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Rodrigo Buitrago-Tello Rodrigo Buitrago-Tello is a chemical engineer with a PhD in forest biomaterials from North Carolina State University, USA. His work focuses on life cycle assessment, carbon footprint modeling, and the integration of renewable energy into
bioproduct systems. He has contributed to research on sustainable fuels, carbon intensity reduction, and circular bioeconomy strategies.
Richard A. Venditti Richard A. Venditti is an Elis and Signe Olsson Professor at North Carolina State University, USA. He has extensive expertise in sustainable packaging, paper recycling, and biobased materials. Dr Venditti has led green engineering projects
and has published widely on life cycle analysis and environmentally conscious manufacturing in the forest products industry.
Hasan Jameel Hasan Jameel is the E.J. ‘Woody’ Rice Distinguished Professor of Forest Biomaterials at North Carolina State University, USA. With decades of experience in pulping, bleaching,
and chemical engineering, he is a recognized expert in process optimization, biorefining, and sustainable biomass utilization in the pulp and paper sector.
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