Qualifications
- Compatibilisation of natural fibres for use in polypropylene matrix composites
University of Wales, Bangor, 2002 - BSc: Forestry and Forest Products BSc (hons)
University of Wales, Bangor, 1997
Postgraduate Project Opportunities
Wood modification and characterisation of modified timbers. Many aspects of the chemical and physical changes occurring during wood modification remain of interest to enhance the fundamental understanding of property changes achieved.
Characterisation of mechanical and physical properties, wood anatomy and chemical composition of under utilised timber species. Assessment of suitability for new applications in wood based composites and panel products.
Publications
2024
- Published
Spear, M., Dimitriou, A. & Marriott, R., 23 May 2024, In: Forests. 15, 6, 14 p., 904.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review - Published
Spear, M., Mason, P., Williams, G. & Ormondroyd, G., 15 Apr 2024, p. 162. 1 p.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster - Published
True, A., Ridley-Ellis, D. J., Spear, M. & Ansell, M., 6 May 2024, In: International Wood Products Journal. 13 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review - Published
Kupfernagel, C., Yelle, D., Spear, M., Pitman, A. & Ormondroyd, G., 15 Apr 2024, p. 104-105. 2 p.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper - Published
Spear, M. & Bak, M., 20 Jul 2024, In: Forests. 15, 7, 1 p., 1268.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial
2023
- Published
Auge, A., Tenbrink, T., Spear, M. & Abrams, N., Oct 2023, In: Frontiers in Communication. 8, 15 p., 1256349.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review - Published
Kupfernagel, C., Spear, M., Pitman, A. & Ormondroyd, G., Feb 2023, In: European Journal of Wood and Wood Products. 81, 1, p. 5-19
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2022
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Pitman, A., Stefanowski, B., Spear, M., Dimitriou, A., Curling, S., Kupfernagel, C. & Ormondroyd, G., 5 Jul 2022, p. 33. 1 p.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper - Published
Broda, M., Spear, M., Curling, S. & Dimitriou, A., 31 Aug 2022, In: Forests. 13, 9, 1390.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review - Published
Kupfernagel, C., Spear, M., Pitman, A. & Ormondroyd, G., 5 Jul 2022, p. 29-31. 3 p.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper - Published
Kupfernagel, C., Spear, M., Pitman, A. & Ormondroyd, G., 7 Apr 2022. 2 p.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper - Published
Nath, S., Waugh, D., Ormondroyd, G., Spear, M., Curling, S., Pitman , A. & Mason , P., Jun 2022, In: Lasers in Manufacturing and Materials Processing. 9, 2, p. 173-192
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review - Published
Spear, M., Jones, D., Miles, C. & Ormondroyd, G., 25 Apr 2022, p. 407-414. 8 p.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper - Published
Kupfernagel, C., Curling, S., Spear, M. & Ormondroyd, G., 25 Apr 2022, p. 292-300. 9 p.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper - Published
Peng, Q., Spear, M., Ormondroyd, G. & Chang, W.-S., 5 Dec 2022, In: Construction and Building Materials. 358, 129303.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review - Published
Spear, M., 5 Jul 2022.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper - Published
Spear, M., Ashaduzzaman, M., Ormondroyd, G. & Hale, M., 25 Apr 2022, p. 142-145. 4 p.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
2021
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Spear, M., Hill, C. & Price, C., Jan 2021, Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies, Vol 23, Sustainability and energy in buildings 2020. Littlewood, J. (ed.). Vol. 23. p. 381-393 12 p.
