Center for Biorefining

1390 Eckles Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55108
Phone: (612) 625-1710
FAX: (612) 624-3005
Contact: Dr. Roger Ruan, Co-Director, ruanx001@umn.edu

Biomass research and development
Public education

Objectives of the Center

Establish a network of multi-disciplinary researchers, state and federal government officials, and private-sector organizations and entities who share the same interest in development and use of biorefining technologies
Identify opportunities and develop and market technologies for bioenergy, biochemical, and biomaterial production
Identify and solicit public and private funding sources
Design and facilitate research and demonstration programs
Facilitate initial trials, pilot testing, and bioproduct analysis
Incorporate biobased technology into existing courses and curricula and educate the public and promote the use of bioproducts

Biomass R&D

Process and Product R&D