to the advancement of biocomposites and biopolymers, reducing dependence on petroleum based polymers, thus decreasing landfill waste and green house gases. This year, Professor Misra along with new Fellows and Members of the RSC from the Academy of Social Sciences, Academies of Arts and Humanities, and the Academy of Sciences, will be celebrated and officially inducted this Fall in Vancouver on November 8, 2024. Read more at U of G News  News posted at The Royal Society Of Canada      ...

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