BPI Annual Report FY 2025-2026

ANNUAL REPORT April 2025 – March 2026

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT UBC Vancouver is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xwməθkwəy ̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), Stó:lō and Səl ̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil- Waututh) Nations. UBC Okanagan is situated on traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Syilx Okanagan Nation. The land has always been a place of learning for the Coast Salish and Syilx peoples, who for millennia have passed on their culture, history, and traditions from one generation to the next.

TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 MISSION 4 MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR 6 BPI HISTORY 8 BPI BY THE NUMBERS 10 RESEARCH THEMES 12 RESEARCH IMPACTS 18 BPI IN THE MEDIA 26 KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE, MOBILIZATION & OUTREACH 32 TRAINING YOUNG RESEARCHERS 36 PARTNERSHIPS 42 INFRASTRUCTURE 44 EQUITY, DIVERSITY, INCLUSION & INDIGENEITY 50 COMMUNICATIONS 52 AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS 56 ACHIEVEMENTS OF BPI EMERGING RESEARCHERS 60 INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY BOARD 6 1 OPERATIONS TEAM 62 PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS 65 PUBLICATIONS

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The University of British Columbia’s BioProducts Institute (BPI) is changing the way society collaborates with nature to create a sustainable, renewable future.

MISSION By bringing together world-class research, shared infrastructure and a distinctive innovation ecosystem, BPI harnesses nature’s potential to deliver sustainable solutions across sectors—from transportation and the built environment to health care.

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MESSAGE

FROM THE DIRECTOR The BioProducts Institute’s sixth year was defined by renewed momentum following the successful completion of Phase 1 as a Global Research Excellence (GREx) Institute. Building on the strong foundation established during Phase 1, BPI is now scaling its impact in Phase 2 by aligning research, knowledge translation, training and partnerships to deliver greater national and international impact. BPI researchers continued to earn global recognition and to deepen interdisciplinary strengths in bio-based materials, the circular bioeconomy and sustainability. Our critical mass is enabling ambitious collaborations through NSF Global Centers, the New Frontiers in Research Fund International Joint Initiative and NSERC Alliance International projects. Across these efforts, BPI members provide field-shaping leadership in biocatalysis, biomass fractionation and renewable nanomaterials. Some of our focus areas have included decarbonizing society, creating sustainable innovation and materials that are recyclable/biodegradable by design, and engineering new products from land and ocean residues and waste. We also strengthened pathways from discovery to application. Now in its fourth year, BPI’s Accelerating Technology Readiness Launch program helps research teams de-risk emerging technologies, and move promising ideas toward environmental and economic impact. Partner-

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ships with federal and provincial governments and more than 20 companies are extending BPI innovations beyond the university. International networks such as the Boreal Alliance further support shared research agendas, trainee mobility, industry engagement and policy-relevant knowledge exchange. People, culture and training remained central to BPI’s long-term impact. Research Day, BPI Connect, seminars and workshops led by international experts, and Indigenous youth outreach create opportunities to build community, mentor emerging leaders and ensure that diverse perspectives strengthen our research. By investing in the next generation of bio-based materials scientists, BPI is helping build the expertise required to address climate challenges for decades to come. This renewed foundation positions BPI to contribute to urgent environmental, economic and societal priorities, from sustainable materials and renewable resources to climate-aligned innovation and responsible bioeconomy development. Our progress depends on the commitment of faculty, researchers, students and staff; the support of UBC; and the trust of community, government, industry and international partners. This report shows how that collective effort is turning research excellence into solutions for British Columbia, Canada and the world.

Orlando Rojas

Professor & Canada Excellence Research Chair Scientific Director, UBC BioProducts Institute

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BPI HISTORY By March 31, 2026, BPI had grown into a globally connected bioproducts research hub, built on six years of sustained partnership. Investments from NRCan, PacifiCan, Genome BC, the B.C. Ministry of Forests, industry and the BC Pulp and Paper BioAlliance generated $6.7 million in regional projects. Internationally, BPI co-founded the Boreal Alliance and developed consumer-bioproduct programs with IKEA, Unilever, Kering and Henkel. In its second GREx term (2025–2030), BPI is scaling technology development, its endowment strategy and industry collaboration to increase national impact.

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Launched in 2016 under the leadership of Dr. James Olson, BPI was later led by Dr. Mark Martinez and Dr. Scott Renneckar and is currently directed by Dr. Orlando Rojas as Scientific Director. The Institute has secured an aggregate commitment of over $55 million to support its continued growth and impact.

UBC designated BPl as a GREx Institute, and BPI secured $1M from NRCan for renewable energy development and $3.5M from PacifiCan for pre-pilot equipment for BC forest bioproducts.

The Boreal Alliance was cofounded with FinnCERES and VTT, and the Bioproducts Lab completed a $5M UBC-funded renovation with an additional $1.35M from CFI and PacifiCan.

The Boreal Alliance expanded with Treesearch, EMPA, LUKE, and UNITE Flagship joining, BPI launched its EDII Committee, hosted three international conferences, and relaunched Research Day for HQP’s professional development.

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The Accelerating Technology Readiness Program launched its first call with four commercialization projects, the first Community Day celebrated diversity and inclusion, and Connect Day introduced a prototypebased competition for HQP and industry networking.

Apple and BPI published a white paper on sustainable packaging, $9.5M was secured for biopolymer engineering, the startup Bioform received $5M from Suzano, and Orlando Rojas accompanied UBC’s President to present to policymakers in Ottawa.

Milestones included BPI’s renewal as a UBC Global Research Excellence Institute for 2025–2030, the launch of the PackLead Cluster with $1.65 million in NSERC CREATE funding and a $7 million gift from the Dan On Foundation to establish the Dan On Food and Beverage Innovation Centre. BPI also co-organized FIBC 2025, showcased Wood Leather at Expo 2025 in Osaka and received the Elsevier Foundation Agents of Change Award.

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BPI hosted its second Community Day, celebrating Indigenous knowledge and strengthening community connections. The Indigenous Youth Outreach Program’s Sustainable Future Makers workshop engaged 17 high school students, including 13 Indigenous youth. BPI also completed Phase 1 of two projects with NRCan and the B.C. Ministry of Forests—Scaling Forest Bioproduct Innovations and BioCircular Knowledge Transfer and Mobilization— with Phase 2 proposals in development. Faculty members continued to earn major UBC, scientific societies and provincial awards.

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BPI BY THE NUMBERS $ 16.88M FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

$ 2.15M PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT $ 0.27M UBC & NON-PROFIT

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26.91

TOTAL GRANTS AWARDED DURING FY2020-2025

$ 7.61M INDUSTRY & GOVERNMENT MATCHING

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SCIENTIFIC PAPERS

PATENTS FILED

971 303 239 GRAD STUDENTS TRAINED

POSTDOCS TRAINED

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BIOCATALYTIC TRANSFORMATION & ENGINEERING OF BIOMASS

Theme Lead: Dr. Lindsay Eltis

This theme examines how biological systems synthesize, assemble and break down biomass—and how those processes can be engineered to recover valuable components. Fundamental studies reveal how genes and proteins function in complex systems. Applied research uses protein engineering and synthetic biology to develop improved biomass crops and biocatalysts, lowering energy use and waste while creating renewable pathways to chemicals and materials.

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BIO-BASED POLYMERS & CARBON MATERIALS

Theme Lead: Dr. Scott Renneckar

Bio-based polymers offer functionality and variability that synthetic materials cannot readily replicate. Researchers transform these polymers into advanced products by identifying structural attributes and establishing structure–property relationships that predict processability and performance. Applications include 3D-printed structures, biocomposites, filaments and precursors for high-value carbon materials.

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BIOPR ECOS

Theme Lead: Dr. Qingshi Tu

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Researchers a the sustainabi analysis, life-c creates a platf communities This systems p performance, bioeconomy.

BIO-NANOPARTICLE-ENABLED MATERIALS

Theme Lead: Dr. Emily Cranston

This theme isolates and studies bio-based nanoparticles with distinctive material properties. Researchers investigate how these particles assemble, interact with surrounding media and perform in composite and hybrid materials. By linking production, modification and processing conditions to physicochemical properties, teams design materials with tailored structural, conductive, thermal, dispersibility, biocompatibility and diagnostic functions.

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BIOREFINERY SYSTEMS

Theme Lead: Dr. Heather Trajano

Biorefinery systems are essential to shifting from fossil resources to renewable carbon. This theme converts forest and agricultural residues into materials, chemicals and fuels that match or outperform petroleum-derived products. Researchers work with the existing forest-products sector while developing new biorefinery pathways and informing policy— an integrated approach designed to reduce carbon intensity, strengthen resource efficiency and open new markets for renewable products.

RODUCTS SYSTEM ANALYSIS

across BPI faculties and partner organizations assess ility of emerging innovations using simulation, statistical cycle thinking and industrial ecology. The theme also form for dialogue with governments, First Nations, industry and involved in forestry, bioenergy, biofuels and bioproducts. perspective helps align technology development with environmental economic feasibility, policy priorities and shared visions for the

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RESEARCH IMPACTS

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Reg Ogen and Dr. Yeling Zhu remove a freshly pressed block of wood foam at DicinFoam’s Vancouver pilot plant. Photo credit: Clare Kiernan/UBC

BIOBASED INSULATION FROM FORESTRY WASTE

Yinka Dene Economic Development Limited Partnership (YLP) is working with UBC’s Department of Wood Science to commercialize DicinFoam, a patented, biodegradable and fire-retardant insulation made from lignocellulosic nanomaterials derived from forestry residues. Developed by Dr. Feng Jiang’s team through a B.C. Ministry of Forests-supported project, the binder-free foam combines flame resistance, thermal insulation and mechanical performance with renewable, waste-derived inputs. With support from Natural Resources Canada’s Investments in Forest Industry Transformation program, YLP plans to establish a Vancouver pilot plant, moving an Indigenous-led partnership and UBC innovation closer to commercial-scale production.

Dr. Feng Jiang and UBC students monitor the production line at DicinFoam’s Vancouver pilot plant. Photo credit: Clare Kiernan/UBC.

William Dennis and Dr. Yeling Zhu at DicinFoam’s Vancouver pilot plant. Photo credit: Lou Bosshart/UBC.

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Dr. Deepesh Panwar observes a plate of bacteria involved in metabolism of artificial cellulose derivatives.

RESEARCH IMPACTS

ENZYMES UNLOCK THE HIDDEN DIGESTIVE POWER OF GUT BACTERIA A study at UBC’s Michael Smith Laboratories found that gut bacteria can digest cellulose-based thickeners used in products such as ketchup, salad dressing and toothpaste, challenging the assumption that these additives pass through the body unchanged. Led by Dr. Harry Brumer and Dr. Deepesh Panwar, the study showed that natural polysaccharides from fruits, vegetables and cereals can prime bacterial enzymes to break down cellulose derivatives. Published in the Journal of Bacteriology, the work raises new questions about how common additives interact with the gut microbiome and could inform future research in human nutrition. Source: https://www.msl.ubc.ca/common-food-thickeners-long-thought-to-pass-right-through-us-are-actually-digested

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MUSHROOM-POWERED SANITATION WITHOUT WATER MycoToilet was launched at UBC Botanical Garden in September 2025. Led by Dr. Joseph Dahmen and Dr. Steven Hallam, the accessible modular prototype uses mycelium and microbial communities to transform human waste into compost without water, electricity or chemicals. Laboratory testing indicated an odour reduction of more than 90%, while each unit is expected to produce approximately 600 litres of soil and 2,000 litres of liquid fertilizer annually. Supported by NSERC, UBC’s Campus as a Living Lab, the SEEDS Sustainability Program and BPI, the project offers a promising sanitation option for parks, remote communities and locations without plumbing. Source: https://news.ubc.ca/2025/09/ubc-launches-worlds-first-mushroom-powered-waterless-toilet

The MycoToilet, a mushroom-powered waterless toilet opens at UBC Sept. 26, 2025. Photo: Joseph Dahmen

MICROBES TURN FOOD WASTE INTO RENEWABLE ENERGY Dr. Ryan Ziels led a study that identified a previously unknown bacterium in the Natronincolaceae family that helps convert food waste into renewable natural gas. Working with Surrey Biofuel, which processes 115,000 tonnes of food waste annually, the researchers used carbon tracing to identify methane-producing microbes that remain active under high-ammonia conditions. Published in Nature Microbiology, the findings could help anaerobic-digestion facilities improve stability and generate more renewable gas from the same waste stream. The collaboration included Dr. Steven Hallam, FortisBC, Convertus and the U.S. Department of Energy’s Joint Genome Institute. The Surrey Biofuel Facility. Photo: FortisBC

Source: https://apsc.ubc.ca/news/2025/ubc-researchers-discover-microbes-turning-food-waste-energy

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MEMBRANE TECHNOLOGY BLOCKS NANOPLASTICS FROM LANDFILL LEACHATE RESEARCH IMPACTS

Dr. Sumi Siddiqua and doctoral student Mahmoud Babalar developed a reusable, dual-layer membrane that prevents micro- and nanoplastics in landfill leachate from reaching groundwater. One layer binds plastic particles in complex, organic-rich liquid, while the second repels remaining particles to reduce clogging and fouling. Laboratory tests showed that the system removed nearly all microplastics and more than 98% of nanoplastics and could be cleaned through backwashing. Published in the Journal of Environmental Management, the technology could inform the development of next-generation landfill liners and strengthen pollution control, circular waste management and climate-resilient infrastructure. Source: https://news.ok.ubc.ca/2026/01/08/ubco-innovation-blocks-nanoplastics-release-from-landfill-leachate

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UBCO doctoral student Mahmoud Babalar examines a sample of the dual-layer modified matrix membrane that can help retain pollutants like nano-plastics in landfill leachate, keeping them out of water supplies.