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review - Published
Spear, M., Miles, C., Williams, E., Mason, P., Williams, G., Pitman , A., Bailey, R., Theobald, T., Nath, S. & Waugh, D., 14 Oct 2021, p. 101-103. 3 p.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper - Published
Spear, M., Curling, S., Dimitriou, A. & Ormondroyd, G., 12 Mar 2021, In: Coatings. 11, 3, 29 p., 327.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review - Published
Broda, M., Spear, M., Curling, S. & Ormondroyd, G., 8 Sept 2021, In: Materials. 14, 18, 20 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review - Published
Kupfernagel, C., Spear, M., Pitman, A. & Ormondroyd, G., 14 Oct 2021, p. 12-15. 4 p.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
2020
- Published
Nath, S., Waugh, D., Ormondroyd, G., Spear, M., Pitman , A., Sahoo, S., Curling, S. & Mason, P., 1 Jun 2020, In: Optics and Laser Technology. 126, 21 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review - Published
Spear, M. & Broda, M., 7 Nov 2020, In: Materials. 13, 21, 5026.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review - Published
Ashaduzzaman, M., Hale, M., Ormondroyd, G. & Spear, M., Oct 2020, In: International Wood Products Journal. 11, 4, p. 189-203
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review - Published
Nath, S., Waugh, D., Ormondroyd, G., Spear, M., Pitman, A., Curling, S. & Mason, P., 2020, In: Lasers in Engineering. 45, 4-6, p. 381-403 23 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review - Published
Spear, M. & Jones, D., 9 Sept 2020, p. 165-176. 12 p.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper - Published
Stefanowski, B. K., Spear, M., Curling, S., Pitman , A., Bailey, R., Mathias, J., Evans, N., Ayala, L., Theobald, T. & Ormondroyd, G., 9 Sept 2020, p. 177-188. 12 p.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper - Published
Kupfernagel, C., Curling, S., Spear, M. & Ormondroyd, G., 9 Sept 2020, p. 153-164. 12 p.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
2019
- Published
Stefanowski, B., Bailey, R., Spear, M., Ormondroyd, G. & Pitman, A., 3 Jul 2019, p. 119-130. 12 p.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper - Published
Broda, M., Curling, S., Spear, M. & Hill, C., May 2019, In: Wood Science and Technology.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review - Published
Nath, S., Waugh, D., Spear, M., Ormondroyd, G., Pitman, A. & Mason, P., 3 Jul 2019, p. 55-67. 13 p.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper - Published
Spear, M., Pitman, A., Nath, S., Miles, C., Waugh, D., Mason, P. & Ormondroyd, G., 3 Jul 2019, p. 69-78. 10 p.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper - Published
Raghavalu Thirumalai, D., Spear, M., Curling, S., Ormondroyd, G., Wootton-Beard, P. C., Donnison, I. & Jones, P., 2019, In: Intelligent Buildings International. 11, 3-4, p. 178-211
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review - Published
Spear, M., Curling, S. & Ormondroyd, G., 3 Jul 2019, p. 113-117. 5 p.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper - Published
Wiik, E., Ormondroyd, G., Spear, M., Curling, S., Raghavalu Thirumalai Prabhakaran, D., Donnison , I., Robson, P., Bosch, M., Wootton-Beard, P. C., Hindhaugh, R., Jones, P., Waldron, D., Xing, Y. & Toberman, H., Mar 2019, Ser Cymru National Research Network for Low Carbon, Energy and Environment. (Science to Policy)
Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report - Published
Spear, M., Norton, A., Hill, C., Price, C. & Ormondroyd, G., 8 Oct 2019, p. 95-108. 14 p.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper - Published
Spear, M., Hill, C., Norton, A., Price, C. & Ormondroyd, G., 18 Jul 2019, Committee on Climate Change. 28 p.
Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report › peer-review
2018
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Dimitriou, A., Ellis, P., Spear, M., Curling, S., Jones, R. & Ormondroyd, G., 26 Jun 2018, Timber 2018. Spear, M. (ed.). London, p. 71-73 3 p.
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution - Published
Spear, M., Norton, A., Hill, C., Raghavalu Thirumalai, D. & Ormondroyd, G., 6 Sept 2018, p. 53. 1 p.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper - Published
Raghavalu Thirumalai, D., Spear, M., Curling, S. & Ormondroyd, G., Oct 2018, Proceedings of 29th Inter-American Congress of Chemical Engineering incorporating the 68th Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference. 1 p.
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review - Published
Spear, M., Hill, C., Norton, A. & Price, C., 26 Jun 2018, p. 67-68. 2 p.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper - Published
Grosse, C., Spear, M., Curling, S., Noel, M., Rautkari, L., Uimonen, T. & Gerardin, P., 17 Sept 2018, Proceedings of 9th European Conference on Wood Modification. Creemers, J. (ed.). 8 p.
