In this episode: Prof. Anna Sandak from the InnoRenew CoE.

She is the head of the research department on Materials and InnoRenew CoE Deputy Director. She is aslo an associate professor and research associate at the Faculty of Mathematics, Natural Science and Information Technology at the University of Primorska.

In 2022 Anna was awarded the ERC consolidator grant for the project ARCHI-SKIN (101044468-ERC-2021-COG) to develop the novel concept of a bio-active living coating system, pushing the boundaries of traditional materials toward the development of engineered living materials. Anna is analyzing multi-scale relationship and performance of modified and functionalized bio-based materials and implementing them as new architectural elements. Her passion is to search for biomimetic solutions for design of new materials and to promote knowledge-based use of bio-inspired materials in modern sustainable buildings.

This episode was recorded on the 13th of December 2024.

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In dieser Episode begrüße ich den neuen Geschäftsführer des Holzcluster Steiermark. Alexander Pinter blick dabei auf sein erstes Jahr in dieser Funktion. Wir sprechen über laufende und neue Initiativen und erfahren wie sich die Arbeit von seiner Vergangenheit als Politiker unterscheidet. Außerdem sprechen wir über den Zustand österreichischen Waldes und vor welchen Herausforderungen die Forst- und Holzwirtschaft in Österreich und Europa steht.

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In diesem Absolvent*innengespräch: Bernadette Brandstätter.

Wir haben uns auf der Mass Timber Conference in Portland, Oregon getroffen um über ihre Zeit an der BOKU und ihre aktuellen Aufgaben als Sales Director North & South America bei HASSLACHER NORICA TIMBER zu sprechen. Außerdem erfahren wir was sich hinter der Kooperation mit Element5 verbirgt.

Diese Folge wurde am 27. März 2024 aufgezeichnet.

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