Suraj Sharma
Professor
Areas of expertise
About
Suraj Sharma is Professor of Polymer, Fiber and Textile Sciences in the Department of Textiles, Merchandising, and Interiors within the College of Family and Consumer Sciences. Sharma’s background includes materials science and engineering, specifically polymeric materials. His primary research focuses on the development of bioplastics/biocomposites from biopolymers, nanocellulose, biosynthesis of polyesters using microalgae and smart textiles.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy, Materials Science
Clemson University, SC, United States (2008)
Master of Science, Textile Sciences and Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, India (1997)
Bachelor of Science, Textile Sciences and Engineering
University of Rajasthan, India (1994)
Awards and Honors
- TMI teacher of the year nomination (2013)
- Research Productivity award from college (2012)
- TMI Teacher of the Year (2012)
Scholarly Works
- Bioplastics and their thermoplastic blends from Spirulina and Chlorella microalgae, JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE, (2013).
- The development and comparison of bio-thermoset plastics from epoxidized plant oils, INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS, (2012).
- High-performance flexible yarn for wearable piezoelectric nanogenerators, SMART MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES, (2018).
- ;Switching the Adhesive State of Catecholic Hydrogels using Phototitration, MACROMOLECULES, (2013).
- Thermal, mechanical, and moisture absorption properties of egg white protein bioplastics with natural rubber and glycerol, PROGRESS IN BIOMATERIALS, (2013).
Contact
Mailing Address
350 Dawson Hall
Athens, GA 30602
Shipping Address
305 Sanford Dr.
Athens, GA 30602