Dr. Dennis Jones is an Associate Professor at Luleå University of Technology, based in Skellefteå, Sweden. He has worked in areas related to wood science and technology and bio-based materials for nearly 25 years, having worked for research institutes and universities in the UK, Sweden, Denmark and The Netherlands. He was the Chair of COST Action FP1303 (Performance of Bio-based Building Materials) which concluded in 2017, and is also Vice-Chair of COST Action FP1407 (Understanding wood modification through an integrated scientific and environmental impact approach (ModWoodLife)) which will conclude in 2019.