Julia L Shamshina

Julia L Shamshina, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor at Texas Tech University's Fiber and Biopolymer Research Institute (FBRI) with a joint appointment in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. Her research focuses on biopolymer processing for sustainable materials, utilizing ionic liquids and green chemistry principles to develop alternatives to synthetic plastics.

• B.S. and M.S. in Chemical Engineering from D. Mendeleev University of Chemical Technology (Russia)
• Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from the University of Alabama

Dr. Shamshina's work spans biomedical materials, advanced composites, and biomass-derived product separations. She has received prestigious awards including the 2018 Green Chemistry Challenge Award and 2011 NASA Tech Brief Award. Her research integrates academic innovation with industrial commercialization, reflecting prior roles at Streamline Automation, 525 Solutions (CSO), and McGill University.

Recent publications highlight her expertise in chitin nanowhisker production, cellulose-based mechanosensors, and ionic liquid applications across pharmaceuticals, energy systems, and textile engineering. Collaborations emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to sustainable technologies.

• 2018 Green Chemistry Challenge Award
• 2011 NASA Tech Brief Award