Dean, College of Natural Resources and Environment
Dr. Paul Winistorfer is Dean of the College of Natural Resources and Professor of Wood Science and Forest Products with overall responsibilities for the College's programs in learning, discovery and engagement. The College of Natural Resources at Virginia Tech is a national leader in the arena of natural resources and the environment.
Dr. Winistorfer came to Virginia Tech as Department Head in May of 2001 following a 16 year faculty appointment at the University of Tennessee and a Post-doctoral appointment at the University of Georgia. He was appointed the third Dean of the College August 1, 2009.
Dr. Winistorfer, 55, has extensive experience in the field of wood composites, directing a research program at The University of Tennessee that focused on density and densification of these products during manufacture. This work lead to successful national USDA Research Initiative Competitive grants, a stream of important publications and technology that has been commercialized in the private sector and is in place at over 120 manufacturing facilities, R&D labs, Government and university labs worldwide. Winistorfer was the founding Director of the Tennessee Forest Products Center on the UT campus, which included development and building of a new leading laboratory on that campus. He is a U.S. patent holder and twice recipient of the American Museum of Science and Energy Emerging Technology Awards in 1999 and 2000.
Dr. Winistorfer holds the Doctorate in Forestry (Wood Science) from Iowa State University and also participated in the Undergraduate Honors degree program, encompassing studies in forest products, industrial engineering and education. He is an elected Fellow in the International Academy of Wood Science.
In support of his profession, he has served as President of the Forest Products Society (www.forestprod.org), and President of WoodLINKS USA, a grassroots educational platform to bring modern wood manufacturing to high schools, community colleges and universities. WoodLINKS is currently present in 125 schools in 22 states. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Virginia Forestry Association.
Winistorfer’s duties currently include leadership of the college's programs in learning, discovery, engagement and development. He serves as the chief academic and fiscal officer of the college.
Paul M. WinistorferDean, College of Natural Resources and Environmenthttp://sbio.vt.edu/Virginia TechSustainable Biomaterials
Investigator(s): Winistorfer, P.M. and Audrey Zink-Sharp
Sponsor: Virginia Forestry Educational Foundation
Amount: 2,500
June 11, 2009 - August 1, 2010
Rapid, Low-termerature Electron, X-ray and Gamma-curable Resins
Investigator(s): Winistorfer, P.M
Sponsor: Department of Energy, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Amount: $10,000
10/03-9/04
Drying Bolivian Hardwood
Investigator(s): Brian H. Bond and Paul Winistorfer
Sponsor: USDA Forest Service, Southern Research Station
Amount: $60,800
9/1/02-8/31/04
Rapid, Low-Temperature Electron, X-Ray, and Gamma-Curable Resins
Investigator(s): Paul M. Winistorfer
Sponsor: Department of Energy/Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Amount: $25,000
4/11/02 to 8/30/03
E-beam curable low-temperature resin systems for manufacture of wood composites
Impact of High Humidity on OSB Structural Performance and Durability
Investigator(s): Winistorfer, P.M.
Sponsor: Structural Board Association
Amount: $11,000
7/1997-7/1998
Vertical Density Profile Thickness Swell Relationship in Wood Based Panels
Investigator(s): Winistorfer, P.M., W. Xu, and W.W. Moschler
Sponsor: USDA National Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program. Program Area: Improved Utilization of Wood and Wood Fiber
Amount: $102,000
7/1995-7/1997
Vertical Density Profile Thickness Swell Relationship in Wood Based Panels
Investigator(s): Winistorfer, P.M., W. Xu, and W.W. Moschler
Sponsor: USDA National Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program. Program Area: Improved Utilization of Wood and Wood Fiber
Amount: $102,000
7/1995- 7/1997
Development of a Manual for Timber Bridge Inspection
Investigator(s): Winistorfer, P.M. and R.M. Bennett
Sponsor: USDA Timber Bridge Initiative Grants Program
Amount: $58,000
10/1995-7/1997
The Influence of the Vertical Density Profile on Thickness Swell of Southern Pine Oriented Strandboard
Monitoring Changes in Density of a Wood Particle Mat During Pressing
Investigator(s): Winistorfer, P.M., and W.W. Moschler, Jr.
Sponsor: USDA National Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program. Program Area: Improved Utilization of Wood and Fiber
Amount: $77,000
7/1992-7/1994
The Application of Statistical Process Control to the Logging Industry
Investigator(s): Winistorfer, P.M.
Sponsor: American Pulpwood Association Timber Harvesting and Transportation Safety Foundation
Amount: $2,500
6/1992-6/1993
Enhancing Instruction of Forestry 331 and 332: A Request for a 1992 UTK Professional Development Award: Career Enhancement
Investigator(s): Winistorfer, P.M.
