• PhD: The Decay of Wood Based Board Materials by Basidiomycete decay fungi
  Imperial College London, 1995–1998
• BSc: Biological Sciences - Microbiology
  University of East Anglia, 1988–1991
• MSc: Fungal Technology
  University of Kent, 1991–1992

I am willing to supervise a PhD

2025

• 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

2024

• PublishedDensification of Delignified Wood: Influence of Chemical Composition on Wood Density, Compressive Strength, and Hardness of Eurasian Aspen and Scots Pine
  Mania, P., Kupfernagel, C. & Curling, S., 21 May 2024, In: Forests. 15, 6, 12 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedInterlaboratory study of the operational stability of automated sorption balances.
  Zelinka, S., Glass, S., Lazarcik, E., Thybring, E., Altgen, M., Rautkari, L., Curling, S., Cao, J., Wang, Y., Kunniger, T., Nystrom, G., Dreimol, C. H., Burgert, I., Uyup, M. K. A., Khadiran, T., Roper, M., Broom, D., Schwarzkopf, M., Yudhanto, A., Subah, M., Lubineau, G., Fredriksson, M., Strojecki, M., Olek, W., Majka, J., Pedersen, N. B., Burnett, D., Garcia, A., Verdonck, E., Dreisbach, F., Waguespack, L., Schott, J., Esteban, L., Garcia-Iruela, A., Colinart, T., Remond, R., Mazian, B., Perre, P., Emmerich, L. & Ling, L., 1 Oct 2024, In: Adsorption. 30, 7, p. 1663-1674 12 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedLithium stabilization of amorphous ZrO2
  Stephens, G. F., Wilson, J., Curling, S., He, G., Thomas, P. J., Williams, D., Ortner, S., Grovenor, C., Rushton, M., Cole-Baker, A. & Middleburgh, S., 6 May 2024, In: Progress in Nuclear Energy. 171, 105165.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• E-pub ahead of printVolatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from no-added-formaldehyde lignosulphonate/pMDI particleboards and their effect on indoor air quality
  Goncalves, S., Curling, S., Ormondroyd, G., Paiva, N., Martins, J., Magalhaes, F. & Carvalho, L., 18 Sept 2024, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Wood Material Science and Engineering. p. 1-9 9 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2023

• PublishedUK patent application GB2616126
  Jacob, M. (Inventor), Curling, S. (Inventor) & Ormondroyd, G. (Inventor), 30 Aug 2023, Patent No. GB2616126, 28 Feb 2023, Priority date 28 Feb 2022
  Research output: Patent

2022

• PublishedAn investigation on the possible use of coffee silverskin in PLA/PBS composites
  Aghaye Ghazvini, A. K., Curling, S., Ormondroyd, G., Saccani, A. & Sisti, L., 10 Jun 2022, In: Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 139, 22, 10 p., 52264.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• 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 ine Wood—Part I: Chemical Composition and Microstructure of the CellWall
  Broda, M., Popescu, C. M., Curling, S., Timpu, D. I. & Ormondroyd, G., 22 Mar 2022, In: Materials. 15, 7, 15 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedEffects of Biological and Chemical Degradation on the Properties of Scots Pine Wood-Part I: Chemical Composition and Microstructure of the Cell Wall
  Broda, M., Popescu, C.-M., Curling, S. F., Timpu, D. I. & Ormondroyd, G. A., 22 Mar 2022, In: Materials. 15, 7
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• 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
• PublishedEvaluation of the Effect of a Combined Chemical and Thermal Modification of Wood though the Use of Bicine and Tricine
  Jones, D., Krzisnik, D., Hocevar, M., Zagar, A., Humar, M., Popescu, C.-M., Popescu, M.-C., Brischke, C., Nunes, L., Curling, S., Ormondroyd, G. & Sandberg, D., Jun 2022, In: Forests. 13, 6
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedMoisture Interactions of wool and wool-based composites
  Curling, S. & Ormondroyd, G., 5 Aug 2022, Wool Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites. 1 ed. Oxford, United Kingdom : Woodhead Publishing Ltd, Vol. 1. p. 319 - 330 11 p. (The Textile Institute Book Series).
  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
• 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
• 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

