Scientific interests and competences Research area is related to biomass thermal and chemical processing, including physical activation, fast and slow pyrolysis, torrefaction, hydrothermal treatment, densification and extraction underpinned by detailed analytical quantitative and qualitative characterisation, mechanical testing, feasibility studies and practical tests on laboratory scale units. Extraction of birch outer bark to obtain extract (betulin) for cosmetics, food supplements and medicine. Obtaining of natural binder (suberinic acids) and its use for obtaining mechanically strong and moisture-resistant biocomposites, as a result closing the cycle of use of birch wood. Optimization, scaling and commercialization of relevant processes.