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Matt Aro, Scientist
Position and Focus
Matt Aro is a scientist for the Forest Products Division. His chief area of interest is the research, development, and application of inorganic-bonded building products from waste and underutilized wood and agricultural fibers. He is also interested in the development of applications for both new and established mineral-based coatings and binders.
Background
M.S. Management of Technology, University of Minnesota, 2009
B.S. Broad Field Science, University of Wisconsin-Superior, 2001
Project list for Matthew Aro :
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Creation of Energy Efficient Inorganic-Bonded Structural Insulated Panels
Phosphate Bonded Fiber and Waste Residual Composites for Applied Commercialization, Research into
To develop durable building materials from paper mill waste using novel phosphate ceramic binders.
Flue Gas Desulfurization (FGD) Gypsum Residual
To develop alternative uses for flue gas desulfurization gypsum.