BPI RESEARCHERS RANK AMONG THE WORLD’S MOST CITED Dr. Orlando Rojas and Dr. Feng Jiang were named to Clarivate’s 2025 Highly Cited Researchers list, recognizing the significant global influence of their publications. Elsevier’s September 2025 science-wide citation database also placed 37 BPI researchers among the top 2% of scientists in their respective subfields. Of these, 31 were recognized for their single-year citation impact and 28 for career-long influence, with many appearing in both categories. These distinctions reflect the depth, international reach and sustained impact of research across BPI. Lacey Samuels

Anubhav Pratap-Singh

Bhushan Gopaluni

Carl Michal

Chunping Dai

Derek P. Gates

Emily Cranston

Feng Jiang

Frank Ko

Hisham Zerriffi

Hongbin Li

Jack Saddler

James Olson

Johan Foster

Kevin J. Smith

Kwang Ho Kim

Madjid Mohseni

Mark J. MacLachlan

Mohammad Arjmand

Naoko Ellis

Orlando Rojas

Peter Englezos

Reinhard Jetter

Savvas G. Hatzikiriakos

Shahab Sokhansanj

Shawn D. Mansfield

Sheldon Green

Stephen G. Withers

Steven J. Hallam

Suzana K. Straus

Tao Huan

Taraneh Sowlati

Vassillis Kontogiorgos

William W. Mohn

William Nikolakis

Xiaotao Bi

Zachary Hudson

Source: https://bpi.ubc.ca/news/may-05-2025/TopCited2024

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BPI IN THE MEDIA

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CELLULOSE TECHNOLOGY TRANSFORMS RAYON PRODUCTION Rayon is one of the world’s most widely used textile fibres, but conventional production relies on harsh chemical solvents that carry significant environmental and workplace costs. Dr. Feng Jiang and PhD student Huayu Liu developed a cellulose-based process that reduces toxic solvent use by roughly 70 percent while preserving the softness and performance that make rayon commercially attractive. The work drew coverage in the Vancouver Sun and CBC Radio Canada, reflecting broad public interest in the environmental footprint of the clothing industry. By demonstrating that a cleaner process can meet commercial performance expectations, the research advances a credible pathway toward circular textile manufacturing and offers a practical option for producers seeking to lower the environmental impact of an established global supply chain.

Source: https://vancouversun.com/news/ubc-researchers-discover-way-reduce-harsh-chemicalsmanufacturing-rayon

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Steven Hallam examines a cultured isolate of the blue-green algae Sodalinema yuhuli, also known as the ‘survivor strain’ due to its capacity to thrive under extremely alkaline and high salinity conditions. Photo: Clare Kiernan, UBC

MICROBES FOR SUSTAINABLE MINING

BPI IN THE MEDIA

Critical minerals underpin the technologies at the centre of the energy transition, yet conventional extraction carries substantial environmental cost. Working in collaboration with Rio Tinto, Dr. Steven Hallam and his team are harnessing microbial communities to extract critical minerals and support ecosystem restoration, an approach that reframes mining as a biological as well as a mechanical process. The Globe and Mail spotlighted the work as part of its coverage of innovation in the resource sector. The partnership illustrates how fundamental research in microbial systems can be directed toward industrial-scale challenges, and how established resource companies are turning to biological approaches to reduce environmental impact while securing the materials on which decarbonization depends. Source: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/adv/article-microbe-assisted-mining/

PhD Student Beth Davenport, part of the Hallam lab, examines blue-green algae cultures through an open-light incubator. Photo: Clare Kiernan, UBC

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GLYCOCAGING ADVANCES TARGETED DRUG DELIVERY

Featured on Global News, Dr. Harry Brumer’s glycocaging technology uses gut bacteria to trigger the release of drugs precisely where they are needed in the digestive tract. Because the drug remains inactive until it reaches the target site, the approach has the potential to reduce both dosage and side effects, and has shown strong early promise for inflammatory bowel disease and gut infections. The work is a clear demonstration of how carbohydrate chemistry, a foundational area of BPI research, extends well beyond materials applications into human health. National television coverage brought the research to a broad public audience and highlighted the translational potential of biobased science in the biomedical sector. Source: https://globalnews.ca/video/11160379/ubc-researchers-claim-breakthrough-in-inflammatory-bowel-disease

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Marina Mehling holds a cellulosic byproduct of red wine vinegar fermentation, commonly known as a “vinegar mother,” which is processed into textile fibres. Photo: UBC Forestry

WINE WASTE TRANSFORMED INTO TEXTILES BPI IN THE MEDIA

At UBC’s Slow Fashion Lab exhibition, Marina Mehling, a PhD student in Dr. Orlando Rojas’s group, presented textiles made from a byproduct of red wine vinegar fermentation using a process compatible with established lyocell manufacturing. Featured by CityNews, the textiles retain tannins naturally found in grape skins and red wine, providing colour, antimicrobial activity and smart-textile potential. One prototype shirt was designed to generate electricity from the wearer’s natural arm movements while walking, illustrating how food-industry residues could support functional and more sustainable textiles.

Source: https://vancouver.citynews.ca/video/2026/02/25/combatting-fastfashion-through-sustainable-and-creative-solutions/

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A prototype shirt features the cellulosic textile sewn into the underarm, where friction with the nylon fabric generates electricity as the wearer moves. Photo: UBC Forestry

FROM FRYER OIL TO LOW-CARBON FUEL A feature in Medium’s The New Climate explored how organic waste streams can be converted into low-carbon fuels, highlighting Dr. Xiaotao Bi’s work producing pyrolysis oil from forestry and agricultural residues among the biofuel innovations profiled. Long-distance transport remains one of the hardest sectors to decarbonize, and liquid fuels derived from residues offer a route that does not depend on new electrification infrastructure. The coverage connected BPI’s biorefinery research to a wider public conversation about practical alternatives to fossil fuels, and underscored British Columbia’s position as a jurisdiction with both the residue supply and the policy environment to support this pathway. Source: https://medium.com/the-new-climate/from-the-deep-fryer-to-your-gas-tank-75f895bd467a

The UBC research pyrolyzer converts biomass into biochar and bio-oil under low-oxygen conditions. Photo: Kamyar Razavi

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EXAMINING THE ENVIRONMENTAL COST OF AI Dr. Hamish van der Ven joined CBC Radio’s national politics and current-affairs program The House for its special episode, “Will AI Make or Break Canada?” He highlighted three major environmental pressures associated with AI: rising energy consumption, freshwater use and carbon emissions, while drawing attention to the physical infrastructure behind seemingly simple digital interactions. The appearance brought BPI expertise into a national policy conversation about Canada’s rapidly expanding AI sector and demonstrated the Institute’s capacity to inform emerging sustainability questions extending beyond forestry and materials into the infrastructure of the digital economy. Source: https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-64-the-house/clip/16174856-will-ai-break-canada

WILDFIRES IMPACT LONG-TERM WATER QUALITY

BPI IN THE MEDIA

Wildfire impacts do not end when the flames are extinguished. Dr. Qingshi Tu was part of a study team led by UBC’s Dr. Loretta Li and Dr. Raul de Leon that found that ash, debris, and chemical residues left behind by wildfires can contaminate watersheds for years, with storms and snowmelt carrying pollutants into rivers and drinking water sources. The Vancouver Sun covered the findings at a time of sustained public con-

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cern about wildfire severity across British Columbia. The study gives water utilities, public health authorities, and land managers evidence to support longer monitoring windows and revised treatment planning after fire events, connecting BPI’s expertise in environmental systems analysis directly to questions of community resilience and public safety. Source: https://vancouversun.com/news/contaminated-drinking-water-wildfires-ubc-led-study

SCIENCE DEAN BRINGS CROSSWORD PASSION TO LIFE Dr. Mark MacLachlan, Dean of Science, was featured in The New York Times for his work constructing crossword puzzles, blending the pattern recognition and structural thinking of a materials chemist with wordplay and wit. The story, also carried by UBC, offered readers of one of the world’s most widely read publications a view of a UBC scientist beyond the laboratory. Coverage of this kind builds public affinity for research institutions in a way that technical reporting alone cannot, and reflects the range of ways BPI researchers reach audiences and contribute to the visibility of science at UBC. Source: https://news.ubc.ca/2025/08/sciencedeancrossword

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BPI EVENTS DELIVERED IN 2025

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SCIENTIFIC SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS

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WOOD LEATHER TAKES THE SPOTLIGHT AT EXPO 2025 BPI’s Wood Leather project reached an international audience in June 2025 when a junior-size soccer ball prototype was unveiled at the Canada Pavilion during Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan. Presented as part of Premier David Eby’s Asia trade mission, the prototype showcased British Columbia’s leadership in sustainable materials ahead of Vancouver hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup. UBC Vice-President, Research and Innovation Dr. Gail Murphy and BPI industrial designer Ayako Takagi introduced the prototype, inviting visitors to experience its distinctive wooden grain and unexpectedly soft texture. Developed from sustainably sourced wood fibres, Wood Leather combines the flexibility and durability of conventional leather with a smaller environmental footprint. Potential applications range from sporting goods and fashion to automotive interiors and industrial design. Led by BPI Scientific Director Dr. Orlando Rojas, the project brings together researchers, designers and entrepreneurs, with support from NSERC and the B.C. ministries of Forests; Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport; and Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation. A new video extended the story beyond the Expo, following Wood Leather’s transformation from forest resource to finished material. Blending science, design and craftsmanship, it brings the research to life and opens a window into a future where renewable materials can reshape familiar objects—and perhaps how people think about wood itself.

Source: https://bpi.ubc.ca/news/august-08-2025/WoodLeather

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BPI CONNECT 2025 STRENGTHENS CONNECTIONS ACROSS THE BIOECONOMY BPI Connect 2025 brought together nearly 300 guests from 45 academic, industry and government organizations on December 11. Supported by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) and the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions, the event created a dynamic forum for knowledge exchange, collaboration and new connections across the bioeconomy.

KNOWLEDGE MOBILIZATION

Gail Murphy (UBC), Jean-François Levasseur (NRCan), Emma Master (University of Toronto), Aldo Pizzino (Kering) and Elicia Maine (Simon Fraser University) shared insights into research excellence, industry trends and pathways from discovery to impact. Levasseur reaffirmed NRCan’s strong support for this knowledge-mobilization platform. Emerging researchers brought their science to life through one-minute flash talks and prop-based demonstrations. Thirty-one teams presented their work to 36 judges from academia, industry and government, prompting deeper conversations about the research and its potential sustainability impacts. As BPI’s signature annual event, BPI Connect bridges disciplines and sectors, builds relationships and helps promising ideas to move beyond the laboratory toward real-world impact.

Source: https://bpi.ubc.ca/news/december-12-2025/Connect2025Recap

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FIBC 2025 ADVANCES GLOBAL FOREST BIOECONOMY COLLABORATION The Forest Innovation and Bioeconomy Conference (FIBC 2025) brought together more than 200 delegates from 110 organizations across 14 countries in Vancouver, May 6–8. Co-hosted by BPI, the B.C. Ministry of Forests and Foresight Canada, the conference connected researchers, industry, governments, investors, start-ups and Indigenous partners. Ahead of the conference, BPI welcomed 50 international delegates for laboratory tours showcasing emerging bioproduct technologies. The program explored commercialization, international collaboration, Indigenous community bioeconomy development and B.C.’s forest-sector transformation, while business matchmaking connected start-ups with potential partners. The event was supported by the Canadian Council of Forest Ministers, BC Bioenergy Network, Tree Track Intelligence, Biophilia, FPInnovations, Performance BioFilaments and Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s Wilson School of Design. FIBC 2025 strengthened international partnerships and B.C.’s position in forest bioeconomy innovation.

CONNECTING BIO-BASED RESEARCH WITH UNFCCC COP30 PRIORITIES A dedicated session at Negotiation to Innovation: Advancing Climate Action Through Research and Learning, UBC’s satellite event alongside the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) COP30, connected research with the international climate agenda. Hosted by the UBC Sustainability Hub on November 12, the event brought together UBC’s COP30 delegation, researchers and partners. Vikramaditya Yadav, Hisham Zerriffi, Gregory Paradis, Orlando Rojas, Qingshi Tu, Marina Mehling and Emil Gustafsson shared perspectives on bio-based materials, sustainable systems and pathways for moving climate technologies into implementation. Yadav also represented UBC as an official COP30 delegate, contributing expertise in scaling climate technologies and advancing real-world decarbonization. The session positioned renewable materials and circular approaches within wider conversations about climate policy and action. By linking scientific expertise with global priorities, it highlighted how interdisciplinary research can help translate climate commitments into practical, scalable solutions.

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CRANSTON HIGHLIGHTS CANADIAN NANOCELLULOSE PROGRESS AT MWP WEBINAR Dr. Emily Cranston joined international research and industry leaders for the Marcus Wallenberg Prize webinar, Nanocellulose—10 Years of Success? She highlighted Canada’s progress in cellulose nanocrystal research, from fundamental discoveries to emerging applications in sustainable, high-performance materials.

Other speakers included Akira Isogai (University of Tokyo), Sébastien Corbeil (CelluForce), Yoshiyuki Matsunaga (NEDO, Government of Japan) and Hans-Henrik Øvrebø (Borregaard). Together, they examined advances in nanocellulose science, commercialization and future opportunities, placing Cranston’s expertise within a global conversation about the development and potential of renewable materials. Watch the webinar on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytng6DGMoVY

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CHARRED WOOD CONNECTS SCIENCE, DESIGN AND INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE Charred Wood, a collaboration among BPI, Emily Carr University’s Material Matters research hub, the Clean Energy Research Centre and the Boothroyd Band, explored wildfire’s impacts on land, materials and communities. Supported by the B.C. Ministry of Forests, the project transformed biochar into sustainable super-black ink, ceramics, textiles, paper and 3D-printed objects. Elena Erfanian, who leads BPI’s Biomass-derived Carbon and Hybrid Materials research group, played a central role in developing a 3D-printable biochar ink. Working alongside artists, designers and Indigenous knowledge holders broadened how materials were understood—not only through their physical properties, but also through their environmental, cultural and community significance.

Some of the 3D-printed biochar and ceramic objects and vessels produced by the Charred Wood team.

Source: https://ecuad.ca/news/newproject-from-material-matters-researchhub-explores-impact-of-wildfire-on-landcommunity/

Dr. Elena Erfanian works with some of the char-based materials at the AGP. Photos by Perrin Grauer

Boothroyd Band Chief Michael Campbell, project participant and ECU faculty member Mimi Gellman, and Hélène Day Fraser chat with other project participants at the AGP

INVITED SPEAKERS & VISITING SCHOLARS Throughout the year, BPI welcomed researchers and industry experts from around the world to share emerging ideas, strengthen interdisciplinary dialogue and explore new opportunities for collaboration through its seminar series.

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BPI RESEARCH DAY BRINGS EMERGING RESEARCHERS & NEW IDEAS TOGETHER BPI’s Research Day showcases the institute’s latest research and connects students, postdoctoral fellows, research staff, faculty, and industry experts. On May 2, 2025, the “Connecting & Empowering the Next-Gen Innovators” theme focused on supporting young BPI researchers by giving them an opportunity to present their work, answer questions, and receive feedback. The Best Poster Awards went to PhD students Alexandra Rousseau and Elizabeth Dobrzanski, and to undergraduate student Maria Lauren. Postdoctoral fellow Dr. Lucas Bauman received the EDI.I Excellence Award and the People’s Choice Awards went to PhD students Tina Raeisi Gahrooee and Adel Jalaee.