2021

• 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
• PublishedThe effect of the drying method on the cell wall structure and sorption properties of waterlogged archaeological wood
  Broda, M., Curling, S. & Frankowski, M., Jul 2021, In: Wood Science and Technology. 55, 4, p. 971-989 19 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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
• 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
• PublishedObserved and projected changes in the climate based decay hazard of timber in the United Kingdom
  Curling, S. & Ormondroyd, G., 1 Oct 2020, In: Scientific Reports. 10, 8 p., 16287 (2020).
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• 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

• 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
• 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

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
• PublishedBiodegradation of Polyactic Acid and starch composites in compost and soil
  Wilfred, O., Tai, H., Marriott, R., Liu, Q., Tverezovskiy, V., Curling, S., Fan, Z. & Wang, W., 25 Oct 2018, In: International Journal of Nano Research. 1, 2, p. 1-11
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• 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
• PublishedDoes combining biobased building materials with timber based construction elements have an effect on biological durability?
  Curling, S., Stefanowski, B. & Ormondroyd, G., 15 Jun 2018.
  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
• 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
• PublishedPotential effects of climate change on durability of timber and wood based building materials
  Curling, S. & Ormondroyd, G., 26 Jun 2018, Timber 2018 . Spear, M. (ed.). p. 193-200 8 p.
  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
• 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

2017

• PublishedA rapid screening method to determine the susceptibility of bio-based construction and insulation products to mould growth
  Stefanowski, B., Curling, S. & Ormondroyd, G., 1 Jan 2017, In: International Biodeterioration and Biodegradation. p. 124-132 8 p., 116.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• 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 lignocellulosic nut wastes as an absorbent for gaseous formaldehyde
  Stefanowski, B., Curling, S. & Ormondroyd, G., 1 Apr 2017, In: Industrial Crops and Products. 98, April, p. 25-28 4 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › 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
• PublishedEffectiveness of a wool based packaging system on the abundance of surface spoilage microorganisms on meat products
  Curling, S., Jones, D., Ormondroyd, G. & Williams, A., 2017, In: Arab Gulf Journal of Scientific Research. 34, 2/3
  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
• PublishedFeasibility of using straw in a strong, thin, pulp moulded packaging material
  Curling, S., Laflin, N., Davies, G., Ormondroyd, G. & Elias, R., Mar 2017, In: Industrial Crops and Products. 97, p. 395-400
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedImplications of synergistic durability relationships on design of construction elements.
  Curling, S. & Ormondroyd, G., 1 Mar 2017, COST FP1303 Design, Application and Aesthetics of biobased building materials. Sofia: European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST), p. 17-18 2 p.
  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
• 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
• PublishedLaboratory test to determine the effect on durability of combining biobased building materials with timber in construction
  Curling, S. & Ormondroyd, G., 4 Jun 2017. 10 p.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
• PublishedMDF Recovery: Recycled MDF technologies for routed and laminated applications
  Ormondroyd, G., Curling, S. & Elias, R., 1 Mar 2017.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
• PublishedPerformance of buildings: Indoor air quality
  Stefanowski, B., Curling, S. & Ormondroyd, G., 21 Jul 2017, Performance of biobased building materials. Jones, D. & Brischke, C. (eds.). 1st Edition ed. Duxford, UK: Woodhead Publishing Ltd, p. 351-365
  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
• 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
• PublishedTest methods for Biobased building materials
  Curling, S., 21 Jul 2017, Performance of Biobased building materials. Jones, D. & Brischke, C. (eds.). 1st ed. Duxford, United Kingdom: Woodhead Publishing Ltd, p. 385-481 (Civil and Structural Engineering).
  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
• PublishedThe water vapour sorption characteristics and kinetics of different wool types
  Ormondroyd, G., Curling, S., Mansour, E. & Hill, C., 2017, In: Journal of the Textile Institute. 108, 7, p. 1198-1210
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedWood as a biobased building material - Panels
  Curling, S. & Kers, J., 21 Jul 2017, Performance of biobased building materials. Jones, D. & Brischke, C. (eds.). 1st ed. Duxford, UK: Woodhead Publishing Ltd, p. 52-61
  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter

