He also has an appointment with the School of Applied Environmental Science and Technology at the University of Alaska, Anchorage. He worked as a researcher and instructor at the University of Idaho from 2002 to 2005. Dr. Soria’s research involves utilizing waste and undervalued biomass to create products ranging from fuels, additives, and chemical feedstocks from Alaskan species. Dr. Soria also performs research on agricultural byproducts and wastes. He teaches courses in the area of energy and forest products. Dr. Soria’s honors include a 2005 Outstanding Graduate Student, Department of Forest Products, University of Idaho; a Stillinger Endowment recipient, University of Idaho, 2002-2005; and a Foster Fellowship recipient, University of Idaho, 2003-2005. He earned his Ph.D. in natural resources from the University of Idaho.