Megan Robertson, University of Houston (IMAGE) University of Houston Caption Megan Robertson, associate professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering at the University of Houston, develops biorenewable components for plastics, replacing hydrocarbon-based polymers with those made from vegetable oils or other plant-based materials. 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.