2016

• PublishedAbsorption of Volatile Organic Compounds by Different Wool Types
  Mansour, E., Curling, S. F., Stéphan, A. & Ormondroyd, G. A., Mar 2016, In: Green Materials. 4, 1
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedChemical composition of natural fibres
  Ormondroyd, G. & Curling, S., 12 Oct 2016, Advanced High Strength Natural Fibre Composites in Construction. Fan, M. & Fu, F. (eds.). 1 ed. Cambridge, UK: Woodhead Publishing Ltd, p. 23-58 35 p.
  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
• PublishedEffectiveness of a wool based packaging system on the abundance of surface spoilage microorganisms on meat products
  Lahmer, R. A., Morris, A., Curling, S., Ormondroyd, G., Jones, D. & Williams, A., May 2016, In: Assiut Journal of Agricultural Sciences (AJAS). 47, 2, p. 24-28
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedEvaluating mould colonisation and growth on MDF panels modified to sequester Volatile Organic Compounds
  Stefanowski, B., Ormondroyd, G. & Curling, S., Dec 2016, In: International Wood Products Journal. 7, 4, p. 188-194
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedThe effect on panel properties of incorporation of reject paper fibre into MDF panels
  Curling, S., Stefanowski, B., Laflin, N., Davies, G. & Ormondroyd, G., 2016, In: International Wood Products Journal. 7, 3, p. 165-170 6 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedWater sorption, surface structure and surface energy characteristics of wood composite fibres refined at different pressures
  Ormondroyd, G. A., Källbom, S. K., Curling, S. F., Stefanowski, B. K., Segerholm, B. K., Wålinder, M. E. & Jones, D., 19 Feb 2016, In: Wood Material Science and Engineering. 12, 4, p. 203-210
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2015

• PublishedAbsorption of Formaldehyde by different wool types
  Mansour, E., Curling, S. F. & Ormondroyd, G. A., 7 Oct 2015, p. 285-288.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
• PublishedApplicability of wood durability testing methods to bio-based building materials
  Curling, S. F., Stefanowski, B. K., Mansour, E. & Ormondroyd, G. A., 10 May 2015.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
• 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
• PublishedDevelopment of a laboratory testing concept for whole bio- based wall components against fungal colonisation.
  Curling, S., Ormondroyd, G., Mansour, E. & Stefanowski, B., 2015.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
• PublishedDevelopment of a laboratory testing concept for whole bio-based wall components against fungal colonization
  Stefanowski, B. K., Curling, S. F., Stefanowski, B., Mansour, E. & Ormondroyd, G. A., 4 Mar 2015.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
• PublishedDevelopment of a rapid screening method to determine the susceptibility to mould growth of novel construction and insulation products
  Stefanowski, B. K., Curling, S. F., Mansour, E. & Ormondroyd, G. A., 10 May 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
• PublishedNatural insulation fibres for the absorption of indoor volatile organic compounds
  Ormondroyd, G., Curling, S., Mansour, E. & Marriott, R., 2015.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
• PublishedRestoration of Degraded Urban Ecosystems for Healthy Cities – Developing technical and scientific references for Nature-Based solutions
  Xing, Y., Jones, P., Ormondroyd, G. A. & Curling, S. F., 15 Nov 2015, p. 90.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
• PublishedThe sorption of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCS) by modified MDF panels and effects on mould colonisation and growth
  Stefanowski, B. K., Stefanowski, B., Curling, S. F. & Ormondroyd, G. A., 7 Oct 2015, p. 175-184.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper

2014

• PublishedOcean Warming, More than Acidification, Reduces Shell Strength in a Commercial Shellfish Species during Food Limitation
  Mackenzie, C. L., Ormondroyd, G. A., Curling, S. F., Ball, R. J., Whiteley, N. M. & Malham, S. K., 28 Jan 2014, In: PLoS ONE. 9, 1, p. e86764
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedThe role of hydroxyl groups in determining the sorption p roperties of modified wood
  Rautkari, L., Curling, S. F., Ormondroyd, G. A., Xie, Y. & Jalaludin, Z., 11 Mar 2014.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
• PublishedThe role of hydroxyl groups in determining the sorption properties of modified wood
  Hill, C., Curling, S. & Ormondroyd, G., 2014.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
• PublishedThe water vapour sorption behaviour of acetylated birch wood: how acetylation affects the sorption isotherm and accessible hydroxyl content
  Popescu, C. M., Hill, C. A., Curling, S. F., Ormondroyd, G. A. & Xie, Y., 1 Mar 2014, In: Journal of Materials Science. 49, 5, p. 2362-2371
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2013

