The WoodCAST
Welcome to the WoodCAST. My name is Max and I am a senior scientist at the Institute of Wood Technology and Renewable Resources at BOKU University in Vienna, Austria. The WoodCAST deals with all things related to wood and natural materials. Together with graduates of BOKU University, I talk about the degree programme and career prospects. Together with leading minds from research and industry, I present current research focuses and hot topics of the world of natural materials. I hope you enjoy listening and I look forward to your support: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1735369/supporters/new
Latest Episodes
In this episode I talk with Nándor Albert from EcoMcyel. A StartUp from Vienna that aims to upscale mycelium-based materials for construction. We talk about challenges in starting your own company and about the promising properties of mycelium-based construction materials made from straw and hemp.
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Von Vielen als der Nobelpreis der Holzforschung bezeichnet, ist der Marcus Wallenberg Preis die höchste Auszeichnung im Bereich der Forst- und Holzwirtschaft. Im Jahr 2026 geht die Auszeichnung an Prof. Holger Militz von der Georg-August-Universität Göttingen.
In dieser Folge sprechen wir über seine Karriere und darüber, wie er die Modifikation von Holz und Holzwerkstoffen revolutioniert hat.
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In dieser Folge: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Alexander Pfriem von der TU Dresden.
Wir sprechen über seine lange Arbeit an der Hochschule für Nachhaltige Entwicklung Eberswalde (HNEE) und seine Agenda für die Professor für Holztechnologie und holzbasierte Bioökonomie am Institut für Naturstofftechnik, die er am 1. Oktober 2025 angetreten hat.
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In this episode, I speak to Bob Lennon, the President and Sales Director of ThermalWood Canada. We discuss how he transitioned from working in the mining industry to selling thermally modified wood. We also talk about the importance of building local, national and international relationships to create value for rural areas. A big thank you to Eric Johnson for setting us up!
You can check out their virtual tour here.
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In dieser Folge sprechen wir natürlich über die EUDR und wie sich die Holzwerkstoffindustrie darauf vorbereitet.
Dies ist Teil Zwei meiner Unterhaltungen mit Anemon Strohmeyer vom VHI.
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Anemon Strohmeyer vom Verband der Deutschen Holzwerkstoff- und Innentürenindustrie (VHI) erzählt uns über ihren Quereinstieg von der Bahn- in die Holzindustrie. Wir erfahren außerdem welche Arbeit ihr Verband für die Industrie leistet und mit welchen Herausforderungen diese zu kämpfen hat.
Dies ist Teil Eins unserer Unterhaltung. Teil Zwei folgt im April.
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In dieser Folge spreche ich mit Prof. Markus Rüggeberg. Seit dem Wintersemester 2021/22 Professor für Forstnutzung an der TU Dresden. Wir sprechen über seine Ürsprünge in der Bionik und seine Zeit an ETH Zürich. Wir erfahren welches Potential in selbstformenden Holzelementen steckt und welche Vision er für die nachhaltige Nutzung von Holz hat.
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This is the second part of my conversation with Jorge Christie from Strong By Form.
In this part we talk about how a bike frame can be used for technology development, what the future will bring for the biobased construction sector, and why cost will never be out of fashion.
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Ending this year with a conversation with Jorge Christie from Strong By Form.
In this two-part episode we talk about his joureny from architecture to composite reasearch and the discoveries that led to the creation of the startup Strong By Form.
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Der WoodCAST wurde kürzlich mit dem Leading Lights Preis der BOKU University ausgezeichnet!
Ich möchte mich daher bei allen Hörer*innen und der BOKU University bedanken und freue mich wenn ihr euch den BOKU Leading Lights Podcast von Alina Hauke anhört. Überall wo es Podcasts gibt.
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