Sponsor: Graduate College, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Amount: $4,000
1992/1993
Evaluating the Performance of Ten Wax Formulations and Three Application Rates on Properties of Oriented Strandboard
Forest Industry Opportunities: A Guide to Tennessee's Timber Resource. Used to develop an international recruiting brochure for use by the Tennessee Division of Forestry and the Department of Economic and Community Development to recruit industry to Tennessee
Process Variable Effects on Spray Characteristics of Phenolic Resins. Used to construct a laboratory blender for research on resin spray characteristics and manufacture of laboratory composite panels
Investigator(s): Winistorfer, P.M.
Sponsor: Idea Grant. Institute of Agriculture, Univ. of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN
Amount: $1,200
1987
Comparison of the Properties of Medium Density Fiberboard. Research on the relationship between fiberboard properties and chain saw kickback energy
Investigator(s): Winistorfer, P.M. and W. W. Moschler, Jr.
Sponsor: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Amount: $23,000
1986
Refereed Journal Publications
P.M. Winistorfer, A. Chen, B. Lippke and N. Stevens.
2005.
Energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions related to the use, maintenance, and disposal of a residential structure.
Wood and Fiber Science
37(Special Issue):128-139.
Winistorfer, P.M.
2005.
Competitiveness, Manufacturing, and the Role of Education in the Supply Chain for the Forest Industry.
Forest Products Journal
55(6):6-16.
Wang, S., P.M. Winistorfer, T.M. Young.
2004.
Fundamentals of vertical density profile formation in wood composites: Part III. MDF density formation during hot-pressing.
Wood and Fiber Science
36(1):17-25.
D. Yelle, B. Goodall, D.J. Gardner, A. Amirbahman, P. M. Winistorfer and S. Shaler.
2004.
Bonding of wood fiber composites using a synthetic chelator-lignin activation system.
Forest Products Journal
54(4):73-78.
Winistorfer, P.M., I. de la Roche, W. R. Smith, N. Kutscha and A.B. Brauner.
2004.
Visioning for the future of the Forest Products Society.
Forest Products Journal
54(7/8):8-17.
J.H. van Houts, P.M. Winistorfer, S. Wang.
2003.
Improving dimensional stability by acetylation of discrete layers within flakeboard.
Forest Products Journal
53(1):82-88.
Steidl, C.M., S. Wang, R.M. Bennett and P.M. Winistorfer.
2003.
Tensile and compression properties through the thickness of oriented strandboard.
Forest Products Journal
53(6):72-80.
Wang, S. and Paul M. Winistorfer.
2003.
An optical technique for determination of layer thickness swell of MDF and OSB.
Forest Products Journal
53(9):64-71.
Wang, S. and P.M. Winistorfer.
2003.
Monitoring resin cure during particlebord manufacture using a dielectric system.
Wood and Fiber Science
35(4):532-539.
J.H. van Houts, J., P.M. Winistorfer, and S. Wang.
2003.
Analysis of OSB mat structure made from industrially manufactured strands using simulation modeling.
Wood and Fiber Science
35(3):351-362.
Winistorfer, P.M. .
2003.
The future of wood science and forest products - in our hands or theirs?.
Wood and Fiber Science
35(4):481.
Winistorfer, P.M.
2003.
Associations and organizations in the forest products arena: Understanding the landscape.
Forest Products Journal
53(6):2-11.
Xu, W. and P.M. Winistorfer.
2002.
A procedure to determine water absorption in wood composites.
Wood and Fiber Science
27(2):119 125.
Wang, S., P.M. Winistorfer, T.M. Young, and C. Helton.
2001.
Step-closing pressing of medium density fiberboard: Part 1. Influences on the vertical density profile.
Holz als Roh-und Werkstoff
59(1/2):19-26.
T.M. Young and P.M. Winistorfer.
2001.
The effects of autocorrelation on real-time statistical process control with solutions for forest products manufacturers.
Forest Products Journal
1(11/12):70-77.
J. Bowyer, D. Briggs, L. Johnson, B. Kasal, B. Lipppke, J. Meil, M. Milote, W. Trusty, C. West, J. Wilson, and P. Winistorfer.
2001.
CORRIM - A report of progress and a glimpse of the future.
Forest Products Journal
51(10):10-22.
Andrews, C. K., P.M. Winistorfer, and R.M. Bennett.
2001.
The influence of furnish moisture content and press closure rate on the formation of the vertical density profile in oriented strandboard.
Forest Product Journal
51(5):32-39.
