Proceedings | Wood Coatings Congress 2024
PRA’s 13th International Wood Coatings Congress took place in Amsterdam from 22 – 23 October 2024 under the motto “Nature’s gift – technology’s touch!”.
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List of presentations
| The current and future regulatory landscape for Europe’s coatings industry |
| Sustainable electronics – Printed electronics on wood |
| Alkyd-acrylic hybrid latices for use in waterborne wood coatings |
| Additives that enable more sustainably advantaged wood coatings |
| High renewable oil modified polyurethane dispersion for sustainable wood coatings |
| More sustainable and safer to use solutions for wood coatings |
| A solvent sustainability guide for the coatings industry |
| More sustainable waterborne wood coatings from LIFE-WB BioPaint |
| Use of IBRG PD16/001/1.02 – Application experience and ideas for improvement |
| Looking for coatings’ perfect adhesion? Focus on the concepts to master |
| Softening of coating films – A new testing approach |
| Characterization of surface properties of biosourced materials |
| Wood coatings analysed: particle properties, varnish stability, coating strength |
| Synthesis of fully terpenoids-acrylic copolymers for bio-based wood coatings |
| Bio-based wood coatings: Performance on par with fossil-based products |
| Advancing sustainability: New generation of acrylic resins for wood coatings |
| Biobased LED Curable Coatings for Industrial Wood |
| Bio-based wood coatings with durable flame retardancy for interior application |
| Beyond limits: Transforming wood coating systems with next-gen UV-curable PUD |
| Bark-Derived Nanocelluloses for Sustainable Heavy-Duty Plywood Coatings |
| Development of matting agents for 2K WB polyurethane wood varnishes |
| Influence of latex particle morphology on exterior wood coatings properties |
| Specialty particles: understand film morphology to optimise wb wood coatings |
| Influence of coatings on wood’s moisture buffer capacity |
| Understanding cracking of coatings by tensile tests in the SEM and FEM modelling |
Speakers
Didier Leroy
Mr. Leroy is Belgian and holds a degree in bio-engineering from the University of Brussels. He joined CEPE almost 12 years ago and acts as Technical and Regulatory Affairs Director. His 30 years of experience in EU Regulatory affairs in the field of REACH, CLP, plant protection, biocides or food contact greatly helps him to grasps the political realities of the EU chemical environment. At CEPE he is managing a number of sectorial paint groups as well as horizontal issues, among others on CLP, REACH, Biocides and Food contact. His dedicated group on the EU Chemical Strategy for Sustainability has been very active over the last 4 years to lead pro-active discussions to help framing the future EU chemical regulatory landscape.Didier Leroy
Mr. Leroy is Belgian and holds a degree in bio-engineering from the University of Brussels. He joined CEPE almost 12 years ago and acts as Technical and Regulatory Affairs Director. His 30 years of experience in EU Regulatory affairs in the field of REACH, CLP, plant protection, biocides or food contact greatly helps him to grasps the political realities of the EU chemical environment. At CEPE he is managing a number of sectorial paint groups as well as horizontal issues, among others on CLP, REACH, Biocides and Food contact. His dedicated group on the EU Chemical Strategy for Sustainability has been very active over the last 4 years to lead pro-active discussions to help framing the future EU chemical regulatory landscape.
Thomas Bernhofer
Thomas Bernhofer studied coatings chemistry and technology at University Paderborn and graduated 1990 as Diplom-Chemieingenieur.He worked 22 years in different R&D positions in the paint manufacturing industry.
In July 2012 he joined Synthomer Deutschland GmbH as Technical Service Manager Coatings Europe
Thomas Bernhofer
Thomas Bernhofer studied coatings chemistry and technology at University Paderborn and graduated 1990 as Diplom-Chemieingenieur.
He worked 22 years in different R&D positions in the paint manufacturing industry.
In July 2012 he joined Synthomer Deutschland GmbH as Technical Service Manager Coatings Europe
He worked 22 years in different R&D positions in the paint manufacturing industry.
In July 2012 he joined Synthomer Deutschland GmbH as Technical Service Manager Coatings Europe
Franco Bulian
Franco Bulian, a graduate in chemistry, is the general director of CATAS, the largest European laboratory in the wood and furniture sector. Franco Bulian is member of different national and international standardization committees and also author of several technical books.Since 2007, Franco Bulian has been a professor and the holder of the course “Furniture Materials and Technologies” in the Double Degree program (Master degree and Master of Science) at the University of Trieste and the University of Applied Sciences in Oswestfalen-Lippe (Germany).
