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Matt Aro is a Research Program Manager for the Materials and Bioeconomy Research Group at the Natural Resources Research Institute. His chief areas of interest are providing product, process, and business concept research and development services to OEMs, entrepreneurs, organizations, and agencies associated with the wood products and natural resources sectors. He also focuses on advancing thermally modified wood processing technologies, solid and engineered wood products, and life-cycle assessment of natural resource-based products.
Research Interests
- Thermal modification of solid and engineered wood products
- Wood composites
- Wood materials manufacturing
- Beneficial use of industrial waste materials
- Life-cycle assessment of natural resource-based products
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
MS, University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Award Date: May 31 2018
MS, University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Award Date: May 31 2009
BS, University of Wisconsin-Superior
Award Date: May 31 2001
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Projects
- 1 Finished
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Development of a Strategic Marketing Plan for Thermally-
Espinoza, O. A., Aro, M. & Donahue, P. K.
USDA AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICES
9/30/15 → 9/29/17
Project: Research project
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Towards prospective sustainability life cycle assessment
Clarke-Sather, A. R., Nolan, D., Mamun, S., Schoff, P., Aro, M. & Ulrich, B., 2020, 25th Design for Manufacturing and the Life Cycle Conference (DFMLC). American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), V006T06A024. (Proceedings of the ASME Design Engineering Technical Conference; vol. 6).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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Particle size analysis of airborne wood dust produced from sawing thermally modified wood
Aro, M., Monson Geerts, S. D., French, S. & Cai, M., Mar 4 2019, In: European Journal of Wood and Wood Products. 77, 2, p. 211-218 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
9 Scopus citations -
Decay of thermally modified engineered wood products
Barnes, H. M., Aro, M. D. & Rowlen, A., 2018, In: Forest Products Journal. 68, 2, p. 99-104 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2 Scopus citations -
Professional consumer perceptions about thermally modified wood
Gamache, S. L., Espinoza, O. & Aro, M., Nov 1 2017, In: BioResources. 12, 4, p. 9487-9501 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
9 Scopus citations -
Tensile strength of thermally modified laminated strand lumber and laminated veneer lumber
Aro, M. D., Wang, X., McDonald, D. E. & Begel, M., Aug 8 2017, In: Wood Material Science and Engineering. 12, 4, p. 228-235 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
6 Scopus citations