Orlin Velev

Bio

Dr. Orlin Velev is a Frank and Doris Culberson Distinguished Professor at NC State University. He has established a record of innovative research in functional colloidal nanostructures, biosensors, microfluidics and manufacturing of environmentally friendly and sustainable nanomaterials. Velev’s group is presently working on novel methods for microplastics collection and removal, fabrication of sustainable and environmentally safe biosourced substitutes for petroleum-derived synthetic plastics and novel carbon-sequestering materials incorporating live cells.