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution - Published
Spear, M., 25 Sept 2018, Designing with natural materials. Ormondroyd, G. & Morris, A. (eds.). CRC Press, p. 217-321 104 p.
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter - Published
Xing, Y., Bosch, M., Spear, M., Donnison , I., Ormondroyd, G. & Jones, P., 2018, In: Intelligent Buildings International. 10, 2, p. 78-102
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review - Published
Raghavalu Thirumalai, D., Spear, M., Curling, S., Zhongwei, G. & Ormondroyd, G., 28 Oct 2018. 1 p.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review - Published
Spear, M., Holmberg, J., Nath, S., Pitman, A., Waugh, D., Mason, P., Curling, S. & Ormondroyd, G., 26 Jun 2018, Timber 2018. Spear, M. (ed.). London, p. 137-144 8 p.
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution - Published
Spear, M., Teciu, R. & Ormondroyd, G., 17 Sept 2018, Proceedings of 9th European Conference on Wood Modification. Creemers, J. (ed.). 6 p.
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution - Published
Nath, S., Waugh, D., Spear, M., Ormondroyd, G., Pitman, A. & Mason, P., 14 Oct 2018. 9 p.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review - Published
Spear, M., 25 Sept 2018, Designing with natural materials. Ormondroyd, G. & Morris, A. (eds.). CRC Press, p. 29-110 82 p.
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter - Published
Stefanowski, B., Spear, M. & Pitman, A., 26 Jun 2018, Timber 2018. Spear, M. (ed.). London, p. 165-179 15 p.
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution - Published
Raghavalu Thirumalai, D., Curling, S., Spear, M. & Ormondroyd, G., 24 Aug 2018, MDPI AG Proceedings Journal. Vol. 2(15). p. 1126 4 p. https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2151126
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review - Published
Dimitriou, A., Hale, M. & Spear, M., Oct 2018, In: International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives. 85, October, p. 44-57 14 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2017
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Turner, W., Robson, P., Bosch, M. & Spear, M., 5 Oct 2017, p. 171-173. 3 p.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper - Published
Dimitriou, A., Ellis, P., Spear, M., Curling, S., Jones, R. & Ormondroyd, G., 4 Oct 2017, Proceedings of the International Panel Products Symposium 2017. Â鶹´«Ã½¸ßÇå°æ, p. 177-178 2 p.
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution - Published
Ormondroyd, G., Stefanowski, B., Mansour, E., Spear, M. & Curling, S., 5 Oct 2017, Proceedings of the International Panel Products Symposium 2017. Bangor, UK, p. 179-184 6 p.
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review - Published
Ormondroyd, G., Alfredsen, G., Raghavalu Thirumalai, D., Curling, S., Stefanowski, B., Spear, M. & Gobakken, L. R., May 2017, In: International Biodeterioration and Biodegradation. 120, p. 1-5 5 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review - Published
Curling, S., Spear, M., Ormondroyd, G. & Gibson, R., 7 Sept 2017, Building with bio-based materials: Best practice and performance specification: Final Cost ation FP1303 Conference. University of Zagreb
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution - Published
Curling, S., Spear, M., Ormondroyd, G. & Gibson, R., 13 Sept 2017, p. 22-24.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper - Published
Dimitriou, A., Ellis, P., Spear, M., Curling, S., Jones, R. & Ormondroyd, G., 6 Sept 2017.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review - Published
Curling, S., Spear, M., Ormondroyd, G. & Gibson, R., 28 Sept 2017, Proceedings of the 13th Annual Northern European Network for Wood Science and Engineering Conference. Copenhagen: Univeristy Of Copenhagen
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
2016
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Noel, M., Grigsby, W. J., Ormondroyd, G. & Spear, M., Jun 2016, In: International Wood Products Journal. 7, 2, p. 80-88
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review - Published
Spear, M., Dimitriou, A., Binding, T. & Ormondroyd, G., 10 Mar 2016, Forest Resource and Products: Moving Toward a Sustainable Future .
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review - Published
Ormondroyd, G. A., Spear, M. J. & Skinner, C. J., 22 Mar 2016, Environmental Impacts of Traditional and Innovative Forest-based Bioproducts; Environmental Footprints and Eco-design of Products and Processes. Muthu, S. S. & Kutnar, A. (eds.). Springer, p. 45-103 59 p.
