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University at Buffalo (UB)
Initiative for Plastics Recycling
Research and Innovation
A New York State Department of Environmental Conservation supported center

Amit Goyal

PhD

Amit Goyal.

Amit Goyal

PhD

Amit Goyal

PhD

SUNY Empire Innovation Professor
SUNY Distinguished Professor
Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering
School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Director, UB Initiative on Plastics Recycling and Innovation, a NYS Center of Excellence (April 2022 – to date)
University at Buffalo
Founding Director, The RENEW Institute (Jan 2015-July 2021)
University at Buffalo

Research Topics

Heteroepitaxial Growth of Functional Materials & Devices; Strain-driven Self-Assembly of Advanced Materials; Advanced Energy and Electronic Materials; Clean Energy Technologies.

Biography Publications Teaching Research Latest News Media

Latest News

  • UB technology wins two prestigious R&D 100 Awards
    8/26/26

    The invention offers a quick, reliable way to measure recycled plastic content in commercial products.

  • Scientists invent ‘transient thermal barcodes’ to improve plastic recycling
    6/18/26

    Heat-based signatures rapidly distinguish between common commercial plastics; could help address global pollution.

  • Goyal receives industrial achievement award for superconducting technology
    4/30/26

    Goyal has 'played a central leadership role in bridging fundamental materials research with industrial deployment.'

  • Study: New device and method detect percentage of recycled plastic in plastic products
    3/23/26

    University at Buffalo researchers aim to provide regulators and others a quick and reliable way to assess sustainability claims.

  • Amit Goyal appointed associate editor-in-chief at NAE flagship publication, The Bridge
    2/25/26

    University at Buffalo scientist Amit Goyal has been named associate editor-in-chief of The Bridge, the flagship quarterly journal of the National Academy of Engineering (NAE).

  • Amit Goyal recognized for scientific achievements and impact
    12/19/25

    Amit Goyal, SUNY Distinguished Professor and SUNY Empire Innovation Professor was honored for his lifetime research and innovative contributions, impact and accomplishments including the 2025 CHAI 2025 Person of the Year Award.

  • 2025: University at Buffalo solidifies leadership in AI, data science
    12/18/25

    UB is tapping AI’s incredible power to address global challenges by advancing education, research and outreach.