Alamgir Karim, University of Houston (IMAGE) University of Houston Caption Alamgir Karim, Dow Chair Professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering at the University of Houston, says the project could lead to more environmentally friendly plastics and other polymers. Credit University of Houston Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.