Contact Details
| Organization: | Forest and Ecosystem Science |
| Position: | Honorary (Principal Fellow) |
| Email: | |
| Homepage: | http://www.forestscience.unimelb.edu.au/people/staff/grigori_torgovnikov/index.html |
| Work: | 03 53 451 011 |
| Mobile: | 04 1935 9129 |
| Fax: | 03 53 451 594 |
| Building: | No Building |
| Campus: | ILFR - Creswick |
Biography
1. Vinden P., Torgovnikov G. 2000. The Physical Manipulation of Wood Properties
Using Microwave. International Conference of IUFRO, The Future of Eucalypts
for Wood Production, 19-24 March, Tasmania, Australia , Proceedings, p. 240-247.
2. Torgovnikov G., Vinden P. 2000. New Wood Based Materials TORGVIN and VINTORG. 5th Pacific Rim Bio-Based Composite Symposium, 10-13 December 2000, Canberra, Australia. Proceedings, p. 756-764.
3. Torgovnikov G., Vinden P. 2002. Microwave Method for Increasing the Permeability of Wood and its Applications. In the book: ”Advances in Microwave and Radio Frequency Processing”, Springer -Verlag. Germany, p. 303-311.
4. Vinden P., Torgovnikov G. 2002. Innovative Microwave Technology for the Timber Industry. 3rd World Congress on Microwave and RF Applications, 22-26 September, Sydney, Australia. Book of Proceedings p. 133-141.
5. Torgovnikov G., Vinden P. 2003. Effect of Intensive Microwave Radiation on Wood Structure.(Conference paper). 9 th International Conference on Microwave and High Frequency Heating, 2-5 September, Loughborough , UK, Proceedings Book, pp. 501-504.
6. M. Mekhtiev, G. Torgovnikov. 2004. Method of Check Analysis of MW Modified Wood. Woos Science and Technology (Berlin, Springer-Verlag), Vol.38, No 7, pp 501-519.
7. G. Torgovnikov, P. Vinden. 2004. New MW Technology and Equipment for Wood Modification. (Conference paper). November 7-12, 2003, Austin , USA, Fourth World Congress on Microwave and Radio Frequency Applications. Book of Proceedings: ” Microwave and Radio Frequency Applications” pp 91-98.
8. G. Torgovnikov, P. Vinden. 2005. New Equipment for Microwave Wood Modification. (Conference paper). September 12-15, 2005, Modena , Italy, 10 th International Conference on Microwave and High Frequency Heating, Proceedings, pp. 293-297.
9. A. Hutchinson, G. Torgovnikov, A. Shaginov. 2005. New material Vintorg from Paulownia Wood. Australian Supplier Magazine, July 2005, pp. 76-77.
10. G. Torgovnikov, P. Vinden. 2006. New 300 kW Plant for Microwave Wood Modification. (Conference paper).August 9-11, Boston , USA, 40th Annual International Symposium, Proceedings pp. 260-263.
11. G. Torgovnikov, P. Vinden. 2007. Microwave Applicator for Intensive Timber Radiation to Modify Wood Structure. (Conference paper). September 3-6, 2007, Oradea, Romania, 11 th International Conference on Microwave and High Frequency Heating, Proceedings, pp. 335-338.
Using Microwave. International Conference of IUFRO, The Future of Eucalypts
for Wood Production, 19-24 March, Tasmania, Australia , Proceedings, p. 240-247.
2. Torgovnikov G., Vinden P. 2000. New Wood Based Materials TORGVIN and VINTORG. 5th Pacific Rim Bio-Based Composite Symposium, 10-13 December 2000, Canberra, Australia. Proceedings, p. 756-764.
3. Torgovnikov G., Vinden P. 2002. Microwave Method for Increasing the Permeability of Wood and its Applications. In the book: ”Advances in Microwave and Radio Frequency Processing”, Springer -Verlag. Germany, p. 303-311.
4. Vinden P., Torgovnikov G. 2002. Innovative Microwave Technology for the Timber Industry. 3rd World Congress on Microwave and RF Applications, 22-26 September, Sydney, Australia. Book of Proceedings p. 133-141.
5. Torgovnikov G., Vinden P. 2003. Effect of Intensive Microwave Radiation on Wood Structure.(Conference paper). 9 th International Conference on Microwave and High Frequency Heating, 2-5 September, Loughborough , UK, Proceedings Book, pp. 501-504.
6. M. Mekhtiev, G. Torgovnikov. 2004. Method of Check Analysis of MW Modified Wood. Woos Science and Technology (Berlin, Springer-Verlag), Vol.38, No 7, pp 501-519.
