{"id":67,"date":"2025-06-21T20:23:54","date_gmt":"2025-06-21T20:23:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.cnr.ncsu.edu\/masbio\/?page_id=67"},"modified":"2025-09-23T00:50:58","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T00:50:58","slug":"program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.cnr.ncsu.edu\/masbio\/program\/","title":{"rendered":"Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Agenda<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tuesday, October 7, 2025 &#8211; Field Trip and Reception*<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Noon &#8211; Bus departs NC&#160;State campus<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1:00-5:00 p.m. &#8211; Tour bioenergy and energy crops research sites, including the Oxford Tobacco Research Station<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Butner Long-Term Field Trial (BLTFT) &#8211; American Sycamore<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>History and rationale of BLTFT \u2013 <strong><em>Dr. John King<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Methods of BLFT \u2013 <strong><em>Dr. John King<\/em><\/strong>, <strong><em>Dr. Maricar Aguilos<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Results of BLFT \u2013 <strong><em>Dr. John King<\/em><\/strong>, <strong><em>Dr. Maricar Aguilos<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Walking tour &#8211; planting density\/rainfall exclusion experiment, Bowen Ratio planting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Biomass Pine &#8211; <em>Dr. Trevor Walker<\/em><\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>NC&#160;State University\/industry-supported Cooperative Tree Improvement Program<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Umstead Forest Mixed Pine-Hardwood Eddy Covariance Experiment<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>USDA Forest Service and US DOE Ameriflux programs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rationale and methods \u2013 <strong><em>Dr. Maricar Aguilos<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Results of NC cluster of EC flux towers \u2013 <strong><em>Dr. John King, Dr. Maricar Aguilos<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>5:00-7:00 p.m. &#8211;&nbsp; Pig Pickin\u2019 Reception<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>8:00 p.m. &#8211; Return to Raleigh<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Wednesday, October 8, 2025 &#8211; MASBio Legacy, Innovation, and Industry Collaboration<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Talley Student Union<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>7:30 a.m. &#8211; Registration\/check-in opens<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>8:00 a.m. &#8211; <strong>Welcome and introduction<\/strong><br><em><strong>Dr. Myron Floyd<\/strong><\/em>, Dean, College of Natural Resources, NC&#160;State University<br><em><strong>Dr. Jingxin Wang<\/strong><\/em>, Department Head and Reuben B. Robertson Professor, Department of Forest Biomaterials, NC&#160;State University<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>8:20 a.m. &#8211; <strong>MASBio\u2019s Legacy and Highlights: Five Years of Research, Innovation, and Partnerships<\/strong><br><strong><em>Dr. Jingxin Wang<\/em><\/strong> and <strong>MASBio Task Group Leaders<\/strong>: <br><strong><em>Dr.&nbsp;Jamie Schuler<\/em><\/strong>, West Virginia University<br><strong><em>Dr. Tim Volk<\/em><\/strong>, State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY ESF)<br><strong><em>Dr. John Hu<\/em><\/strong>, West Virginia University<br><strong><em>Dr. Zac Freedman<\/em><\/strong>, University of Wisconsin-Madison<br><strong><em>Dr. Debangsu Bhattacharyya<\/em><\/strong>, West Virginia University<br><strong><em>Dr. Dan Ciolkosz<\/em><\/strong>, Penn State University<br><strong><em>Dr. Shawn Grushecky<\/em><\/strong>, West Virginia University<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>9:10 a.m. &#8211; <strong>Panel Discussion: Feedstock, Logistics, and Supply Chain<\/strong><br>Moderator: <strong><em>Dr. John King<\/em><\/strong>, Professor and Director of Graduate Programs in FER,<br>Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources, NC&#160;State University<br>Panelists:<br><strong><em>Dr. Chad Bolding<\/em><\/strong>, Professor and Langdale Endowed Chair in the Harley Langdale Jr. Center for Forest Business, University of Georgia<br><strong><em>Dr. Lyubov Kurkalova<\/em><\/strong>, Professor, Economics, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University<br><strong><em>Dr. Jamie Schuler<\/em><\/strong>, Assistant Professor of Silviculture, West Virginia University<br><strong><em>Dr. Tim Volk<\/em><\/strong>, Professor and Associate Chair, State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY ESF)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>10:10 a.m. &#8211; Break<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>10:30 a.m. &#8211; <strong>Keynote Presentation: &#8220;Opportunities and Challenges in the Biomass Industry&#8221;<\/strong><br><strong><em>Rachel Burton<\/em><\/strong>, Senior Consultant, ProcessWerx<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>11:15 a.m. &#8211; <strong>Panel Discussion: &#8220;Biomass for Next-Gen Energy and Materials&#8221;<\/strong><br>Moderator: <strong><em>Dr. Shawn Grushecky<\/em><\/strong>, Associate Professor of Energy Land Management, West Virginia University<br>Panelists: <strong><em>Dr. Debangsu Bhattacharyya<\/em><\/strong>, GE Plastics Material Engineering Professor, Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, West Virginia University<br><strong><em>Jamie Leliever<\/em>, <\/strong>Founder and CEO, National Bamboo<br><strong><em>Dr. Sunkyu Park<\/em><\/strong>, Jordan Family Distinguished Professor and University Faculty Scholar, Department of Forest Biomaterials, NC&#160;State University<br><strong><em>Dr. Joe Sagues<\/em><\/strong>, Assistant Professor, Biological and Agricultural Engineering, NC&#160;State University<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>12:15 p.m. &#8211; Lunch<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1:30 p.m. &#8211; <strong>Keynote Presentation: \u201cScience, Policy, and Partnerships: Advancing the Next Generation of Biobased Solutions\u201d<\/strong><br><strong><em>Dr. Tim Rials<\/em>,<\/strong> Associate Dean of AgResearch, University of Tennessee<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2:30 