Mathew Leitch, Lakehead University

Research

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Ghana Forestry Professionals Wowed by Hands-On Learning Experiences

Latest papers

Lignin-carbohydrate complexes: properties, applications, analyses, and methods of extraction: a review.
Biotechnology for biofuels · 2018
Production of lignosulfonate in NSSC-based biorefinery.
Biotechnology progress · 2015
Catalytic conversion of glucose to 5-hydroxymethyl furfural using inexpensive co-catalysts and solvents
Carbohydrate Research · 2011 · senior author

All 5 publications

Latest funding

Development and validation of genomic-assisted breeding models for increased productivity and wood quality of black spruce in Ontario, Canada
NSERC · 2020 · Co-investigator
$79,900
Updating field data collection with wood property metrics combined with spatial data using Gerema.
NSERC · 2015 · Principal investigator
$21,000
Development of compression curves for determining accurate pulp chip pile masses based on volumetric measurements.
NSERC · 2014 · Principal investigator
$25,000

All 11 grants and awards

5 publications.

01

Lignin-carbohydrate complexes: properties, applications, analyses, and methods of extraction: a review.

Tarasov D, Leitch M, Fatehi P

Biotechnology for biofuels2018619 citationsOpen Access

DOI: 10.1186/s13068-018-1262-1 PMID: 30288174

02

Production of lignosulfonate in NSSC-based biorefinery.

Tarasov D, Leitch M, Fatehi P

Biotechnology progress201515 citations

DOI: 10.1002/btpr.2149 PMID: 26287370

03

Catalytic conversion of glucose to 5-hydroxymethyl furfural using inexpensive co-catalysts and solvents

Zhongshun Yuan, Chunbao Charles Xu, Shuna Cheng, Mathew Leitch

Carbohydrate Research201172 citationsSenior author

DOI: 10.1016/j.carres.2011.06.007 PMID: 21737067

04

Hydrolytic degradation of alkaline lignin in hot-compressed water and ethanol

Zhongshun Yuan, Shuna Cheng, Mathew Leitch, Chunbao Charles Xu

Bioresource Technology2010267 citations

DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2010.06.140 PMID: 20667719

05

Liquefaction of cornstalk in hot-compressed phenol–water medium to phenolic feedstock for the synthesis of phenol–formaldehyde resin

Mei Wang, Chunbao Charles Xu, M. J. Leitch

Bioresource Technology200877 citationsSenior author

DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2008.10.043 PMID: 19058960

Development and validation of genomic-assisted breeding models for increased productivity and wood quality of black spruce in Ontario, Canada

Co-investigatorNSERC2020Alliance Grants

Principal investigators: Thomson, Ashley

$79,900

Updating field data collection with wood property metrics combined with spatial data using Gerema.

Principal investigatorNSERC2015Engage Grants Program

Principal investigators: Leitch, Mathew

$21,000

Development of compression curves for determining accurate pulp chip pile masses based on volumetric measurements.

Principal investigatorNSERC2014Engage Grants Program

Principal investigators: Leitch, Mathew

$25,000

Landscape inherent wood property mapping using non-destructive acoustic technologies to maximize industrial utilization of the forest resource in Northwestern Ontario

Principal investigatorNSERC2013Engage Grants Program

Principal investigators: Leitch, Mathew

$24,600

Laboratory for Forest Biorefinery and Biofuel Production

Co-investigatorCFI2013John R. Evans Leaders Fund: John R. Evans Leaders Fund – Funding for research infrastructure

Principal investigators: Fatehi, Pedram

Keywords: Biorefinery, Biofuel, Wood pellets, Flocculants, Dispersants, Biogas, Waste water, Membrane, ethanol, mineral processes

$132,161

Pre-harvest estimation of value of trees in forest stands based on market demand: A cost optimization model for Northwestern Ontario

Co-investigatorNSERC2010Discovery Grants Program - Group

Principal investigators: Shahi, Chander

$130,000

Development of natural or synthetic renewable binding agents for wood pellet production with increased durability and calorific values

Principal investigatorNSERC2009Engage Grants Program

Principal investigators: Leitch, Mathew

$25,000

Northern Ontario forest industry competitiveness model

Co-investigatorSSHRC2009Standard Research Grants

Principal investigators: Shahi, Chander K.

Keywords: forest industry; competitiveness; innovation and technological change; value-added forest products; quantitative models; northern Ontario

$17,701

Infrastructure for Lakehead University Green Energy Laboratory (LUGEL)

Principal investigatorONTARIO2007Ontario Research Fund - Research Infrastructure: Small Infrastructure Fund - Round 008 - 2006 - Oct

Principal investigators: Leitch, Mathew

Keywords: rural, climate change, bio-economy

$135,514

ForValueNet - NSERC Strategic Network on Forest Management for Value-Added Products

Co-investigatorNSERC2006Research Networks

Principal investigators: Cloutier, Alain

$5,392,991

From public funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998 with their latest competition results, the Canada Foundation for Innovation, Genome Canada, the Canadian Space Agency, Canada Research Chairs, the Fonds de recherche du Québec, Ontario research funding, Michael Smith Health Research BC, the Canadian Cancer Society, Heart & Stroke and Brain Canada.

Frequent collaborators

Biorefining Research Institute
Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering

Co-authors at Lakehead University, colored by department. Thicker lines mean more shared papers; select anyone to open their profile and their own map.

Chunbao Xu

Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering

3 shared papers, latest 2011

Charles Xu

Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering

3 shared papers, latest 2011

Pedram Fatehi

Biorefining Research Institute

2 shared papers, latest 2018

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Ghana Forestry Professionals Wowed by Hands-On Learning Experiences Dear Professor Leitch, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. I read your paper "Lignin-carbohydrate complexes: properties, applications, analyses, and methods of extraction: a review." (2018), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]