Winistorfer, P.M., W. Moschler, S. Wang, E. DePaula, and B.Bledsoe.
2000.
Fundamentals of vertical density profile formation in wood composites: Part I: In-situ density measurement of the consolidation process.
Wood and Fiber Science
32(2):209 219.
Wang, S., and P.M. Winistorfer.
2000.
The effect of species and species distribution on the layer characteristics of OSB.
Forest Products Journal
50(4):37 44.
Wang, S. and P.M. Winistorfer.
2000.
Fundamentals of vertical density profile formation in wood composites: Part II. Methodology of vertical density formation under dynamic conditions.
Wood and Fiber Science
32(2):220 238.
Bennett, R.M., K.E. Fricke, and P.M. Winistorfer.
2000.
Splice failures in split-ring connected wood roof trusses: case study.
Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities
Aug. 2000 (14) 3:97-103.
Wang, S. and P.M. Winistorfer.
2000.
Consolidation of flakeboard mats under theoretical laboratory pressing and simulated industrial pressing.
Wood and Fiber Science
32(4):527-538.
Wang, S., P.M. Winistorfer, W. Moschler and C. Helton.
2000.
Hot pressing of oriented strandboard by step closure.
Forest Products Journal
50(3):28 34.
Young, T.M., P.M. Winistorfer, and S. Wang. .
1999.
Multivariate control charts of vertical density profile attributes.
Forest Products Journal
49(5):79 86.
Young, T.M. and P.M. Winistorfer.
1999.
Statistical Process Control in the Wood Industry.
Theme article for March issue of Forest Products Journal
49(3): 10 17.
Winistorfer, P.M., T.M. Young, and E. Walker.
1996.
Predicting and comparing density profiles using nonparametric regression.
Wood and Fiber Science
28(1):133-141.
Xu, W. and P.M. Winistorfer.
1996.
A procedure to determine water absorption in wood composites.
Wood and Fiber Science
27(2):119 125.
Winistorfer, P.M. and W. Xu.
1996.
Layer water absorption of medium density fiberboard and oriented strandboard.
Forest Products Journal
46(6):69 72.
Winistorfer, P.M., W. Xu and C. Helton.
1996.
Influence of three wax formulations and three application rates on thickness swell performance of southern pine flakeboard.
Forest Products Journal
46(3):63 67.
Winistorfer, P.M., W. Xu and C. Helton.
1996.
Influence of three wax formulations and three application rates on thickness swell performance of southern pine flakeboard.
Forest Products Journal
46(3):63 67.
Xu, W. and P.M. Winistorfer.
1996.
Fitting an equation to vertical density profile data using Fourier analysis.
Holz als Roh und Werkstoff
54(1996):57 59.
Xu, W. and P.M. Winistorfer.
1995.
A procedure to determine thickness swell distribution in wood composite panels.
Wood and Fiber Science
27(2): 119 125.
Xu, W. and P.M. Winistorfer.
1995.
Layer thickness swell and layer internal bond of medium density fiberboard and oriented strandboard.
Forest Products Journal
45(10):67 71.
Winistorfer, P.M., W. Xu, and R. Wimmer.
1995.
Application of a drill resistance technique for density profile measurement in wood composite panels.
Forest Products Journal
45(6):90 93.
Idassi, J.O., T.M. Young, P.M. Winistorfer, D.O. Ostermeier, and R.B. Woodruff.
1994.
A customer oriented marketing method for hardwood lumber companies.
Forest Products Journal
44(7/8):67 73.
Chen, C.M. and P.M. Winistorfer.
1993.
Effects of molar ratio of formaldehyde to phenol on bonding flakeboards with copolymer resins of peanut hull extracts, phenol, and formaldehyde.
Holzforchung
7:507 512.
Moschler, W.W., and P.M. Winistorfer.
1990.
Direct scanning gamma densitometry: An effect of sample heterogeneity and aperture area.
Wood and Fiber Science
22(1):31 38.
Winistorfer, P.M., and W.W. Moschler, Jr.
1989.
Variation of physical properties of medium density fiberboard.
Forest Products Journal
39(5):39 42.
Winistorfer, P.M., and D. DiCarlo.
1988.
The effect of moisture content, resin non volatile content, and assembly time on properties of mixed hardwood strandboard.
Forest Products Journal
38(11/12):57 62.
Winistorfer P.M., W.C. Davis, and W.W. Moschler.
1986.
A direct scanning densitometer to measure density profiles in wood composite panel products.
Forest Products Journal
36(11/12):82 86.
Winistorfer, P.M.
1985.
A concentric rotary laboratory screen for wood particle classification.
