UBC Forestry would like to congratulate Dr. Feng Jiang, Assistant Professor in the Department of Wood Science, on being the recipient of the UBC Killam Faculty Research Prize in the Sciences and Applied Sciences category.
About Feng’s Research
Feng’s research program is dedicated to converting abundant biomass into functional biomaterials using cost-effective and energy-efficient methods, with the aim of providing alternative material sources for society. This process involves streamlining the isolation of bio-based nanomaterials, enhancing their functionality through comprehensive surface modifications, and constructing high-performance hierarchical structures. Feng’s research plays a large role in expanding applications in energy and environmental sectors, contributing to sustainability efforts.
About Killam Faculty Research Prizes
Up to ten prizes of $5,000 each will be awarded to full-time tenure-stream faculty in recognition of outstanding research and scholarly contributions