• Compatibilisation of natural fibres for use in polypropylene matrix composites
  University of Wales, Bangor, 2002
• BSc: Forestry and Forest Products BSc (hons)
  University of Wales, Bangor, 1997

Wood modification and characterisation of modified timbers. Many aspects of the chemical and physical changes occurring during wood modification remain of interest to enhance the fundamental understanding of property changes achieved.

Characterisation of mechanical and physical properties, wood anatomy and chemical composition of under utilised timber species. Assessment of suitability for new applications in wood based composites and panel products.

2025

• PublishedCell wall diffusion in phenol urea formaldehyde resin modified wood studied on different levels of scale
  Kupfernagel, C., Rahman, M., Cresswell, R., Spear, M., Pitman , A., Brown, S. & Ormondroyd, G., 13 Jan 2025, In: Biomacromolecules. 26, 2, p. 900-913
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedDevelopments in the Recycling of Wood and Wood Fibre in the UK: A Review
  Spear, M., Dimitriou, A., Curling, S. & Ormondroyd, G., 15 Feb 2025, In: Fibers. 13, 2, 22 p., 23.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedWood Modification: Optimisation and characterisation of modified timbers
  Spear, M. (Editor) & Bak, M. (Editor), 14 Jan 2025, Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI). 169 p. (Special Issue Reprint)
  Research output: Book/Report › Book › peer-review

2024

• PublishedChemical Composition of Larch Oleoresin before and during Thermal Modification
  Spear, M., Dimitriou, A. & Marriott, R., 23 May 2024, In: Forests. 15, 6, 14 p., 904.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedLaser Incising - A Philosophical Shift: From Timber Treatment to Wood Modification
  Spear, M., Mason, P., Williams, G. & Ormondroyd, G., 15 Apr 2024, p. 162. 1 p.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
• PublishedThe Presidents of the Institute of Wood Science
  True, A., Ridley-Ellis, D. J., Spear, M. & Ansell, M., 6 May 2024, In: International Wood Products Journal. 13 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedThe chamical interactions between phenolic resin and wood studied by liquid-state NMR spectroscopy
  Kupfernagel, C., Yelle, D., Spear, M., Pitman, A. & Ormondroyd, G., 15 Apr 2024, p. 104-105. 2 p.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
• PublishedWood Modification – Trends and Combinations
  Spear, M. & Bak, M., 20 Jul 2024, In: Forests. 15, 7, 1 p., 1268.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial

2023

• PublishedBritish and Irish newspapers implicitly support single-use masks over reusable face coverings
  Auge, A., Tenbrink, T., Spear, M. & Abrams, N., Oct 2023, In: Frontiers in Communication. 8, 15 p., 1256349.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedWood modification with phenol urea formaldehyde (PUF) resin: the influence of wood species selection on the dimensional stability
  Kupfernagel, C., Spear, M., Pitman, A. & Ormondroyd, G., Feb 2023, In: European Journal of Wood and Wood Products. 81, 1, p. 5-19
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2022

• PublishedChallenges in Drying Resin Modified Wood
  Pitman, A., Stefanowski, B., Spear, M., Dimitriou, A., Curling, S., Kupfernagel, C. & Ormondroyd, G., 5 Jul 2022, p. 33. 1 p.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
• PublishedEffects of Biological and Chemical Degradation on the Properties of Scots Pine—Part II: Wood-Moisture Relations and Viscoelastic Behaviour
  Broda, M., Spear, M., Curling, S. & Dimitriou, A., 31 Aug 2022, In: Forests. 13, 9, 1390.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedEffects of Process Variables on Wood Modification with PF Resin
  Kupfernagel, C., Spear, M., Pitman, A. & Ormondroyd, G., 5 Jul 2022, p. 29-31. 3 p.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
• PublishedEffekt von Prozessvariablen bei Holzmodifikation mit PF-Harz
  Kupfernagel, C., Spear, M., Pitman, A. & Ormondroyd, G., 7 Apr 2022. 2 p.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
• PublishedPercussion Nd:YAG Laser-incision of Radiata Pine: Effects of Laser Processing Parameters and Wood Anatomy
  Nath, S., Waugh, D., Ormondroyd, G., Spear, M., Curling, S., Pitman , A. & Mason , P., Jun 2022, In: Lasers in Manufacturing and Materials Processing. 9, 2, p. 173-192
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedPhenol Formaldehyde Resin Treatment of End Grain Cobbles for Flooring and Paving Applications
  Spear, M., Jones, D., Miles, C. & Ormondroyd, G., 25 Apr 2022, p. 407-414. 8 p.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
• PublishedThe Effect of Material Fatigue on Differently Modified Wood
  Kupfernagel, C., Curling, S., Spear, M. & Ormondroyd, G., 25 Apr 2022, p. 292-300. 9 p.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
• PublishedThe effect of the changes in chemical composition due to thermal treatment on the mechanical properties of Pinus densiflora
  Peng, Q., Spear, M., Ormondroyd, G. & Chang, W.-S., 5 Dec 2022, In: Construction and Building Materials. 358, 129303.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedTimber and Carbon for Corporate Reporting: Can We Declare Stored Carbon, Substitution Benefits, or Both?
  Spear, M., 5 Jul 2022.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
• PublishedUse of DMA to Evaluate the Modification of Tropical Hardwood Timbers by Cashew Nut Shell Liquid (CNSL) Resin
  Spear, M., Ashaduzzaman, M., Ormondroyd, G. & Hale, M., 25 Apr 2022, p. 142-145. 4 p.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster

2021

• PublishedA conceptual methodology for estimating stored sequestered carbon in the built environment
  Spear, M., Hill, C. & Price, C., Jan 2021, Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies, Vol 23, Sustainability and energy in buildings 2020. Littlewood, J. (ed.). Vol. 23. p. 381-393 12 p.
  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
• PublishedDemonstrating the suitability of laser incision for timber treatment technologies
  Spear, M., Miles, C., Williams, E., Mason, P., Williams, G., Pitman , A., Bailey, R., Theobald, T., Nath, S. & Waugh, D., 14 Oct 2021, p. 101-103. 3 p.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
• PublishedReview of Functional Treatments For Modified Wood
  Spear, M., Curling, S., Dimitriou, A. & Ormondroyd, G., 12 Mar 2021, In: Coatings. 11, 3, 29 p., 327.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedThe Viscoelastic Behaviour of Waterlogged Archaeological Wood Treated with Methyltrimethoxysilane
  Broda, M., Spear, M., Curling, S. & Ormondroyd, G., 8 Sept 2021, In: Materials. 14, 18, 20 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedWood Modification with Phenol Formaldehyde Resin and its Influence on the Dimensional Stability of Homegrown and Imported Hardwoods
  Kupfernagel, C., Spear, M., Pitman, A. & Ormondroyd, G., 14 Oct 2021, p. 12-15. 4 p.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper

2020

• PublishedCO2 laser interactions with wood tissues during single pulse laser-incision
  Nath, S., Waugh, D., Ormondroyd, G., Spear, M., Pitman , A., Sahoo, S., Curling, S. & Mason, P., 1 Jun 2020, In: Optics and Laser Technology. 126, 21 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedComparison of Contemporary Elm (Ulmus spp.) and degraded Archaeological Elm: the use of dynamic mechanical analysis under ambient moisture conditions
  Spear, M. & Broda, M., 7 Nov 2020, In: Materials. 13, 21, 5026.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedDynamic mechanical analysis of Scots pine and three tropical hardwoods
  Ashaduzzaman, M., Hale, M., Ormondroyd, G. & Spear, M., Oct 2020, In: International Wood Products Journal. 11, 4, p. 189-203
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedLaser incising of wood: A Review
  Nath, S., Waugh, D., Ormondroyd, G., Spear, M., Pitman, A., Curling, S. & Mason, P., 2020, In: Lasers in Engineering. 45, 4-6, p. 381-403 23 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedPaving the way: the potential for phenol formaldehyde resin treatment for durable end-grain cobbles
  Spear, M. & Jones, D., 9 Sept 2020, p. 165-176. 12 p.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
• PublishedProperties of LIGNIA modified wood
  Stefanowski, B. K., Spear, M., Curling, S., Pitman , A., Bailey, R., Mathias, J., Evans, N., Ayala, L., Theobald, T. & Ormondroyd, G., 9 Sept 2020, p. 177-188. 12 p.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
• PublishedThe effects of fatigue cycling on acetylated, thermally treated and PF-modified Scots pine
  Kupfernagel, C., Curling, S., Spear, M. & Ormondroyd, G., 9 Sept 2020, p. 153-164. 12 p.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper

2019

• PublishedComparison of accelerated weathering and field exposed resin modified timber
  Stefanowski, B., Bailey, R., Spear, M., Ormondroyd, G. & Pitman, A., 3 Jul 2019, p. 119-130. 12 p.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
• PublishedEffect of methyltrimethoxysilane impregnation on the cell wall porosity and water vapour sorption of archaeological waterlogged oak
  Broda, M., Curling, S., Spear, M. & Hill, C., May 2019, In: Wood Science and Technology.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedLaser incision of wood for the modification of liquid impregnation
  Nath, S., Waugh, D., Spear, M., Ormondroyd, G., Pitman, A. & Mason, P., 3 Jul 2019, p. 55-67. 13 p.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
• PublishedModel study to compare drying rate through laser incisions in beech wood
  Spear, M., Pitman, A., Nath, S., Miles, C., Waugh, D., Mason, P. & Ormondroyd, G., 3 Jul 2019, p. 69-78. 10 p.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
• PublishedPlants and architecture: the role of biology and biomimetics in materials development for buildings
  Raghavalu Thirumalai, D., Spear, M., Curling, S., Ormondroyd, G., Wootton-Beard, P. C., Donnison, I. & Jones, P., 2019, In: Intelligent Buildings International. 11, 3-4, p. 178-211
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedScale up of mild thermal modification for cladding and joinery products
  Spear, M., Curling, S. & Ormondroyd, G., 3 Jul 2019, p. 113-117. 5 p.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
• PublishedScience to Policy: Nature-based solutions for the built environment
  Wiik, E., Ormondroyd, G., Spear, M., Curling, S., Raghavalu Thirumalai Prabhakaran, D., Donnison , I., Robson, P., Bosch, M., Wootton-Beard, P. C., Hindhaugh, R., Jones, P., Waldron, D., Xing, Y. & Toberman, H., Mar 2019, Ser Cymru National Research Network for Low Carbon, Energy and Environment. (Science to Policy)
  Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
• PublishedWood based panels in modern methods of construction for housing: greenhouse gas abatement analysis
  Spear, M., Norton, A., Hill, C., Price, C. & Ormondroyd, G., 8 Oct 2019, p. 95-108. 14 p.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
• PublishedWood in Construction in the UK: An Analysis of Carbon Abatement Potential. Extended Summary. Published as an annex to the Committee on Climate Change report "Biomass in a low-carbon economy".
  Spear, M., Hill, C., Norton, A., Price, C. & Ormondroyd, G., 18 Jul 2019, Committee on Climate Change. 28 p.
  Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report › peer-review

