Jeffrey Catchmark

Jeffrey Catchmark is a Professor in the Department of Agricultural & Biological Engineering at Pennsylvania State University’s College of Agricultural Sciences. He also serves as an affiliated faculty member of the Rock Ethics Institute.

• Research focuses on cellulose/polysaccharide composite materials
• Applications in sustainable packaging and biomedical engineering
• Recent work on microplastics biodegradation and water quality

His publications demonstrate expertise in 3D printing, nanocomposite materials, and biopolymer synthesis. Key themes include surface science, composite engineering, and sustainable manufacturing.

Dr. Catchmark leads projects like lifecycle analysis of sustainable energy infrastructure and has partnered with TerraSafe Materials for commercializing biodegradable packaging technologies.