Research Day 2025 attracted over 260 attendees who heard from Dr. James Olson (Dean, Faculty of Applied Science), Dr. Laurel Schafer (Department Head, Chemistry), and Dr. Orlando Rojas (Director, BPI). Keynote speakers Kimberly Osten (FPInnovations) presented on bio-based barrier coatings for packaging and Haibo Feng (Department of Wood Science) spoke on applications of bioproducts in construction. Dr. Schafer described BPI’s path to the future by remarking on the importance of vision and creating bridges to build an interconnected research ecosystem focused on novel solutions. BPI brings together the knowledge, skill, and creativity of scientists, engineers, policy experts and product developers, coupled with the complexity, function, beauty and renewability of nature to create sustainable solutions that would not otherwise be possible.

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FROM RESEARCH SPARK TO BIOTECH STARTUP As a PhD student Athanasios Kritharis experienced firsthand the many challenges of replacing plastics with sustainable solutions. With his co-founders at Tydra Labs, Jaiya Varshney and Dr. Vikram Yadav, Dr. Kritharis recently raised $1.2M in pre-seed funding to scale their innovative solution to improve on bio-based products that fall apart when they get wet. At Tydra, they have developed a sustainable coating made of naturally occurring chitin obtained from food waste that is an emulsifier, thickener, film former, active carrier, and preservative support. This coating has multiple applications in cosmetics, agriculture and packaging. Dr. Kritharis reveals that his work at UBC and the BioProducts Institute quickly taught him that a great idea in the lab and a scalable industrial process are two very different things. He credits the gap between those two realities for shaping his approach to problem solving and leading him to the kind of breakthroughs that led to establishing a very promising startup.

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BUILDING SKILLS THROUGH BPI INTERNSHIPS Experiential internships at BPI offer emerging professionals the opportunity to hone their skills while bringing vibrant ideas to sustainable bio-based materials, green technologies and the circular bioeconomy. Working alongside multidisciplinary teams, interns gain practical experience in research, business intelligence, technical analysis, industry engagement and communications while seeing how emerging technologies can become sustainable solutions. BPI welcomed Erin Lipkowitz, Branden Deiss, Gabriel Gafner-Bergeron and Rachel Winardi as its 2025 intern cohort. Erin, a technical analyst for sustainable bio-based materials, helped identify and support promising materials projects. Branden served as a technical business analyst with the Accelerating Technology Readiness Program, supporting technologies moving toward scale-up. Gabriel worked as a technical analyst with the PackLead Innovation and Training Program, engaging industry partners and stakeholders. Rachel, an engagement specialist, helped expand BPI’s outreach and communications. By contributing their knowledge while developing new capabilities, the interns supported BPI’s mission and built valuable foundations for their careers.

RAN’S JOURNEY BEYOND THE LAB As a research manager in Prof. Orlando Rojas’ group, Dr. Ran Bi is very familiar with leadership and teaching in her role mentoring students embarking on their careers in research. Dr. Bi recently expanded her experience beyond the laboratory to take on an international teaching role in China through the 3+2 joint program, a collaboration between UBC’s Faculty of Forestry and partner universities Nanjing Forestry University and Beijing Forestry University. The intensive two weeks involved teaching up to 4 hours per day at each university and supervising students working on projects and evaluating their presentations at the end of the course. Over 75 students benefitted from Dr. Bi’s research experience, and she credits her teaching as an excellent way to build skills beyond her research and management roles. Dr. Bi sees the 3+2 Joint Program as a wonderful way to foster global academic exchange.

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PARTNERSHIPS

Mercer Celgar pulp mill in Castlegar, B.C. Photo: Mercer Celgar

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UBCO researchers Chinchu Cherian and Sumi Siddiqua explore the use of recycled wood ash from B.C. pulp mills as a low-carbon material for sustainable road construction, with support from the Bio-Alliance Initiative. Photo: UBC Okanagan

BC PULP & PAPER BIOALLIANCE The BC Pulp and Paper BioAlliance brings together Domtar, Harmac, Kruger and Mercer with FPInnovations, the B.C. Ministry of Forests and BPI to accelerate innovation in the province’s pulp and paper sector. Now in its ninth year, the alliance addresses shared priorities in operational efficiency, sustainability and market development. In 2025– 26, members and BPI researchers advanced Mitacs-supported projects on carbon accounting and mill-ash valorization. The alliance is also supporting a Natural Resources Canada co-funded initiative to convert lignin, a pulping side stream, into high-value carbon-capture materials.

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BOREAL ALLIANCE & UNILEVER ADVANCE PAPER-BASED FLEXIBLE PACKAGING Flexible packaging—films, pouches, sachets and wraps—represents an estimated 20–25% of the global packaging market and remains difficult to replace because it must protect products at high volumes and low cost. Over the past two years, a UBC team led by Professor Orlando Rojas has joined a multiscale research program spearheaded by Unilever with Aalto University and VTT in Finland. By combining expertise in paper substrates, barrier performance and biodegradable sealants, the partners are connecting advanced materials research with the realities of global manufacturing, affordability, product protection and end-of-life systems.

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Three generations of flexible NIPU foams with renewable content more than 60%, synthesized with green chemistry to replace toxic isocyanate chemistry.

GREENER MATTRESSES ON THE HORIZON Drs. Scott Renneckar and Johan Foster and their teams have worked with IKEA researchers to develop more sustainable alternatives to polyurethane foams used in mattresses and cushions. The collaboration responds to tighter controls on isocyanate-based materials and a growing need for high-performing renewable options. The team is developing foams that avoid isocyanate chemistry while reducing volatile organic compounds and allergens associated with conventional products. The work demonstrates how industry partnership can align materials innovation, consumer performance and environmental health—and create a credible path toward a new generation of lower-impact comfort products.

Dr. Scott Renneckar, Dr. Tao Zou, and Dr. Johan Foster are showcasing the lignin-added flexible polyurethane (PU) foams and flexible non-isocyanate polyurethane (NIPU) foams.

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UBC PACKLEAD INNOVATION & TRAINING PROGRAM Dan On Food and Beverage Innovation Centre, home to PackLead at UBC Vancouver

Co-led by BPI and UBC’s Faculty of Land and Food Systems, the PackLead Innovation and Training Program expanded its network of local, national and international packaging partners in 2025, including CanCorr, Recycle BC, the Canadian Produce Marketing Association and Unilever. PackLead hosted two workshops and an industry webinar and secured NSERC CREATE funding for the Packaging Leaders Training Program. Twelve BPI principal investigators contribute expertise spanning biobased polymers, food packaging, barrier performance, toxicology, marketing, life-cycle assessment and psychology. Together, they are preparing future leaders to evaluate and implement sustainable packaging solutions, reduce food waste and strengthen Canada’s position in packaging innovation.

PARTNERSHIPS PackLead team visit to MULTIVAC, a key supporter of the program.

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Canopy Bioproducts co-founders Ariane Fernandes and Cecilia Cancellara showcase their ATR-supported research at BPI Connect 2025.

ACCELERATING TECHNOLOGY READINESS (ATR) LAUNCH BPI’s ATR Launch program is helping affiliated laboratories build a stronger culture of translation and commercialization. The program supports teams in de-risking technologies, preparing for manufacturing and increasing investment readiness. Over its first three years, ATR Launch supported 14 projects of which several of the participants went on to secure $2.33 million in follow-on funding. Special thanks to Natural Resources Canada Canadian Forest Service for their financial support. Building on this success, UBC’s Faculty of Applied Science contributed a further $100,000 in 2025–26 to support five additional projects, extending a proven pathway from research insight to market-ready innovation.

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INFRASTRUCTURE

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RESEARCH LABS

RESEARCH INSTRUMENTS

1 PULP & PAPER CENTRE (PPC)

4 LAND & FOOD SYSTEMS (LFS)

The PPC is an inter-disciplinary, cross-faculty research centre with specialized laboratories and high-head piloting facility for those who conduct research for the benefit of the current and future pulp and paper industry. The centre serves to bring together faculty and student researchers to work collaboratively with the manufacturing industry, utilities, supplier industry, consultants and government agencies.

The Faculty of Land and Food Systems offers a range of advanced research facilities, including a farm, a food processing pilot plant, and labs for analyzing food quality and safety, to support innovative research in the areas of agriculture, food, and environment.

2 FOREST SCIENCE CENTRE (FSC) FSC is the home of the UBC Faculty of Forestry, boasting modern amenities such as state-of-the-art labs, a roomy atrium that offers flexible learning spaces, and multiple classrooms for diverse educational experiences.

3 CHEMICAL & BIOLOGICAL ENGINEERING BUILDING (CHBE) The facility serves as the home of the CHBE faculty, boasting modern amenities such as a spacious atrium that provides flexible learning spaces, and multiple classrooms that cater to diverse educational experiences.

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5 LIFE SCIENCE CENTRE (LSC) LSC is dedicated to support translational research that makes a global impact on human health and the environment. Their interdisciplinary science changes healthcare practices and encourages sustainable resource harvesting to reduce environmental costs.

6 CHEMISTRY BUILDING (CHEM) The Department of Chemistry features world-class research facilities, such as NMR and MS centers, clean rooms, and a high-throughput screening lab, to enable cutting-edge research in chemistry, materials science, and more.

7 MICHAEL SMITH LABORATORIES (MSL) MSL facilitates internationally recognized research programs in the areas of medical and animal molecular genetics/ biology, plant and forest molecular genetics/biology, bioprocess engineering, chemical biology, proteomics, micro-fluidics, bioinformatics and statistical genomics.

8 ADVANCED MATERIALS & PROCESS ENGINEERING LABORATORY (AMPEL) AMPEL is a vibrant place for research in Advanced Materials and Process Engineering with cutting edge research that coalesces from the theoretical nanofibre physical properties to the production of advanced composites.

9 CLEAN ENERGY RESEARCH CENTRE (CERC)

12 CENTRE FOR ADVANCED WOOD PROCESSING (CAWP) CAWP was created to address the need for advanced technical and managerial training for the value-added wood products manufacturing sector.

13 BIOIMAGING FACILITY AT BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES BUILDING (BIF)

CERC provides state-of-the-art research facilities in a recently-completed building for the investigation of clean energy problems with focus on energy demand, energy supply, conservation and efficiency.

Services and equipment include optical microscopes and electron microscopes, sample and image processing equipment, training sessions and equipment booking services, TEM, SEM and sample preparation techniques.

10 BIOREFINERY RESEARCH & INNOVATION CENTRE (BRIC)

14 DAN ON FOOD & BEVERAGE INNOVATION CENTRE (FBIC)

BRIC aims to reduce the barriers and risks of technology scale-up to market new biofuels and bioproducts which have been identified by industry as the largest challenges to developing successful bioproducts.

11 BIOENERGY RESEARCH & DEMONSTRATION FACILITY (BRDF)

The FBIC is a key facility in the BC Ministry of Agriculture’s BC Food Hub Network, supporting local food systems, food security, and innovation in food processing. Anchored within UBC’s Faculty of Land and Food Systems, the centre provides adaptable facilities for teaching, research, and industry collaboration, reinforcing leadership in food technology research.

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EQUITY, DIVERSITY, INCLUSION & INDIGENEITY

Reconciliation Pole, Hereditary Chief 7idansuu (James Hart), Haida. Photo: Hover Collective / UBC Brand & Marketing

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Indigenous students participate in hands-on lab activities during Sustainable Future Makers 2026.

INDIGENOUS YOUTH OUTREACH OPENS PATHWAYS TO STEM On March 16, 2026, BPI launched Sustainable Future Makers, its first Indigenous Youth Outreach Program, supported by the Agents of Change Award from the Elsevier Foundation and Materials Today. The program welcomed 17 students in Grades 10–12, including 13 Indigenous youth from Xwisten, Xaxli’p and Quatsino. Most participants travelled five hours from the Lillooet region through a snowstorm to attend.

The day opened with remarks from Orlando Rojas and a LEGO life cycle thinking exercise led by Qingshi Tu. Students explored laboratories featuring microbial cultures, biopolymers, pulp handsheet making, fibre microscopy, triboelectric nanogenerators, bacterial cellulose beverages and wood-based materials, followed by a visit to the Beaty Biodiversity Museum. Ten BPI graduate students and postdoctoral mentors guided participants, while 11 researchers led demonstrations. UBC Geering Up shared STEM opportunities, and the Indigenous Outreach Society of Canada strengthened community relationships and coordinated travel. By reducing barriers to participation, the program created a welcoming space for Indigenous youth to explore science, build connections and imagine future roles in sustainability. Source: https://bpi.ubc.ca/news/march-03-2026/SustainableFutureMakers2026

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COMMUNITY DAY CELEBRATES MANY VOICES AND SHARED PURPOSE More than 150 researchers, faculty and staff gathered on February 12 for BPI Community Day 2026: “One Community. Many Voices. Shared Purpose.” The event created space for learning, cultural exchange, connection and celebration.

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Elder Kelvin Bee, Chief of the Mamalilikulla First Nation, opened the evening with reflections on the land and encouragement for BPI’s outreach and community engagement. Hisham Zerriffi led a session on Indigenous wisdom and culture, prompting dialogue, while Aileen Michel of the St’át’imc First Nation invited participants into a community bear dance symbolizing unity. Indigenous bead artist Patricia Johnson shared her artistry through a hands-on beading experience. Members of the EDII Committee and Operations Team introduced their work toward an inclusive and supportive research environment. Interactive team-building and social activities brought participants together across roles and disciplines. Community Day demonstrated how learning, cultural engagement and shared experiences can deepen belonging and strengthen an inclusive research community. Source: https://bpi.ubc.ca/news/february-02-2026/CommunityDay2026

POSTDOCTORAL JOURNEYS THROUGH AN EDII LENS The Postdoctoral Journeys Workshop created an inclusive space for candid conversations about the opportunities and challenges of pursuing postdoctoral research in STEM. Dr. Ben Britton opened the event with an EDII learning session, followed by reflections from postdoctoral fellows Dr. Eupidio Scopel, Dr. Elena Erfanian and Dr. Nicholas Lin. Drawing on their experiences as scholars from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds, the speakers shared insights into their research, career paths and personal journeys. A panel discussion and audience Q&A, facilitated by Dr. Heather Trajano, encouraged participants to exchange perspectives and seek practical advice. The workshop welcomed 60 attendees and received an enthusiastic response from graduate students, underscoring the value of representation, open dialogue and mentorship in supporting emerging researchers.

