Gloria Oporto

Gloria Oporto is an Associate Professor of Sustainable Biomaterials at the Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design, West Virginia University. She joined WVU in June 2010 as Associate Professor of Wood Science and Technology in the School of Natural Resources, with a formal promotion to Associate Professor in August 2016.

• Education: PhD in Forest Resources (University of Maine, 2009), Chemical Engineering undergraduate (University of Concepcion, Chile)

Her research focuses on woody biomass utilization from central Appalachian hardwoods, emphasizing:

• Pre-treatments for bioenergy production
• Development of high-value products for packaging, catalysis, and pharmacy
• Nanocellulose and composite material innovation

Recent publications highlight advancements in cross-laminated timber (CLT) structural analysis, rotary jet spinning (RJS) nanofiber filters, and agro-waste composite development. Her work integrates forest resources with green technology applications.

Contact: gloria.oporto@mail.wvu.edu | Office: 329C Percival Hall