• PublishedEffect on panel properties following incorporation of reject paper fibre into MDF at a pilot scale
  Stefanowski, B. K., Laflin, N. J., Curling, S. F., Stefanowski, B., Laflin, N., Davies, G. & Ormondroyd, G. A., 22 May 2013.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
• PublishedEffects on panel properties following incorporation of reject paper fibre into MDF
  Curling, S. F., Stefanowski, B., Laflin, N., Davies, G. & Ormondroyd, G. A., 10 Oct 2013.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
• PublishedWhat is the role of the accessibility of wood hydroxyl groups in controlling moisture content?
  Rautkari, L., Hill, C. A., Curling, S. F., Jalaludin, Z. & Ormondroyd, G. A., 1 Sept 2013, In: Journal of Materials Science. 48, 18, p. 6352-6356
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2012

• PublishedA rapid method for investigating the absorption of formaldehyde from air by wool
  Curling, S. F., Loxton, C. & Ormondroyd, G. A., 1 Apr 2012, In: Journal of Materials Science. 47, 7, p. 3248-3251
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedComparative Toxicity of Nanoparticulate CuO and ZnO to Soil Bacterial Communities
  Rousk, J., Ackermann, K., Curling, S. F. & Jones, D. L., 29 Mar 2012, In: PLoS ONE. 7, 3, p. e34197
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2011

• PublishedThe dynamic water vapour sorption behaviour of natural fibres and kinetic analysis using the parallel exponential kinetics model.
  Xie, Y., Hill, C. A., Jalaludin, Z., Curling, S. F., Anandjiwala, R. D., Norton, A. J. & Newman, G., 1 Jan 2011, In: Journal of Materials Science. 46, 2, p. 479-489
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2010

• PublishedAnalysis of the water vapour sorption isotherms of thermally modified acacia and sesendok.
  Curling, S. F., Jalaludin, Z., Hill, C. A., Xie, Y., Samsi, H. W., Husain, H., Awang, K. & Curling S.F., [. V., 1 Sept 2010, In: Wood Material Science and Engineering. 5, 3, p. 1748-0280
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedThe kinetics of water vapour sorption: analysis using parallel exponential kinetics model on six malaysian hardwoods.
  Curling, S. F., Zaihan, J., Hill, C. A., Curling, S., Hashim, W. S. & Hamdan, H., 1 Apr 2010, In: Journal of Tropical Forest Science. 22, 2, p. 107-117
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2009

• PublishedDecay resistance of acetylated and hexanoylated hardwood and softwood species exposed to Coniophora puteana.
  Hill, C. A., Curling, S. F., Kwon, J. H. & Marty, V., 1 Aug 2009, In: Holzforschung. 63, 5, p. 619-625
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedMoisture adsorption isotherms of acacia mangium and endospermum malaccense using dynamic vapour sorption.
  Zaihan, J., Hill, C. A., Curling, S. F., Hashim, W. S. & Hamdan, H., 1 Jan 2009, In: Journal of Tropical Forestry Science. 21, 3, p. 277-285
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedOn the effect of heat on the chemical composition and dimensions of thermally-modified wood.
  Gonzalez-Pena, M. M., Curling, S. F. & Hale, M. D., 1 Dec 2009, In: Polymer Degradation and Stability. 94, 12, p. 2184-2193
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2008

• PublishedComparison of the effects of gamma irradiation and steam sterilization on southern pine sapwood.
  Curling, S. F., Curling, S. & Winandy, J. E., 1 Jan 2008, In: Forest Products Journal. 58, 1-2, p. 87-90
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2007