2018

• PublishedAdding value to UK grown timber in construction: a challenging opportunity in a future market
  Dimitriou, A., Ellis, P., Spear, M., Curling, S., Jones, R. & Ormondroyd, G., 26 Jun 2018, Timber 2018. Spear, M. (ed.). London, p. 71-73 3 p.
  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
• PublishedBiogenic carbon: its joint roles in bioenergy and carbon sequestration
  Spear, M., Norton, A., Hill, C., Raghavalu Thirumalai, D. & Ormondroyd, G., 6 Sept 2018, p. 53. 1 p.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
• PublishedCOMPUTER MODEL FOR THE SIMULATION OF RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF AN INDOOR ENVIRONMENT
  Raghavalu Thirumalai, D., Spear, M., Curling, S. & Ormondroyd, G., Oct 2018, Proceedings of 29th Inter-American Congress of Chemical Engineering incorporating the 68th Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference. 1 p.
  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
• PublishedConsidering timber as biogenic carbon: the built environment and carbon sequestration
  Spear, M., Hill, C., Norton, A. & Price, C., 26 Jun 2018, p. 67-68. 2 p.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
• PublishedDynamic mechanical thermal analysis of wood modified with bio-polyesters
  Grosse, C., Spear, M., Curling, S., Noel, M., Rautkari, L., Uimonen, T. & Gerardin, P., 17 Sept 2018, Proceedings of 9th European Conference on Wood Modification. Creemers, J. (ed.). 8 p.
  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
• PublishedEmerging nature based materials and their use in new products
  Spear, M., 25 Sept 2018, Designing with natural materials. Ormondroyd, G. & Morris, A. (eds.). CRC Press, p. 217-321 104 p.
  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
• PublishedExploring Design Principles of Biological and Living Building Envelopes: What Can We Learn from Plant Cell Walls?
  Xing, Y., Bosch, M., Spear, M., Donnison , I., Ormondroyd, G. & Jones, P., 2018, In: Intelligent Buildings International. 10, 2, p. 78-102
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedFLEXURAL PERFORMANCE OF BIOBASED COMPOSITES - INSULATION FIBRES AS CORES FOR SANDWICH CONSTRUCTION
  Raghavalu Thirumalai, D., Spear, M., Curling, S., Zhongwei, G. & Ormondroyd, G., 28 Oct 2018. 1 p.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
• PublishedFluid flow in wood: investigation of the influence of laser incision parameters on uptake and flow paths in four wood species
  Spear, M., Holmberg, J., Nath, S., Pitman, A., Waugh, D., Mason, P., Curling, S. & Ormondroyd, G., 26 Jun 2018, Timber 2018. Spear, M. (ed.). London, p. 137-144 8 p.
  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
• PublishedInsights into stability of glued joints between thermally modified timber: adaptation of an artificial weathering test
  Spear, M., Teciu, R. & Ormondroyd, G., 17 Sept 2018, Proceedings of 9th European Conference on Wood Modification. Creemers, J. (ed.). 6 p.
  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
• PublishedLaser Incision of woods: effects on liquid penetration
  Nath, S., Waugh, D., Spear, M., Ormondroyd, G., Pitman, A. & Mason, P., 14 Oct 2018. 9 p.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
• PublishedNatural Materials – Composition and Combinations
  Spear, M., 25 Sept 2018, Designing with natural materials. Ormondroyd, G. & Morris, A. (eds.). CRC Press, p. 29-110 82 p.
  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
• PublishedReview of the use of PF and related resins for modification of solid wood
  Stefanowski, B., Spear, M. & Pitman, A., 26 Jun 2018, Timber 2018. Spear, M. (ed.). London, p. 165-179 15 p.
  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
• PublishedSIMULATION MODEL TO EVALUATE HUMAN COMFORT FACTORS FOR AN OFFICE IN A BUILDING
  Raghavalu Thirumalai, D., Curling, S., Spear, M. & Ormondroyd, G., 24 Aug 2018, MDPI AG Proceedings Journal. Vol. 2(15). p. 1126 4 p. https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2151126
  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
• PublishedThe effect of pH on surface activation of wood polymer composites (WPCs) with hydrogen peroxide for improved adhesion
  Dimitriou, A., Hale, M. & Spear, M., Oct 2018, In: International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives. 85, October, p. 44-57 14 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2017

• PublishedA study of miscanthus straw for composites: microscopy and fibre analysis
  Turner, W., Robson, P., Bosch, M. & Spear, M., 5 Oct 2017, p. 171-173. 3 p.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
• PublishedAdding value to UK grown timber by CLT production: A KTP project
  Dimitriou, A., Ellis, P., Spear, M., Curling, S., Jones, R. & Ormondroyd, G., 4 Oct 2017, Proceedings of the International Panel Products Symposium 2017. Bangor University, p. 177-178 2 p.
  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
• PublishedAn Industry Prioritised survey of thermal, mechanical, hydro and decay properties of natural fibre insulation materials
  Ormondroyd, G., Stefanowski, B., Mansour, E., Spear, M. & Curling, S., 5 Oct 2017, Proceedings of the International Panel Products Symposium 2017. Bangor, UK, p. 179-184 6 p.
  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
• PublishedAssessment of the use of dynamic mechanical analysis to investigate initial onset of brown rot decay of Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.)
  Ormondroyd, G., Alfredsen, G., Raghavalu Thirumalai, D., Curling, S., Stefanowski, B., Spear, M. & Gobakken, L. R., May 2017, In: International Biodeterioration and Biodegradation. 120, p. 1-5 5 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedEffects of Methyl Methacrylate impregnation on durability of timber.
  Curling, S., Spear, M., Ormondroyd, G. & Gibson, R., 7 Sept 2017, Building with bio-based materials: Best practice and performance specification: Final Cost ation FP1303 Conference. University of Zagreb
  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
• PublishedEffects of Methyl Methacrylate impregnation on physical properties of timber
  Curling, S., Spear, M., Ormondroyd, G. & Gibson, R., 13 Sept 2017, p. 22-24.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
• PublishedKnowledge Transfer Partnership. Adding value to UK grown timber in construction
  Dimitriou, A., Ellis, P., Spear, M., Curling, S., Jones, R. & Ormondroyd, G., 6 Sept 2017.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
• PublishedPhysical properties and durability of methacrylate impregnated timber
  Curling, S., Spear, M., Ormondroyd, G. & Gibson, R., 28 Sept 2017, Proceedings of the 13th Annual Northern European Network for Wood Science and Engineering Conference. Copenhagen: Univeristy Of Copenhagen
  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