Forest Products Journal
35(3):3941.
Mize, C.W., and P.M. Winistorfer.
1982.
Woodkey: An interactive program for the identification of common U.S. woods.
Journal of Forestry
80(11):721.
Mize, C.W., and P.M. Winistorfer.
1982.
Application of subsampling to improve precision.
Wood Science
15(1):14 18.
Trade Journal Publications
Winistorfer, Paul M.
2008.
Linking Educational Platforms for the Future of the Wood Industry.
Hardwood MattersDecember, pp. 18-19.
Winistorfer, P.M.
2006.
Issue of the Day: Education for Woodworkers at a Critical Point.
Custom Woodworking BusinessMay, pp. 53-56.
A. Schuler, C. Adair and P.M. Winistorfer.
2005.
Challenge and Response: Strategies for Survival in a Rapidly Changing Forest Products Industry.
Engineered Wood Journal - The Official Publication of APA - The Engineered Wood Association. Fall 2005:23-25.
Winistorfer, P.M. .
2004.
Where Does Education Fit in the Supply Chain for the Wood Industry?.
Wood Digest pp. 24-26 September .
Other Publications
Winistorfer, P.M. .
2003.
Restricting responsible wood production results in further environmental damage.
Guest Editorial. Collegiate Times. Virginia Tech Student Newspaper, Blacksburg, VA.
Winistorfer, P.M., S. Wang, and W. Moschler.
1999.
Thickness swell vertical density profile relationships in wood based panels.
Final report to USDA NRI Competitive Grants program. Contract No. 95 37103 2104.
Winistorfer, P.M.
1999.
Impact of high humidity on structural performance of OSB.
Final report to Structural Board Association Contract No. R112218 23.
Idassi, J. and P.M. Winistorfer.
1998.
Trends in the Tennessee Lumber Industry: 1984 1994.
Bulletin No. 3 of the Tennessee Forest Products Center.
Idassi, J. and P.M. Winistorfer.
1998.
The Tennessee Forest Products Industry Relative to Other State Manufacturing industries: 1984 1994.
Bulletin No. 2 of the Tennessee Forest Products Center.
Idassi, J. and P.M. Winistorfer.
1998.
Database of the Tennessee Forestry and Forest Products Industry.
Bulletin No. 1 of the Tennessee Forest Products Center.
Idassi, J. and P.M. Winistorfer.
1998.
Value Added Opportunities for the Tennessee Forest Products Industry.
Bulletin No. 4 of the Tennessee Forest Products Center.
Fricke, K.E., R.M. Bennett, and P.M. Winistorfer.
1998.
Evaluation of the Wooden Roof Trusses of Garage Building 9712 at the Oak Ridge Y 12 Plant.
Final report submitted to Lockheed Martin Energy Systems. February 1998. Pp. 28.
Young, T.M., P.M. Winistorfer, and F.M. Guess.
1996.
Continuous Improvement Strategies for Risk Management in the Timber Harvesting Industry.
Final Publication of the American Pulpwood Association, Timber Harvesting and Transportation Safety Foundation Contract No. R11 2216 84.
Winistorfer, P.M. and W. Xu.
1996.
The influence of the vertical density profile on thickness swell of Southern pine OSB.
Final report to the Structural Board Association. Pp. 22.
Winistorfer, P.M., and D.L. McFarland.
1990.
Evaluating the Performance of Ten Wax Formulations and Three Application Rates on Properties of Oriented Strandboard.
Final Report of Contract No. R11 2216 49. Industrial Raw Materials Corp. New York, NY. 16pp.
Winistorfer, P.M.
1989.
Forest Industry Opportunities: A Guide to Tennessee's Timber Resource.
Final Report of Contract No. R11 2216 12. Tennessee Division of Forestry. Nashville, TN. 21 Pp.
Winistorfer, P.M., and W. W. Moschler.
1989.
Chain Saw Kickback: Evaluating the Test Method.
Tennessee Farm and Home Science Issue 150:27 31.
Ostermeier, D. M., W. J. Watson, and P. M. Winistorfer.
1989.
An Analysis of the Distribution of and Competition in the Structural Wood Composite Panel Market in Tennessee.
Tennessee Farm and Home Science Issue 149:8 11.
Winistorfer, P.M. and W. W. Moschler, Jr.
1987.
Comparison of the Physical Properties of Medium Density Fiberboard.
Final Report Contract No. CPSC C 85 1186. U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission. Washington, D.C. 67 Pp.
Winistorfer, P.M.
1986.
Contributions to Timely Tips (Wood Products): Agricultural Extension Newsletter .