Franco Bulian
Franco Bulian, a graduate in chemistry, is the general director of CATAS, the largest European laboratory in the wood and furniture sector. Franco Bulian is member of different national and international standardization committees and also author of several technical books.
Since 2007, Franco Bulian has been a professor and the holder of the course “Furniture Materials and Technologies” in the Double Degree program (Master degree and Master of Science) at the University of Trieste and the University of Applied Sciences in Oswestfalen-Lippe (Germany).
Since 2007, Franco Bulian has been a professor and the holder of the course “Furniture Materials and Technologies” in the Double Degree program (Master degree and Master of Science) at the University of Trieste and the University of Applied Sciences in Oswestfalen-Lippe (Germany).
Prof. Sophie Bistac
Sophie Bistac is a professor at the University of Haute Alsace, in polymer science. She notably studied surface and interface properties, for applications in composites, coatings and adhesivesProf. Sophie Bistac
Prof. Maurice Brogly
Maurice Brogly is Professor at University of Haute Alsace in Mulhouse. His research is focused on surface and interface phenomena in polymers, coatings and composites materials and on their impact on adhesion and durability. Recipient of the Rolf Schubert Award of the Adhesion Society, associate editor of the Journal of adhesion, he is the author or co-author of 76 articles or book chapters, 60 invited conferences and 220 communications.Prof. Maurice Brogly
Maurice Brogly is Professor at University of Haute Alsace in Mulhouse. His research is focused on surface and interface phenomena in polymers, coatings and composites materials and on their impact on adhesion and durability. Recipient of the Rolf Schubert Award of the Adhesion Society, associate editor of the Journal of adhesion, he is the author or co-author of 76 articles or book chapters, 60 invited conferences and 220 communications.
Dr. Xavier Deruyttere
Xavier Deruyttere, Technical Service & Business Development Lead for the Architectural and Construction business at allnex, joined the company and the coating resin industry in 2007 and has been active in development and technical service since then.Based in Brussels, at the allnex center of expertise for radiation curing technology, he has been benefitting from the extensive know-how built
over the years, both in UV chemistry and application. Xavier has a background in Chemistry and holds a PhD in Organic Chemistry from the University of Ghent, Belgium.
Dr. Xavier Deruyttere
Xavier Deruyttere, Technical Service & Business Development Lead for the Architectural and Construction business at allnex, joined the company and the coating resin industry in 2007 and has been active in development and technical service since then.
Based in Brussels, at the allnex center of expertise for radiation curing technology, he has been benefitting from the extensive know-how built
over the years, both in UV chemistry and application. Xavier has a background in Chemistry and holds a PhD in Organic Chemistry from the University of Ghent, Belgium.
Based in Brussels, at the allnex center of expertise for radiation curing technology, he has been benefitting from the extensive know-how built
over the years, both in UV chemistry and application. Xavier has a background in Chemistry and holds a PhD in Organic Chemistry from the University of Ghent, Belgium.
Dr. Boris Forsthuber
Boris Forsthuber works at Holzforschung Austria in Vienna and is head of the working group “surface science”. He studied wood science at the Univeristy of Natural Resources and Life Sciences in Vienna and material chemistry at TU Wien. His main working areas are wood coatings for interior and exterior applications. His work focusses on statistical and numerical modelling as well as printed electronics.Dr. Boris Forsthuber
Boris Forsthuber works at Holzforschung Austria in Vienna and is head of the working group “surface science”. He studied wood science at the Univeristy of Natural Resources and Life Sciences in Vienna and material chemistry at TU Wien. His main working areas are wood coatings for interior and exterior applications. His work focusses on statistical and numerical modelling as well as printed electronics.
Dr. Gerhard Grüll
Dr. Gerhard Grüll is a wood technologist and has been working at Holzforschung Austria since 1996. Since 2024 he has been Director of the Institute. His work and research focus on wood surfaces and coatings, wood damage analysis and microscopy. His group is currently researching the durability of wood coatings for flooring, furniture and outdoor applications, printed electronics on wood, and the circular economy of wood products. Mr. Grüll is docent in wood surface technology at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences in Vienna, Austria, with teaching activities and supervision of academic theses.Dr. Gerhard Grüll
Dr. Gerhard Grüll is a wood technologist and has been working at Holzforschung Austria since 1996. Since 2024 he has been Director of the Institute. His work and research focus on wood surfaces and coatings, wood damage analysis and microscopy. His group is currently researching the durability of wood coatings for flooring, furniture and outdoor applications, printed electronics on wood, and the circular economy of wood products. Mr. Grüll is docent in wood surface technology at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences in Vienna, Austria, with teaching activities and supervision of academic theses.
