Medwick V. Byrd Jr.

Dr. Medwick V. Byrd Jr. is a Teaching Professor and Undergraduate Coordinator in the Paper Science and Engineering program at North Carolina State University's Department of Forest Biomaterials (College of Natural Resources). He holds a Ph.D. from NC State University.

His research focuses on

• Mechanical/chemical/non-wood pulping
• Bleaching processes
• Agricultural residue utilization
• Biomass applications

Key grants include:

• Corrugated Industry Workforce Development ($15,960)
• Clean Energy Smart Manufacturing Innovation Institute ($1M+)
• Banana Stem Absorbent Devices ($77k)
• EU-US TransAtlantic Paper Science Dual Degree Program ($218k)
• Tobacco-Based Packaging Research ($165k)

He coordinates international academic collaborations and leads initiatives in sustainable materials and smart manufacturing technologies.