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March 11, 2021Dr. Rojas speaks in Treesearch seminar on March 16th
FibRe and Treesearch online seminar series is going to feature Dr. Orlando Rojas speaking on "The Opportunities for Using Lignin in Supramolecular and Colloidal Structures" on Tuesday March 16th 1PM CET. Please click here to find more details and register. The Vinnova…
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March 3, 2021UBC BEST Co-op students are available for work
Calling all bioeconomy professionals! The brand new UBC Forest Bioeconomy Sciences & Technology Degree Program (BEST) has co-op students available this summer. Students can start a four or eight month position in January, May or September. For more information on the UBC Forest Bioeconomy…
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March 3, 2021PACWEST Conference - Submit your abstract by March 19
The PACWEST Technical Conference symbolizes the interdependence of those who develop technology in the pulp and paper industry and the many suppliers of related materials and equipment. The event will feature several Round Table Meetings, Technical Sessions, as well as conference Wrap Up…
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March 1, 2021BPI researcher Dr. Kevin Golovin up for international forestry award
Dr. Kevin Golovin, assistant professor of Engineering, has been chosen as one of the two Canadian finalists for the global Blue Sky Young Researchers and Innovation Award . The Blue Sky Young Researchers and Innovation Award is part of a global initiative spearheaded by the…
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February 22, 2021BPI researcher Dr. Zachary Hudson helps create new compostable coffee pod
BPI researcher Dr. Zachary Hudson, in collaboration with Surrey-based NEXE Innovations, creates a fully compostable coffee pod. The NEXE pod is able to break down completely in 35 days in municipal composting. Dr. Zac Hudson believes your morning cup of coffee should be strong and guilt-free. …
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February 8, 2021The Silent Effects of Single-Use Plastic During the Pandemic
Professor Orlando Rojas joins Camila Gonzalez to talk the increasing issue of single-use plastic and steps we can take towards sustainability.
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January 26, 2021Dr. Rojas speaks on the Health Science Podcast
On this episode, the Health Science Podcast features Dr. Orlando Rojas to speak on how renewable materials can help fight Covid-19. Listen now to hear how Dr. Rojas and his team are using advanced biomaterials to create medical masks during the pandemic.
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January 15, 2021Listen to Dr. Rojas on Science360 Podcast
Dr. Orlando Rojas was featured in an interview by Tim Stephensen on Science360 Podcast. Stephensen said "In this episode, I interview Professor Orlando Rojas of UBC's BioProducts Institute. This is a facility researching the many ways biomass, particularly cellulose from tress, can become not…
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January 13, 2021BPI researchers named among world's top scientists
More than 100 researchers affiliated with the UBC Faculty of Applied Science are among the 100,000 most-cited scientists across all scientific fields, or among the top two per cent of most-cited scientists in their respective subfields, according to a database…
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January 13, 2021BC scientists develop a biodegradable face mask
A team of Canadian scientists at the University of British Columbia has developed a biodegradable face mask using natural cellulosic fibres and nano-materials made from wood-based products. The Can Mask, developed at the BioProducts Institute, matches the performance of disposable polypropylene…
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December 8, 2020BPI’s Zac Hudson and Parisa Mehrkhodavandi Win Covid-19 Wall Solutions Awards
The research team at BPI has been working hard to create innovative solutions for environmentally friendly personal protective equipment and medical procedures during the pandemic period. Congratulations to Zac Hudson and Parisa Mehrkhodavandi, who have both won Covid-19 Wall Solutions Initiative…
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October 20, 2020PhD Scholarship Opportunity
Location: Clayton campus, Monash University Employment Type: Full time Duration: 3-year fixed-term appointment Remuneration: Monash Graduate Scholarship stipend rates apply $29,000 per year (tax-free). https://www.monash.edu/graduate-research/future-students/scholarships…