• PublishedDevelopment of a method for the production of hemicellulosic gels from Sitka spruce.
  Curling, S. F., Fowler, P. A. & Hill, C. A., 2 Jul 2007, In: Carbohydrate Polymers. 69, 4, p. 673-677
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedFractional separation and structural characterization of chlorophyll and lignin from perennial ryegrass (L-perenne) and cocksfoot grass (D-glomerata)
  Xu, F., Liu, C. F., Ren, J. L., Sun, J. X., Sun, R. C., Curling, S. F., Fowler, P. A. & Baird, M., 2007, In: Separation Science and Technology. 42, 8, p. 1809-1829
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedFractionation and characterization of chlorophyll and lignin from de-juiced Italian ryegrass (Lolium multifolrum) and timothy grass (Phleum pratense)
  Xu, F., Zhou, Q. A., Sun, J. X., Liu, C. F., Ren, J. L., Sun, R. C., Curling, S. F., Fowler, P. A. & Baird, M., 1 May 2007, In: Process Biochemistry. 42, 5, p. 913-918
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2006

• PublishedPhysicochemical characterization of cellulose from perennial ryegrass leaves (Lolium perenne)
  Liu, C. F., Xu, F., Sun, J. X., Ren, J. L., Curling, S. F., Sun, R., Fowler, P. A. & Baird, M. S., 27 Nov 2006, In: Carbohydrate Research. 341, 16, p. 2677-2687
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2024

• Dimitra Rappou

  Hosting a visit in Bangor and Mona for Dimitra Rappou - Executive Director - Sustainable Products at the Confederation of Paper Industries.

  30 May 2024

  Activity: Hosting an academic visitor (Host)
• James Railton

  Hosted Dr James Railton for cooperation on materials testingas Part of the Transfire project

  25 Mar 2024 – 27 Mar 2024

  Activity: Hosting an academic visitor (Host)
• Bangor Science festival

  Public display of research to local community

  9 Mar 2024

  Activity: Types of Public engagement and outreach - Festival/Exhibition (Contributor)
• PhD examination (internal) of Carlo Kupfernagel

  Internal examiner on PhD

  8 Mar 2024

  Activity: Examination (Examiner)

2023

• 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 (Member of programme committee)
• Development of plant fibre and biobased resin composites wall studs

  Working with Biotwin ltd to develop a hemp based wall stud bonded by resin. Development of formautlion and forming procedures.

  2023 – 2024

  Links:

  • https://biotwin.co.uk/
  Activity: Consultancy (Consultant)

2022

• Cellulose Chemistry and Technology (Journal)

  Jun 2022

  Activity: Publication peer-review (Peer reviewer)
• Thermochimica Acta (Journal)

  May 2022

  Activity: Publication peer-review (Peer reviewer)
• Przemysław Mania

  Academic visitor Przemsylaw Mania

  25 Apr 2022 – 31 May 2022

  Activity: Hosting an academic visitor (Host)
• Journal of Cultural Heritage (Journal)

  Feb 2022

  Activity: Publication peer-review (Peer reviewer)

2021

• Sprayed Foam Insulation applied to pitches of existing roofs in domestic buildings

  Information Paper containing observations and recommendations for members of the Property Care Association

  1 Nov 2021

  Links:

  • https://www.property-care.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Sprayed-Foam-Insulation-Information-Paper_Nov-2021-V2-1.pdf
  Activity: Types of External academic engagement - Contribution to the work of national or international committees and working groups (Contributor)
• Transfire project exhibition at the Bradford Science Festival

  Exhibition of decarbonising manufacture at the Broadway shopping centre. Public engagment

  30 Oct 2021

  Links:

  • https://transfire-hub.org/events-3/
  Activity: Types of Public engagement and outreach - Festival/Exhibition (Contributor)
• Forests (Journal)

  Editorial board Member of the Wood Science and protection sub group

  1 Feb 2021 →

  Activity: Editorial activity (Editorial board member)
• Annals of Forest Science (Journal)

  Peer reviewer

  2021

  Activity: Publication peer-review (Peer reviewer)
• Construction and Building Materials (Journal)

  Peer reviewer

  2021

  Activity: Publication peer-review (Peer reviewer)
• Energies (Journal)

