Andreja Kutnar
Andreja Kutnar | |
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| Born | December 23, 1980 Ljubljana, Slovenia |
| Education | University of Ljubljana |
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| Years active | Since 2003 |
| Known for | Studies on renewable materials for sustainable built environment |
| Awards | Fellow of the International Academy of Wood Science |
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Andreja Kutnar (Ljubljana, 23 December 1980) is a Slovenian researcher, wood scientist,[1] and professor at the University of Primorska, who is scientific councillor and former director of the InnoRenew Centre of Excellence (InnoRenew CoE) in Slovenia[2][3][4][5] and co-editor of the scientific journal, Wood Material Science and Engineering.[6]
She is an elected fellow of the International Academy of Wood Science for her academic work.[7] Since June 2026, she serves as the elected Vice President of the IAWS for the period 2026-2029.[8][9]
Career
[edit]She obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in wood science in 2003 and a PhD in wood science in 2008 from the University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Biotechnology, Department of Wood Science and Technology.[10] She subsequently worked at Oregon State University as a postdoctoral researcher before joining the faculty of the University of Primorska in 2009.[11]
Since 2017, Kutnar has been associated with the InnoRenew CoE, a research institute established through the European Union Horizon 2020 Teaming programme, where she served as director and later scientific councillor.[12][13]
Her research has focused on wood modification, wood densification, wood-based composites, life-cycle assessment, sustainable development of the forest-products sector, and the development of renewable materials for sustainable built environments.[14][15] She has also contributed to research on timber architecture, restorative environmental design, and regenerative sustainability in construction.[16]
She has served on the Executive Board of InnovaWood and was President of the Society of Wood Science and Technology.[17] She is also a member of the Young Academy of Europe.[18]
In 2018, Kutnar received the Zois Certificate of Recognition for key scientific achievements in wood science.[19] In 2020, she was included in the European Commission's #EUwomen4future campaign highlighting outstanding women in research and innovation.[20]
Until August 2026, the research work of Kutnar has gathered almost 5,000 citations at Google Scholar.[21] In addition, she has authored various scientific publications and books, including Contemporary Slovenian Timber Architecture for Sustainability (2014), Environmental Impacts of Traditional and Innovative Forest-based Bioproducts (2016), and Wood Modification Technologies: Principles, Sustainability, and the Need for Innovation (2021).[22][23]
Awards
[edit]- Prometheus of Science Award for Excellence in Communication (2016).[24]
- Zois Certificate of Recognition for scientific achievements in wood science (2018).[25]
- Featured in the European Commission's #EUwomen4future campaign (2020).[26]
References
[edit]- ↑ "ANDREJA KUTNAR DO ZGODOVINSKE FUNKCIJE: Prva podpredsednica mednarodne akademije IAWS". Regional Obala na najdi.si novicah (in Bosnian). 2026-06-04. Retrieved 2026-06-13.
- ↑ "Andreja Kutnar". InnoRenew CoE. Retrieved 9 June 2026.
- ↑ "Andreja Kutnar". University of Primorska. Retrieved 9 June 2026.
- ↑ Yeo, Cecilia (2025-11-12). "Building with life: Wood science and the built environment". Panels & Furniture Asia. Retrieved 2026-06-13.
- ↑ "Andreja KUTNAR". New European Bauhaus. 2026-03-13. Retrieved 2026-06-13.
- ↑ "Wood Material Science & Engineering". Taylor & Francis. Retrieved 2026-08-27.
- ↑ "ANDREJA KUTNAR DO ZGODOVINSKE FUNKCIJE: Prva podpredsednica mednarodne akademije IAWS". Regional Obala na najdi.si novicah (in Bosnian). 2026-06-04. Retrieved 2026-06-13.
- ↑ https://www.iaws-web.org/organisation/executive-committee/
- ↑ "Andreja Kutnar". WoodPop. Retrieved 9 June 2026.
- ↑ "CV Andreja Kutnar" (PDF). Society of Wood Science and Technology. Retrieved 9 June 2026.
- ↑ "Embracing partnership in Slovenia". Oregon State University College of Forestry. 17 September 2019. Retrieved 9 June 2026.
- ↑ "Andreja Kutnar". WoodPop. Retrieved 9 June 2026.
- ↑ "A new milestone in the development of InnoRenew CoE". University of Primorska. Retrieved 9 June 2026.
- ↑ "Andreja Kutnar". University of Primorska. Retrieved 9 June 2026.
- ↑ "Andreja Kutnar". Young Academy of Europe. Retrieved 9 June 2026.
- ↑ "Proceedings of the 57th International Convention of Society of Wood Science and Technology" (PDF). Retrieved 9 June 2026.
- ↑ "Andreja Kutnar". University of Ljubljana. Retrieved 9 June 2026.
- ↑ "Andreja Kutnar". Young Academy of Europe. Retrieved 9 June 2026.
- ↑ "Andreja Kutnar". University of Primorska. Retrieved 9 June 2026.
- ↑ "Andreja Kutnar". WoodPop. Retrieved 9 June 2026.
- ↑ "Andreja Kutnar". Google Scholar. Retrieved 2026-06-14.
- ↑ "Andreja Kutnar". Young Academy of Europe. Retrieved 9 June 2026.
- ↑ "Andreja Kutnar". InnoRenew CoE. Retrieved 9 June 2026.
- ↑ "Andreja Kutnar". University of Ljubljana. Retrieved 9 June 2026.
- ↑ "Andreja Kutnar". University of Primorska. Retrieved 9 June 2026.
- ↑ "Andreja Kutnar". WoodPop. Retrieved 9 June 2026.