AI: Catalyzing Progress in the Pulp and Paper Sector
TAPPI’s Papermaking Technology Operations Committee (PTOC) is organizing a new informational webinar. Tune in and discover how harnessing AI can lead to significant improvements in papermaking, from raw material sourcing to final product delivery, paving the way for a more efficient and sustainable future.
AI: Catalyzing Progress in the Pulp and Paper Sector Webinar
10:00am to 11:00am (ET)
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
This one-hour webinar will delve into AI's role in real-time data analysis and process control, offering insights into the latest technological advancements. Join us to learn how AI-driven innovations are transforming the industry by enabling precise, data-driven decisions and proactive measures to ensure product quality and operational excellence.
Webinar attendance is open to everyone and there is no cost to attend, but registration is required.
Meet the Speakers: Vipin Raghavan and Dr. Przem Pruszynski
Vipin Raghavan
Co-founder and CEO
Haber
Raghavan brings years of experience to the table in the pulp and paper industry. Beginning his career as a scientist in India, he moved to the US where he dedicated over ten years to various roles in prominent corporations such as EY, United Health Group, Zynga, and Ecolab. Through his journey, Raghavan has gained invaluable insights into the intricacies of both industrial operations and cutting-edge AI technologies. At Haber, he has leveraged this expertise to develop AI-driven tools that unlock critical insights from unstructured data, catering specifically to the needs of the manufacturing sector. Today, Haber's primary focus lies in transforming the pulp and paper industry by providing insights and optimizing processes while reducing manual intervention.
Dr. Przem Pruszynski
Founder
Pruszynski Paper Chemistry Consulting, LLC
Pruszynski received his Ph.D. in Physical Organic Chemistry from Adam Mickiewicz University in Poland and continued postdoctoral research at Dalhousie University and the University of Toronto, focusing on isotope effects in acid-base reactions. He began his pulp and paper career at DOW Chemical's Forest Products Research group, later joining Nalco in 1992, where he worked for 25 years in roles including R&D Group Leader and Principal Consultant. After retiring in 2017, he founded Pruszynski Paper Chemistry Consulting, LLC, offering expertise in areas like pulping, bleaching, and paper machine applications, drawing on his experience from working on over 150 paper machines worldwide. A recognized leader in the industry, Pruszynski has been an active TAPPI member since 1992, and was inducted as a TAPPI Fellow in 2020.