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July 9, 2024
Prof. dr. Andreja Kutnar, InnoRenew CoE director, Main area of research: wood science
In Škofljica, where I still live today.
Wood science at the Biotechnical Faculty, University of Ljubljana. It was a complete guessing game. I knew woodworking from my home wood workshop, and I decided to study this field without knowing what exactly was waiting for me there. But I was soon very enthusiastic about it.
My work is very diverse, from lecturing to leading a research institute.
There are very few typical days, almost every day is a little different. Perhaps the most typical thing is that it is very different, both in the content and the locations. However, my favourite days are definitely the ones that start with a walk through the InnoRenew CoE and a chat with employees.
Creating an environment where we can discover the unknown.
Ensure that there is no more than one meeting at the same time and on the same day.
There are many, but I would like to point out Dr. Bojan Bučar, scientist and professor who first taught me how to be a scientist, and with whom I researched the viscoelastic properties of wood.
A video I saw three years ago that captivated me with its story and, above all, with the example it provides of how a product can become a global success if it is designed with the premise that it must be tailored to everyone. I recommend that all researchers and developers watch this film. I believe they’ll be impressed.
Hachiko is the last film I watched. It’s not the first time, but I’m always impressed by it.
Mesečev zaliv.
Researching.
You never get a wish without the power to make it happen.
Its diversity and “disobedience” … even though we, wood scientists, know it very well, it surprises us every time.