Sustainable and Climate-Smart Manufacturing
Data science for lower-waste, lower-carbon manufacturing workflows, including biomass processing and recyclable materials.
Research Focus
The lab applies AI and systems modeling to climate-smart manufacturing problems, including biomass manufacturing, wind-turbine blade recycling, and production workflows that reduce waste and energy intensity.
Applications
- Carbon-negative biomass manufacturing and smart drying.
- Life-cycle analysis for recyclable fiber systems.
- Advanced manufacturing for pecan shelling and agricultural processing.
Impact
Sustainable manufacturing research helps turn advanced production into systems that are efficient, scalable, and environmentally responsible.