Dr. Xiao has made significant contribution to polymer and pulp & paper science and engineering. His research on multidisciplinary areas is unique and enables his to develop various cutting edge technologies that have remarkable benefit to papermaking, polymer and packaging industries. The various functional polymers and nanoparticle systems Dr. Xiao developed not only addressed the issues related to industrial demands from a fundamental point of view, but also are implementable and feasible for commercialization. Apart from the excellent track record of research in terms of the number and quality of publication as well as HQP training, Dr. Xiao's research achievements have also been demonstrated by his leadership in NSERC strategic networks and the service provided to NSERC committees.