Wood science
Some wood science issues are wood technology and properties, wood anatomy, wood and fibre micro- and ultrastructure, fibre modification, microbial degradation of wood and wood products, wood and fungal biotechnology, molecular mycology and fungal ecology, wood protection and durability as well as painted wood problems.
Nikoleta Valaka
nikoleta.valaka@slu.se PhD student in bio-adhesives at the Department of Forest Biomaterials and Technology, Division of Wood Science and Technology, SLU within the BioGlue-Centre: Competence Centre
Faisal Zeeshan
faisal.zeeshan@slu.se I am a Doctorate in Sciences (Physics), PhD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland and my thesis topic was "Laboratory based XAS measurements, Electron-induced double
Living greener with wood
Can Europeans be more inclined to live in multi-story wooden buildings? A study originating from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences suggests this is possible by targeting common
Raffaello (Rafail) Papadakis
rafail.papadakis@slu.se I hold a Ph.D. in Physical Organic Chemistry from the Technical University of Athens, Greece, with a background in chemical engineering (MEng). Throughout my career, I have
Maya-Setan Diakité
maya.setan.diakite@slu.se Maya is a postdoctoral researcher working on the valorisation of biomass proteins to make absorbent materials for the hygiene and medical sectors. She has a background in
Percy Alao
percy.alao@slu.se Currently a Post-doc fellow having graduated Doctor's Degree, 2022, (supervisors) Jaan Kers; Triinu Poltimäe, Characterisation of Frost-Retted Hemp Fibres for Use as Reinforcement
Anneli Adler
anneli.adler@slu.se I am a researcher in plant ecology. My research focuses on innovative methods to increase the long-term sustainability of agroecosystems. One of the methods for increasing the
Aspen trees exposed to repetitive flexing grew faster
The sight of trees swaying in the wind has captivated the imagination of artists and nature enthusiasts. However, for the trees themselves, this continuous mechanical stimulation can be a source of
Developing the multi-storey construction market
Wooden multi-storey constructions are beneficial for the climate compared to concrete which is predominately used today. Researchers from Sweden and Finland show that increased awareness about design
SLU will lead a major investment in the development of bio-based adhesives
In the manufacture of furniture, glued laminated timber, and packaging, huge amounts of adhesives are used, which today are almost exclusively fossil-based. Now a consortium consisting of three
Stergios Adamopoulos
stergios.adamopoulos@slu.se Stergios Adamopoulos is Professor in Wood Science and Technology at the Department of Forest Biomaterials and Technology since November 2020. His academic career started
Erik Bongcam Rudloff
erik.bongcam@slu.se My main interest is in solving Life Science problems using bioinformatics approaches. Developing and managing complex multidisciplinary networked projects. Erik Bongcam-Rudloff