  2021

  Activity: Publication peer-review (Peer reviewer)
• Journal of Materials Science (Journal)

  2021

  Activity: Publication peer-review (Peer reviewer)
• Wood Science and Technology (Journal)

  Peer reviewer

  2021

  Activity: Publication peer-review (Peer reviewer)

2020

• Journal of Building Engineering (Journal)

  Peer reviewer

  Sep 2020

  Activity: Publication peer-review (Peer reviewer)
• Heliyon (Journal)

  2020

  Activity: Publication peer-review (Peer reviewer)
• Holzforschung (Journal)

  Peer reviewer

  2020 – 2021

  Activity: Publication peer-review (Peer reviewer)

2019

• International Panel Products Symposium 2019

  8 Oct 2019 – 9 Oct 2019

  Activity: Participation in Academic conference (Member of programme committee)
• Opponent at PhD defense

  Opponent at PhD defense on Mould on unpainted external cladding

  5 Apr 2019

  Activity: Examination (Examiner)
• Journal of Composite Materials (Journal)

  Peer reviewer

  2019

  Activity: Publication peer-review (Peer reviewer)

2018

• Magdalena Broda

  Hosted Dr Broda as a Short Term Scientiifc Visitor on a COST action

  2018 – 2019

  Activity: Hosting an academic visitor (Host)

2017

• Forest Products Journal (Journal)

  Nov 2017 →

  Activity: Publication peer-review (Peer reviewer)
• International Panel Products Symposium 2017

  4 Oct 2017 – 5 Oct 2017

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

  Peer review

  8 May 2017

  Activity: Publication peer-review (Peer reviewer)
• 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)
• iForest (Journal)

  Peer review

  20 Apr 2017 – 10 Sep 2020

  Activity: Publication peer-review (Peer reviewer)
• International Wood Products Journal (Journal)

  Associate Editor

  1 Jan 2017 – 1 Jan 2020

  Activity: Editorial activity (Editor)

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)
• Interview on BBC radio Wales on Internal air quality

  Interviewed by radio Wales to discuss indoor air quality

  23 Feb 2016

  Activity: Types of Public engagement and outreach - Media article or participation (Contributor)
• Indoor and Built Environment (Journal)

  20 Jan 2016 →

  Activity: Publication peer-review (Peer reviewer)
• Industrial Crops and Products (Journal)

  2016 →

  Activity: Publication peer-review (Peer reviewer)

2015

• International Panel Products Symposium 2015

  7 Oct 2015 – 8 Oct 2015

  Activity: Participation in Academic conference (Speaker)
• Cost Action FP 1303 training school

  A training school for Phd students and early career researchers on mould fungi

  8 Jun 2015 – 10 Jun 2015

  Activity: Participation in Academic workshop, seminar, course (Organiser)
• International Research Group on Wood Protection

  10 May 2015 – 14 May 2015

  Activity: Participation in Academic conference (Participant)
• Textile Research Journal (Journal)

  26 Feb 2015 →

  Activity: Publication peer-review (Peer reviewer)

2014

• International Biodeterioration and Biodegradation (Journal)

  2014

  Activity: Publication peer-review (Peer reviewer)

2012

• International Wood Products Journal (Journal)

  1 May 2012 →

  Activity: Publication peer-review (Peer reviewer)

2011

• Maderas Cienc Tecnol journal (Journal)

  6 Sep 2011 →

  Activity: Publication peer-review (Peer reviewer)
• New Zealand Journal Of Forestry Science (Journal)

  Jul 2011

  Activity: Publication peer-review (Peer reviewer)

2010

• Journal of Tropical Forest Science (Journal)

  12 May 2010

  Activity: Publication peer-review (Peer reviewer)

1996

• International Research Group on Wood Protection (External organisation)

  1996 →

  Links:

  • https://www.irg-wp.com/
  Activity: Membership of network (Member)

• Accelerated Knowledge Transfer to Innovate (AKT2I) with Cambond Limited

  01/11/2022 – 31/07/2023 (Finished)

• KESS II MRes with British Wool - BUK2E084

  01/10/2022 – 31/03/2024 (Finished)