Charles Courchene Senior Research Engineer M.EnS., Miami University, 1978

Charles (Chuck) Courchene received a B.S. degree in Pulp and Paper Science from Miami University in 1976 and an M.S. degree in Environmental Science from Miami in 1978. He has worked as an intern at the U.S. EPA in 1978 and in various capacities at the Black Clawson Co. from 1978-1989. He joined the staff of IPST in 1990.

Research Summary

His research interests are in chemical pulping and bleaching and wood quality and fiber properties He also has experience in stock preparation and recycling equipment as well as recycle fiber bleaching. The current research focus is on the effects of mill fiberline processing on the chemical and physical nature of pulp fibers. He manages the pulping laboratories and contract testing related to pulp quality.