Reza Hosseinpourpia

Reza Hosseinpourpia is an Associate Professor at the Department of Forestry and Wood Technology, Linnaeus University, Sweden. With a Dr. rer. nat. degree in wood biology from Göttingen University, his work focuses on enhancing wood properties through thermal and chemical modifications, bio-based adhesives, and sustainable composites.

• Research Themes:
  • Thermal/chemical wood modification
  • Renewable adhesive systems
  • Hygroscopicity control
  • Wood-polymer composites
• Current Projects:
  • Graphene applications in bioadhesives
  • Artificial heartwood development
  • Fire protection with bio-modification
  • Machine learning for moisture prediction

Publication Trends: Recent work emphasizes tannin-based treatments, starch modification for adhesives, and agricultural byproduct utilization in composites. Key journals include BioResources, Polymers, and Wood and Fiber Science.

Methodology: Combines analytical chemistry (FTIR, TGA), mechanical testing, and environmental aging studies to improve bio-based materials' durability and industrial viability.