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Prof. Hrvoje Turkulin is a full professor at the University of Zagreb's Faculty of Forestry, specializing in wood technology for construction. He holds a permanent position and has served since 1984, progressing from graduate engineer (1984) to master's (1990) and doctoral degrees (1996). His expertise spans wood durability, surface treatments, and construction applications, with a focus on photodegradation, bonding, and flooring systems.
He leads the accredited Laboratory for Wood in Construction (LDG) and has authored over 100 publications, including key works like his 1996 doctoral dissertation on photodegradation. His research emphasizes improving wood quality through protective technologies, standardization, and collaboration with architects. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Materials (Wood Science) and serves on editorial boards of journals like the European Journal of Wood and Wood Products.
- International projects: Led EU-funded initiatives (2013-2015) and collaborated with institutions like Germany's Institut für Holzforschung and Switzerland's EMPA.
- Awards: Elected Fellow of the Institute of Materials (Wood Science).
- Roles: Editor-in-Chief of Drvna Industrija, member of technical standardization committees, and forensic wood expert.
His research explores wood in historic renovations, flooring installation guidelines, and humidity impacts, contributing to industry standards through publications in KORAK. He advocates for expanded wood use in construction through interdisciplinary collaboration.
