Mairui Zhang

PhD candidate with a strong foundation in biomass, polymers, and green materials science. Demonstrated expertise in sustainable material development and research. Skilled in leading innovative projects with a focus on environmental solutions. Seeking a role as a scientist, researcher, or engineer to contribute to advancements in sustainable technologies.

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mairui-zhang

Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=EDfOJ1MAAAAJ

Activities:

• Undergraduate trainee in Yueyang Paper Manufacturing Co., Ltd, (2016) Hunan, China.
• President of Student Union, School of light industry and engineering, (2014-2016), SCUT, Guangzhou, China
• Vice president of ESF Chinese Students and Scholars Association (CSSA)

Teaching experience:

• Core courses: Fluid Mechanics; Thermodynamics and Colloids; Intro to Lignocellulose; Advanced colloid surface phenomenon
• Lab courses: Pulp and Paper Laboratory Skills; Process Operations Laboratory

Award: 

• ACS NERM conference award, 2022
• ESF Assistantship and Tuition Scholarship, 2018-2024

• Zhang, M, Jeong, S.,Baowen Zhang et. al., (2024, March). Lignin-derived High-Performance Polyurethane Foam for Thermal Insulation. In 2024 ACS Annual Meeting. ACS.
• Jeong, S., Zhang, M., Cai, C. M., Meng, X., Crovella, P., Ragauskas, A., & Yoo, C. G. (2024, March). Lignin Properties on the Performance of Lignin-Based Polyurethane Foam for Eco-Friendly Thermal Insulation. In 2024 ACS Annual Meeting. ACS.
• Kim, J., Pahari, S., Ryu, J., Zhang, M., Yang, Q., Yoo, C. G., & Kwon, J. S. I. (2024). Advancing biomass fractionation with real-time prediction of lignin content and MWd: A kMC-based multiscale model for optimized lignin extraction. Chemical Engineering Journal, 479, 147226.
• Pahari, S., Kim, J., Choi, H. K., Zhang, M., Ji, A., Yoo, C. G., & Kwon, J. S. I. (2023). Multiscale kinetic modeling of biomass fractionation in an experiment: Understanding individual reaction mechanisms and cellulose degradation. Chemical Engineering Journal, 143021.
• Pahari, S., Kim, J., Zhang, M., Ji, A., Yoo, C. G., & Kwon, J. S. I. (2023, May). Multiscale modeling, experimental validation, and optimal operation for a batch pulp digester with a novel solvent. In 2023 American Control Conference (ACC) (pp. 3448-3453). IEEE.
• Jeong, S., Zhang, M., Cai, C. M., Meng, X., Crovella, P., Ragauskas, A., & Yoo, C. G. (2023, November). Effects of Lignin Properties on the Performance of Lignin-Based Polyurethane Foam for Eco-Friendly Thermal Insulation. In 2023 AIChE Annual Meeting. AIChE.
• Zhang, M., Botlante, Y., & Yoo, C. G. (2022, November). Lignin-derived polyurethane foam for eco-friendly insulation material applications. In 2023 ACS Spring. ACS.
• Bolante, Y., Zhang, M., & Yoo, C. G. (2022, November). Lignin-Derived Polyurethane for Eco-Friendly Building Insulation Material Application. In 2022 AIChE Annual Meeting. AIChE.
• Choi, H. K., Ji, A., Zhang, M., Kim, J., Kwon, J. S. I., & Yoo, C. G. (2022). Kinetic modeling study of lignocellulose fractionation using 4-phenolsulfonic acid. IFAC-PapersOnLine, 55(7), 574-579.