Person

Kalavathy Rajan, PhD

Post-Doct Research Associate | Biosystems Engineering and Soil Science
Overview

Development of bio-based products from renewable lignocellulosic feedstocks with emphasis on sustainability, recycling, and complete biomass utilization.

Research Focus

1) Bio-based material development for a circular economy. 2) Sustainability in product development. 3) Value addition to agro-forestry industry streams. 4) Material characterization.

Outreach Focus

1) Technology development and transfer for agro-based industries. 2) Product characterization services.

Research Questions
  • 1) How does the molecular structure of plant biomass affect process design? 2) How to alter chemical structure & composition to achieve desirable biomaterial properties? 3) Reducing life-cycle impact and improving sustainability.
Picture of Kalavathy Rajan, PhD
Biosystems Engineering and Soil Science Labs Building
2500 E J Chapman Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996-4542
Education and Training
  • PhD, Food Science, University of Arkansas, 2015

Kalavathy Rajan, PhD

Post-Doct Research Associate | Biosystems Engineering and Soil Science
Picture of Kalavathy Rajan, PhD image
Biosystems Engineering and Soil Science Labs Building
2500 E J Chapman Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996-4542
Education and Training
  • PhD, Food Science, University of Arkansas, 2015
Overview

Development of bio-based products from renewable lignocellulosic feedstocks with emphasis on sustainability, recycling, and complete biomass utilization.

Research Focus

1) Bio-based material development for a circular economy. 2) Sustainability in product development. 3) Value addition to agro-forestry industry streams. 4) Material characterization.

Outreach Focus

1) Technology development and transfer for agro-based industries. 2) Product characterization services.

Research Questions
  • 1) How does the molecular structure of plant biomass affect process design? 2) How to alter chemical structure & composition to achieve desirable biomaterial properties? 3) Reducing life-cycle impact and improving sustainability.