Prof. Orlando Rojas (The University of British Columbia) as a guest professor at BOKU
Prof. Orlando J. Rojas from The University of British Columbia (Canada) visits BOKU as a guest professor at the Institute of Chemistry of Renewable Resources. During this period, Prof. Orlando Rojas will present a lecture on “Principles and applications of biobased materials” from October 4th to 12th.
The lecture series aims to help you grasp the fundamentals of bio-based polymers and composites from the viewpoint of Chemical and Biological Engineering. We'll start with the basics of polymer structure, physics, and chemistry. Additionally, we'll introduce you to the structures and characteristics of these materials, and discuss how we measure these properties. We'll also emphasize how processing, structure, and properties are interconnected, especially in relation to common uses of polymers and polymer-based composites.
Prof. Orlando Rojas is a professor and Canada Excellence Research Chair at the University of British Columbia, with joint appointments with the Departments of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Wood Science, and Chemistry. He is an adjunct professor in the Departments of Bioproducts and Biosystems at Aalto University and Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering of North Carolina State University. His recent research grants include the prestigious ERC-Advanced from the European Research Council under the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation program. Prof. Rojas works toward supporting global sustainable development through research on the fundamental and utilization aspects of renewable resources, including lignocellulose, proteins, and other biopolymers. His research aims to discover competitive alternatives for fossil materials.
You can find more details about the lecture series on the course page. https://online.boku.ac.at/BOKUonline/ee/ui/ca2/app/desktop/#/slc.tm.cp/student/courses/311479?$ctx=design=ca;lang=en