p.m. &#8211; Break<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2:45 p.m. &#8211; <strong>Panel Discussion: &#8220;Value-Added Bioproducts Development&nbsp; (Bioadhesives and Biochar, Pellets)&#8221;<\/strong><br>Moderator: <strong><em>Dr. Nate Anderson<\/em><\/strong>, Research Forester, Research and Development, USDA-Forest Service<br>Panelists: <strong><em>Dr. John Hu<\/em><\/strong>, Statler Chair in Engineering for Natural Gas Utilization &#8211; Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources; Professor, Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering; Director, Center for Innovation in Gas Utilization and Research (CIGRU), West Virginia University<br><strong><em>Dr. Fanxing Li<\/em><\/strong>, Thomas M. Clausi Distinguished Professor in Chemical Engineering and University Faculty Scholar, NC&#160;State University<br><strong><em>Tom Nelson<\/em><\/strong>, President and Chief Executive Officer, Torresak<br><strong><em>Justin Tait<\/em><\/strong>, Director, International Sustainability Policy and Responsible Sourcing, Enviva<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3:50 p.m. &#8211; Day 2 Wrap-up\/Closing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4:00-5:30 p.m. &#8211; Poster Session<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Terrace at Lonnie Poole Golf Course<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>6:30-8:30 p.m. &#8211; Banquet and Awards Ceremony<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Thursday, October 9, 2025<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Talley Student Union<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>8:00-9:00 a.m. &#8211; Breakfast<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>9:00 a.m. &#8211; Welcome<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>9:10 a.m. &#8211; <strong>Keynote Presentation : \u201cBiomass + AI: Fueling a Data-Driven Future\u201d<\/strong>&nbsp;<br><strong><em>Clarence Neese<\/em><\/strong>, Founder and Vice President, Orbis<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>10:10 a.m. &#8211; Break<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>10:25 a.m. &#8211; <strong>Panel Discussion: &#8220;Emerging Technology, Data Sciences, and AI&#8221;<\/strong><br>Moderator: <strong><em>Dr. Zac Freedman<\/em><\/strong>, Assistant Professor, Department of Soil Science, University of Wisconsin\u2013Madison<br>Panelists: <strong><em>Dr. Nate Anderson<\/em><\/strong>, Research Forester, Research and Development, USDA-Forest Service<br><strong><em>Dr. Rachel Emmerson<\/em><\/strong>, Senior Research Scientist, Bioenergy Feedstock Technologies, Idaho National Laboratory<br><strong><em>Damon Hartley<\/em><\/strong>, Lead\/Computational Scientist, Idaho National Laboratory<br><strong><em>Dr. Lokendra Pal<\/em><\/strong>, EJ Woody Rice Professor and University Faculty Scholar of Sustainable Materials\/Paper Science and Engineering, Department of Forest Biomaterials, NC&#160;State University<br><strong><em>Dr. Nyma Ferdous<\/em><\/strong>, West Virginia University<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>11:15 a.m. &#8211; <strong>Panel Discussion and Interactive Breakout Groups: &#8220;Education for the Future: Opportunities and Workforce&#8221;<\/strong><br>Moderators: <strong><em>Dr. Dan Ciolkosz<\/em><\/strong>, Associate Research Professor of Agricultural and Biological Engineering; BRS Graduate Program Coordinator, The Pennsylvania State University<br><strong><em>Dr. Elizabeth Nichols<\/em><\/strong>, Professor, Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources, NC&#160;State University<br>Panelists: <strong><em>Dr. Jessica Leahy<\/em><\/strong>, Professor, Human Dimensions of Natural Resources, The University of Maine<br><strong><em>Allen Sanders<\/em><\/strong>, Executive Director, NC&#160;State Pulp and Paper Advisory Board, College of Natural Resources Foundation, NC&#160;State University<br><strong><em>Dr. Richard Venditti<\/em><\/strong>, Elis Signe Olsson Professor, Department of Forest Biomaterials, NC&#160;State University<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>12:25 p.m. &#8211; Wrap-up\/Closing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>12:45 p.m. &#8211; Grab-and-Go Lunch<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>* There is no additional cost for the field trip and reception, but you must be registered for the Annual Meeting and RSVP for the field trip and reception. Limited to 50 participants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keynote Speakers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.cnr.ncsu.edu\/masbio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/77\/2025\/07\/RB_Headshot-150x150.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-154\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.cnr.ncsu.edu\/masbio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/77\/2025\/07\/RB_Headshot-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/sites.cnr.ncsu.edu\/masbio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/77\/2025\/07\/RB_Headshot-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/sites.cnr.ncsu.edu\/masbio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/77\/2025\/07\/RB_Headshot.jpeg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rachel Burton, <strong>Senior Consultant, ProcessWerx<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u201c<strong>Opportunities and Challenges in the Biomass Industry<\/strong>\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With over 15 years of experience commercializing sustainable solutions across the energy, agriculture, and circular economy sectors, Rachel is a serial entrepreneur specializing in biomass energy and technology innovation. She co-founded Piedmont Biofuels, North Carolina\u2019s first biodiesel company. Her work has earned honors including the Cleantech Innovation in Water Award and the U.S. Biodiesel Researcher of the Year. She has also served on the Chatham County Economic Development Board, advancing regional job growth and new business development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Expertise Areas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bio-based and sustainable fuel technologies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Green chemistry and lipid process optimization<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leadership in Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)-funded projects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scientific communication and editorial experience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.cnr.ncsu.edu\/masbio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/77\/2025\/06\/tim-rials_headshot-edited-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-125\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.cnr.ncsu.edu\/masbio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/77\/2025\/06\/tim-rials_headshot-edited-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/sites.cnr.ncsu.edu\/masbio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/77\/2025\/06\/tim-rials_headshot-edited.