Joice Kaschuk
My research unlocks the potential of renewable agricultural feedstocks, leveraging their unique chemical, physical, and biological properties to drive innovation. Through a multidisciplinary approach, my work aims to improve the sustainability of cutting-edge applications while addressing critical challenges such as waste reduction and reliance on non-renewable resources.
I see sustainability in everything from designing efficient green conversion processes to creating multifunctional materials. With a focus on real-world impact, I also delve into the stability and performance of these technologies over long periods.
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My expertise includes nanocelluloses, nanolignin, biomass conversion, sustainable polymers, and materials design.
Education
2015-2019
PhD Physical Chemistry
University of São Paulo
São Carlos Institute of Chemistry – São Carlos, Brazil
Supervisor: Prof. Elisabete Frollini
Research funding: São Paulo Research Foundation
2012-2015
MSc Physical Chemistry
University of São Paulo
São Carlos Institute of Chemistry – São Carlos, Brazil
Supervisor: Prof. Elisabete Frollini
Research funding: São Paulo Research Foundation
2008-2012
BSc Chemistry
State College of Philosophy, Sciences, and Letters of União da Vitória, Parana - Brazil
Positions
2023- current
Assistant Professor
Wageningen University & Research
Agrotechnology and Food Sciences
Physical Chemistry and Soft Matter chair group
Wageningen, The Netherlands
2021-2022
Visiting Scholar
University of British Columbia
Chemical and Biological Engineering
Vancouver, Canada
2019-2022
Post Doctoral Research
Aalto University
Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems
Espoo, Finland
2017-2018
Visiting Researcher
Aalto University
Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems
Espoo, Finland
2012-2019
Graduate Researcher
University of São Paulo
São Carlos Institute of Chemistry
São Carlos, Brazil
2009-2011
Undergraduate Assistant Researcher
State College of Philosophy, Sciences, and Letters of União da Vitória
União da Vitória, PR Brazil
External activities
Peer reviewer: Carbohydrate Polymers (IF: 10.7), Biomacromolecules (IF: 5.5), Cellulose (IF 4.9), TAPPI Journal (0.6), ACS Sustainable Resource Management (N/A)
Editor member of the board of TAPPI Journal – since 2024
American Chemical Society (ACS) and Cellulose & Renewable Materials Technical Division (CELL): Program Committee Member
European Polysaccharide Network of Excellence (EPNOE): Junior Team Coordinator, co-chair
Technical Association of Pulp and Paper Industry (TAPPI): Nanotechnology Division Council and TAPPI-Nano Webinar Chair