Structural wood panel products Vol. 2 No. 2
Manufacture of structural non veneered panels Vol. 2 No. 2
Non veneered structural panels vs. plywood Vol. 2 No. 2
Grading of structural panel products Vol. 2 No. 2
Is it wood? Vol. 2 No. 3
A brush alternative Vol. 2 No. 3
Steaming dents Vol. 2 No. 3
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Conference Proceedings
Winistorfer, P.M. and S. Wang.
1999.
Densification of wood composite mats during pressing: Implications of mat structure and pressing schedules on density profile formation and panel properties.
IN: Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on the Development of Wood Science, Wood Technology and Forestry. Pp. 375-382. (Oral presentation).
Wang, S., P.M. Winistorfer, W. Moschler and C. Helton.
1998.
Effects of Step Closure on the Vertical Density Profile of Wood Composites.
Abstract in Proceedings of the 32nd Annual Particleboard and Composite Materials Symposium. March 1998. Washington State University, Pullman, Washington. (Poster presentation).
Winistorfer, P.M., C. Helton, W. Moschler, M. Weaver, S. Wang, J. Idassi, C. Andrews.
1998.
Water soak and high humidity effects on properties of whole panel OSB and plywood.
IN: Engineered Systems Using Structural Panels, Proceedings No. 7272. Published by the Forest Products Society, pp. 43 51. (Oral and poster presentation).
Young. T.M. and P.M. Winistorfer.
1998.
Recovering more from your hardwood lumber; reducing thickness variation.
Proceedings of the 26th Annual Hardwood Symposium.. Ed: D. Meyer. National Hardwood Lumber Association, Memphis, TN. Pp. 109 120 (Oral presentation).
Winistorfer, P.M. and W.W. Moschler.
1996.
Dynamics of mat consolidation during pressing: what we've learned with our in press radiation system for pressing wood composites.
IN: Nondestructive Evaluation of Materials and Composites, S. Doctor et al. Eds., Proceedings of the Society of Photo Optical Instrumentation Engineers. SPIE #2944, pp. 324 334. Scottsdale, Arizona, Dec. 3 5, 1996. (Also as oral presentation).
Winistorfer, P.M., and W.W. Moschler, Jr.
1994.
Measuring the vertical density profile in situ during pressing.
IN: Proceedings of the Second Pacific Rim Bio Based Composites Symposium. Ed: P. Steiner. University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada November, 1994. (Oral and poster presentation).
Winistorfer, P.M., E. DePaula, B.L. Bledsoe.
1993.
Measuring the density profile during pressing: The method, the equipment, and the results.
IN: Proceedings of the 27th International Particleboard/Composite Materials Symposium. Ed: T.M. Maloney. Washington State University, Pullman, WA. April, 1993. Pp. 45 54. (Also as oral presentation).
McFarland, D.L. and P.M. Winistorfer.
1992.
Internal density variation in hot pressed wood.
In: Proceedings of the 26th International Particleboard/Composite Materials Symposium. Ed: T.M. Maloney. Washington State University, Pullman, WA. April, 1992. (Poster presentation).
Winistorfer, P.M. and R.C. Slover.
1992.
Performance of ten wax formulations in OSB manufacture.
IN: Proceedings of the 26th International Particleboard/Composite Materials Symposium. Ed: T.M. Maloney. Washington State University, Pullman, WA. April, 1992. Pp. 236 250. (Oral and poster presentation).
Winistorfer, P.M., and D.L. McFarland.
1991.
Evaluating the performance of ten wax formulations and three application rates on properties of oriented strandboard.
IN: Proceedings of 44th Annual Meeting Forest Products Research Society. New Orleans, Louisiana. June 1991. (Poster presentation).
Winistorfer, P.M., and D. DiCarlo.
1987.
The effect of processing variables on properties of mixed hardwood strandboard.
pp. 409 416. IN: Proceedings of the Sixth Central Hardwood Forest Conference. Eds: Hay, Woods, and DeSelm. February, 1987. Knoxville, Tennessee. (Oral presentation).
Presentations
Winistorfer, Paul M.
2009.
Working Toward the Future of the Wood-Using Industry in Virginia.
Virginia Society of American Foresters Summer Meeting, Blacksburg, VA June 3-5, 2009.
Winistorfer, P.M.
2008.
The Southern Virginia Forest Products Initiative.
Virginia Agribusiness Council Fall meeting at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia, October 3.
Winistorfer. P.M.
2008.
The Southern Virginia Forest Products Initiative.
Building Communities Through the Arts: A conference on effecting positive change in our communities through arts and design. Southern Virginia Higher Education Center, South Boston, Virginia, June 4.