2016

• PublishedInfluence of water and humidity on chemically modifying wood with polybutylene succinate bio-polyester
  Noel, M., Grigsby, W. J., Ormondroyd, G. & Spear, M., Jun 2016, In: International Wood Products Journal. 7, 2, p. 80-88
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedMild thermal modification to add value to UK grown larch: monitoring quality, physical properties and benefits
  Spear, M., Dimitriou, A., Binding, T. & Ormondroyd, G., 10 Mar 2016, Forest Resource and Products: Moving Toward a Sustainable Future .
  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
• PublishedThe Opportunities and Challenges for Re-use and Recycling of Timber and Wood Products Within the Construction Sector
  Ormondroyd, G. A., Spear, M. J. & Skinner, C. J., 22 Mar 2016, Environmental Impacts of Traditional and Innovative Forest-based Bioproducts; Environmental Footprints and Eco-design of Products and Processes. Muthu, S. S. & Kutnar, A. (eds.). Springer, p. 45-103 59 p.
  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
• PublishedThe effect of four methods of surface activation for improved adhesion of wood polymer composites (WPCs)
  Dimitriou, A., Hale, M. & Spear, M., Jul 2016, In: International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives. 68, July, p. 188-194
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2015

• PublishedBiobased and Bioinspired materials for a modern building design - a research perspective
  Spear, M. J., Raghavalu Thirumalai, D. P., Durai Prabhakaran, R. T., Ormondroyd, G. A., Curling, S. F. & Spear, M., 7 Oct 2015, p. 293-296.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
• PublishedChemical changes in mild thermal treatment of larch: to what extent do they differ from full thermal modification?
  Spear, M. J., Cowley, C. D., Binding, T., Dimitriou, A. & Ormondroyd, G. A., 26 Oct 2015.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
• PublishedEvaluating the optimization of wood modification with polybutylene succinate bio-polyester
  Spear, M. J., Noel, M., Ormondroyd, G. A., Grigsby, W. & Volkmer, T., 26 Oct 2015.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
• PublishedModified wood: review of efficacy and service life testing
  Ormondroyd, G. A., Spear, M. J. & Curling, S. F., Aug 2015, In: Proceedings of the ICE - Construction Materials. 168, 4, p. 187-203
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedPhysical properties of UK grown larch subjected to mild and moderate thermal modification processes
  Spear, M., Binding, T., Nicholls, J., Jenkins, D. & Ormondroyd, G., 14 Sept 2015.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
• PublishedPreservation, protection and modification of wood composites
  Spear, M. J., 1 Aug 2015, Wood Composites. 2015 ed. Woodhead Publishing Ltd, p. 253-310
  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
• PublishedWood Plastic Composites: surface modification with heat to improve the adhesion ability
  Dimitriou, A., Spear, M. & Hale, M., 7 Sept 2015, Advances in modified and functional bio-based surfaces, Proceedings of COST Action FP1006.
  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
• PublishedWood polymer composites
  Spear, M. J., Eder, A. & Carus, M., 1 Aug 2015, Wood Composites. Ansell, M. P. (ed.). 2015 ed. Woodhead Publishing Ltd, p. 195-249
  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter

2014

• PublishedGuest Editorial
  Spear, M. (Editor) & Ormondroyd, G. (Editor), 3 Sept 2014, In: International Wood Products Journal. 5, 3, p. 129 1 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial
• PublishedMild thermal modification to enhance the machinability of larch
  Spear, M. J., Binding, T., Jenkins, D., Nicholls, J. & Ormondroyd, G. A., 10 Mar 2014.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper

2012

• PublishedGuest Editorial
  Spear, M. (Editor) & Ormondroyd, G. (Editor), May 2012, In: International Wood Products Journal. 3, 1, p. 1 1 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial
• PublishedOil Heat Treatment of Timber for Reduced Hygroscopicity
  Spear, M. J., Spear, M., Fleurentdidier, V., Stefanowski, B. & Ormondroyd, G. A., 7 Sept 2012.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper

