"We wood scientists, we are understanding the timber on the micro nano level chemistry structure"
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Transforming Construction
- NEB Academy Alliance: Leading €1M+ initiative across 14 institutions
- InnoRenew CoE: Directing 65 researchers from 21 countries
- President, Society of Wood Science & Technology (2020-21)
- Vatican Conference 2022: Presented alongside President von der Leyen
- Latest 2025 Commentary: NEB vision in International Wood Products Journal
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Research Excellence
- Wood Modification: Chemical-free densification increasing strength by 50%
- ARCHI-SKIN Project: €2M ERC grant for living building materials
- Circular Economy: Design for disassembly in mass timber construction
- Space Testing: MayaSat-1 orbital bio-materials experiments
- Slovenia's Largest: Built nation's biggest timber building 50m from sea