WALKING FORWARD ON ORANGE SHIRT DAY BPI members participated in UBC’s 2025 Intergenerational March to commemorate Orange Shirt Day, joining the university community in honouring residential school survivors and their families. Held under the theme “Walking Forward: Honouring Youth, Carrying Hope,” the march created an educational and supportive space for reflection on the history and continuing impacts of Canada’s residential school system. The program opened with words from a Musqueam Elder and included a drum performance, remarks from St. Paul’s Residential School survivor Sam George of the Squamish Nation, and performances by Aileen Michel and Mitchell Tourangeau. Along the route, participants added messages of action and solidarity and contributed handprints to the Engineering cairn. Jeremy Jones, son of Alberni Residential School survivor John Jones, spoke at Thunderbird Commons Field before Dana-Lyn Mackenzie of the Hwlitsum First Nation offered closing remarks. BPI’s continued participation provided a shared opportunity to listen, learn and reflect on responsibilities toward reconciliation.

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JOURNEY AWARD FINALISTS RECOGNIZED FOR LEADERSHIP IN STEMM Drs. Sumi Siddiqua and Sara Fleetwood were named British Columbia finalists for TGC’s Journey Award, which recognizes immigrant women in STEMM who exemplify leadership, innovation and community service. Marking TGC’s tenth anniversary of advancing opportunities for women in STEMM, the awards celebrate the professional journeys and contributions of immigrant women across Canada. The British Columbia awards were supported by the Immigrant Employment Council of BC. Siddiqua and Fleetwood were recognized for their contributions to sustainable biobased materials, mentorship, environmental responsibility and community leadership. Their selection highlights not only their achievements, but also the importance of diverse perspectives and lived experiences in shaping research, inspiring future STEMM leaders and building scientific communities where more people have opportunities to contribute and thrive.

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Source: https://www.immigrantwomeninstem.org/journey-awards-finalists

DANIELA VARGAS FIGUEROA INSPIRES WOMEN IN STEM For the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, BPI featured Daniela Vargas Figueroa, Research Program Manager of UBC’s Energy Reduction in Mechanical Pulping program. Driven by curiosity and purpose, her career brings together scientific research, program leadership and collaboration across academia and industry. She coordinates research aimed at reducing energy use in mechanical pulping and supporting a more efficient forest sector. As an active member of BPI’s EDII Committee, she also contributes to initiatives that strengthen the Institute’s community and culture. Her story offered a clear message to women and girls considering a future in science: “You belong here.”

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ANNUAL EDII SURVEY HIGHLIGHTS LAB CULTURE AND MENTORSHIP BPI conducted its annual anonymous Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Indigeneity (EDII) survey from December 15, 2025, to January 15, 2026. Championed by Qingshi Tu, Kimiya Mokarrari and Julia Desbiens, the survey received a record-high 184 responses—a 20.22% response rate—and focused on EDII culture in laboratories and mentorship experiences.

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Amid membership transitions and the addition of new members, the EDI.I Committee maintained continuity across its work throughout the year. The committee led and supported Community Day, the annual EDI.I survey, workshops, Orange Shirt Day and ongoing community engagement, helping foster a more inclusive and supportive research environment at BPI.

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Results reflected largely positive research-group environments. Among applicable respondents, approximately 88% felt comfortable being their authentic selves during team interactions, while a similar proportion felt their lived experiences and perspectives were respected. Approximately 86% felt confident that their identity did not limit opportunities within their group. The findings also identified areas for continued attention, including clearer lab-specific processes for discussing or reporting EDII concerns. Survey feedback will inform future programming and approaches to strengthening inclusive lab cultures and supportive mentorship.

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COMMUNICATIONS EXPANDING THE REACH OF BPI RESEARCH Throughout the reporting period, BPI continued to strengthen the visibility of its research through accessible storytelling, engaging visuals and video content. Research breakthroughs, partnerships, events and researcher achievements were translated into stories that connected scientific work with its broader environmental, economic and societal relevance. LinkedIn remained BPI’s strongest platform, generating nearly 469,000 impressions and more than 55,000 video views while attracting 982 new followers. This growth reflected increasing interest in BPI’s research and its applications across industry,

government, academia and the wider community. Video storytelling played a particularly important role in making complex research more approachable and extending its reach beyond specialist audiences. The monthly newsletter sustained a strong 44.5% average open rate, while the website served as a central destination for research stories, news and opportunities. Together, these channels broadened access to BPI research, strengthened cross-sector connections and expanded the institute’s digital presence.

WOOD LEATHER FILM BRINGS SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS TO LIFE Released in October 2025, Wood Leather brought BPI’s sustainable materials research to life through a visually engaging journey from forest to fabric. The film follows the process of transforming sustainably sourced wood into a flexible, durable, bio-based alternative to animal and fossil-based leather. It also showcases the material’s potential applications in fashion, accessories and sporting goods, making the science accessible to a broad public audience. The project was supported by NSERC, the BC Ministry of Forests, the BC Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport, and the Ministry of Jobs and Economic Growth. Coordinated by Knowledge Network BC, the film’s premiere opened new opportunities for public engagement. It is set to screen at Science World from May to September 2026 as part of the FIFA Experience surrounding the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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COMMUNICATIONS METRICS An overview of BPI’s social media, newsletter and website performance from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026.

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AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS ZACHARY HUDSON RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS NSERC FELLOWSHIP Dr. Zachary Hudson received the 2025 Arthur B. McDonald Fellowship, a prestigious national honour awarded to only six early-stage researchers across Canada annually. His work combines chemistry, nanoscience and engineering to develop fluorescent nanoparticles for cancer detection, energy-efficient organic semiconductors and compostable plastics. Hudson’s leadership and innovation were further recognized with the 2026 Canadian Society for Chemistry Award for Research Excellence in Materials Chemistry. These honours highlight the broad relevance of his advanced materials research across healthcare, electronics and sustainable packaging. Source: https://nserc-crsng.canada.ca/en/profile/zachary-hudson

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NADINE BORDUAS-DEDEKIND NAMED AN ACS RISING STAR Dr. Nadine Borduas-Dedekind received the 2026 American Chemical Society Rising Star Award, recognizing exceptional early- to mid-career women chemists across all areas of chemistry. One of only nine recipients, she was honoured for her contributions to atmospheric chemistry. Her research traces the transformation and environmental fate of organic molecules in the atmosphere, offering important insights into air quality, climate and pollutant behaviour while establishing her as an influential emerging voice in the field.

MOHAMMAD ARJMAND EARNS THREE MAJOR RESEARCH HONOURS Dr. Mohammad Arjmand received three significant awards for his research and leadership in polymer engineering. He received UBC’s Charles A. McDowell Award for Excellence in Research and was named UBC Okanagan’s Researcher of the Year in the Natural Sciences and Engineering category. Internationally, the Polymer Processing Society presented him with the Morand Lambla Award for originality, achievement and continued creative potential. The honours mark an exceptional year for Arjmand and underscore the expanding reach of his work in nanotechnology, advanced materials and polymer processing.

TAO HUAN EARNS INTERNATIONAL & NATIONAL RECOGNITION Dr. Tao Huan received the 2025 Metabolomics Society President’s Award, a prestigious international honour for outstanding early-career achievement in metabolomics, and the Fred Beamish Award from the Canadian Society for Chemistry for innovation in analytical chemistry. His integration of mass spectrometry, analytical chemistry and bioinformatics is creating powerful new approaches to identifying and measuring molecules in complex biological and environmental systems, advancing research in metabolomics, exposomics and environmental analysis.

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PETER ENGLEZOS NAMED ENGINEERING INSTITUTE OF CANADA FELLOW

2025 BPI PRINCIPAL IN

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Anubhav Pratap-Singh received Canad Campus as a Living Lab funding, an NSERC Discov CREATE funding.

Carl Michal received NSERC Discovery

Cigdem Eskicioglu was named to the E Scientists list. Emily Cranston was invited to present Wallenberg Prize and received NSERC Professor Peter Englezos of UBC’s Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering was named a 2025 Fellow of the Engineering Institute of Canada. The honour recognizes his contributions to gas hydrate research and its applications in carbon dioxide capture and separation, as well as his leadership in engineering education and professional service. His internationally recognized research advances sustainable solutions to environmental and industrial challenges.

Feng Jiang was named a 2025 Clarivat Elsevier/Stanford 2025 World’s Top 2%

Gregory Paradis received the Eldon Gu Ignite Award, a Rio Tinto Supplier Awar and B.C. Knowledge Development Fund

Haibo Feng received John R. Evans Lea Development Fund support.

MARK MACLACHLAN RECEIVES T. K. SHAM AWARD

Harry Brumer received the GlycoNet R

Hongbin Li was named a 2025 Nanjing Initiative Distinguished Scholar and rec funding.

Jaya Joshi received John R. Evans Lead Development Fund support.

Joerg Bohlmann received UBC Campu

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

Kwang Ho Kim was named a 2025 ACS finalist for AIChE’s Forest and Plant Bio and received NSERC Discovery Progra support.

Lacey Samuels received NSERC Disco Professor Mark MacLachlan received the 2026 Canadian Light Source T. K. Sham Award in Materials Chemistry. The national honour recognizes his distinguished contributions to materials chemistry and mentorship. His research has advanced cellulose-based materials for energy storage, solar steam generation and sensing, alongside nanostructured catalysts for methane oxidation and novel photonic materials.

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Laurel Schafer received the University and was named a UBC Dhillon Centre

Mark MacLachlan received the 2026 C Award in Materials Chemistry.

Mark Martinez received NSERC Discov

NVESTIGATOR HONOURS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

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Naoko Ellis received the 2025 Killam Teaching Prize.

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Orlando Rojas was named a TAPPI Fellow and a 2025 Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher.

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Patrick Kirchen was appointed Director of the Clean Energy Research Centre.

Elsevier/Stanford 2025 World’s Top 2% in connection with the Marcus Discovery Program funding.

Peter Englezos was named a Fellow of the Engineering Institute of Canada. Peyman Servati received New Frontiers in Research Fund support. Reinhard Jetter received NSERC Discovery Program funding.

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Ryan Ziels was selected for a Facilities Integrating Collaborations for User Science project.

unn Service Award, an Innovate BC rd, John R. Evans Leaders Fund support d support.

Savvas Hatzikiriakos was appointed Co-Editor-in-Chief of Physics of Fluids.

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Research Excellence Award.

Scott Renneckar received the ACS Cellulose and Renewable Materials Division Fellow Award and NSERC Discovery Program and Research Tools and Instruments support. Shawn Mansfield was named a 2025 UBC Distinguished University Scholar.

g University International Fellowship ceived NSERC Discovery Program

Steven Hallam received a Peter Wall Legacy Individual Research Award and an Innovate BC Ignite Award.

ders Fund and B.C. Knowledge

Sumi Siddiqua received the Faculty of Applied Science Dean’s Award, a Global 50 Women in Sustainability Award, the 2025 A.G. Stermac Award and NSERC Research Tools and Instruments support.

us as a Living Lab funding.

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Taraneh Sowlati received UBC Forestry’s 2025 Excellence in Graduate Supervision Award, the CORS EDI Excellence Award and NSERC Discovery Program funding. Tianxi Yang received the ACS Division of Agricultural and Food Chemistry Young Scientist Award and B.C. Knowledge Development Fund support. Vasileios Kontogiorgos received NSERC Discovery Program and B.C. Knowledge Development Fund support. William Nikolakis received a 2025 Peter Wall Legacy Award and the 2025 UBC Forestry Outstanding Research Award. Xiaotao Bi was part of the Sustainable Medication Use Collaborative team, runner-up in the Achievement in Sustainable Health Care category of the 2025 BC Quality Awards.

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ACHIEVEMENTS OF BPI EMERGING RESEARCHERS

Best Showcase Award winners Julia Desbiens and Evelyn Lewicki with Drs. Orlando Rojas, Emma Master and Gregory Paradis at BPI Connect 2025.

PENGHUI ZHU’S RESEARCH EARNS GLOBAL RECOGNITION Penghui Zhu’s work in Dr. Feng Jiang’s Sustainable Functional Biomaterials Lab earned major international recognition during his postdoctoral training. He won first place in the 2025 International Blue Sky Young Researchers Innovation Award, ranking first among 15 global nominees for his stretchable all-cellulose film as a biodegradable alternative to plastic packaging. He was also selected as a semifinalist in the 2025 UN FAO Transformative Research Challenge, placing among 24 proposals from more than 1,500 submissions. His broader research transforms forest and agricultural biomass into packaging films, insulation foams and textile fibres, contributing to more than 40 peer-reviewed papers, six patents and over 2,400 citations. Zhu later received UBC’s 2025 Killam Postdoctoral Fellow Research Prize, one of only two awarded annually for postdoctoral research excellence. Building on this record, he joined Nanjing Forestry University, where the university officially lists him as a professor in its Department of Pulp and Paper Engineering.

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MARINA MEHLING SHINES AT MARCUS WALLENBERG YOUNG RESEARCHERS’ CHALLENGE Held alongside the Marcus Wallenberg Prize—one of forest science’s foremost international honours—the Young Researchers’ Challenge brings together emerging researchers from leading institutions worldwide. PhD candidate Marina Mehling, supervised by Dr. Orlando Rojas, won first place in the 2025 competition in Stockholm, rising to the top among 26 researchers representing 18 institutions across seven countries. Her winning three-minute presentation showed how engineered proteins could add new functions to biodegradable cellulose, opening possibilities in biotechnology, biosensing and biomedicine. Marina also received a 2025 Peter Wall Research Award to advance her doctoral research. Her achievements reflect the promise of her science and her exceptional ability to communicate its potential to an international audience.

LUCAS ANDREW RECEIVES WWSC YOUNG RESEARCHER AWARD PhD student Lucas Andrew, supervised by Dr. Mark MacLachlan, received the 2025 Wallenberg Wood Science Center Young Researcher Award, recognizing outstanding early-career contributions and leadership in wood science. At the WWSC international conference in Stockholm, Andrew delivered a keynote on cellulose nanocrystal-derived activated carbon aerogels as sustainable electrode materials for supercapacitors.

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MARIA LAUREN EARNS FIRST PLACE AT AIChE

2025 BPI EMERGING RESEARCHER ACHIEVEME

The following list recognizes awards and honours of BPI the 2025 calendar year, based on information available a

Adel Jalaee, PhD student in Dr. Johan Foster’s group, received a People’s Choic

Ahmadreza Ghaffarkhah, postdoctoral fellow in Dr. Mohammad Arjmand’s grou Aijun Wang, MSc student in Dr. Taraneh Sowlati’s group, received the Forestry

Alexandra Rousseau, PhD student in Dr. Emily Cranston’s group, received a Be

Anderson Veiga, PhD student in Dr. Emily Cranston’s group, received the 2025

Ava Saeidvafa, MASc student in Dr. Taraneh Sowlati’s group, received the BP Graduate Scholarship.

