Steve J Severtson

Steve J Severtson is a Professor in the Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering at the University of Minnesota. His research focuses on sustainable polymer systems, including biodegradable adhesives and hybrid polymer synthesis.

• Current projects involve lactide macromonomers for soy-based adhesives
• Collaborations with USDA Forest Service and United Soybean Board

Research Interests

Professor Severtson investigates:

• Biodegradable pressure-sensitive adhesives
• Nanocellulose-enabled polymer synthesis
• Fungal degradation of hybrid polymer systems
• Mechanical properties of acrylic polymers
• Graphene-enhanced biodegradable films

Grant Activity (2020-2025)

• United Soybean Board grants (2022-2025)
• USDA Forest Service collaboration (2020-2022)