Georgia Tech’s Renewable Bioproducts Institute (RBI) supports industry and research partners through a range of testing and analysis services—and much of that work runs through the labs led by Rallming Yang, a senior research scientist at the institute.

With a Ph.D. in Environmental and Resource Engineering from the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry and earlier degrees in pulping and paper engineering from the South China University of Technology, Yang brings decades of experience in wood chemistry, chemical analysis, analytical method development, and lab management. He joined Georgia Tech in 2000 and has since taken on increasing leadership roles across RBI’s lab operations.

Yang’s work sits at the intersection of research and industry. His team provides research, chemical testing and analysis for manufacturers working with biomass—everything from pulp and paper mills to research groups developing new bio-based products. The goal is straightforward: understand what’s in the material, how it behaves, and how to make processes more efficient and reliable.

Today, he oversees research and testing services that support both industry partners and academic communities. These services range from chemical composition analysis to process troubleshooting, helping companies better understand materials derived from biomass and optimize their operations.

In addition to leading lab operations, Yang also teaches the Pulp & Bleaching Lab course at Georgia Tech, giving students hands-on experience with the same analytical techniques used in industry. As industries continue to look for more efficient and environmentally responsible ways to use natural resources, Yang’s work and his labs play a critical role in making that transition possible.

Learn more about the Chemical Analysis Lab and Pulp Analysis Lab.