{"690647":{"#nid":"690647","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Inside RBI\u2019s Labs: How Jonathan Jean-Louis Helps Industry Evaluate Materials","body":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EWhether\u0026nbsp;it\u0027s\u0026nbsp;paper used in packaging or metals designed for structural applications, manufacturers rely on testing to understand how materials will perform before they reach the real world.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EMost people never think about paper as\u0026nbsp;an engineered\u0026nbsp;material. Yet everything from shipping boxes and food packaging to paper towels and specialty products depends on materials performing exactly as intended.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EAt Georgia Tech\u0027s\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/renewablebioproducts.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ERenewable Bioproducts Institute (RBI)\u003C\/a\u003E,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/people\/jonathan-jean-louis\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EJonathan Jean-Louis\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;helps answer those questions.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EA 2019 Georgia Tech mechanical engineering graduate, Jean-Louis works in materials testing, helping industry partners and researchers evaluate paper, metals, and other materials. While much of his work focuses on paper products, he also performs testing on metals and other engineered materials, providing data that companies use to assess quality, compare materials, and guide product development.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EJean-Louis was drawn to the role because it allowed him to combine engineering with hands-on research and testing. Since joining RBI, he has worked with a variety of clients, ranging from Georgia Tech researchers and students to companies and organizations seeking independent materials evaluation. Among them is the Library of Congress, which relies on materials testing as part of its preservation efforts.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EFor Jean-Louis, one of the most overlooked aspects of his field is the amount of engineering behind products people use every day. Materials that appear simple on the surface often undergo extensive testing before reaching consumers. Packaging must withstand transportation. Paper products must meet performance standards. Manufacturers depend on testing data to understand how materials behave under real-world conditions.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EAt RBI, that work supports both research and industry. Whether evaluating paper, metal, or emerging materials, Jean-Louis helps generate the data needed to understand how materials will perform under real-world conditions.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EMuch of that work happens out of sight, but the results shape products and materials people\u0026nbsp;encounter\u0026nbsp;every day.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003ELearn more about RBI\u0027s\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/renewablebioproducts.gatech.edu\/services\/paper-board-box-testing\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Epaper, board, and box testing services.\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EMost people never think about paper as an engineered material. Yet everything from shipping boxes and food packaging to paper towels and specialty products depends on materials performing exactly as intended. At Georgia Tech\u0027s Renewable Bioproducts Institute (RBI), Jonathan Jean-Louis helps answer those questions.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Inside RBI\u2019s Labs: How Jonathan Jean-Louis Helps Industry Evaluate Materials"}],"uid":"36757","created_gmt":"2026-06-05 18:12:58","changed_gmt":"2026-06-05 18:12:58","author":"ychernet3","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2026-06-05T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2026-06-05T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"groups":[{"id":"372221","name":"Renewable Bioproducts Institute (RBI)"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[],"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":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:ychernet3@gatech.edu\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EYanet Chernet\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr\u003ECommunications Officer\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}}}