2007

• PublishedMoisture control in oil and bioresin heat treated timber.
  Spear, M. J., Fowler, P. A., Hill, C. A., Hale, M. D., Jones, D. (Editor), Militz, H. (Editor) & Ormondroyd, G. A. (Editor), 1 Jan 2007, p. 147-151.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper

2006

• PublishedAssessment of the Envelope Effect of Three Hot Oil Treatments: Resistance to Decay by Coniophora puteana and Postia placenta.
  Spear, M. J., Hill, C. A., Curling, S. F., Jones, D. & Hale, M. D., 1 Jan 2006, 2006 ed. Unknown.
  Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
• PublishedDimensional instability in timber
  Spear, M. & Walker, J. C. F., 6 Sept 2006, Primary Wood Processing: Principles and Practice. 2nd ed. Springer, p. 95-120
  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
• PublishedHot Oil and Resin Treated Timber: Resistance to Decay by Brown Rot Fungi
  Spear, M., Fowler, P., Hill, C. & Elias, R., 20 Sept 2006, Proceedings of ECOWOOD2006, 2nd International Conference on Environmentally-Compatible Forest Products. Fernando Pessoa University, Porto, 9 p.
  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

2005

• PublishedEffects of Artificial UV weathering and soft rot decay on heat treated wood
  Hale, M., Ghosh, S. C. & Spear, M., 24 Apr 2005, International Research Group on Wood Protection: Working Papers. 13 p. IRG/WP 05-40302
  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
• PublishedProperties of wood following treatment with a modified hot oil
  Jones, D., Tjeerdsma, B., Spear, M. & Hill, C., 6 Oct 2005, Proceedings of the 2nd European Conference on Wood Modification. Militz, H. & Hill, C. (eds.). Goettingen, Germany, p. 202-207 6 p.
  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
• PublishedTranscrystalline Interphases in Polypropylene Composites: Exploring the Possibilities
  Spear, M., Hill, C. & Tomkinson, J., 19 May 2005, Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Woodfiber-Plastic Composites (and other natural fibers). Madison, WI: Forest Products Society, p. 49-57 8 p.
  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

2002

• PublishedNatural Fibre Reinforced Polypropylene Composites: Assessing the Potential of Hemp and TMP Fibre
  Spear, M., Hill, C. & Tomkinson, J., 9 Oct 2002, Proceedings of the 6th European Panel Products Symposium.
  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

2000

• PublishedAn investigation into the effects of micro-compressive defects on interphase behaviour in hemp-epoxy composites using half-fringe photoelasticity
  Hughes, M., Sebe, G., Hague, J., Hill, C., Spear, M. & Mott, L., 2 Apr 2000, In: Composite Interfaces. 7, 1, p. 13-29
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

1996

• PublishedCommunication of Uncertainty in Spatial Data to Decision Makers
  Spear, M., Hall, J. & Wadsworth, R. A., 21 May 1996, Proceedings of Spatial Accuracy Assessment in Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences: Second International Symposium.
  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

2023

• Timber 2023

  29 Nov 2023

  Activity: Participation in Academic conference (Chair)
• International Panel Products Symposium 2023

  Members of the Biocomposites Centre organised IPPS: the leading technical conference on wood based panels, including all aspects of panel production technology, feedstocks, resins and additives, market analysis and the use of wood based panels in furniture and construction applications.

  In October 2023 the International Panel Products Symposium (IPPS) returned to Llandudno for a successful two days.

  3 Oct 2023 – 4 Oct 2023

  Activity: Participation in Academic conference (Organiser)
• PhD defence

  Member of evaluation committee for PhD defence of Nicolas Neitzel

  9 Jun 2023

  Activity: Examination (Examiner)
• Wood Technology Group of the IOM3 (External organisation)

  Chair of the board of the Wood Technology Group of IOM3

  2023 →

  Activity: Membership of board (Chair)

2022

• Timber 2022

  5 Jul 2022

  Activity: Participation in Academic conference (Organiser)
• Contribution to the Technical Advisory Group: Consensus statement on face masks for the public report.