Babalar Mahmoud, PhD student in Dr. Sumi Siddiqua’s group, received the Gra Bidhan Bhuson Roy, PhD student in Dr. Qingshi Tu’s group, received the Mary

Brian Low, PhD student in Dr. Tao Huan’s group, received the Agnes and Gilb Graduate Scholarship.

Changfeng Cheng, PhD student in Dr. Feng Jiang’s group, received the Peter R

Undergraduate researcher Maria Lauren, supervised by Dr. Kwang Ho Kim, won first place in the BEST Poster Award competition at the 2025 American Institute of Chemical Engineers Annual Meeting in Boston. Her research combines greener solvents with mechanical treatment to convert biomass into useful materials through a biocompatible, single-step process. Maria also received a Best Poster Award at BPI Research Day 2025, marking an exceptional year of research achievement and scientific communication.

Daniel Barker-Rothschild, PhD student in Dr. Orlando Rojas’s group, received

Elaheh Ghasemi, postdoctoral fellow in Dr. Gregory Paradis’s group, won f Competition in Forestry and received a Women in Mining Research Fund Gran

Elizabeth Dobrzanski, PhD student in Dr. Emily Cranston’s group, received a Pos and a Best Poster Award at BPI Research Day 2025. Evelyn Lewicki, undergraduate researcher in Dr. Jaya Joshi’s group, received a

Gabe Schepens, PhD student in Dr. William Nikolakis’s group, received the NS

Giulia Belotti, PhD student in Dr. Hisham Zerriffi’s group, received funding t Transitions initiative.

Gloria Mensah, PhD student in Dr. Hisham Zerriffi’s group, received a UBC Fou

XIA SUN EARNS ACS GRADUATE STUDENT AWARD

Golshan Matinfar, PhD student in Dr. Orlando Rojas’s group and co-supervis inaugural PAC Global–UBC PackLead Scholarship.

Hairuo Liu, MSc student in Dr. Qingshi Tu’s group, received the Peter Wall Rese

Huayu Liu, PhD student in Dr. Feng Jiang’s group, received the Mary and David

Israt Hossain, PhD student in Dr. Siyun Wang’s group, received the British Colu

Ivy Chiu, MSc student in Dr. Tianxi Yang’s group, was selected for the Pro Programme, became a finalist and won the People’s Choice Award at the UBC Richard Claxton Palmer Scholarship, BPOC Graduate Excellence Award and Award. Jaiya Varshney, co-lead of Tydra Labs, helped lead the company to win the Startupfest 2025.

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

Jamie Iverson, MASc student in Dr. Gregory Paradis’s group, received the UBC

Jamie You, PhD student in Dr. Shawn Mansfield’s group, received the NSERC C

Jason Yu, PhD student in Dr. Feng Jiang’s group, received the Chinese Gove Students Abroad.

Jeffrey To, undergraduate researcher in Dr. Orlando Rojas’s group, received the

PhD student Xia Sun, supervised by Dr. Feng Jiang, received second place in the 2026 Graduate Student Award from the American Chemical Society’s Cellulose and Renewable Materials Division. The award recognized Sun’s development of a biomimetic salting out–alignment–locking strategy for producing strong, tough gelatin-based hydrogels with mechanical properties approaching those of natural tendons. Sun was invited to present the award-winning research at the ACS Spring 2026 meeting in Atlanta.

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Jiayang Ren, PhD student in Dr. Yankai Cao’s group, received the Peter Wall Re

Jingyu Wang, MSc student in Dr. Taraneh Sowlati’s group, received the Forestry

Julia Desbiens, MSc student in Dr. Jaya Joshi’s group, received a Best Showcas

Kaia Nielsen-Roine, PhD student in Dr. Chunping Dai’s group, won secon Conference on Wood Adhesives.

Kimiya Rahmani Mokarrari, PhD student in Dr. Taraneh Sowlati’s group, was a competition and received the Forestry Graduate Scholarship.

Ling Guo, PhD student in Dr. Tianxi Yang’s group, received the BPOC Gradu Excellence Initiative PhD Award and Faculty of Land and Food Systems Gradu

Lucas Andrew, PhD student in Dr. Mark MacLachlan’s group, received the You Wood Science Center International Conference.

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I emerging researchers during at the time of publication.

Lucy Binfield, PhD student in Dr. Chunping Dai’s group, won second place for Best Presentation at the Third International Young Scientist Forum—Bamboo Resources in a Changing Climate. Lukas Bauman, postdoctoral fellow in Dr. Orlando Rojas’s group, received the Climate Impact Award at BPI Connect 2025 and the EDI.I Excellence Award at BPI Research Day 2025. Madison Kaplen, PhD student in Dr. Shawn Mansfield’s group, received the BPOC Graduate Excellence Award and won Best Poster Presentation at the 2025 International Conference on Plant Cell Wall Biology. Mahyar Panahi Sarmad, PhD student in Dr. Feng Jiang’s group, received the Mary and David Macaree Fellowship.

ce Award at BPI Research Day 2025.

Majid Shirazi, postdoctoral fellow in Dr. Chunping Dai’s group, received the EDI.I Excellence Award at BPI Connect 2025 and won third place for Best Presentation at the Third International Young Scientist Forum—Bamboo Resources in a Changing Climate.

up, received an NSERC Postdoctoral Fellowship.

Martin Galambos, graduate student in Dr. Emily Cranston’s group, received an inaugural PAC Global–UBC PackLead Scholarship.

Graduate Scholarship.

Meilin Ren, MSc student in Dr. Siyun Wang’s group, received the Dr. Joseph F. Morgan Scholarship.

est Poster Award at BPI Research Day 2025.

Melike Karaca Bulut, PhD student in Dr. Shawn Mansfield’s group, received the Killam Graduate Teaching Award and Jordan L. Burke Memorial Award for Best Teaching Assistant.

5 TAPPI Nano Division Student Award.

POC Graduate Excellence Award and Forestry

aduate Dean’s Thesis Fellowship. and David Macaree Fellowship.

bert Hooley Scholarship and British Columbia

Rennie Memorial Award. a Best Showcase Award at BPI Connect 2025.

first prize in the David Martell Student Paper nt.

ster Award at the Gordon Research Conference Best Showcase Award at BPI Connect 2025.

SERC Canada Graduate Scholarship.

through the Accelerating Community Energy

Mohammad Kamali, PhD student in Dr. Qingshi Tu’s group, received the Mary and David Macaree Fellowship. Mojdeh Rezaei-Khamseh, MASc student in Dr. Mohammad Arjmand’s group, received the 2025 Dr. Spiro Yannacopoulos International Engineering Student Memorial Award. Monica Yeling Xia, PhD student in Dr. Chunping Dai’s group, won second place for Best Presentation at the Third International Young Scientist Forum—Bamboo Resources in a Changing Climate. Peijin Jiang, PhD student in Dr. Qingshi Tu’s group, received the Mitacs Globalink Research Award Abroad and Hamish Kimmins Scholarship in Forest Ecosystem Studies. Peter (Haoming) Yang, MSc student in Dr. Tianxi Yang’s group, received the Land and Food Systems Special Graduate Award and Mary and David Macaree Fellowship. Pu Yang, PhD student in Dr. Feng Jiang’s group, received the Chinese Government Award for Outstanding Self-financed Students Abroad and an ACS Cellulose and Renewable Materials Division Travel Award. Rameez Ahmad Mir, postdoctoral fellow in Dr. Jian Liu’s group, received a Best Showcase Award at BPI Connect 2025. Rosalia Jaffray, MASc student in Dr. Gregory Paradis’s group, received the McWilliams Family FRM Graduate Student Enrichment Fund, Mary and David Macaree Fellowship, Women in Consulting Engineering Scholarship and Christopher Lee Memorial Scholarship Award; placed second for the Jordan L. Burke Memorial Award in Forestry; and participated as an SFI Annual Conference Youth Delegate. Ruolin Wang, PhD student in Dr. Feng Jiang’s group, received the Mary and David Macaree Fellowship.

ur-Year Fellowship.

sed by Dr. Anubhav Pratap-Singh, received an

Samin Yousefi, PhD student in Dr. Johan Foster’s group, received the Andrew Aziz Graduate Award from UBC’s Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering.

earch Award.

Samuel Brown, PhD student in Dr. Mark Martinez’s group, received the Best Young Presenter Award at the Progress in Paper Physics Seminar hosted by the FSCN Research Centre at Mid Sweden University.

d Macaree Fellowship.

umbia Graduate Scholarship.

ototypes for Humanity 2025 Venture Building C Food Innovation Challenge, and received the Faculty of Land and Food Systems Graduate

Samuel Oguntimehin, PhD student in Dr. Joerg Bohlmann’s lab, received the UBC Black Graduate Student Spotlight Initiative Award. Shayan Narani, PhD student in Dr. Sumi Siddiqua’s group, received the Blue and Gold Scholarship for Entrepreneurship and the Forest Products Association of Canada’s 2025 Chisholm Award. Shayan Razmi, MASc student in Dr. Taraneh Sowlati’s group, received the Forestry Graduate Scholarship.

$100,000 Women in Tech Investment Prize at

Shibo Wang, PhD student in Dr. Feng Jiang’s group, received the Donald S. McPhee Fellowship and George S. Allen Memorial Scholarship.

C Forestry Strategic Recruitment Fellowship.

Siti Nurjanah Firmansyah, PhD student in Dr. Kwang Ho Kim’s group, received UBC Forestry’s Four-Year Fellowship and Strategic Recruitment Fellowship.

Canada Graduate Research Scholarship.

ernment Award for Outstanding Self-financed

e People’s Choice Award at BPI Connect 2025.

esearch Award.

y Graduate Scholarship.

se Award at BPI Connect 2025.

nd place for Best Poster at the International

a top-10 finalist in the UBC Three Minute Thesis

uate Excellence Award, President’s Academic uate Award.

ung Researcher Award at the 2025 Wallenberg

Song Yan, PhD student in Dr. Tianxi Yang’s group, received the Mary and David Macaree Fellowship and President’s Academic Excellence Initiative PhD Award. Sylvia Mensah, MSc student in Dr. Hisham Zerriffi’s group, received funding through the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program. Tania (Tianyu) Wang, PhD student in Dr. Tianxi Yang’s group, received the President’s Academic Excellence Initiative PhD Award and Mary and David Macaree Fellowship. Tianyi Jin, MSc student in Dr. Tianxi Yang’s group, was a finalist in the UBC Food Innovation Challenge powered by BC Hydro. Tina Raeisi Gahrooee, PhD student in Dr. Orlando Rojas’s group, received a People’s Choice Award at BPI Research Day 2025. Tingting Zhao, postdoctoral fellow in Dr. Tao Huan’s group, received the Killam Postdoctoral Research Fellowship and Chinese American Chromatography Association Student Excellence Award. Xia Sun, PhD student in Dr. Feng Jiang’s group, placed second in the 2025 International Academy of Wood Science PhD Award competition and received the BPOC Graduate Excellence Award and an ACS Cellulose and Renewable Materials Division Travel Award. Xun Niu, PhD student in Dr. Orlando Rojas’s group, won first place in the 2025 Graduate Student Award from the ACS Cellulose and Renewable Materials Division. Ziyi Zhang, PhD student in Dr. Feng Jiang’s group, received a UBC Four-Year Doctoral Fellowship.

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INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY BOARD

