Dmitry Evtyugin

Dr. Dmitry Evtyugin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Aveiro, Portugal, since 2001. He specializes in wood chemistry, lignocellulosic materials, and sustainable technologies. His research focuses on pulping, biorefining, lignin chemistry, and eco-friendly materials.

Education: PhD in Wood Chemistry (1988, Leningrad Forest Technical Academy) and equivalence to PhD at University of Aveiro (2001).

Research Interests: Lignin structure and reactivity, oxygen delignification, NMR/Mass spectrometry analysis, biocatalysis, and development of bio-based composites. Collaborates with industry (e.g., CAIMA Cellulose, SOPORCEL) and international institutions like Riga's Institute of Wood Chemistry and Aalto University.

Publications: Over 280 peer-reviewed articles, 14 book chapters, and 12 patents. Recent work emphasizes sustainable materials from plant waste and lignin-based polymers.

Awards: Recognized in Stanford’s Top 2% Scientists (2022, 2024) and distinguished by TECNICELPA for contributions to innovation.

Grants/Projects: Coordinator of €4.5M+ projects, including NEWASHCORK (cork waste valorization), CONDADE (textile adhesives), and biorefinery collaborations with industry partners.

Students: Supervised 16 postdocs, 28 PhDs, and 115 MSc students. Current advisees include Ana Paula Fernandes, Fábio Bernardo, and Mihaela Postoronca.

Labs/Teams: Leads a research group in Renewable Materials and Circular Economy (G4) within CICECO, integrating chemical engineering and pulp/paper science expertise.