Winistorfer, Paul M.
2008.
The Southern Virginia Forest Products Initiative.
Southern Group of Forestry Extension Project Leaders, Blacksburg, Virginia, February 7.
Winistorfer, Paul M.
2008.
The Southern Virginia Forest Products Initiative.
Southern Extension Forestry Unit Leaders Annual Meeting, Blacksburg, Virginia, February 6-7.
Winistorfer, Paul M.
2008.
The Virginia Initiative: Creating Educational Pathways in Wood Science, Advanced Wood Manufacturing and Wood Design.
Blue Ridge Crossroads legislative Dinner. Galax, VA November 25, 2008.
Winistorfer, Paul M.
2008.
Emerging Processes: Understanding the Influence Nanotechnology Research will Have on Futrue Commercial Wood Finishing and Wood Manufacturing.
Stiles Seventh Annual Executive Briefing Conference, Princeton, New Jersey, April 16-18.
Winistorfer, Paul M, W.W. Bennett and C. Ramsey.
2007.
An Update on the Southside Educational Partnership.
Virginia Forest Products Association Winter Meeting, Williamsburg, Virginia, February 2-4.
Winistorfer, Paul M.
2007.
Approaches to Student Assessment.
Invited presentation to the Center for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Workshop, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia, January 10.
Winistorfer, Paul M.
2007.
Recruiting – The University Perspective and Our Place in the Human Resource Supply Chain.
The 3 R’s of Employment Continuity Seminar -
A seminar on how to recruit, retain and replenish employees now and in the future. Sponsored by The Engineered Wood Technology Association,a subsidiary of APA - The Engineered Wood Association and The Southern Forest Products Association, Georgia Convention Center, Atlanta, Georgia, June 21
.
Winistorfer, Paul M.
2007.
Working Effectively with Staff (invited presentation).
New Department Head Workshop sponsored by the Office of the Univeristy Provost, Blacksburg, Virginia, August 8.
Winistorfer, Paul M.
2007.
Watt Publishing - FDM Magazine Webinar - Guest Moderator of Web Broadcast; Certifying Your Manufaturing Employees. Sponsored by the Woodworking Machinery Industry Association.
Web broadcast as live webinar. http://www.fdmonline.com/ViewWebinar.aspx?id=13450.
Winistorfer, Paul M.
2007.
Competitiveness Through Mutual Platforms and Agendas.
Timber and Forest Products Michigan Regional Skills Alliance: Our Challenges and Opportunities Conference. Organized by the Northern Initiatives, Lansing, Michigan, October 12.
Winistorfer, Paul M.
2007.
WoodLINKS USA - An Industry-Education Partnership.
West Virginia Wood Industry Summitt. Sponsored by the Hardwood Alliance Zone, Buckhannon, West Virginia, May 7-9.
Winistorfer, Paul M.
2006.
The Forest Industries of Virginia.
Legislative Briefing: Interfacing Virginia's Forests and People, Cabell's Mill, Centreville, Virginia, June 8.
Winistorfer, Paul M. and William Knocke.
2006.
Working Effectively with Department Staff.
New Department Heads Workshop sponsored by the Office of the Univeisty Provost, Virginia Tech Blacksburg, Virginia, August.
Winistorfer, Paul M.
2006.
An Update on WoodLINKS USA.
National Association of Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers 18th Annual Management Conference, Greensboro, North Carolina, October 29.
Winistorfer, Paul M.
2005.
Composites, Competitiveness and Growing the Demand for Wood (Invited).
Appalachian Society of American Foresters 84th Annual Meeting, 2005 Annual Conference, January 26-28, Columbia South Carolina.
Winistorfer, Paul M.
2004.
The Role of Education in the Supply Chain for the Forest Products Industry.
Penn State University Hardwood Leadership Conference, State College, Pennsylvania, May 24.
Winistorfer, Paul M.
2004.
The role of a competitive forest products manufacturing industry in a healthy forest resources system.
Mississippi State University College of Forest Resources 50th Anniversary Celebration, Starkville, Mississippi, September 24.
Winistorfer, Paul M.
2004.
Wood as a biobased material.
Presented at the USDA Biobased Products and Bioenergy Coordination Council Strategic Planning Meeting, Greenbelt, Maryland, April 13-14.
Winistorfer, Paul M.
2004.
Presentation.
Virginia Forest Products Association Winter Meeting, Williamsburg, Virginia, January 30-31.
Winistorfer, Paul M.
2004.
The Forest Products Society, Professionalism, and Student Responsibility and Stewardship.
Presented at the student chapter meeting of the Forest Products Society, The University of Idaho, Moscow, April 19.