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter - Published
Dimitriou, A., Hale, M. & Spear, M., Jul 2016, In: International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives. 68, July, p. 188-194
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2015
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Spear, M. J., Raghavalu Thirumalai, D. P., Durai Prabhakaran, R. T., Ormondroyd, G. A., Curling, S. F. & Spear, M., 7 Oct 2015, p. 293-296.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper - Published
Spear, M. J., Cowley, C. D., Binding, T., Dimitriou, A. & Ormondroyd, G. A., 26 Oct 2015.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper - Published
Spear, M. J., Noel, M., Ormondroyd, G. A., Grigsby, W. & Volkmer, T., 26 Oct 2015.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper - Published
Ormondroyd, G. A., Spear, M. J. & Curling, S. F., Aug 2015, In: Proceedings of the ICE - Construction Materials. 168, 4, p. 187-203
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review - Published
Spear, M., Binding, T., Nicholls, J., Jenkins, D. & Ormondroyd, G., 14 Sept 2015.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper - Published
Spear, M. J., 1 Aug 2015, Wood Composites. 2015 ed. Woodhead Publishing Ltd, p. 253-310
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter - Published
Dimitriou, A., Spear, M. & Hale, M., 7 Sept 2015, Advances in modified and functional bio-based surfaces, Proceedings of COST Action FP1006.
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution - Published
Spear, M. J., Eder, A. & Carus, M., 1 Aug 2015, Wood Composites. Ansell, M. P. (ed.). 2015 ed. Woodhead Publishing Ltd, p. 195-249
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
2014
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Spear, M. (Editor) & Ormondroyd, G. (Editor), 3 Sept 2014, In: International Wood Products Journal. 5, 3, p. 129 1 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial - Published
Spear, M. J., Binding, T., Jenkins, D., Nicholls, J. & Ormondroyd, G. A., 10 Mar 2014.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
2012
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Spear, M. (Editor) & Ormondroyd, G. (Editor), May 2012, In: International Wood Products Journal. 3, 1, p. 1 1 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial - Published
Spear, M. J., Spear, M., Fleurentdidier, V., Stefanowski, B. & Ormondroyd, G. A., 7 Sept 2012.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
2007
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Spear, M. J., Fowler, P. A., Hill, C. A., Hale, M. D., Jones, D. (Editor), Militz, H. (Editor) & Ormondroyd, G. A. (Editor), 1 Jan 2007, p. 147-151.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
2006
- Published
Spear, M. J., Hill, C. A., Curling, S. F., Jones, D. & Hale, M. D., 1 Jan 2006, 2006 ed. Unknown.
Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report - Published
Spear, M. & Walker, J. C. F., 6 Sept 2006, Primary Wood Processing: Principles and Practice. 2nd ed. Springer, p. 95-120
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter - Published
Spear, M., Fowler, P., Hill, C. & Elias, R., 20 Sept 2006, Proceedings of ECOWOOD2006, 2nd International Conference on Environmentally-Compatible Forest Products. Fernando Pessoa University, Porto, 9 p.
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
2005
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Hale, M., Ghosh, S. C. & Spear, M., 24 Apr 2005, International Research Group on Wood Protection: Working Papers. 13 p. IRG/WP 05-40302
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution - Published
Jones, D., Tjeerdsma, B., Spear, M. & Hill, C., 6 Oct 2005, Proceedings of the 2nd European Conference on Wood Modification. Militz, H. & Hill, C. (eds.). Goettingen, Germany, p. 202-207 6 p.
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution - Published
Spear, M., Hill, C. & Tomkinson, J., 19 May 2005, Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Woodfiber-Plastic Composites (and other natural fibers). Madison, WI: Forest Products Society, p. 49-57 8 p.
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
2002
- Published
Spear, M., Hill, C. & Tomkinson, J., 9 Oct 2002, Proceedings of the 6th European Panel Products Symposium.
