{"682647":{"#nid":"682647","#data":{"type":"news","title":"John Xu Appointed Director of New Multiphase Forming Lab ","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech\u0027s\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/rbi\u0022\u003ERenewable Bioproducts Institute (RBI)\u003C\/a\u003E is pleased to announce the appointment of \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/people.research.gatech.edu\/node\/21310\u0022\u003EHanjiang (John) Xu\u003C\/a\u003E as director of the Multiphase Forming Lab. This strategic selection leverages Xu\u0027s extensive experience in papermaking, new product and process development, fluid mechanics, and project management.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe only one of its kind in North America, this innovative system significantly reduces the amount of water required to process paper. As a result, the heat and energy needed to dry the paper\u2014typically an energy-intensive process\u2014are also reduced. The Multiphase Forming Lab uses up to 70% less water, which substantially lowers the energy required for drying.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EXu brings over 20 years of experience in managing laboratory paper machines and pilot testing equipment, along with a robust background in fluid mechanics, material science, and instrumentation development. His professional experience includes significant roles at International Paper,\u0026nbsp;AstenJohnson, and Georgia Tech\u2019s\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.me.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EGeorge W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0022We are thrilled to have John lead the establishment and operation of this new facility,\u0022 said\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.chbe.gatech.edu\/directory\/person\/j-carson-meredith\u0022\u003ECarson Meredith\u003C\/a\u003E, RBI executive director. \u0022His extensive knowledge and industry experience make him the ideal leader to partner with both RBI members and non-members to drive reduced energy consumption and costs.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EXu\u0027s career is marked by innovative research and successful commercialization of new products and processes. At AstenJohnson, he served as a senior research scientist, specializing in forming and press fabrics used in the paper industry. His work led to the commercialization of several new forming and press products, and he managed pilot press stand at AstenJohnson and participated in papermaking trials at different pilot facilities to evaluate the performance of these fabrics.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPrior to AstenJohnson, Xu held positions at International Paper\u0027s Corporate Technology Center, where he managed the Microfinishing Lab and Humidity Resistant Liner Lab. His research provided critical insights that influenced the company\u2019s major business decisions. He also developed various unique instruments for different paper mills at International Paper.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EXu earned his Ph.D. in paper science and mechanical engineering from\u0026nbsp;Georgia Tech\u2019s\u0026nbsp;Institute of Paper Science and Technology. His doctoral research focused on the measurement of fiber suspension flow and forming jet velocity profile using Pulsed Ultrasonic Doppler Velocimetry (PUDV). He also holds a B.S. in Material Science and Engineering from Tsinghua University in Beijing, China.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor more information about the Multiphase Forming Lab, please contact:\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EHanjiang (John) Xu\u003C\/strong\u003E at\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:hanjiang.xu@me.gatech.edu\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003Ehanjiang.xu@me.gatech.edu\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech\u0027s\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/rbi\u0022\u003ERenewable Bioproducts Institute (RBI)\u003C\/a\u003E is pleased to announce the appointment of \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/people.research.gatech.edu\/node\/21310\u0022\u003EHanjiang (John) Xu\u003C\/a\u003E as director of the Multiphase Forming Lab. This strategic selection leverages Xu\u0027s extensive experience in papermaking, new product and process development, fluid mechanics, and project management.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"New Multiphase Forming Lab Conserves Energy, Water"}],"uid":"36695","created_gmt":"2025-06-04 15:24:59","changed_gmt":"2025-06-04 15:24:59","author":"jmartin482","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2025-05-20T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2025-05-20T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"groups":[{"id":"372221","name":"Renewable Bioproducts Institute (RBI)"}],"categories":[{"id":"135","name":"Research"}],"keywords":[{"id":"188020","name":"go-rbi"},{"id":"788","name":"Water"},{"id":"194538","name":"conserve energy"},{"id":"194538","name":"conserve energy"},{"id":"2106","name":"Paper"},{"id":"9133","name":"papermaking"},{"id":"130851","name":"paper and pulp"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39491","name":"Renewable Bioproducts"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[],"email":["jennifer.martin@research.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}}}