Virginie Chambost

Davis Chiu

Nigel Fisher

Ronalds Gonzalez

VP Innovation for Sustainability & Climate, Domtar

National Forest Sector Leader, Deloitte

Adjunct Professor, UBC Faculty of Applied Science

Associate Professor, NC State University

Gustav Nyström

Gustavo Oliveira

Heloisa Ramires

Tekla Tammelin

Head of Cellulose & Wood Materials, EMPA

Executive Director Innovation & Climate, BC Ministry of Forests

Pulp and Biorefinery R&D Executive Manager, Suzano

Research Professor, VTT

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OPERATIONS TEAM

Orlando Rojas

Richard Sones

Titichai Navessin

Emil Gustafsson

Barb Conway

BPI Scientific Director, Canada Excellence Research Chair in Bioproducts

Business Development Project Manager

Director, Research Operations

Director, Innovation & Strategic Partnerships

Grants Facilitator

Daisy Shen

Kelley Oh

Cindy Wong

George Soong

Basil Rohlfs

Financial Coordinator

Engagement & EDII Facilitator

BPI Administrator

Safety & Operations Officer

Technical Analyst

Branden Deiss

Erin Lipkowitz

Gabriel Gafner-Bergeron

Rachel Winardi

Technical Business Analyst

Technical Business Analyst

Technical Business Analyst

Engagement Specialist

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Eun, J.| Kim, J.| Kim, H.B.| Kim, D.H.| Choi, J.-W.| Kim, K.H.| Yoo, C.-J.| Jin, S.| Kim, K.| Lee, H.| Kim, C.S.| Lee, K.-Y.| Yoo, J.S.| Han, S.-J.| Jeong, K.| Ha, J.-M. Production of high-carbon-number hydrocarbon bio-aviation fuels via catalytic hydrogenation of vanillin and non-catalytic condensation: a mechanistic study with DFT and experimental insights. Green Chemistry (2025) DOI: 10.1039/ d5gc00281h Fang, L.| Hua, Q.| Wu, J.| Huang, Z.| Zhang, H.| Yong, Q.| Saddler, J.| Renneckar, S. Hydrolysis Residue Lignin from Bioprocessing of Biomass for Functional 3D Printing Filaments. ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering (2025) DOI: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.5c04339 Farzam, R.| Guan, M.| Gmoser, R.| Steiche, P.| Kirchen, P.| Mctaggart-Cowan, G. Combustion Characterization and Heat Release Rate Modeling of a Heavy-Duty Hydrogen-Diesel Dual-Fuel Engine. SAE Technical Papers (2025) DOI: 10.4271/2025-01-8418 Feng, N.| Yang, X.| Liang, S.| Zhu, X.| Wu, Q.| Bi, R.| Rojas, O.J. Lignin Changes during Prehydrolysis of Lignocellulosic Biomass for Cellulose Bioconversion: A Review. Biomacromolecules (2025) DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.5c00612 Firouzi, M.| Siddiqua, S.| Kazemian, H.| Kiamahalleh, M.V. Green solvent-based extraction of cellulose from hemp bast fibers: From treatment efficacy to characterizations and optimization. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules (2025) DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.138689 Forghani, B.| Svendsen, T.C.| Pratap-Singh, A.| Jacobsen, C.| Undeland, I. Biomass recovery from herring brines: Exploring quality and functionality of protein and n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids. Food Chemistry (2025) DOI: 10.1016/j. foodchem.2025.144403 Forigua, A.| Campbell, B.E.| Moraes, C. Emerging views of biomechanics via embedded sensors in model tissues: Pathways to the clinic. Current Opinion in Biomedical Engineering (2025) DOI: 10.1016/j.cobme.2025.100587 Friedline, S.| McDaniel, E.A.| Scarborough, M.| Madill, M.| Waring, K.| Lin, V.S.| Malmstrom, R.R.| Goudeau, D.| Chrisler, W.| Dueholm, M.K.D.| Gorham, L.J.| Kombala, C.J.| Griggs, L.H.| Olson, H.M.| Lehmann, S.B.| Munoz, N.| Trejo, J.| Tolic, N.| Pasa-Tolic, L.| Williams, S.M.| Lipton, M.| Hallam, S.J.| Ziels, R.M. Activity-targeted metaproteomics uncovers rare syntrophic bacteria central to anaerobic community metabolism. Nature Microbiology (2025) DOI: 10.1038/ s41564-025-02146-w Fu, Z.| Aghdam, N.C.| Nekoeian, S.| He, J.| Cheng, L.| Liu, S.| Zhang, L.| Chao, J.| Wei, X.| Wang, R.| Nagda, B.| Zhang, Y.| Ma, Z.| Ellis, N.| Bi, X.| Smith, K.| Lim, J.| Legros, R.| Duo, W. Hot syngas cleanup for pilot two-stage fluidized bed steam-oxygen biomass gasification plant. Bioresource Technology (2025) DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2024.131876 Fu, Z.| Lu, Y.| Wu, G.| Bai, L.| Barker-Rothschild, D.| Lyu, J.| Liu, S.| Rojas, O.J. Wood elasticity and compressible wood-based materials: Functional design and applications. Progress in Materials Science (2025) DOI: 10.1016/j.pmatsci.2024.101354 Gavilan-Acuna, G.| Coops, N.C.| Tompalski, P.| Roeser, D.| Varhola, A. The use and integration of airborne laser scanning and satellite time series data in precision forest management for plantations of fast-growing tree species. Annals of Forest Science (2025) DOI: 10.1186/s13595-025-01292-9 Ghaffarkhah, A.| Panahi-Sarmad, M.| Rostami, S.| Zaremba, O.| Bauman, L.A.| Hashemi, S.A.| Dutta, S.| Yang, P.| Guo, T.| Jiang, F.| Wuttke, S.| Arjmand, M.| Rojas, O.J. Ambient-Dried MOF/Cellulose-Based Aerogels for Atmospheric Water Harvesting and Sustainable Water Management in Agriculture. Advanced Functional Materials (2025) DOI: 10.1002/adfm.202506427 Ghasemi, S.| Panahi-Sarmad, M.| Erfanian, E.| Guo, T.| Rad, V.| Jalaee, A.| Banvillet, G.| Foster, E.J.| Tam, K.C.| Soroush, M.| Jiang, F.| Rojas, O.J.| Kamkar, M. Droplet-templating soft materials into structured bead-based aerogels with compartmentalized or welded configurations. Materials Horizons (2025) DOI: 10.1039/d4mh01896f Ghiasvand, S.| Moussavi, G.| Mohseni, M. Boosting biodegradation and mineralization efficiencies of chlorinated VOCs: The synergy of H2O2 and biotrickling filtration. Chemosphere (2025) DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2025.144309

Gholami Banadkoki, O.| Sokhansanj, S.| Lau, A. Analysis of the Pelletability of Vegetable Crop Foliage Using a Commercial Flat Die Pellet Mill. Energies (2025) DOI: 10.3390/en18092284 Gholami Banadkoki, O.| Sokhansanj, S.| Lau, A.| Arunachalam, S.| Smith, D. The Physiochemical Properties of Pellets Made from the Foliage of Vegetable Crops. Energies (2025) DOI: 10.3390/en18081969 Gladwin, D.| Ellis, N. Storying Systems Change: Learning and Living with Complexity. Systemic Practice and Action Research (2025) DOI: 10.1007/s11213025-09732-3 Gođevac, D.| Jeremić, J.S.| Cvetković, M.| Simić, K.| Sofrenić, I.| Ljujić, J.| Popović, L.| Gašić, U.| Hoang, Y.-N.| Huan, T.| Ivanović, S. LC-MS-based metabolomics for detecting adulteration in Tribulus terrestris-derived dietary supplements. Food Chemistry: X (2025) DOI: 10.1016/j.fochx.2025.102476 Goodarzi, M.| Arjmand, M.| Eskicioglu, C. Trace concentrations of graphene oxide andmagneticgrapheneoxiderescueanaerobicmunicipalsludgedigestersunder stress. Bioresource Technology (2025) DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2024.131936 Grafton, R.Q.| Fanaian, S.| Horne, J.| Katic, P.| Nguyen, N.-M.| Ringler, C.| Robin, L.| Talbot-Jones, J.| Wheeler, S.A.| Wyrwoll, P.R.| Avarado, F.| Biswas, A.K.| Borgomeo, E.| Brouwer, R.| Coombes, P.| Costanza, R.| Hope, R.| Kompas, T.| Kubiszewski, I.| Manero, A.| Martins, R.| McDonnell, R.| Nikolakis, W.| Rollason, R.| Samnakay, N.| Scanlon, B.R.| Svensson, J.| Thiam, D.| Tortajada, C.| Wang, Y.| Williams, J. Rethinking responses to the world’s water crises. Nature Sustainability (2025) DOI: 10.1038/s41893-024-01470-z Guo, B.| Paradis, G.| Lam, T.Y. Consistency and equivalence in tree diameter and height instruments among inexperienced surveyors. Journal of Forestry Research (2025) DOI: 10.1007/s11676-025-01840-z Guo, Y.| Baldelli, A.| Shi, D.| Kitts, D.D.| Pratap-Singh, A.| Singh, A. Comparison of Drying Techniques to Produce Stable and Bioavailable Encapsulated ACE-2 Nanoparticles. Pharmaceutics (2025) DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics17040537 Guy, T.| Harlton, C.| Wang, S.| Fong, K. Complete genome sequence of Salmonella enterica bacteriophage SeKF_80, isolated from wastewater in British Columbia. Microbiology Resource Announcements (2025) DOI: 10.1128/mra.01031-24 Hajiali, F.| Chen, J.| Zou, T.| Renneckar, S.| Gopaluni, B.| Ellis, N.| Rojas, O.J. Adsorption Mechanisms and AI-Driven Discovery of Biomass-Based CO2 Sorbents. Small (2025) DOI: 10.1002/smll.202504877 Hajiali, F.| Ellis, N.| Gopaluni, B. From biomass waste to CO2 capture: a multi-fidelity machine learning workflow for high-throughput screening of activated carbons. npj Computational Materials (2025) DOI: 10.1038/s41524-025-01786-0 Han, W.| Chen, A.| Li, Z.| Zhou, R.| Zhang, K.| Zhao, W.| Bi, X.| Zhang, X. Development of Agro-Based Engineered Biochars for Low Concentration Nitrate Adsorption: Modification Selection, Performance, Factors, Mechanism, and Reliability. Water, Air, and Soil Pollution (2025) DOI: 10.1007/s11270-025-07967-3 Hashemi, S.A.| Ghaffarkhah, A.| Isari, A.A.| Panahi-Sarmad, M.| Jiang, F.| Rojas, O.J.| Wuttke, S.| Dincă, M.| Arjmand, M. Advancing from MOFs and COFs to Functional Macroscopic Porous Constructs. Advanced Materials (2025) DOI: 10.1002/adma.202411617 Heine, P.A.| Nguyen, P.S.| Borduas-Dedekind, N. Light-Driven Abiotic Formation of Dimethyl Selenyl Sulfide in the Liquid and Gas Phases. ACS Earth and Space Chemistry (2025) DOI: 10.1021/acsearthspacechem.4c00354 Henson, B.A.B.| Li, F.| Álvarez-Huerta, J.A.| Wedamulla, P.G.| Palacios, A.V.| Scott, M.R.M.| Lim, D.T.E.| Scott, W.M.H.| Villanueva, M.T.L.| Ye, E.| Straus, S.K. Novel active Trp- and Arg-rich antimicrobial peptides with high solubility and low red blood cell toxicity designed using machine learning tools. International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents (2025) DOI: 10.1016/j.ijantimicag.2024.107399 Hessburg, P.F.| Kurz, W.A.| Prichard, S.J.| Smyth, C.E.| Daniels, L.D.| Giardina, C.P.| Phillips, C.A.| Gray, R.W.| Tiribelli, F.| Baron, J.N.| LaFlamme, J.| Roeser, D. The western North American forestland carbon sink: will our climate commitments go up in smoke?. Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment (2025) DOI: 10.1002/fee.2869

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Higgins, J.B.M.| Zheng, C.H.M.| Thompson, M.J.| DiPucchio, R.C.| Schafer, L.L. The Regioselective and Diastereoselective Direct Addition of Amines to Alkenes Using a Tantalum-Ureate Hydroaminoalkylation Catalyst. ACS Catalysis (2025) DOI: 10.1021/acscatal.5c06487 Hoffmann, K.F.| Muller, L.| Mitchell, A.A.| Tickner, K.R.| Gates, D.P. A bulky polymer-supported frustrated Lewis pair: Dihydrogen cleavage with poly(methylenephosphine)-tris(pentafluorophenyl)borane. European Polymer Journal (2025) DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2025.114317 Hojo, R.| Noguchi, H.| Toigo, J.| Wolf, M.O.| Hudson, Z.M. Oxidation-State-Dependent Photochemistry of Sulfur-Bridged Aza-Anthracenes. Journal of Organic Chemistry (2025) DOI: 10.1021/acs.joc.4c02786 Hong, G.| Li, J.| Wei, W.| Wu, Y.| Li, L.| Chen, Y.| Xie, D.| Qu, Q.| Rojas, O.J.| Hu, G.| Li, Y.| Guo, J. Starfish-Inspired Synergistic Reinforced Hydrogel Wound Dressing: Dual Responsiveness and Enhanced Bioactive Compound Delivery for Advanced Skin Regeneration and Management. ACS Nano (2025) DOI: 10.1021/ acsnano.4c17291 Hossain, A.| Yasir, M.| Guo, Y.| Singh, A.| Kitts, D.D.| Pratap-Singh, A. First comprehensive phenolic profiling and antioxidant assessment of red seaweed (Mazzaella japonica) using cold plasma-treated water. Food Chemistry (2025) DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2025.146582 Hosseini, H.| Arjmand, M. Valorization of lignin toward additive manufacturing of biocomposites. Woodhead Publishing Series in Composites Science and Engineering: Biocomposites and the Circular Economy (2025) DOI: 10.1016/ B978-0-443-23718-8.00003-X Hou, J.| Grace, J.R.| Bi, X. Effect of fluidizing gases, humidity, and grounding on particle charging dynamics in gas-solids fluidized beds. Chemical Engineering Science (2025) DOI: 10.1016/j.ces.2025.121279 Hu, P.| Primrose, W.L.| Hudson, Z.M. Polymer Dots Exhibiting Multi-Resonant Thermally Activated Delayed Fluorescence for Cellular Imaging. Advanced Optical Materials (2025) DOI: 10.1002/adom.202403409 Hu, R.| Zheng, A.| Zhang, C.| Wang, C.| Zhang, J.| Ge, C.| Li, Q.| Zhang, B.| Jiang, F. Preparation of cellulose-based fluorescent elastomers via RAFT polymerization and lanthanide coordination. Cellulose (2025) DOI: 10.1007/s10570-02506809-z Hu, W.| Hu, B.| Li, Y.| Zhang, P.| Bhushan Gopaluni, R.| Cao, W. Anomaly detection for drilling tools based on operating mode recognition and interval-augmented Mahalanobis distance. Control Engineering Practice (2025) DOI: 10.1016/j. conengprac.2024.106212 Hu, Y.| Chen, Y.| Xu, J.| Cheng, W.| Lu, Y.| Han, G.| Rojas, O.J. Hybrid Nanofiber-Based Atmospheric Water Harvesters: Sunlight-Driven Operation in Low-Humidity and Low-Illumination Environments. ACS Nano (2025) DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.5c03322

Jaekel, E.E.| Ajdary, R.| Holwell, N.| Mathew, S.| Amsden, B.G.| De France, K.J.| Rojas, O.J.| Antonietti, M.| Filonenko, S. Bioinks from All-Natural Pickering Emulgels Co-Stabilized by Cationic CNC and Inclusion Complexes Formed by α-Cyclodextrin. Advanced Materials Technologies (2025) DOI: 10.1002/ admt.202400549 Jahandardoost, M.| Grecov, D.| Milani, A.| Ricci, D.| Jahandardoost, M. A HIGH-FIDELITY FINITE ELEMENT MODEL FOR SIMULATING AND OPTIMIZING THE LIFE CYCLE OF A BREAKTHROUGH ANEURYSM OCCLUDING DEVICE: CRIMPING AND DEPLOYMENT MECHANISMS. Proceedings of the 2025 Design of Medical Devices Conference, DMD 2025 (2025) DOI: 10.1115/ DMD2025-1013 Jang, S.-K.| Kim, K.H.| Unda, F.| Mahon, E.L.| Ralph, J.| Mansfield, S.D. Genetically Engineered Poplar Wood Effectively Enhances the Efficiency of Deep Eutectic Solvent-Mediated One-Pot Processing. ChemSusChem (2025) DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202500891 Ji, A.| Bhagia, S.| Han, N.| Kim, K.H.| Leem, G.| Gallego, N.C.| Zhang, S.| Li, K.| Ozcan, S.| Ragauskas, A.J.| Yoo, C.G. Effects of chemical composition and physicochemical properties of poplar biomass on the performance of 3D printed poplar-reinforced PLA materials. RSC Sustainability (2025) DOI: 10.1039/ d5su00327j Ji, H.| Yu, K.| Abbina, S.| Xu, L.| Xu, T.| Cheng, S.| Vappala, S.| Arefi, S.M.A.| Rana, M.M.| Chafeeva, I.| Drayton, M.| Gonzalez, K.| Liu, Y.| Grecov, D.| Conway, E.M.| Zhao, W.| Zhao, C.| Kizhakkedathu, J.N. Antithrombotic coating with sheltered positive charges prevents contact activation by controlling factor XII–biointerface binding. Nature Materials (2025) DOI: 10.1038/s41563-024-02046-0 Ji, T.| Sun, H.| Cui, B.| Zhai, W.| Ren, Z.| Ding, K.| Gu, T.| Jiang, F.| Xu, M. Lightweight and Superelastic Wood Carbon Sponges Enabled by Wood Cell Wall Reconfiguration. Advanced Materials (2025) DOI: 10.1002/adma.202504980 Jia, B.| Bian, J.| Dutta, R.| Mohseni, M.| Lee, J.| Andrews, R.C.| Bérubé, P.R. NOM foulant−hypochlorite interactions impact PVDF UF membrane ageing. Separation and Purification Technology (2025) DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2025.132469 Jia, X.| Malmir, A.| Piette, J.| Doufas, A.K.| Gerrits, N.| Hatzikiriakos, S.G. A processing aid coating polymer flow model. Journal of Rheology (2025) DOI: 10.1122/8.0000986 Jia, X.| Mousavi, Z.| Doufas, A.K.| Hatzikiriakos, S.G. Evaluating the performance of processing aids in eliminating melt fracture. Physics of Fluids (2025) DOI: 10.1063/5.0262997 Jia, X.| Mousavi, Z.| Doufas, A.K.| Hatzikiriakos, S.G. Processing aids in eliminating melt fracture. AIP Conference Proceedings (2025) DOI: 10.1063/5.0282209 Jiang,F.|Nyström,G.|Budtova,T.EditorialtoSpecialIssue:“Interactionsbetween polysaccharides and water for advanced chemistry, structure and materials design”. Carbohydrate Polymers (2025) DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2025.123492

