Orlando Rojas

Orlando Rojas is a professor in the Department of Chemistry at The University of British Columbia. He holds joint appointments with the Department of Wood Science and the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering. His research focuses on renewable resources, including lignocellulose, proteins, and other biopolymers, with an emphasis on sustainable development. His work explores nanopolysaccharides, bacterial nanocelluloses, cellulose derivatives, and nanocomposites. Rojas is also affiliated with several international institutions, including North Carolina State University and Aalto University. His research interests span multiphase systems, gels, aerogels, and bioactive systems.

Orlando J. Rojas is a researcher at the University of British Columbia and Aalto University, focusing on colloids, soft matter, emulsions, lignin, and cellulose nanocrystals. His work explores the chemistry, self-assembly, and applications of cellulose nanocrystals, as well as the properties and uses of nanocellulose in composites and coatings. Rojas investigates the effects of residual lignin on nanocellulose films and develops sustainable materials through nanocellulose assembly. His research also includes Pickering emulsions stabilized by cellulose nanocrystals and the synthesis of advanced electrocatalysts from biomass. His studies contribute to the development of eco-friendly materials and technologies for packaging, energy, and biomedical applications.