Washington State University (WSU) has emerged as a leader in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) research, according to a recent study published in Heliyon. The study highlighted WSU as the top contributing organization globally to scientific literature on SAF, with key researchers from WSU’s College of Agriculture and Voiland College of Engineering standing out as the most cited authors in the field. Notably, Joshua Heyne, the director of the Bioproducts, Sciences, and Engineering Laboratory (BSEL), was identified as the most productive author in SAF research, with a strong focus on testing sustainable aviation fuel materials. Heyne's collaborative work with institutions like the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and MIT has suggested lignin as a sustainable alternative to traditional aviation fuels. WSU researchers are actively engaged in advancing SAF adoption through various initiatives such as sample testing, supply chain analysis, and exploring technological feasibility and regulatory aspects. The research at WSU Tri-Cities, led by Heyne, has tested numerous sustainable aviation fuel candidate materials from institutions across North America and Europe. The study also underscores the importance of collaboration at WSU, with researchers like Michael Wolcott and Kristin Brandt working on projects that assess sustainable aviation fuel supply chains and production economics. One of the significant ongoing projects at WSU involves Garcia-Perez's analysis of how hydrogen production costs influence SAF production, aiming to develop a methodology for guiding the evolution of SAF production technologies. Garcia-Perez's team is also involved in studying SAF production in Latin America, working with stakeholders from multiple countries to identify business opportunities. Brandt's work in cooperation with Wolcott explores the potential for meeting domestic SAF production goals by 2030 and addresses cross-border SAF supply chain optimization between the U.S. and Canada. Overall, WSU's commitment to sustainable aviation fuel research and collaboration with key stakeholders and institutions positions it as a prominent player in advancing environmentally friendly solutions in the aviation industry.