Dietmar Helker
Dietmar Helker is the technical service manager for Borchers GmbH (subsidiary of Milliken & Company) in Langenfeld, Germany. He manages and leads all technical activities for Borchers: A Milliken Brand coating additives for the European coatings, inks, and adhesives industries. He has worked with Borchers coating additives for many years, previously serving as an R&D chemist, head of rheology, and technical sales representative. Other roles include chemist positions for J.W. Ostendorf (Hempel) and Stockmeier Urethanes as well as a sales manager for Biesterfeld Spezialchemie GmbH. Dietmar has received extensive training as a chemical laboratory technician along with a Bachelor Professional (CCI) of Chemical Technology and Operations.Dietmar Helker
Dietmar Helker is the technical service manager for Borchers GmbH (subsidiary of Milliken & Company) in Langenfeld, Germany. He manages and leads all technical activities for Borchers: A Milliken Brand coating additives for the European coatings, inks, and adhesives industries. He has worked with Borchers coating additives for many years, previously serving as an R&D chemist, head of rheology, and technical sales representative. Other roles include chemist positions for J.W. Ostendorf (Hempel) and Stockmeier Urethanes as well as a sales manager for Biesterfeld Spezialchemie GmbH. Dietmar has received extensive training as a chemical laboratory technician along with a Bachelor Professional (CCI) of Chemical Technology and Operations.
Denis Heymans
Denis Heymans holds an engineering degree from the Institut Meurice Chimie in Brussels and a master’s degree in polymer science from the Université Catholique de Louvain in Belgium. He has 33 years of experience in the development of acrylic, vinyl and polyester binders forautomotive coatings and construction paints. Nowadays, Denis Heymans is research and technical service manager for VeoVaTM, CarduraTM and VersaticTM products at Hexion Research Belgium.
Denis Heymans
Denis Heymans holds an engineering degree from the Institut Meurice Chimie in Brussels and a master’s degree in polymer science from the Université Catholique de Louvain in Belgium. He has 33 years of experience in the development of acrylic, vinyl and polyester binders for
automotive coatings and construction paints. Nowadays, Denis Heymans is research and technical service manager for VeoVaTM, CarduraTM and VersaticTM products at Hexion Research Belgium.
automotive coatings and construction paints. Nowadays, Denis Heymans is research and technical service manager for VeoVaTM, CarduraTM and VersaticTM products at Hexion Research Belgium.
Dielip Jethoe
Dielip Jethoe has a bachelor’s degree in chemistry with a post graduate training on coating technology (PTN). He has worked for 20 years in the paint industry, in the roles of processing engineer, product development, project leader, Technical Support Manager Joinery and International Product Manager Joinery. Currently working at EPS B.V. for 11 years. He started here as Technical Service Manager, since 2021 the role of Group Leader R&D Technical Service.Dielip Jethoe
Dielip Jethoe has a bachelor’s degree in chemistry with a post graduate training on coating technology (PTN). He has worked for 20 years in the paint industry, in the roles of processing engineer, product development, project leader, Technical Support Manager Joinery and International Product Manager Joinery. Currently working at EPS B.V. for 11 years. He started here as Technical Service Manager, since 2021 the role of Group Leader R&D Technical Service.
Dr. Ulrich Hundhausen
Dr. Ulrich Hundhausen (m) is senior researcher at NTI, specialized in wood protection with an emphasis on surface technology. He is member of standardization committees SN/K051 Surface protection and CEN/TC 175 WG 39 Specific user requirements – Fire retardant treated wood. In addition, Dr. Hundhausen is member of NBT (Nordic Association of Fire-retardant Treated Wood), and member of Working Group 4 “Sustainability and Durability” in COST CA20139 “Holistic design of taller timber buildings”.Dr. Ulrich Hundhausen
Dr. Ulrich Hundhausen (m) is senior researcher at NTI, specialized in wood protection with an emphasis on surface technology. He is member of standardization committees SN/K051 Surface protection and CEN/TC 175 WG 39 Specific user requirements – Fire retardant treated wood. In addition, Dr. Hundhausen is member of NBT (Nordic Association of Fire-retardant Treated Wood), and member of Working Group 4 “Sustainability and Durability” in COST CA20139 “Holistic design of taller timber buildings”.
