Our speaker will approach this from two interesting perspectives:

(i) Innovative Approaches to Forest Biomass Utilisation

Discover strategies for managing forest biomass aimed at producing high-value products tailored for the European wood industry.

(ii) Spotlight on a Horizon Europe Biochar Project

Learn about a groundbreaking Horizon Europe initiative developing a mobile, integrated unit for pyrolytic conversion of forestry and agricultural residues. This multi-product system produces biochar, wood vinegar, upgraded pyrogas, and bio-oil— all contributing to:

• Reduced greenhouse gas emissions
• Lower fossil resource dependency
• Enhanced forestry and agricultural practices
• Support for rural development

Presenter:  Dominika Janiszewska-Latterini, Leader for the Development of Natural Materials, Poznański Institute of Technology, Poland.

Dominika Janiszewska-Latterini, held a PhD in Chemical Technology (Poznań University of Technology, 2011) and a DSc in Forest Sciences (Poznań University of Life Sciences, 2024). She has almost 20 years of experience in R&D, spanning scientific research, industrial collaboration, and dissemination activities.

Dr Janiszewska-Latterini currently is the leading researcher working on lignocellulosic waste valorization for obtaining value-added products in Łukasiewicz-Poznan Institute of Technology (Ł-PIT) and previously held various managerial positions including Director of the Wood Technology Center, Deputy Director for Research, and Department Head between 2012 and 2023. Her expertise covers wood-based composite technology, bio-based adhesives, alternative raw materials for wood-based panels, wood liquefaction, biochar.

She represents Poland on several European research initiatives and her international experience includes internships at Stanford University, US, at CNR-IVALSA and Tuscia University in Italy as well as at Scion – Forest Research Institute (New Zealand). 

This webinar is ideal for forestry professionals, researchers, and anyone interested in sustainable resource use and circular bioeconomy innovation.

Date: Thursday, 29^th May 2025

Time:  7:30pm NZST

Ticket Costs: $NZD  Payments via Credit Card (CC payments incur a small processing fee)

• $20.00 NZIF Members – you must be logged in.
• $20.00 Australian Forestry Members (please quote membership number in 'note to administrator')
• $40.00 Non-Members
• Free: NZIF Student members only

Ticket Sales close: 3:00pm on the day

You can listen live or listen later. Everyone who completes registration:

- receives a link and joining instructions

- receives a recording of the webinar via email, (allow two working days).