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Joshi, M.| Singh, G.P.| Bose, I.| Yang, T.| Babaei, A.| Sharma, S.| Aayush, K. Development of antimicrobial nanoemulsion edible coating of xanthan gum incorporated with pomelo peel extract for cheese preservation. Food Chemistry: X (2025) DOI: 10.1016/j.fochx.2025.102692 Jung, S.| An, S.| Park, J.| Park, H.-S.| Bi, X. Assessment of a critical mineral recycling network: A case study on nickel recovery from production waste in Korean eco-industrial parks. Journal of Industrial Ecology (2025) DOI: 10.1111/ jiec.70026

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Rahmani Mokarrari, K.| Sowlati, T.| English, J.| Starkey, M. Optimization of warehouse picking to maximize the picked orders considering practical aspects. Applied Mathematical Modelling (2025) DOI: 10.1016/j.apm.2024.06.037 Rashid, M.A.M.| Kim, K.H.| Jeong, K. Microwave-Assisted Depolymerization of Natural and Synthetic Polymers. ACS Symposium Series (2025) DOI: 10.1021/ bk-2025-1501.ch002 Risha, A.| Bezabeh, M.A.| Rogers, C.| Feng, H.| Salenikovich, A. Life cycle carbon assessment of reinforced concrete, structural steel, and mass-timber buildings in Canada. Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering (2025) DOI: 10.1139/cjce2025-0107 Robinson, M.A.| Kung, S.H.Y.| Youssef, K.Y.M.| Scheck, K.M.| Bell, R.H.| Sar, F.| Haegert, A.M.| Asmae, M.M.| Cheng, C.| Yeack, S.V.| Mathur, B.T.| Jiang, F.| Collins, C.C.| Hach, F.| Willerth, S.M.| Flannigan, R.K. 3D Bioprinted Coaxial Testis Model Using Human Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells:A Step Toward Bicompartmental Cytoarchitecture and Functionalization. Advanced Healthcare Materials (2025) DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202402606 Rocha, F.S.| Avila, P.R.T.| Khelfaoui, F.| Vernhes, L.| Patience, G.S.| Smith, K.J.| Klemberg-Sapieha, J.E.| Martinu, L. Heavy Oil Corrosion Fouling of Ni-Based Alloy and Co-Based Thermal Sprayed Coatings. Journal of Thermal Spray Technology (2025) DOI: 10.1007/s11666-025-02080-7 Rojas, O.| Rodriguez-Abreu, C.| Bullon, J. Jean Louis Salager: A life of service to applied surfactant science. Journal of Surfactants and Detergents (2025) DOI: 10.1002/jsde.12840 Ronte, A.| Chalitangkoon, J.| Sintoppun, T.| Niemhom, N.| Manapradit, N.| Munpiriyakul, P.| Foster, E.J.| Monvisade, P. Advanced chitosan hybrid dye labels for dynamic monitoring of shrimp and milk freshness. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules (2025) DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2025.140652 Rousseau, A.R.| Cranston, E.D. Cellulose Nanocrystals: Types, Properties, Characterization, and Applications. Encyclopedia of Green Chemistry, First Edition: Volume 1-4 (2025) DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-443-15742-4.00131-9 Rousseau, A.R.| Nyamayaro, K.| Wilkinson, D.P.| Cranston, E.D. Electrocatalytic TEMPO-mediated oxidation of cellulose nanocrystals: gaining a mechanistic understanding. Carbohydrate Polymers (2025) DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2025.124250 Ryu, J.| Jeong, K.| Yoon, C.| Wang, Y.| He, Z.| Ragauskas, A.J.| Leem, G.| Park, M.B.| Kim, K.H.| Yoo, C.G. Tuning the Properties of Lignin-Derived Deep Eutectic Solvents for Biomass Processing. ChemSusChem (2025) DOI: 10.1002/ cssc.202500701 Sakr, M.A.| Siddiqua, S.| Shin, S.R.| Kim, K. Synthesis and Characterization of a Nanoclay Reinforced Gelatin-Based Hybrid Hydrogel. Journal of Biomedical Materials Research - Part A (2025) DOI: 10.1002/jbm.a.37870 Salekdeh, N.| Poisson, J.| Huan, T.| Davy, E.C. Promoting Student Metacognition ThroughtheUseofExamWrappersinaSecond-yearAnalyticalChemistryCourse. Journal of Chemical Education (2025) DOI: 10.1021/acs.jchemed.4c01105 Salkhi Khasraghi, S.| Mousavi, S.R.| Arjmand, M. Tailoring Rubber-based Shoe Outsole Compounds: Impact of Blend Composition and Filler Type on Slip Resistance and Tribological Performance. ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces (2025) DOI: 10.1021/acsami.5c12680 Sambyal, P.| Najmi, P.| Sharma, D.| Khoshbakhti, E.| Hosseini, H.| Milani, A.S.| Arjmand, M. Plastic recycling: Challenges and opportunities. Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering (2025) DOI: 10.1002/cjce.25531 Samsami, S.| Amini, M.| Ojagh, S.M.A.| Amirieh, E.| Takagi, A.| van de Ven, T.G.M.| Arjmand, M.| Rojas, O.J.| Tam, K.C.| Kamkar, M. Nano- and Microscale Design of Electrically Conductive Bacterial Cellulose/PEDOT Cryogels for Electromagnetic Interference Shielding. Langmuir (2025) DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.4c05363 Schilling, C.| Mola-Yudego, B.| Marinescu, M.| Gaston, C.| Röser, D. Biomass Gasification as a Viable Alternative for Small-scaled Combined Heat and Power Technologies in Remote Communities in Canada. Bioenergy Research (2025) DOI: 10.1007/s12155-024-10812-w

Schilling, C.| Xie, S.H.| Mola-Yudego, B.| Zerriffi, H.| Gaston, C.| Roeser, D. Small-scale biomass combined heat and power systems in remote indigenous communities: Economic, social and environmental sustainability challenges amid policy misalignment. Cleaner Energy Systems (2025) DOI: 10.1016/j. cles.2025.100201 Sebastian-Azcona, J.| Cappa, E.P.| Da Ros, L.| Ratcliffe, B.| Chen, C.| Wei, X.| Liu, Y.| Mansfield, S.D.| Hamann, A.| El-Kassaby, Y.A.| Thomas, B.R. Short- and Long-Term Growth Response to Multiple Drought Episodes: Evidence of Genetic Adaptation in a Conifer Species. Ecology and Evolution (2025) DOI: 10.1002/ ece3.71398 Sedghara, A.| Arjmand, M.| Markley, L. A 3D-Printed Microwave Absorber Using Carbon Nanotube/Polymer Nanocomposites. IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society, AP-S International Symposium (Digest) (2025) DOI: 10.1109/AP-S/ CNC-USNC-URSI55537.2025.11266583 Seppänen, T.| Meinander, K.| Österberg, M.| Cranston, E.D.| Tammelin, T. Preparation of Model Surfaces to Mimic Porous Cellulose Structures. Advanced Materials Interfaces (2025) DOI: 10.1002/admi.202500498 Setiawan, F.A.| Louise, I.S.Y.| Smith, K.J.| Kim, C.S.| Gyenge, E.L. Paired Electrosynthesis Using Bio-Oils: Guaiacol Hydrodeoxygenation Coupled with Glycerol Oxidation in a Stirred Slurry Reactor. ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering (2025) DOI: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.5c00913 Sharma, K.| Hosseini, K.| Baalbaki, H.A.| Shu, J.| Nyamayaro, K.| Iwase, T.| Poon, J.W.-L.| Mehrkhodavandi, P. The Impact of a Hemilabile Phosphine Donor on the Ring Opening Polymerization of Cyclic Esters by Zinc Catalysts. ChemCatChem (2025) DOI: 10.1002/cctc.202501339 Shaw, J.| Lesuk, J.| Rabinovitch, L.| Filewood, T.| Kwok, H.| Yan, J.| Brunswick, P.| Huan, T.| Shang, D. Efficient oil spill identification utilizing hydrophobic sampling paper and gas chromatography/mass spectrometry. Analytical Methods (2025) DOI: 10.1039/d5ay00503e Shaw, J.E.| Brunswick, P.| Lesuk, J.| Rabinovitch, L.| Filewood, T.| Kwok, H.| Yan, J.| Cody, R.| Huan, T.| Shang, D. A high throughput ambient mass spectrometric approach for identifying the poaching of wild american ginseng. Environmental Systems Research (2025) DOI: 10.1186/s40068-025-00414-6 Shi, M.| Han, X.| Qu, W.| Jiang, M.| Li, Q.| Jiang, F.| Xu, X.| Ifuku, S.| Zhang, C.| Wang, C.| Hu, J.| Yang, L.| Lin, Y.| Yu, H.| Liu, S.| Li, J.| Wu, Y.| Chen, W. Nanocellulose-Derived Hierarchical Carbon Framework-Supported P-Doped MoO2 Nanoparticles for Optimizing Redox Kinetics in Lithium–Sulfur Batteries. Advanced Materials (2025) DOI: 10.1002/adma.202419918 Shi, X.| Bi, R.| Shu, X.| Wang, P.| Chun, Y.| Chen, Z.| Zhou, C.| Lu, Y.| Rojas, O.J. Native Lignin Migration and Clustering in Wood: Superhydrophobic, Antimold, and Tribonegative Layers for Rain-Driven Electrification. Advanced Functional Materials (2025) DOI: 10.1002/adfm.202504381 Shi, Y.| Plavan, R.| Soto, M.A.| MacLachlan, M.J. Acid-Responsive Inks via Shuttling in a Pseudorotaxane Complex. ChemPlusChem (2025) DOI: 10.1002/ cplu.202500453 Shi, Y.| Wang, X.| Wu, N.| Chen, H.| Zhu, Y.| Li, Y.| Zhang, J.| Wang, G.| Wang, L.| Bi, X. Experimental investigation on the feasibility of integrating heat pipe in fixed-bed reactor for dry reforming of methane. Energy (2025) DOI: 10.1016/j. energy.2025.135125 Si, C.| Primrose, W.L.| Xu, Y.| Hudson, Z.M.| Zysman-Colman, E. Red Multi-Resonant Thermally Activated Delayed Fluorescence Emitters as Bioimaging Agents. Advanced Optical Materials (2025) DOI: 10.1002/adom.202402576 Siddiqua, S.| Sakib Rahman, S.| Cherian, C. Application of discarded fabric in wood ash-soil composites: a case study. Woodhead Publishing Series in Composites Science and Engineering: Biocomposites and the Circular Economy (2025) DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-443-23718-8.00005-3 Siegner, M.| Panwar, R.| Kozak, R.| Searcy, C. Putting the Community in Community Forestry Enterprises: Overcoming the Challenges of Collective Decision‑Making. Journal of Forestry (2025) DOI: 10.1007/s44392-024-00004-x

