Our Advisory Board

The BioProducts Institute’s International Scientific Advisory Board brings together distinguished experts from academia, industry, and research organizations around the world. 

With diverse expertise across bioproducts, biomaterials, and sustainable technologies, the Board provides independent perspectives and strategic advice to support BPI’s research direction and impact. Board members help identify emerging opportunities, strengthen international connections, and advance research and innovation addressing global sustainability challenges.

Meet the members of BPI’s International Scientific Advisory Board below.

 

Virginie Chambost

Virginie Chambost
VP Innovation for Sustainability & Climate
Domtar

 

Davis Chiu

Davis Chiu
National Forest Sector Leader
Deloitte

 

Nigel Fisher

Nigel Fisher
Adjunct Professor
UBC Faculty of Applied Science

 

Ronalds Gonzalez

Ronalds Gonzalez
Associate Professor
NC State University

 

Gustav Nyström

Gustav Nyström
Head of Cellulose & Wood Materials
EMPA

 

Gustavo Oliveira

Gustavo Oliveira
Executive Director Innovation & Climate
BC Ministry of Forests

 

Heloisa Ramires

Heloisa Ramires
Pulp and Biorefinery R&D Executive Manager
Suzano

 

Tekla Tammelin

Tekla Tammelin
Research Professor
VTT

 

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Research Excellence Clusters at UBC Vancouver are funded through the Grants for Catalyzing Research Clusters program.

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