Dr. Artur Palasz
Dr Artur Palasz is a chemist specializing in the synthesis of polymer dispersions as binders for latex paints and other raw materials for waterborne paints from the point of view of their application to obtain maximum performance in formulations. For almost 20 years, he has been managing the independent development laboratory, supporting external projects for leading raw material producers related to formulation development. He is a globally known expert in raw materials and formulations, author of numerous technical publications and research on raw materials, and a speaker at the most important global coatings conferences. In his free time, he is a creator of electronic music, a lover of bourbon and American motoring.Dr. Artur Palasz
Dr Artur Palasz is a chemist specializing in the synthesis of polymer dispersions as binders for latex paints and other raw materials for waterborne paints from the point of view of their application to obtain maximum performance in formulations. For almost 20 years, he has been managing the independent development laboratory, supporting external projects for leading raw material producers related to formulation development. He is a globally known expert in raw materials and formulations, author of numerous technical publications and research on raw materials, and a speaker at the most important global coatings conferences. In his free time, he is a creator of electronic music, a lover of bourbon and American motoring.
Dr. Laura Pilon
Dr Laura Pilon is a Senior Chemist and Quality Manager at the Paint Research Association. She has a background in polymer chemistry and an ongoing interest in sustainable chemistry and the circular economy. She has worked in R&D in a variety of industries including adhesives, packaging and paints and coatings.Dr. Laura Pilon
Dr Laura Pilon is a Senior Chemist and Quality Manager at the Paint Research Association. She has a background in polymer chemistry and an ongoing interest in sustainable chemistry and the circular economy. She has worked in R&D in a variety of industries including adhesives, packaging and paints and coatings.
Miriam Peralta
Miriam Peralta graduated with a BS in Chemistry from the University of Alcalá de Henares and a Master’s in Paints and Coatings from Barcelona University. She also holds a postgraduate degree in Strategic Marketing from ESIC in Madrid. Joining Lubrizol Advanced Materials in 2010, she advanced to Global Building & Construction Marketing Manager in 2019, and in June 2024, became Global Innovation Market Manager for Resins and Polymers. Her career includes roles at Robert Bosch, Chesterton, and Sika, focusing on building materials and high-performance coatings.Miriam Peralta
Miriam Peralta graduated with a BS in Chemistry from the University of Alcalá de Henares and a Master’s in Paints and Coatings from Barcelona University. She also holds a postgraduate degree in Strategic Marketing from ESIC in Madrid. Joining Lubrizol Advanced Materials in 2010, she advanced to Global Building & Construction Marketing Manager in 2019, and in June 2024, became Global Innovation Market Manager for Resins and Polymers. Her career includes roles at Robert Bosch, Chesterton, and Sika, focusing on building materials and high-performance coatings.
Dr. Laurence Podgorski
Laurence Podgorski has a professorial thesis and a PhD in Wood Science and Polymers from the University of Lorraine, France. She is the coating expert at FCBA, the French Technological Institute for wood and furniture. She is responsible for research programmes in the field of wood protection. As a member of the European Committee for Standardization CEN/TC139/WG2 (exterior wood coatings) she has developed several standards for wood coatings including EN 927-6 (artificial weathering for wood coatings).Dr. Laurence Podgorski
Laurence Podgorski has a professorial thesis and a PhD in Wood Science and Polymers from the University of Lorraine, France. She is the coating expert at FCBA, the French Technological Institute for wood and furniture. She is responsible for research programmes in the field of wood protection. As a member of the European Committee for Standardization CEN/TC139/WG2 (exterior wood coatings) she has developed several standards for wood coatings including EN 927-6 (artificial weathering for wood coatings).
Susanne Reiter
Susanne Reiter (born 1978) trained as a chemical laboratory assistant at the Hoffmann Group. From 1999 to 2021, she worked in the application technology of HOFFMANN MINERAL with a focus on coating applications. In July 2021 she joined the sales department and is now responsible as Area Sales Manager for Benelux, Switzerland, Australia, New Zealand and Africa as well as for the German Coatings and Adhesive market.Susanne Reiter
Susanne Reiter (born 1978) trained as a chemical laboratory assistant at the Hoffmann Group. From 1999 to 2021, she worked in the application technology of HOFFMANN MINERAL with a focus on coating applications. In July 2021 she joined the sales department and is now responsible as Area Sales Manager for Benelux, Switzerland, Australia, New Zealand and Africa as well as for the German Coatings and Adhesive market.