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Singara veloo, K.| Lau, A.| Sokhansanj, S. Analysis of Mechanical Durability, Hydrophobicity, Pyrolysis and Combustion Properties of Solid Biofuel Pellets Made from Mildly Torrefied Biomass. Energies (2025) DOI: 10.3390/en18133464 Singh, A.| Guo, Y.| Cruz, M.| Shi, D.| Kitts, D.D.| Pratap-Singh, A. Chitosan/ PEG nanoparticle-embedded oleogels improve blueberry derived resveratrol bioavailability and antioxidant capacity. Food Chemistry (2025) DOI: 10.1016/j. foodchem.2025.145038 Singh, V.| D’Agostino, M.R.| Ang, J.C.| Miller, M.S.| Dolovich, M.| Cranston, E.D.| Thompson, M.R. Influence of L-leucine as a dispersibility enhancer on inhalation performance and immunogenicity of a dry powder influenza vaccine. Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology (2025) DOI: 10.1016/j. jddst.2025.107220 Sullivan, O.| Sie, C.| Ng, K.M.| Cotton, S.| Rosete, C.| Hamden, J.E.| Singh, A.P.| Lee, K.| Choudhary, J.| Kim, J.| Yu, H.| Clayton, C.A.| Carranza Garcia, N.A.| Voznyuk, K.| Deng, B.D.| Plett, N.| Arora, S.| Ghezzi, H.| Huan, T.| Soma, K.K.| Yu, J.-P.J.| Tropini, C.| Ciernia, A.V. Corrigendum to “Early-life gut inflammation drives sex-dependent shifts in the microbiome-endocrine-brain axis” [Brain Behav. Immun. 125 (2025) 117–139, (S0889159124007323), (10.1016/j. bbi.2024.12.003)]. Brain, Behavior, and Immunity (2025) DOI: 10.1016/j. bbi.2025.06.007 Sullivan, O.| Sie, C.| Ng, K.M.| Cotton, S.| Rosete, C.| Hamden, J.E.| Singh, A.P.| Lee, K.| Choudhary, J.| Kim, J.| Yu, H.| Clayton, C.A.| Carranza Garcia, N.A.| Voznyuk, K.| Deng, B.D.| Plett, N.| Arora, S.| Ghezzi, H.| Huan, T.| Soma, K.K.| Yu, J.-P.J.| Tropini, C.| Ciernia, A.V. Early-life gut inflammation drives sex-dependent shifts in the microbiome-endocrine-brain axis. Brain, Behavior, and Immunity (2025) DOI: 10.1016/j.bbi.2024.12.003 Sun, F.| Wang, K.| Dong, X.| Secaira-Morocho, H.| Hui, A.| Cai, C.| Sze, J.J.| Low, B.| Udgata, S.| Pasch, C.A.| Huan, T.| Deming, D.A.| Zhu, Q.| Jiang, J.| Fu, T. The Microbial Bile Acid Metabolite 3-Oxo-LCA Inhibits Colorectal Cancer Progression. Cancer research (2025) DOI: 10.1158/0008-5472.CAN-24-3898 Sun, W.| Tian, B.| An, B.| Teng, R.| Xu, M.| Ma, C.| Chen, Z.| Yu, H.| Li, J.| Li, W.| Huan, S.| Liu, S.| Rojas, O.J. Cellulose-Based Switchable Circularly Polarized Light Emitter: Photo-Actuated Chiral Assemblies With Azobenzene Polymers. Aggregate (2025) DOI: 10.1002/agt2.712 Sun, X.| Luo, F.| Jiang, F. Low-Hysteresis Cellulose-Based Hydrogels for Strain Detecting. Macromolecular Rapid Communications (2025) DOI: 10.1002/ marc.202500521 Sun, X.| Sun, H.| Zhu, P.| Wu, Y.| Palmer, A.| Jiang, F. Transforming Cellulose Into Functional Three-Dimensional Structures. Advanced Functional Materials (2025) DOI: 10.1002/adfm.202504778 Sun, Z.| Xia, P.| Lu, M.| Dai, C.| Sun, J.| Qian, J. Cadmium enrichment influences cell wall properties and leaching resistance of tension and opposite wood in poplar. Industrial Crops and Products (2025) DOI: 10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.122117

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Sun, Z.| Zhang, W.| Zhang, F.| Chiu, I.| Li, D.| Wu, X.| Yang, T.| Gao, Y.| Zheng, H. Physicochemical modulation of soy-hemp-wheat protein meat analogues prepared by high-moisture extrusion using transglutaminase. Food Research International (2025) DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2025.116229 Sutherland, I.| Giroux, F.| Gladwin, D.| Ellis, N. A Relational Unfolding: Reflections on Fostering Conditions for Transdisciplinary Education. World Futures (2025) DOI: 10.1080/02604027.2024.2445997 Takagi, A.| Niu, X.| Wang, P.| Mehling, M.| Pritchard, S.| Hahn, S.| Young, H.| Guo, T.| Lu, Y.| Rojas, O.J. High strength kami-ito yarns from microbial cellulose biofilms. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules (2025) DOI: 10.1016/j. ijbiomac.2025.141861 Tan, E.C.D.| Tu, Q.| Martins, A.A.| Yao, Y.| Sunol, A.| Smith, R.L. Uncertainty in inventories for life cycle assessment: State-of-the-art, challenges, and new technologies. Environmental Progress and Sustainable Energy (2025) DOI: 10.1002/ ep.14644 Tan, J.| Gong, Z.| Huang, X.| Mansfield, S.D.| Li, X. Reverse Genetic Analyses of Hydrophobins in Sclerotinia sclerotiorum Revealed Their Diverse Roles in Development, Environmental Survival, and Virulence. Pathogens (2025) DOI: 10.3390/pathogens14111131

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Tang, Z.| Yang, J.| Su, B.| Xu, X.| Luo, X.| Wang, H.| Zhang, K.| Huan, T.| Sinues, P.| Fang, M.| Li, X. Metabolite Fusion between Breath and Blood Enables More In-Depth Understanding of the Endogenous Metabolome. Analytical Chemistry (2025) DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.5c00543 Tang, Z.| Yang, J.| Xu, X.| Zhang, K.| Wang, H.| Luo, X.| Fang, M.| Huan, T.| Li, X. Breath and Blood Metabolomics: A Comparative Study Using SESI-HRMS/ MS and UHPLC-ESI-HRMS/MS. Environment and Health (2025) DOI: 10.1021/ envhealth.4c00248 Tang, Z.| Zhang, W.| Tu, Q. Life cycle assessment of priority biochemicals: A review and meta-regression analysis. Resources, Conservation and Recycling (2025) DOI: 10.1016/j.resconrec.2024.108087 Tazeen, H.| Joice, A.| Tufaique, T.| Igathinathane, C.| Ajayi-Banji, A.| Zhang, Z.| Whippo, C.W.| Scott, D.A.| Hendrickson, J.R.| Archer, D.W.| Pordesimo, L.O.| Sokhansanj, S. Jasmine Flower Color Degradation User-Coded Computer Vision Image Analysis Tool and Kinetics Modeling. AgriEngineering (2025) DOI: 10.3390/agriengineering7060193 Thompson, M.J.| Yang, D.| Higgins, J.B.M.| Schafer, L.L. Regioselective Hydroaminoalkylation with Silylated Alkenes for β-Amino Acid Synthesis. Journal of the American Chemical Society (2025) DOI: 10.1021/jacs.4c18706 Thornbury, M.| Knoops, A.| Summerby-Murray, I.| Dhaliwal, J.| Johnson, S.| Utomo, J.C.| Joshi, J.| Narcross, L.| Remondetto, G.| Pouliot, M.| Whiteway, M.| Martin, V.J.J. Sequencing of a Dairy Isolate Unlocks Kluyveromyces marxianus as a Host for Lactose Valorization. ACS Synthetic Biology (2025) DOI: 10.1021/ acssynbio.5c00096 Tiloca, G.| Neuner, G.| Jetter, R.| Gierlinger, N. Raman micro-spectroscopy uncovers complex structural and chemical adaptations of alpine azalea leaf surface. Microchemical Journal (2025) DOI: 10.1016/j.microc.2025.113690 Tomini, F.| Staples, S.| Evans, H.| Farabi, H.| Murphy, M.F.| Green, L.| Dhiman, P.| Fabiano, G.| Palmer, A.J.R.| von Neree, L.| Sherliker, L.| Stanworth, S.J. Unlocking the potential of electronic blood transfusion systems: Implementation insights from NHS hospitals in England. British Journal of Haematology (2025) DOI: 10.1111/bjh.20198 Townson, I.| Englezos, P. Phase Equilibria of the Tetrabutylammonium Lactate (TBAL) Semiclathrate in the Presence of the Trehalose Disaccharide. Journal of Chemical and Engineering Data (2025) DOI: 10.1021/acs.jced.5c00165 Trotto, T.| Coops, N.C.| Achim, A.| Gergel, S.E.| Roeser, D. Characterizing landscape configuration effects on eastern spruce budworm infestation dynamics. Landscape Ecology (2025) DOI: 10.1007/s10980-025-02203-z Trudeau, E.D.| Brumer, H.| Berbee, M.L. Origins of xyloglucan-degrading enzymes in fungi. New Phytologist (2025) DOI: 10.1111/nph.20251 van der Ven, H.| Bear, K. Sustainable Supply Chains in the Forest Bioeconomy: A Systematic Review. Sustainability (Switzerland) (2025) DOI: 10.3390/ su17219738 van der Ven, H.| Corry, D.| Elnur, R.| Provost, V.J.| Syukron, M.| Tappauf, N. Does artificial intelligence bias perceptions of environmental challenges?. Environmental Research Letters (2025) DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/ad95a2 Vasiu, X.| Kontogiorgos, V. Canola Proteins at the Air–Water Interface. ACS Food Science and Technology (2025) DOI: 10.1021/acsfoodscitech.5c00603 Vickers, M.| Murphy, M.| Graham, R.| Neuberger, J. We should implement electronic blood management systems across the UK to improve blood transfusion safety. BMJ (2025) DOI: 10.1136/bmj.r700 Walters-Shumka, J.P.| Cheng, C.| Jiang, F.| Willerth, S.M. Recent Advances in Modeling Tissues Using 3D Bioprinted Nanocellulose Bioinks. ACS Biomaterials Science and Engineering (2025) DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.4c01902 Wan, X.| Liu, L.-Y.| Karaaslan, M.A.| Hua, Q.| Shen, F.| Sipponen, M.| Renneckar, S. Circular poly(ethylene terephthalate) with lignin-based toughening additives. Chemical Engineering Journal (2025) DOI: 10.1016/j.cej.2024.158255 Wan, Z.| Yu, Y.| Bautista, G.F.M.| Srebnik, S.| Smith, J.C.| Rojas, O.J. Nanopolysaccharide Builder: A User-Friendly Tool for Atomistic Models of Polysaccharide-Based Nanostructures. Journal of Chemical Information and Modeling (2025) DOI: 10.1021/acs.jcim.5c01204

Wang, C.| Cheng, X.| Luo, K.H.| Nandakumar, K.| Wang, Z.| Ni, M.| Bi, X.| Zhang, J.| Wang, C. A guided review of machine learning in the design and application for pore nanoarchitectonics of carbon materials. Materials Science and Engineering R: Reports (2025) DOI: 10.1016/j.mser.2025.101010

Wei, N.| Zhang, S.| Yao, X.| Li, Q.| Li, N.| Li, J.| Pan, D.| Liu, Q.| Chen, S.| Renneckar, S. In Situ Modulation of NiFeOOH Coordination Environment for Enhanced Electrocatalytic-Conversion of Glucose and Energy-Efficient Hydrogen Production. Advanced Science (2025) DOI: 10.1002/advs.202412872

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Wang, E.| Wang, S.| Li, W.| Zhang, W.| Dai, C.| Sheng, K.| Huang, J. Synergistic charge and proton transfer–assisted lignin-based conductive and superhydrophobic coatings for non-strain raindrop monitoring. Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials (2025) DOI: 10.1007/s42114-025-01491-y Wang, H.| Cao, Y.| Mansfield, S.D.| Zhang, P.| Lin, X.| Hou, D. Integrative transcriptome and metabolome evaluation of melanin biosynthesis in Phyllostachys nigra during low-temperature growth. Forestry Research (2025) DOI: 10.48130/ forres-0025-0020 Wang, H.| Liu, S.| Wang, H.| Chao, J.| Li, T.| Ellis, N.| Duo, W.| Bi, X.| Smith, K.J. Thermochemical conversion of biomass to fuels and chemicals: a review of catalysts, catalyst stability, and reaction mechanisms. Catalysis Reviews - Science and Engineering (2025) DOI: 10.1080/01614940.2023.2275093 Wang, H.| Lu, Y.| Bai, L.| Zhu, M.| Liu, X.| Li, Z.| Liu, Y.| Li, W.| Liu, S.| Huan, S.| Chen, C.| Russell, T.P.| Rojas, O.J. Natural nanoparticle complexes at water-water interfaces. Nature Communications (2025) DOI: 10.1038/s41467-025-60587-7 Wang, P.| Liu, T.| Shakeel, U.| Zhu, W.| Guo, J.| Jin, Y.| Rojas, O.J.| Song, J. Structural Elucidation of Lignosulfonate–Cellulase Complexes: Formation, Composition, and Spatial Reconstruction. Biomacromolecules (2025) DOI: 10.1021/ acs.biomac.5c01419 Wang, S.| Liu, H.| Yu, Z.| Ren, X.| Hua, Q.| Panahi-Sarmad, M.| Yang, P.| Liu, C.| Renneckar, S.| Liu, H.| Jiang, F. Cellulose-mediated ionic liquid crystallization enables tough-stiff switchable ionogels. Nature Communications (2025) DOI: 10.1038/s41467-025-64061-2 Wang, S.| Loewen, P.D.| Forbes, M.G.| Gopaluni, R.B.| Pan, W. DiLQR: Differentiable Iterative Linear Quadratic Regulator via Implicit Differentiation. Proceedings of Machine Learning Research (2025) DOI: Wang, S.| Wang, J.| Wen, L.| Bi, X.T. High-entropy engineering for infrared radiation enhancement and low-temperature synthesis of spinel oxides. Applied Materials Today (2025) DOI: 10.1016/j.apmt.2025.102797 Wang, S.| Yu, Z.| Sun, X.| Panahi-Sarmad, M.| Yang, P.| Zhu, P.| Zhu, Y.| Liu, H.| Jiang, F. A Universal Strategy to Mitigate Microphase Separation via Cellulose Nanocrystal Hydration in Fabricating Strong, Tough, and Fatigue-Resistant Hydrogels. Advanced Materials (2025) DOI: 10.1002/adma.202416916 Wang, X.| Murthy, A.A.| Quek, S.Y.| Baldelli, A.| Pratap-Singh, A.| Woo, M.W. Exploring the use of atmospheric freeze drying for dehydrating pharmaceutics in vials: Baseline water sublimation investigation. Drying Technology (2025) DOI: 10.1080/07373937.2024.2419573 Wang, X.| Wen, K.| Luan, D.| Yang, S.| Zhao, B.| Bian, X.| Zhang, H.| Yang, T.| Yan, J. Transfer pipette-based pH-responsive Au/DNA hydrogel colorimetric biosensing system for rapid and accurate monitoring of meat freshness and spoilage. Food Chemistry (2025) DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2025.145629 Wang, Y.| Li, D.| Wang, W.| Feng, H.| Liu, X. Synergistic evolution of multi-stakeholder strategies in the promotion of green building materials, quadrilateral evolutionary game and system dynamics. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management (2025) DOI: 10.1108/ECAM-12-2024-1701 Wang, Z.| Santos, J.| Chu, C.| Tu, Q.| Birkved, M.| Chong, D.| Chang, Y.| Chang, H.| Xu, M.| Van den bergh, W.| Cao, Z. Ascertaining the Environmental Advantages of Pavement Designs Incorporating Recycled Content through a Parametric and Probabilistic Approach. Environmental Science and Technology (2025) DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.4c11705 Wardman, J.F.| Liu, F.| Vainauskas, S.| Olagnon, C.| Howard, T.A.| Tian, Y.| Nasseri, S.A.| Bains, R.K.| Taron, C.H.| Withers, S.G. Reshaping of a Glycoside Hydrolase Active Site through Expression-Compensated Droplet-Based Microfluidic Screening Provides Useful Tools for Glycomics. ACS Central Science (2025) DOI: 10.1021/acscentsci.5c01227

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