Ramani Narayan
Michigan State University, USA
Biography
Ramani Narayan is University Distinguished Professor at Michigan State University -- the highest honor that can be bestowed on a faculty member. He is Fellow of the U.S. National Academy of Inventors; Fellow of ASTM & received ASTM award of merit -- the highest award given by the society to an individual member. He is Scientific Chair of the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) USA; and convener/technical expert on several ISO Standards committees. He has 200 refereed publications, 30 issued patents, and graduated 20 Ph. D and 25 Master’s students. He is a successful entrepreneur, having commercialized several bioplastics technologies.
Abstract
Abstract : Understanding biodegradability – the science, the misuse, and true value proposition