Will He
About Will He
Will He is a Technical Manager at Tolko Industries, where he oversees the Quality Control department and manages various process control projects. He holds a Ph.D. in Wood Science from the University of British Columbia and has extensive experience in wood-based composite research and development.
Work at Tolko Industries
Will He has worked at Tolko Industries in various capacities since 2018. Initially, he served as Technical Manager for the OSB division in High Prairie, Alberta, for two years. Since 2020, he has continued his role as Technical Manager at the Meadow Lake facility in Saskatchewan. In this position, he oversees the Quality Control department and supervises multiple Process Control and Continuous Improvement projects. His responsibilities include managing experiment design, trials, and coordinating SR&ED projects, focusing on enhancing operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Will He holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Wood Science and Wood Products/Pulp and Paper Technology from The University of British Columbia, where he studied from 2011 to 2016. He also earned a Bachelor's Degree in the same field from Beijing Forestry University, completing his studies from 2007 to 2011. His expertise includes advanced imaging and visualization techniques for probing the microstructures of wood and wood-based composites. He has a strong background in developing engineered wood composites with improved properties.
Background
Will He's professional background includes significant experience in the field of wood science and technology. He worked as a PhD and Research Assistant at The University of British Columbia from 2011 to 2017. This role provided him with a solid foundation in research methodologies and practical applications in wood science. His transition to Tolko Industries allowed him to apply his academic knowledge in a manufacturing environment, focusing on quality control and process management.
Achievements in Process Control
In his current role at Tolko Industries, Will He focuses on reducing raw material consumption and costs through various process control schemes. He manages Environment Compliance programs and examines the effects of adhesives, wax, preservatives, and other chemical additives on board properties. His work contributes to the development of composite products using CAD and Finite Element Modelling, showcasing his commitment to innovation in engineered wood products.