Expert Details
Wood Technology, Plywood and Laminated Veneer Lumber
ID: 734617
Canada
• Process Evaluation and Optimization
• Adhesive Technology
• Product Design and Development
• Process Design
• Production cost calculation and analysis
• Project Management
• Pre-feasibility studies
• Market research
• Patent search and patent application
His specific process expertise includes:
• Laminated Veneer Lumber
• Plywood
• Cross Laminated Timber
• Wood physical and mechanical properties
• Wood preparation and quality control
As a consultant, Expert has undertaken responsibility to:
Design and develop new wood composite products; Trouble shoot and recommend improvements to existing production process of Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) and Plywood; Steward general plant design, process equipment selection, production cost calculation for LVL and Plywood; and Develop fire-retardant coating for wood products.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year: 1982 | Degree: Bachelor of Science | Subject: Wood Science and Industry | Institution: University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada |
| Year: 1978 | Degree: Masters | Subject: Mechanical Wood Technology | Institution: Agricultural University of Warsaw, Poland |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2012 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: | Department: |
Responsibilities:At his composites technology firm, Expert is responsible for Contract Consulting and Product Development in Engineered Wood Products. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1994 to 2012 | Employer: | Title: Technology Manager | Department: |
Responsibilities:His responsibilities included:• R&D and strategy planning • proposal preparation and negotiations with customers • custom process design • technical and sales presentations • in-plant process evaluation and optimization • customer product design optimization and standard compliance • patent search and writing patent applications • instrumental in production increase at the world’s first Radio Frequency heated LVL press |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1993 to 1994 | Employer: | Title: Independent Consultant | Department: |
Responsibilities:Expert's projects included:• startup and management of value added wood component plant • feasibility study of floor joist plant • feasibility study of architectural composite panel plant |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1990 to 1993 | Employer: | Title: Manager of Product Development | Department: |
Responsibilities:Expert was responsible for Product Development Program and Operation of Research Laboratory including:• preparation of product development programs and budgets • management and coordination of product development • management of day-to-day research laboratory activities • test design, data analysis, report preparation • process and equipment design |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1987 to 1990 | Employer: | Title: Product Engineer and Project Manager | Department: |
Responsibilities:Expert's responsibilities included:• Project Manager for several research and development projects in the area of wood composites • Project Manager for $6 million complete Laminated Veneer Lumber Plant delivery • scope, budget and schedule of project • plant and process design • selection of equipment, negotiations with sub-suppliers |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1985 to 1987 | Employer: Forintek Canada Corporation | Title: | Department: |
Responsibilities:Expert's responsibilities included:• carrying out research and reporting • equipment and machinery design • technical support for lumber size control program • participation in mill studies, evaluation of wood processing equipment |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1982 to 1985 | Employer: University of British Columbia | Title: | Department: |
Responsibilities:Available upon request. |
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Government Experience
| Years | Agency | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 1985 to 1987 | Agency: Canada/Forintek Research Institute | Role: Senior Technologist | Description: Carry out R&D project in Wood Machining and Wood Composites departments. |
Language Skills
| Language | Proficiency |
|---|---|
| Polish | Excellent proficiency |
| Russian | Limited speaking and reading proficiency. |
Fields of Expertise
wood property, wood veneer, wooden structure, timber wood, plywood, laminated wood, patent application, patent searching, market research, preliminary feasibility study, manufacturing cost analysis, cost analysis, production cost, wood product engineering, wood product manufacturing, wood product, wood product design for manufacturability, product design, adhesive application, process optimization, process assessment, wood technology