  Advice on the use of face coverings or masks by the public after the peak of the Omicron wave. Work for AHRC grant quoted in Welsh Government report

  11 Mar 2022

  Links:

  • https://gov.wales/sites/default/files/publications/2022-03/technical-advisory-group-consensus-statement-on-face-masks-for-the-public.pdf#:~:text=Technical%20Advisory%20Group%20Consensus%20statement%20on%20face%20masks,public%20after%20the%20peak%20of%20the%20Omicron%20wave.
  Activity: Other (Contributor)
• TC 287 of International Standards Organisation (ISO) (External organisation)

  Member of TC287 (Sustainable processes for wood and wood-based products) and TC287/WG3 (Sustainability aspects)

  Mar 2022 →

  Activity: Membership of committee (Member)
• Natural Resources Wales (External organisation)

  Member of Natural Resources Wales Forestry Technical/Scientific Advisory Group Group

  2022 – 2023

  Activity: Membership of committee (Member)

2021

• PhD defence

  Member of examination committee for PhD defence of Petteri Torniainen

  10 Dec 2021

  Activity: Examination (Examiner)
• Carbon sub-committee of Timber Development UK (TDUK) (External organisation)

  2021 →

  Activity: Membership of committee (Member)

2020

• Timber 2020

  9 Sep 2020 – 10 Sep 2020

  Activity: Participation in Academic conference (Organiser)
• Construction Materials Group of the IOM3 (External organisation)

  Member of the board of the Construction Materials Group (CMG) of the Institute of Materials Minerals and Mining (IOM3)

  2020 →

  Activity: Membership of board (Member)

2019

• International Panel Products Symposium 2019

  8 Oct 2019 – 9 Oct 2019

  Activity: Participation in Academic conference (Organiser)
• Timber 2019

  3 Jul 2019 – 4 Jul 2019

  Activity: Participation in Academic conference (Organiser)
• Wood Technology Group of the IOM3 (External organisation)

  Vice Chair of the board of the Wood Technology Society of IOM3

  2019 – 2022

  Activity: Membership of board (Member)

2018

• Timber 2018

  26 Jun 2018 – 27 Jun 2018

  Activity: Participation in Academic conference (Organiser)
• Wood Technology Group of the IOM3 (External organisation)

  Junior Vice Chair for the board of the Wood Technology Society of the IOM3

  2018 – 2019

  Activity: Membership of board (Member)

2017

• International Panel Products Symposium 2017

  4 Oct 2017 – 5 Oct 2017

  Activity: Participation in Academic conference (Member of programme committee)
• Cost Action FP 1407 training school

  Trainig school for European PhD and early career resesearchers, looking at modified wood.

  3 May 2017 – 5 May 2017

  Activity: Participation in Academic workshop, seminar, course (Organiser)
• PhD viva

  PhD viva of Puxi Huang, Bath University

  7 Mar 2017

  Activity: Examination (Examiner)

2016

• International Panel Products Symposium Masterclass 2016

  Course on basics of wood science for international academic and industry participants

  13 Sep 2016 – 14 Sep 2016

  Activity: Participation in Academic workshop, seminar, course (Organiser)
• Wood Technology Group of the IOM3 (External organisation)

  Secretary for the board of the Wood Technology Society within IOM3

  2016 – 2017

  Activity: Membership of board (Member)

2015

• International Panel Products Symposium 2015

  7 Oct 2015 – 8 Oct 2015

  Activity: Participation in Academic conference (Member of programme committee)

2014

• Internal examiner

  PhD viva

  28 Aug 2014

  Activity: Examination (Examiner)

2013

• Wood Technology Group of the IOM3 (External organisation)

  Member of the board for the Wood Technology Group (formerly Wood Technology Society) of the Institute of Materials Minerals and Mining (IOM3)

  2013 – 2016

  Activity: Membership of board (Member)

2009

• North Wales Construction Forum (External organisation)

  Represented the BioComposites Centre at North Wales Construction Forum

  2009 – 2013

  Activity: Membership of committee (Member)

2008

• Composites and the Environment

  Organised the Composites and the Environment event for Wales Composite Centre, held at Bangor

  5 Jun 2008

  Activity: Participation in Academic workshop, seminar, course (Organiser)
• Wales Composites Centre (External organisation)

  Member of steering group for Wales Composites Centre at Swansea University

  2008 – 2012

  Activity: Membership of committee (Member)

• KESS II MRes with Millennium Lasers Ltd - BUK2229

  01/09/2022 – 31/03/2024 (Finished)

• Rapid Evidence Review of Environmental Impact of Changes in Working Practice under COVID-19

  20/01/2022 – 01/08/2022 (Finished)

• KTP with Lignia Wood Ltd

  01/11/2020 – 30/11/2022 (Finished)

• Laserwood

  01/10/2020 – 01/08/2022 (Finished)