7. G. Torgovnikov, P. Vinden. 2004. New MW Technology and Equipment for Wood Modification. (Conference paper). November 7-12, 2003, Austin , USA, Fourth World Congress on Microwave and Radio Frequency Applications. Book of Proceedings: ” Microwave and Radio Frequency Applications” pp 91-98.
8. G. Torgovnikov, P. Vinden. 2005. New Equipment for Microwave Wood Modification. (Conference paper). September 12-15, 2005, Modena , Italy, 10 th International Conference on Microwave and High Frequency Heating, Proceedings, pp. 293-297.
9. A. Hutchinson, G. Torgovnikov, A. Shaginov. 2005. New material Vintorg from Paulownia Wood. Australian Supplier Magazine, July 2005, pp. 76-77.
10. G. Torgovnikov, P. Vinden. 2006. New 300 kW Plant for Microwave Wood Modification. (Conference paper).August 9-11, Boston , USA, 40th Annual International Symposium, Proceedings pp. 260-263.
11. G. Torgovnikov, P. Vinden. 2007. Microwave Applicator for Intensive Timber Radiation to Modify Wood Structure. (Conference paper). September 3-6, 2007, Oradea, Romania, 11 th International Conference on Microwave and High Frequency Heating, Proceedings, pp. 335-338.
Research Expertise and International Linkages
Research Expertise
| Research Interest | Country of Expertise |
|---|---|
| Wood products | Australia, Russian Federation |
International Linkages
| Country | Establishment | Collaboration |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | Swedish University of Agricultural sciences | Exchange, Research |
Languages
Languages
| Language | Proficiency |
|---|---|
| Russian | Speak, Read & Write |
Qualifications, Honours, Fellowships and Other Awards
Qualifications
| Title | Institution | Date Awarded | Abbreviation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Science | Mariyski State Technical University |
Memberships
| Membership Type | Membership Body | Description | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Member | AMPERE | Member | 03-Oct-1995 |
Fellowships
| Fellowship | Date Awarded |
|---|---|
| Fellow of the Institute of Wood Science (FIWSC) | 01-Dec-2006 |
Government Research Classifications
Research Fields, Courses and Discipline Classifications
- Manufacturing Engineering not elsewhere classified (MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING) (290399)
- Timber (MATERIALS ENGINEERING) (291405)
- Management and Environment (FORESTRY SCIENCES) (300604)
- Agroforestry (FORESTRY SCIENCES) (300606)
- Forestry Sciences not elsewhere classified (FORESTRY SCIENCES) (300699)
Socio-Economic Objective Classifications
- Forestry not elsewhere classified (FORESTRY) (620399)
- Reconstituted products (e.g. chipboad, particle board) (WOOD, WOOD PRODUCTS AND PAPER) (670304)
- Wood products not elsewhere classified (WOOD, WOOD PRODUCTS AND PAPER) (670306)
- Timber materials (MATERIALS PERFORMANCE AND PROCESSES) (680304)
- Other (FOREST AND WOODED LANDS) (770799)
Grants and Contracts
Research Grants, Contracts and Consultancies awarded to the University of Melbourne as the administering institution (since 2003) as recorded in Themis Agreements.
Grants
| Title | Role | Funding Source | Scheme | Award Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conveyor belt treatment of wood and wood products with novel environmentally improved preservatives. | Chief Investigator | FOREST WOOD PRODUCT RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION | Research Grants | 10/08/2004 |
Contracts
| Title | Role | Funding Source | Award Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Agreement 1.1 - Growth stress relief in timber | Chief Investigator | CRC WOOD INNOVATIONS | 01/07/2003 |
| Project Agreement 1.2 - Microwave modification of wood to assist wood drying | Chief Investigator | CRC WOOD INNOVATIONS | 01/07/2003 |
| Project Agreement 1.4 - Microwave modified solid wood (MMW) products | Chief Investigator | CRC WOOD INNOVATIONS | 01/07/2003 |
| Project 1.3 - Microwave timber modifications for preservative treatment | Chief Investigator | CRC WOOD INNOVATIONS | 01/07/2003 |
| CRC WOOD INNOVATIONS: INVESTIGATION OF THE POSSIBILITY OF MICROWAVE MODIFICATION OF PAULOWNIA TIMBER | Chief Investigator | GEOFFREY GARDINER DAIRY FOUND | 22/10/2004 |
| Project 1.3 - Microwave timber modifications for preservative treatment | Chief Investigator | CRC WOOD INNOVATIONS | 12/05/2008 |
Publications
Publications produced at the University of Melbourne and reported in the Annual Publications Collection and 'Research Report' since 2001. The Themis Publications module, released in November 2006, allows additional publications from previous institutions and publications from past years to be entered.