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North Dakota seeks to advance new discoveries of bio-based, sustainable materials that give more consideration to the environment and contribute to its economy through their sourcing (low cost, renewable), durable lifetimes (long, high durability), and recyclability (efficient, high value). An EPSCoR grant from the National Science Foundation includes funding for the Center for Sustainable Materials Science to pursue this research.

The Center for Sustainable Materials Science research team includes researchers from the following North Dakota educational institutions:

In addition to the center’s research on bio-based, sustainable materials, the center will also help to facilitate education, workforce development, and outreach on the importance of sustainable materials.

North Dakota State University graduate student Sapna Ahuja with her CSMS poster at the April 2017 ND EPSCoR Annual State Conference. Sapna’s CSMS supervisor was Dr. Jayaraman Sivaguru.
North Dakota State University graduate student Anthony Clay discusses his CSMS poster with University of North Dakota President Mark Kennedy at the April 2017 ND EPSCoR Annual State Conference. Anthony’s CSMS supervisor was Dr. Jayaraman Sivaguru. Anthony graduated with a Doctorate degree in Chemistry May 2017 – Congratulations Anthony!
University of North Dakota (UND) graduate student Audrey LaVallie with her CSMS poster at the April 2017 ND EPSCoR Annual State Conference. Audrey’s CSMS supervisor at UND is Dr. Alena Kubátová.
University of North Dakota graduate student Srikanth Vijjamarri with his CSMS poster at the April 2017 ND EPSCoR Annual State Conference. Srikanth’s CSMS supervisor is Dr. Guodong Du.
North Dakota State University graduate student Krystal Grieger and her CSMS supervisor Distinguished Professor Dr. Mukund Sibi pose next to Krystal’s CSMS poster at the April 2017 ND EPSCoR Annual State Conference.
North Dakota State University graduate student Eric Serum and his CSMS supervisor Distinguished Professor Dr. Mukund Sibi pose next to Eric’s CSMS poster at the April 2017 ND EPSCoR Annual State Conference.
Mayville State University (MaSU) undergraduate student Cheyenne Durant (second from right) with her CSMS poster at the April 2017 ND EPSCoR Annual State Conference. With Cheyenne are other CSMS participants from MaSU: from left to right, Research Associate Atikur Rahman, undergraduate student Maren (Alex) Johnson, Cheyenne Durant, and their CSMS supervisor Dr. Khwaja Hossain.
North Dakota State University graduate student Arvin Yu with his CSMS poster at the April 2017 ND EPSCoR Annual State Conference. Arvin’s CSMS supervisor was Dr. Dean Webster. Arvin graduated with a Doctorate degree in Coatings and Polymeric Materials December 2017 – Congratulations Arvin!
Minot State University (MiSU) undergraduate student Jordan Torgunrud (middle) with her CSMS poster at the April 2017 ND EPSCoR Annual State Conference. With Jordan are other CSMS participants: from left to right, North Dakota State University Distinguished Professor Dr. Mukund Sibi, Jordan Torgunrud, and Jordan’s CSMS supervisor at MiSU Dr. Mikhail Bobylev.
North Dakota State University undergraduate student Graham Stoltenow and his CSMS supervisor Distinguished Professor Dr. Mukund Sibi pose next to Graham’s CSMS poster at the April 2017 ND EPSCoR Annual State Conference.
North Dakota State University (NDSU) graduate student Catherine Sutton with her CSMS poster at the April 2017 ND EPSCoR Annual State Conference. With Catherine is her CSMS Supervisor at NDSU Distinguished Professor Dr. Mukund Sibi,