Winistorfer, Paul M.
2003.
Wood and the Environment.
Forest Products Society Northeast Section Meeting: Innovations in Wood Construction, Mashantucket, Connecticut, May 9.
Winistorfer, Paul M.
2003.
The Forest Products Society.
Forest Products Society Carolina-Chesapeake Section Meeting: Wood Fiber - Supply, Demand, Quality and Potential, Raleigh, North Carolina, September 11.
Winistorfer, Paul M.
2003.
The Forest Products Society - Your Association.
Forest Products Society Mid-South Section Meeting: Softwood Utilization - Current Status and Strategies for the Future, Hot Spring, Arkansas, November 6.
Winistorfer, Paul M.
2003.
A Voice for the Profession - Understanding the Landscape.
USDA Forest Products Laboratory Fall Conference, Forest Products Priorities for the Future, Forest Products Laboratory, Madison, Wisconsin, October 28.
Winistorfer, Paul M.
2003.
Use and Maintenenace of Residential Structures: Energy and Environmental Considerations.
Forest Products Society 57th Annual Meeting, Bellevue Washington, June 22-25.
Winistorfer, Paul M.
2003.
Another Approach to Recruiting Undergraduate Students in Wood Science and Forest Products.
Forest Products Society 57th Annual Meeting, Bellevue, Washington, June 22-25.
Wang, Siqun and Paul M. Winistorfer.
2000.
Effect of spatial density distribution on layer thickness swell of mdf. Abstract IN.
Proceedings of the 34th International Particleboard and Composite Materials Symposium, Washington State University, March 2000, (Poster presentation).
Young, Timothy and Paul M. Winistorfer.
2000.
Process modeling of internal bond in mdf manufacture.
Abstract IN: Proceedings of the 34th International Particleboard and Composite Materials Symposium, Washington State University. March, (Poster presentation).
Bennett, R., Paul M. Winistorfer and C. Steidl.
2000.
Variation of tensile strength through the thickness of oriented strandboard. Abstract IN.
Proceedings of the 34th International Particleboard and Composite Materials Symposium, Washington State University, March 2000, (Poster presentation).
Wang, Siqun and Paul M. Winistorfer.
1998.
Optical Technique for Determination of Layer Thickness Swell of MDF and OSB.
Presented at the Fall Forest Products Laboratory meeting, September, Madison, Wisconsin, (Poster presentation).
Winistorfer, P.M., W. Moschler, C. Helton, M. Weaver, J. Idassi and S. Wang.
1997.
Water Soak and High Humidity Exposure Effects on Properties of Whole Panel OSB and Plywood.
Abstract IN: Abstracts of Technical Sessions and Technical Forum Presentations page 40. 50th Anniversary Meeting of the Forest Products Society. Vancouver Canada, June 22 26, 1997. (Poster presentation).
Idassi, J. and Paul M. Winistorfer.
1997.
Profile of the Tennessee Lumber and Wood Products Industry.
Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society of American Foresters. October 4, Memphis, Tennessee, (Poster presentation).
Winistorfer, Paul M. and W. W. Moschler.
1996.
Dynamics of mat consolidation during pressing: what we.
IN: Proceedings of the Society of Experimental Mechanics. Nashville, Tennessee, May, (Also as oral presentation).
Winistorfer, P.M., W.W. Moschler, and W. Xu.
1996.
Dynamics of composites densification during pressing.
IN: Proceedings of the 50th Annual Meeting of the Forest Products Society, Minneapolis, MN June 26, 1996. (Also as oral presentation).
Winistorfer, Paul M. and W. Xu.
1995.
Layer thickness swell development in wood composite panels.
IN: Proceedings of the 49th Annual Meeting Forest Products Society, p. 49. Portland, Oregon, June, (Poster presentation).
Winistorfer, Paul M., Timothy M. Young, and E. Walker.
1994.
Modeling and comparing vertical density profiles using nonparametric regression.
IN: Proceedings of the Second Pacific Rim BioBased Composites Symposium. Ed: P. Steiner. University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada November, (Poster presentation).
Winistorfer, Paul M., Timothy M. Young, and E. Walker.
1994.
Modeling and comparing vertical density profiles using nonparametric regression.
IN: Proceedings of the 28th International Particleboard and Composite Materials Symposium. Ed: T.M. Maloney. Washington State University, Pullman, Washington, April, (Poster presentation).
McFarland, D.L., and Paul M. Winistorfer.
1991.
Automation of a laboratory hot press.
IN: Proceedings of 44th Annual Meeting Forest Products Research Society, New Orleans, Louisiana, June 1991, (Poster presentation).
