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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.
Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Nashville, TN
National Renewable Energy Laboratory • Golden, CO
Center Renewable Carbon, University of Tennessee • Knoxville, TN
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