Dr. Stephen Chmely

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Stephen Chmely is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering at Penn State University. His research focuses on the development of emerging bioproducts, with specific expertise in additive manufacturing, lignocellulosic biomass applications, synthetic chemistry, catalytic transformations, and the spectroscopic characterization of bio-derived molecules. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Vanderbilt University, and has a robust academic background including a postdoctoral research associate position at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. Stephen is also involved in teaching various courses related to Agricultural Biorenewable Products, Engineering Principles of Agricultural Biorenewable Systems, and Biobased Polymers. He has received the NSF CAREER Award in 2024 and has a history of presenting and publishing his research in various forums, underscoring his commitment to advancing the field of agricultural engineering and sustainability.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Research Associate

— Present

Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Nashville, TN

Postdoctoral Research Associate

— Present

National Renewable Energy Laboratory • Golden, CO

Research Assistant Professor

— Present

Center Renewable Carbon, University of Tennessee • Knoxville, TN

Awards

#2024

NSF CAREER Award

Courses

ABSM 300 - Introduction Agricultural Biorenewable Products ABSM 301- Engineering Principles Agricultural Biorenewable Systems ABSM 411- Bioproducts Science Technology BRS 501- Biobased Polymers

Requirements for Pennsylvania State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
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