Conference
The aim of the BTechPro2024 conference (to be held in Riga, Latvia on April 24-26) is to promote the professional development of early career researchers and to establish contacts between research groups working on biomass processing challenges. The conference will not only be a platform for the participants to present their scientific work, give and get feedback from peers, listen to interesting plenary lectures, and submit a full-length article, but also a possibility to actively take part in workshops and participate in match-making activities.
All research related to different aspects of valorisation and characterisation of biomass are welcome, but the main topics of the conference will be:
- Biomass feedstock pre-treatment
- Biomass processing and extraction
- Wood- and other biomass-based materials
- Bioengineering technologies
- Synthesis of bio-based chemicals and polymers
- Characterisation of biorefinery products
- Bioeconomy and environmental aspects
Scientific Committee:
Dr. Oskars Bikovens, Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry (Latvia)
Dr. Tamara Llano Astuy, University of Cantabria (Spain)
Dr. Loreta Bašinskienė, Kaunas University of Technology (Lithuania)
Dr. Aušra Šipailienė, Kaunas University of Technology (Lithuania)
Dr. Michail Syrpas, Kaunas University of Technology (Lithuania)
PhD René Alexander Herrera Díaz, InnoRenew CoE (Slovenia)
Dr. Matthew Schwarzkopf, InnoRenew CoE (Slovenia)
Dr. hab. Kamila Sałasińska, Warsaw University of Technology (Poland)
PhD Thomas Nicol, Nova Pangaea Technologies (United Kingdom)
Dr. Vladimirs Biziks, Surfactor GmbH (Germany)
Organisers LSIWC
The Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry is one of the leading lignocellulosic biomass research centres in the Baltic region. The institute combines long standing scientific traditions and modern approaches to studies of wood and other biomass conversion. Fundamental research is the central pillar, which supports applied research and ensures technology transfer from laboratory to pilot scale. More about the institute on www.kki.lv
The institute has successful previous experience of hosting international events (the International Conference on Renewable Resources and Biorefineries 2023, 10th Conference on Green Chemistry and Nanotechnologies in Polymeric Materials GCNPM 2019, 12th Annual Meeting of the Northern European Network for Wood Science and Engineering WSE 2016, 5th European Conference on Wood Modification ECWM 2010, COST action seminars, and others), including the first BTechPro! conference in 2022.
Organising Committee:
Dr. chem. Kristine Meile, Biorefinery Laboratory, LSIWC
Dr. sc. ing. Inese Filipova, Cellulose Laboratory, LSIWC
PhD Mikelis Kirpluks, Polymer Laboratory, LSIWC
Dr. chem. Arnis Kokorevics, Scientific Secretary, LSIWC
Mg. chem. Laima Vevere, Polymer Laboratory, LSIWC
Mg. chem. Ralfs Pomilovskis, Polymer Laboratory, LSIWC
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Riga City
Riga is the capital of Latvia, and with its 1.1 million inhabitants it is among the biggest cities in Northern Europe. Riga is renown for its splendid architecture, mostly concentrated in the Old Town, but on the whole Riga offers many unique sights and activities for different tastes.
Here is what Karīna Orlova, the director of the Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry, has to say:
''Dear guests,
Welcome to my beloved hometown - Riga!
Here you can enjoy places where the past and future meet, creating a unique vibe of the city, influenced by so many over last 800 years.
Take a walk along the medieval streets of Old Riga, discover hidden gems of museums or dive in the diverse cultural program the city offers. Have a taste of the local cuisine in various markets or a sophisticated meal in a modern restaurant in Riga Centre. Feel the touch of nature of the greenest parks in the very centre of our beautiful city.
Discover what Riga means to you and enjoy your stay!''
For more information check out www.liveriga.com