Dr. Claudia Schirp
Claudia Schirp is research scientist and deputy head of the Department for Binders and Coatings at Fraunhofer-Institute for Wood Research, WKI. After completion of her studies in in food chemistry at Technical University Braunschweig, she joined the Fraunhofer WKI in 2002 and finished her PhD in 2008. Her research focus is on polymerization of bio-based binders and flame-retardant wood coatings.Dr. Claudia Schirp
Claudia Schirp is research scientist and deputy head of the Department for Binders and Coatings at Fraunhofer-Institute for Wood Research, WKI. After completion of her studies in in food chemistry at Technical University Braunschweig, she joined the Fraunhofer WKI in 2002 and finished her PhD in 2008. Her research focus is on polymerization of bio-based binders and flame-retardant wood coatings.
Heike Semmler
Heike Semmler completed her studies of chemistry and coatings technology at the Fachhochschule Niederrhein in Krefeld, Germany in 1990. Since that time, she is working in the coating raw material industry in the field of paint additives. Today in Evonik Operations GmbH in the business line Coating Additives she is working in the Applied Research and Technology department. Here she is heading the market segment wood coatings for the EMEA region. She has published various articles.Heike Semmler
Heike Semmler completed her studies of chemistry and coatings technology at the Fachhochschule Niederrhein in Krefeld, Germany in 1990. Since that time, she is working in the coating raw material industry in the field of paint additives. Today in Evonik Operations GmbH in the business line Coating Additives she is working in the Applied Research and Technology department. Here she is heading the market segment wood coatings for the EMEA region. She has published various articles.
Dr. Katrin Steinhauer
As a dedicated microbiologist Katrin Steinhauer is Managing Director of the microbiology testing laboratory bactologicum GmbH specialized in microbiology efficacy testing. She studied microbiology at the Philipps-University in Marburg and earned her Ph.D. at the Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg. With over 20 years’ experience in the disinfection and technical preservation business, Katrin Steinhauer was awarded in 2020 an honorary professorship for hygiene & medical technologies at the University of applied Sciences Kiel. Katrin Steinhauer is an active member of DIN (Deutsches Institut für Normung) and the convenor of Working Group 1 in the European Standardization Committee (CEN), responsible for drafting of European Standards (EN-Methods) for efficacy testing of chemical disinfectants and antiseptics.Dr. Katrin Steinhauer
As a dedicated microbiologist Katrin Steinhauer is Managing Director of the microbiology testing laboratory bactologicum GmbH specialized in microbiology efficacy testing. She studied microbiology at the Philipps-University in Marburg and earned her Ph.D. at the Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg. With over 20 years’ experience in the disinfection and technical preservation business, Katrin Steinhauer was awarded in 2020 an honorary professorship for hygiene & medical technologies at the University of applied Sciences Kiel. Katrin Steinhauer is an active member of DIN (Deutsches Institut für Normung) and the convenor of Working Group 1 in the European Standardization Committee (CEN), responsible for drafting of European Standards (EN-Methods) for efficacy testing of chemical disinfectants and antiseptics.
Dr. Danaja Štular
Dr. Danaja Štular obtained her PhD at Faculty of Natural Sciences and Engineering in Ljubljana, Slovenia in 2019. Her research focused on the use of stimuli-responsive microgels as smart textile coatings for controlled release of antimicrobial substances. After PhD, she worked at the Coatings laboratory at National Institute of Chemistry in Ljubljana. In 2022 she joined the R&D department of Helios Resins, where she covers the research work in the application laboratory and coating formulation development.Dr. Danaja Štular
Dr. Danaja Štular obtained her PhD at Faculty of Natural Sciences and Engineering in Ljubljana, Slovenia in 2019. Her research focused on the use of stimuli-responsive microgels as smart textile coatings for controlled release of antimicrobial substances. After PhD, she worked at the Coatings laboratory at National Institute of Chemistry in Ljubljana. In 2022 she joined the R&D department of Helios Resins, where she covers the research work in the application laboratory and coating formulation development.
Dr. Eva Tejada Rosales
Dr. Eva Tejada studied Chemistry at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Afterwards she did a PhD in MaterialScience at the Spanish National Research Council. Since 2001 she is working in the coatings industry. In 2008 joined BayerMaterialsScience, now Covestro, where she is currently responsible for New Business Development for Industrial Wood Coatings. Since 2009, she is also professor at IQS- Universitat Ramon Llull for the postgrade studies on Coatings Technology.Dr. Eva Tejada Rosales
Dr. Eva Tejada studied Chemistry at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Afterwards she did a PhD in MaterialScience at the Spanish National Research Council. Since 2001 she is working in the coatings industry. In 2008 joined BayerMaterialsScience, now Covestro, where she is currently responsible for New Business Development for Industrial Wood Coatings. Since 2009, she is also professor at IQS- Universitat Ramon Llull for the postgrade studies on Coatings Technology.
