Lokendra Pal

Bio

Dr. Lokendra Pal is the E.J. Woody Rice Professor and University Faculty Scholar of Sustainable Biomaterials/Paper Science and Engineering in the Department of Forest Biomaterials at NC State University. The Pal ‘Advanced Renewable Materials Innovation (ARMI)’ Research Group focuses on sustainable materials research and advanced manufacturing innovation, leveraging green and sustainable chemistry, engineering, advanced modeling and simulations, and artificial intelligence (AI) / machine learning (ML) to develop cutting-edge solutions that benefit society and the environment. Dr. Pal and the ARMI Research Group are globally renowned for their work in biobased materials, functional and barrier coatings, food packaging and hygiene products, printed electronics and 3D printing, dewatering and drying, visual and spectroscopic imaging, as well as simulation and AI-powered materials discovery and advanced manufacturing.

Before joining NC State University, he spent nine years working with Hewlett-Packard Company. He earned his Ph.D. in Paper and Imaging Science and Engineering from Western Michigan University. He has authored 85 peer-reviewed publications and holds over 51 patents. In 2021, he was honored as an NC State Faculty Scholar in recognition of his outstanding contributions to research, excellence in teaching, student mentorship, and leadership within professional societies. In 2022, he received the University Outstanding Teacher Award (OTA) and the Alumni Association OTA for Excellence in Teaching. Additionally, in recognition of his exceptional service to the industry and the association, he was honored as a TAPPI Fellow in 2021.