Joris Van Acker | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1960 (age 65–66) Belgium |
| Known for | wood protection and service-life prediction |
| Awards | Fellow of IAWS |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | wood science |
| Institutions | Ghent University |
Joris Van Acker (born 1960) is a Belgian wood scientist and professor at Ghent University, who is an elected fellow (FIAWS) of the International Academy of Wood Science[1] and former president of the International Research Group on Wood Protection (IRG-WP).[2][3]
Education and research career
[edit]Van Acker received a bachelor degree in forestry and wood technology, designated as bio-science engineer, followed by a PhD from Ghent University, focusing on the treatability and durability of plywood.
After a brief period as plant manager in wood industry, being responsible for poplar veneer production, he returned to academia and joined the Laboratory of Wood Technology at Ghent, where he was later appointed professor and head of Woodlab.[4] Since 2009, Woodlab has been integrated into the Ghent University Centre for X-ray Tomography (UGCT).[5]
His research work spans wood anatomy, wood protection[6] and modification, durability, physical and mechanical testing, and the development of bio-based building materials.[7][8] Under his leadership, Woodlab supports several PhD students and postdocs[9] and also participates in international forum, such as COST Action, InnovaWood, FAO, CEN TC 38 standardization[10] and other.[11][12]
In 2008, Van Acker edited a book titled “A European Wood Processing Strategy”,[13] and in 2023, he co-authored the chapter of “Wood Preservation” in the referred handbook, "Springer Handbook of Wood Science and Technology".[14]
In December 2016, the International Academy of Wood Science[15] elected Van Acker as a fellow for his yearlong research and scientific work.[16]
Until August 2025, Van Acker has had 7,890 international citations recorded at Google Scholar for his career research work.[17]
Personal life
[edit]He is married to Marijke Nys, with whom he has nine grown-up children.
Selected publications
[edit]- Boonstra, M.J., Van Acker, J., et al. (2007). Strength properties of thermally modified softwoods and its relation to polymeric structural wood constituents. Annals of Forest Science, 64(7): 679–690 (GS citations: 499).[18]
- Boonstra, M.J., Van Acker, J., et al. (2007). Optimisation of a two-stage heat treatment process: durability aspects. Wood Science and Technology, 41(1): 31–57 (GS citations: 279).[19]
References
[edit]- ^ "Fellows". The International Academy of Wood Science. 2012-11-14. Retrieved 2025-08-25.
- ^ "CV of Prof. Dr. Joris Van Acker" (PDF). Retrieved 2025-08-25.
- ^ "Laboratory of Wood Technology (UGent-Woodlab)". Universiteit Gent. 2012-01-27. Retrieved 2025-08-25.
- ^ "Joris Van Acker". IRG-WP (bio PDF).
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|url=(help) - ^ "The Laboratory for Wood Technology – UGCT". Ghent University.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|url=(help) - ^ "Wood Preservation and Wood Finishing". springerprofessional.de. 2023-04-03. Retrieved 2025-08-25.
- ^ "Professor Joris Van Acker new chairman of ProPopulus". ProPopulus. 12 September 2019. Retrieved 25 August 2025.
- ^ "ORCID record: Joris Van Acker (0000-0002-8961-0176)". ORCID. Retrieved 25 August 2025.
- ^ "Researcher profile for Prof. Joris Van Acker". Research Explorer. Retrieved 2025-08-25.
- ^ "Joris Van Acker: Fit for purpose selection of wood materials". Universiteit Gent. 2017-02-06. Retrieved 2025-08-25.
- ^ "International Commission on Poplars and Other Fast-Growing Trees Sustaining People and the Environment". fao.org. Retrieved 2025-08-25.
- ^ Estébanez, Álex (2021-10-21). "Joris Van Acker: "Necesitamos que el sector del chopo crezca más"". El Bierzo Digital (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-08-25.
- ^ Van Acker, Joris, ed. (2008). A European Wood Processing Strategy: Future Resources Matching Products and Innovations (COST E44). Ghent: Ghent University. ISBN 9789080656550. Retrieved 25 August 2025.
- ^ Van Acker, Joris; Van den Bulcke, Jan; Forsthuber, Boris; Grüll, Gerhard (2023). [[1](https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-030-81315-4_15) "Wood Preservation and Wood Finishing"]. Springer Handbook of Wood Science and Technology. Springer. pp. 793–871. doi:10.1007/978-3-030-81315-4\_15 (inactive 25 August 2025). Retrieved 25 August 2025.
{{cite book}}: Check|chapter-url=value (help)CS1 maint: DOI inactive as of August 2025 (link) - ^ "UIA Yearbook Profile". Union of International Associations. 1966-06-02. Retrieved 2023-11-06.
- ^ Evans, Robert (2016). "IAWS News". Wood Science and Technology. 50 (3): 441–442. doi:10.1007/s00226-016-0823-3. ISSN 0043-7719. Retrieved 2025-08-25.
- ^ "Joris Van Acker". Google Scholar. Retrieved 2025-08-25.
- ^ Boonstra, M.J.; Van Acker, J. (2007). "Strength properties of thermally modified softwoods…". Annals of Forest Science. 64 (7): 679–690. doi:10.1051/forest:2007048.
- ^ Boonstra, M.J.; Van Acker, J. (2007). "Optimisation of a two-stage heat treatment process…". Wood Science and Technology. 41 (1): 31–57. doi:10.1007/s00226-006-0087-4.