Dr. Marcello Vitale
Dr. Vitale moved home twenty times, in eight urban areas in three countries on two continents. For now.He studied chemistry at Bologna and UC Santa Barbara. Working for Kodak and Ciba Specialty Chemicals, his focus has been on materials that interact with light from color negatives to photovoltaics to light tuning compounds that direct the growth of plants in greenhouses. Now, he is helping to develop the coatings for a sustainable future at IVM Chemicals near Milan.
Dr. Marcello Vitale
Dr. Vitale moved home twenty times, in eight urban areas in three countries on two continents. For now.
He studied chemistry at Bologna and UC Santa Barbara. Working for Kodak and Ciba Specialty Chemicals, his focus has been on materials that interact with light from color negatives to photovoltaics to light tuning compounds that direct the growth of plants in greenhouses. Now, he is helping to develop the coatings for a sustainable future at IVM Chemicals near Milan.
He studied chemistry at Bologna and UC Santa Barbara. Working for Kodak and Ciba Specialty Chemicals, his focus has been on materials that interact with light from color negatives to photovoltaics to light tuning compounds that direct the growth of plants in greenhouses. Now, he is helping to develop the coatings for a sustainable future at IVM Chemicals near Milan.
Dr. Arnold Uhl
Arnold Uhl received his PhD in chemistry from Humboldt-University in 2001. His interest was in organic photochemistry. From 1999-2004 he worked in a company producing instruments for industrial process control and scientific research. In 2004 Dr. Arnold Uhl joined themarketing and sales department of LUM GmbH and was appointed Sales & Marketing Manager in 2009. The comprehensive understanding of complex industrial formulations and processes in an easy way, by using analytical instruments, inspires him during his daily work with customers around the world. In December 2015 he was appointed member of the board of directors of LUM (Changzhou) Instruments Co., Ltd. and in 2019 member of the board of directors of LUM (Jiangsu) Instruments Co., Ltd.
Dr. Arnold Uhl
Arnold Uhl received his PhD in chemistry from Humboldt-University in 2001. His interest was in organic photochemistry. From 1999-2004 he worked in a company producing instruments for industrial process control and scientific research. In 2004 Dr. Arnold Uhl joined the
marketing and sales department of LUM GmbH and was appointed Sales & Marketing Manager in 2009. The comprehensive understanding of complex industrial formulations and processes in an easy way, by using analytical instruments, inspires him during his daily work with customers around the world. In December 2015 he was appointed member of the board of directors of LUM (Changzhou) Instruments Co., Ltd. and in 2019 member of the board of directors of LUM (Jiangsu) Instruments Co., Ltd.
marketing and sales department of LUM GmbH and was appointed Sales & Marketing Manager in 2009. The comprehensive understanding of complex industrial formulations and processes in an easy way, by using analytical instruments, inspires him during his daily work with customers around the world. In December 2015 he was appointed member of the board of directors of LUM (Changzhou) Instruments Co., Ltd. and in 2019 member of the board of directors of LUM (Jiangsu) Instruments Co., Ltd.
Małgorzata Wac
Małgorzata Wac, R&D Expert in SYNTHOS SA. I have been working in the field of emulsion polymers for 14 years, with main focus on dispersions used in wood coatings. My research interests are multiphase polymers in colloidal systems.Małgorzata Wac
Veronika Zeller
Veronika Zeller studied technical chemistry at TU Wien with a focus on analytical chemistry. She finished her studies with a masters thesis about the characterization and classification of epoxy molding compounds for the semiconductor industry using laser-based methods. Since June 2023, she works for Holzforschung Austria, where she is currently exploring the field of bio-based and sustainable coatings for wood and paper products in the framework of national and international research projects.Veronika Zeller
Veronika Zeller studied technical chemistry at TU Wien with a focus on analytical chemistry. She finished her studies with a masters thesis about the characterization and classification of epoxy molding compounds for the semiconductor industry using laser-based methods. Since June 2023, she works for Holzforschung Austria, where she is currently exploring the field of bio-based and sustainable coatings for wood and paper products in the framework of national and international research projects.
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