Winistorfer, Paul M., and Dan DiCarlo.
1989.
The influence of press closure rate on the vertical density profile and thickness swell of composite panel materials.
p. 40. Abstract IN: Impact of the Pacific Rim on North American Forest Products Industries. Proceedings of the 43rd Annual Meeting. Forest Products Research Society. Reno, Nevada, July 1989 (Poster presentation).
Awards and Honors
WoodLINKS USA Larry Hilchie Award.
The Larry Hilchie Award presented by WoodLINKS USA to Paul Winistorfer in recognition of his service and leadership to WoodLINKS USA.
Outstanding Teacher in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources 1992-1993.
The University of Tennessee. Knoxville, TN.
Nominated as Deputy Director, IUFRO Research Group 5.14.00 Forest Products Education .
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American Museum of Science and Energy Emerging Technology Award 2000.
An optical device for thickness swell meaasurement in wood-based composites.
American Museum of Science and Energy Emerging Technology Award 1999.
High speed microwave pretreatment of wood. .
U.S. and Canadian Patents awarded for “An optical device for measuring thickness swell of wood-based composites”.
Patents applied for October 1999. University of Tennessee Research Corporation.
Selected by the Tennessee Agricultural Experiment Station (TAES) administration to represent the TAES and participate in the 1994 ESCOP (Experiment Station Committee on Organization and Policy Leadership Training Program.
ESCOP is a national leadership training program.
Elected Fellow.
International Academy of Wood Science. September 2004.
Xi Sigma Pi Forestry Honorary Fraternity.
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Graduate College Funded Grant Use of an image analysis system to study dimensional variation of wood particles classified by a rotary screening device.
Iowa State University, Ames, IA. 1983.
President, Forestry Association of Graduate Students, Iowa State University Department of Forestry.
1982-1983.
Undergraduate Alumni Achievement Association Grant - The development of optimal turning speeds and stated specific screw sizes for face plate turning applications.
Iowa State University, Ames, IA. 1978.
Full status member and graduate of the University Honors Program.
Iowa State University. Ames, IA. 1976 1978.
First Place Research Poster Award at the 2nd European Panelboard Symposium .
Held Oct 1998 in Llundudno, Wales.
Winistorfer, P.M. 2003. Elected president of the Forest Products Society.
Forest Products Society 57th Annual Meeting. Bellevue Washington. June 22-25, 2003.
Winistorfer, P.M. 2002. Elected President-Elect, Forest Products Society, Annual Meeting of the Membership, June 2002.
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Patents
Siqun Wang and Paul M. Winistorfer.
Process and System for Determination of Layer Thickness Swell of Wood Composites.
U.S. Patent No. 6,396,590
US Patent Application Serial Number 6,396,590.
Short Courses / Continuing Education
Supporting Hardwood Exports to India. Organized by Quesada-Pineda, H.J. Sponsored by the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) and the Department of Wood Science and Forest Products at Virginia Tech. Attendance 6.
Instructor: Quesada Pineda, H.J. (organizer), Winistorfer, P., Kline, E., Hindman, D., Bolding, C., Rupert, R., Bond, B., and Perkins, B.
Location: Blacksburg, VA.
Dates: June 3, 2009.
University Service
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Winistorfer, Paul. 2007-2008. Represent the College of Natural Resources on the Univeristy Department Heads Council, and serve on the Executive Council of the Department Heads Council
Professional Services
Winistorfer, Paul M. Moderator: Working Together to Meet the Challenge of Change.
Virginia Forestry Association Annual Convention. May 24-26, 2009. Norfolk, VA
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Winistorfer, Paul. 2007-2008. Member, Development Board, Architectural Woodwork Institute
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Winistorfer, Paul. Moderator, 62nd Annual Convention. Forest Products Society General Session. Monday June 23, 2008. St. Louis, MO
Winistorfer, Paul M. Session Chair: Session V. Advances in Surface and Adhesion Science and Engineering.
2007 MII Technical Conference and Review, The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center, October 22-24, 2007
Judge, The Craftsman.
One of Three Invited Judges for the Craftsman's Challenge, a National Competition Sponosred by Veneer Tech (www.veneertech.com), Newport, North Carolina, June 2007
President, WoodLINKS USA Board of Directors.
Serve as President of the Board of Directors of WoodLINKS USA, an Industry-Education Partnership focused on Workforce Development for the U.S. Woodworking Industry, January-December 2007
Coordinator.
International Union of Forestry Research Organizations Research Group 5.14.00 Forest Products Education
Paul M. Winistorfer
Dean, College of Natural Resources and Environment
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