Krigstin, S.g.

Biography

 1. EDUCATION Ph..D. “Characterization of Recycled Paper Mill Sludge and Evaluation of Potential Applications NSERC PGS University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada. 2008 M.Sc.F. “Analysis of the Thermal Decomposition and Heat Content of Hybrid Salix clones.” NSERC PGS University of Toronto, Faculty of Forestry, Toronto, Canada. 1986 B.Sc.F. (Wood Science)“Variation in chemical extractives found in Scott’s Pine foliage.” University of Toronto, Faculty of Forestry, Toronto, Canada. 1982 2. ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE Faculty of Forestry, University of Toronto •Assistant Professor 2008-present •Program Coordinator Forest Biomaterials Science 2008-present •Appointed to U of T Graduate Faculty 2008 •Program Coordinator Master of Forest Conservation 2011-present Department of Applied Science and Engineering, University of Toronto •Coordinator of Certificate in Renewable Resource Engineering 2015-present •Course Instructor 2011-present •Course Coordinator – Pulp and Paper Chemistry 2006 & 2007 International Energy Agency (IEA) •Secretary, Task 43-Biomass feedstocks for energy markets. 2010-present School of Integrated Studies, Durham College 2006 •Instructor - introductory inorganic chemistry Faculty of Forestry, University of Toronto 1983-1986 •Instructor for 2nd, 3rd & 4th year courses on Forest Products and Wood composites. •Teaching Assistant and Laboratory Demonstrator for Organic Chemistry 3. COURSES Bioenergy and Biorefinery Technologies (FOR425, FOR1294) • Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, School of Graduate studies Discovering Wood and its Role in Societal Development (FOR308) • Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering Krigstin 2 of 9 Capstone Project in Forest Conservation (FOR3008) • School of Graduate studies Internship in Forest Conservation (FOR3007) • School of Graduate studies. Placed over 130 students in internship positions Biodiversity of Forest Organisms (FOR3001) • 1/4 course, School of Graduate studies. Research Paper/Thesis in Forest Conservation (FOR401) Forest Products I,II (1985,1986), undergraduate level Composite Wood Processes and Products (1986), undergraduate level Other Teaching and Administrative Experience: • Accreditation review of Professional Master in Forest Conservation program. • Designed and develop Renewable Resource Engineering Certificate – Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering. • Designed and developed major/minor programs in Faculty of Arts and Science at the University of Toronto (Forest Biomaterials Science) • Supervision of Highly Qualified Personnel: Total 47, Undergraduate: 15, MFC’s: 10, Master’s: 3, Doctoral: 3, Postdoctoral: 2, Other: 15.

Research Interest

 Dr. Krigstin’s research interests are focused on value-added applications for wood and biomass materials as well as by-product streams from related processing industries. Being practical and focused, this research tends to resolve industrial issues in the Forest and Pulp and Paper Industry. Dr. Krigstin has  spent many years working in the Pulp and Paper Industry and uses her practical knowledge to bring feasible solutions to challenges facing one of Canada’s main manufacturing sectors. The current research on bioenergy centres around characterization of biomass during the natural degradation occurring over storage phase in bioenergy supply chain.  Developing optimal storage guidelines for uniform and well characterized material is key to successful utilization in combustion applications.  Modelling of GHG emissions and quality changes are outcomes of the research.  Dr. Krigstin works in partnership with industry organizations such as FPInnovations, Canmet, PAMI, CSA, and NRCAN to bring real solutions for utilization of biomass as sustainable energy and bio-chemical resource.