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Franich, Robert Arthur was born on April 20, 1946 in Auckland, New Zealand. Son of Arthur and Gladys Franich.
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Robert Arthur Franich
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Robert Arthur Franich, New Zealand forester, entrepreneur. Achievements include patents for Commercial chemistry process for commodity wood conversion to specialty wood material for high-value uses. Fellow, New Zealand Institute Chemistry, 1987, Royal Society New Zealand, 1994, International Academy Wood Science, 2005; Bright Future Enterprise Scholarship, Tertiary Education Commission, 2001.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy, Auckland University, 1970. MBIE, Unitec New Zealand, 2004.
Career
Scientist Forest Research Institute, Rotorua, New Zealand, 1973—1993, senior scientist, 1994—2000. Principal scientist Scion, since 2001.
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Married Helen Myra Hoyle, July 19, 1972. Children: Nicholas, Jennifer, David.
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New Zealand
Education
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1970
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2004
Career
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1973 - 1993
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2001
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Fellow, New Zealand Institute Chemistry, 1987, Royal Society New Zealand, 1994, International Academy Wood Science, 2005. Bright Future Enterprise Scholarship, Tertiary Education Commission, 2001.Fellow, New Zealand Institute Chemistry, 1987, Royal Society New Zealand, 1994, International Academy Wood Science, 2005. Bright Future Enterprise Scholarship, Tertiary Education Commission, 2001.