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tim Rials, Associate Dean of AgResearch, University of Tennessee<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u201cScience, Policy, and Partnerships: Advancing the Next Generation of Biobased Solutions\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With over 30 years of experience, Dr. Tim Rials has led major efforts to advance sustainable materials and fuels. Currently the Associate Dean of AgResearch at the University of Tennessee, he formerly directed the UT Center for Renewable Carbon for 15 years. His career also includes over a decade with the U.S. Forest Service and a faculty role at UC Berkeley, bringing deep expertise in the bioeconomy landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Expertise Areas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sustainable materials and bio-based fuels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bioeconomy leadership and research strategy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Renewable carbon science and policy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Federal and academic forestry research (USFS, UC Berkeley, UT)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.cnr.ncsu.edu\/masbio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/77\/2025\/06\/NeeseClarence_Orbis-edited-150x150.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-127\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.cnr.ncsu.edu\/masbio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/77\/2025\/06\/NeeseClarence_Orbis-edited-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/sites.cnr.ncsu.edu\/masbio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/77\/2025\/06\/NeeseClarence_Orbis-edited.jpeg 181w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Clarence Neese, Founder and Vice President, Orbis<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u201cFrom Forest to Data and AI: Transforming Land Management Through Geospatial Intelligence\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With over 20 years of experience, Clarence Neese has led the development of innovative platforms such as LITAS, RLMS, and ATLAS, transforming how timberland investments are managed. Clarence also serves on the Advisory Board of the Appalachian Forestry Entrepreneurship Initiative at West Virginia University, contributing to the advancement of forestry education and entrepreneurship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Expertise Areas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Timberland investment and asset management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Development of geospatial and forestry data platforms (LITAS, RLMS, ATLAS) and AI applications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Forestry entrepreneurship and education<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strategic forestry innovation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Student Poster Session<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wednesday, October 8<br>4:00 &#8211; 5:00 p.m.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Student researchers are strongly encouraged to present their research at the MASBio annual meeting poster session.&nbsp; This is a great opportunity to increase awareness of your research while interacting with academics and industry professionals.&nbsp; Undergraduate, Masters and Doctoral students are all welcome.&nbsp; A panel of judges will evaluate the entries, and the <strong>top posters will receive cash prizes.<\/strong>&nbsp; Register for the poster session when you sign up to attend the conference &#8211; the registration system will ask for the poster&#8217;s title and the list of authors.&nbsp; If you have questions about the poster session, please contact Daniel Ciolkosz at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:dec109@psu.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dec109@psu.edu<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Agenda Tuesday, October 7, 2025 &#8211; Field Trip and Reception* Noon &#8211; Bus departs NC&#160;State campus 1:00-5:00 p.m. &#8211; Tour bioenergy and energy crops research sites, including the Oxford Tobacco Research Station 5:00-7:00 p.m. &#8211;&nbsp; Pig Pickin\u2019 Reception 8:00 p.m. &#8211; Return to Raleigh Wednesday, October 8, 2025 &#8211; MASBio Legacy, Innovation, and Industry Collaboration&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":169,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"ncst_dynamicHeaderBlockName":"ncst\/default-header","ncst_dynamicHeaderData":"{}","ncst_content_audit_freq":"","ncst_content_audit_date":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-67","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.cnr.ncsu.edu\/masbio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/67","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.cnr.ncsu.edu\/masbio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.cnr.ncsu.edu\/masbio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.cnr.ncsu.edu\/masbio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/169"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.cnr.ncsu.edu\/masbio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=67"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/sites.cnr.ncsu.edu\/masbio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/67\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":335,"href":"https:\/\/sites.cnr.ncsu.edu\/masbio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/67\/revisions\/335"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.cnr.ncsu.edu\/masbio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=67"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}