Dr. Lester Li’s Research Recognized

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Dr. Lester receives top honors for best PhD thesis in 2013

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Georgia Tech’s School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering has just announced that Lester Li, PhD Georgia Tech 2013, won top honors for Best PhD Thesis in 2013 from the School.  His dissertation was titled "Structural Considerations for Superhydrophobic and Superoleophobic Surfaces," and focused on superamphiphobicity, a combination of superhydrophobicity (high water repellency) and superoleophobicity (high oil repellency).    Lester earned a Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering with a minor in Paper Science and Engineering.  His work has been mentioned in the Wall Street Journal.  He currently works at SAPPI Fine Papers.  Lester has spoken at several IPST executive conferences.

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Renewable Bioproducts Institute (RBI)

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  • Created On: Jun 4, 2015 - 4:57am
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