Background & Experience (1 of 2)
Dr. Jerrold E. Winandy is internationally recognized for his research on the effects of chemicals and chemical processing on
the structural performance of wood and wood-composites. This research has resulted in dozens of peer-reviewed publications on the
effects of preservatives and preservative treatment on the physical and mechanical properties of wood. His research resulted
in many new design adjustments and/or process limitations in U.S. National Codes & Standards.
He is also internationally
recognized for his research and technological development of the concepts of using engineered biocomposites as a value-added tool
to promote and to fund sustainable forest management. He is leading this emerging approach through his long-work with the International
Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) Division 5 Forest Products. He was an invited keynote speaker at the 2006 International
Advanced Materials Congress in New Zealand and at the 2007 inaugural meeting of the Chinese Association for Sustainable Bioproducts
and Biomaterials in Beijing. Jerry is the vice-chair of Division 5.05 Composites Research Group of IUFRO on the performance and durability
of engineered biocomposites and their long-term sustainability.
His research on Fire-Retardant Treatments (FRT) of wood has resulted
in four new ASTM Standards (ASTM D5516-94, D-5664-95, D-6305-98, and D-6841-02) and major revisions to two FR-Treating Standards (AWPA
C20 and C27). (MORE)