Emmanuel Atta-Obeng is an Assistant Professor of Biology in the Department of Natural Sciences at the Coppin State University. His research focuses on developing bio-products from biological resources as well as bio refinery wastes such as lignin and hemicellulose, employing green engineering while maximizing a circular economy. Emmanuel holds a PhD. in Sustainable Biomaterials from the West Virginia University; a Master of Science Degree in Forest Sciences and Biology from Auburn University, Alabama and a Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources Management from KNUST, Ghana. Emmanuel enjoys teaching and mentoring undergraduate research. Outside the lab, he enjoys gardening, watching sports and trying new foods.