Wolfgang Gindl-Altmutter

Prof. Wolfgang Gindl-Altmutter is a leading academic at the Institute of Wood Technology and Renewable Resources within the Department for Biotechnology and Food Sciences at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU). With a habilitation in Wood Science and Technology (2003) and a doctorate from BOKU (2000), he focuses on advanced wood materials, adhesive bonding, lignocellulosic composites, and sustainable bioeconomy strategies. His work bridges fundamental research with industrial applications, particularly in wood modification, biobased adhesives, and resource-efficient processing.

• Projects: Leading initiatives like WOOD - Transition to a sustainable bioeconomy (2023–2026) and 3D-Elemente aus HolzF³ (2022–2025), funded by FFG and national companies.
• Research: Pioneering studies on nanoindentation for adhesive characterization, cellulose-based insulation, and biotechnological upgrades of agricultural residues (wheat straw, oil palm) into high-performance materials.
• Keywords: Wood Science, Biocomposites, Nanotechnology, Adhesive Bonding, Bioeconomy, Lignin, Cellulose

Recent Trends: His 15 most recent publications (2023–2025) emphasize cellulose nanofibrils, wood adhesives, and resource-efficient composites, with applications in construction, insulation, and biorefinery systems.

Scientific Recognition:

• 2001: Josef Umdasch Prize
• 2000: '120 Years of BOKU' Foundation Award

Advising & Grants: Supervised 96 theses (2003–2025) across diploma, master's, and doctoral levels, mentoring students in wood modification, adhesive formulation, and bio-based composites. Secured funding from FFG, FWF, EU, and private companies for projects like CelluCoat (2014–2017) and WOOD (2023–2026).

Labs & Collaborations: Works with institutions like ETH Zurich, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna, and international wood science organizations. Key collaborations include the Austrian Biorefinery Center Tulln (2018–2022) and partnerships with universities in Finland, Norway, and the USA.