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
2000
- Published
Hughes, M., Sebe, G., Hague, J., Hill, C., Spear, M. & Mott, L., 2 Apr 2000, In: Composite Interfaces. 7, 1, p. 13-29
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
1996
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Spear, M., Hall, J. & Wadsworth, R. A., 21 May 1996, Proceedings of Spatial Accuracy Assessment in Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences: Second International Symposium.
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
Activities
2023
29 Nov 2023
Activity: Participation in Academic conference (Chair)Members of the Biocomposites Centre organised IPPS: the leading technical conference on wood based panels, including all aspects of panel production technology, feedstocks, resins and additives, market analysis and the use of wood based panels in furniture and construction applications.
In October 2023 the International Panel Products Symposium (IPPS) returned to Llandudno for a successful two days.
3 Oct 2023 – 4 Oct 2023
Activity: Participation in Academic conference (Organiser)Member of evaluation committee for PhD defence of Nicolas Neitzel
9 Jun 2023
Activity: Examination (Examiner)Chair of the board of the Wood Technology Group of IOM3
2023 →
Activity: Membership of board (Chair)
2022
5 Jul 2022
Activity: Participation in Academic conference (Organiser)Advice on the use of face coverings or masks by the public after the peak of the Omicron wave. Work for AHRC grant quoted in Welsh Government report
11 Mar 2022
Links:
Member of TC287 (Sustainable processes for wood and wood-based products) and TC287/WG3 (Sustainability aspects)
Mar 2022 →
Activity: Membership of committee (Member)Member of Natural Resources Wales Forestry Technical/Scientific Advisory Group Group
2022 – 2023
Activity: Membership of committee (Member)
2021
Member of examination committee for PhD defence of Petteri Torniainen
10 Dec 2021
Activity: Examination (Examiner)2021 →
Activity: Membership of committee (Member)
2020
9 Sep 2020 – 10 Sep 2020
Activity: Participation in Academic conference (Organiser)Member of the board of the Construction Materials Group (CMG) of the Institute of Materials Minerals and Mining (IOM3)
2020 →
Activity: Membership of board (Member)
2019
8 Oct 2019 – 9 Oct 2019
Activity: Participation in Academic conference (Organiser)3 Jul 2019 – 4 Jul 2019
Activity: Participation in Academic conference (Organiser)Vice Chair of the board of the Wood Technology Society of IOM3
2019 – 2022
Activity: Membership of board (Member)
2018
26 Jun 2018 – 27 Jun 2018
Activity: Participation in Academic conference (Organiser)Junior Vice Chair for the board of the Wood Technology Society of the IOM3
2018 – 2019
Activity: Membership of board (Member)
2017
4 Oct 2017 – 5 Oct 2017
Activity: Participation in Academic conference (Member of programme committee)Trainig school for European PhD and early career resesearchers, looking at modified wood.
3 May 2017 – 5 May 2017
Activity: Participation in Academic workshop, seminar, course (Organiser)PhD viva of Puxi Huang, Bath University
7 Mar 2017
Activity: Examination (Examiner)
2016
Course on basics of wood science for international academic and industry participants
13 Sep 2016 – 14 Sep 2016
Activity: Participation in Academic workshop, seminar, course (Organiser)Secretary for the board of the Wood Technology Society within IOM3
2016 – 2017
Activity: Membership of board (Member)
2015
7 Oct 2015 – 8 Oct 2015
Activity: Participation in Academic conference (Member of programme committee)
2014
PhD viva
28 Aug 2014
Activity: Examination (Examiner)
2013
Member of the board for the Wood Technology Group (formerly Wood Technology Society) of the Institute of Materials Minerals and Mining (IOM3)
2013 – 2016
Activity: Membership of board (Member)
2009
Represented the BioComposites Centre at North Wales Construction Forum
2009 – 2013
Activity: Membership of committee (Member)
2008
Organised the Composites and the Environment event for Wales Composite Centre, held at Bangor
5 Jun 2008
Activity: Participation in Academic workshop, seminar, course (Organiser)Member of steering group for Wales Composites Centre at Swansea University
2008 – 2012
Activity: Membership of committee (Member)
Projects
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01/09/2022 – 31/03/2024 (Finished)
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20/01/2022 – 01/08/2022 (Finished)
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01/11/2020 – 30/11/2022 (Finished)
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01/10/2020 – 01/08/2022 (Finished)