Dr. Bahman Ghiasi is one of the cited researchers in biomass densification and pretreatment in North America. His PhD work at the University of British Columbia focused on steam-assisted pelletization and torrefaction, and has shaped many of the industrial approaches used today. His research has produced leading models for energy balance, greenhouse gas emissions, and reactor optimization. NorvanTech’s core technology builds on his contributions, which span from academic theory to practical system design. His work is widely referenced by industry, government programs, and academic institutions globally.

Core Publications — Research by Bahman Ghiasi & Collaborators
These foundational studies underpin NorvanTech’s technologies:
• Net Energy Ratio for the Production of Steam Pretreated Biomass-Based Pellets – Biomass & Bioenergy (2015)
• Steam Assisted Pelletization and Torrefaction of Lignocellulosic Biomass – PhD thesis, UBC
• Biomass Torrefaction, Densification and Applications – Frontiers in Energy Research
• Techno-Economic Assessment of Steam Pretreated Pellet Production – Bioresource Technology
• Steam Explosion of Biomass to Produce Durable Wood Pellets – UBC

Key External Resources
• IEA Bioenergy
• IEA Task 32: Biomass Combustion and Co-firing
• IEA Task 40: Sustainable Biomass Markets
• BC Bioenergy Network
• Canadian Bioeconomy Conference
• Bioenergy Europe – Statistical Report Pellets
• Japan Biomass Power Association
• South Korea Renewable Energy Statistics

Government Programs & Policy Documents
• CleanBC Roadmap to 2030
• BC Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS)
• Canada’s Clean Fuel Regulations
• Canada’s Net-Zero by 2050 Strategy

International Standards & Certifications for Biomass Pellets
• ISO 17225-2 – Graded wood pellets
• ISO 17225-6 – Non-woody pellets
• ENplus A1 / A2 – European premium certification
• SURE and REDcert – EU RED II compliance

Recommended Further Reading
• Agbor E et al. – Co-firing biomass and fossil fuels (Applied Energy)
• Uslu A et al. – Pretreatment impacts on bioenergy logistics (Energy)
• Chen WH et al. – Review of biomass torrefaction (Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews)
• Eseyin AE et al. – Trends in torrefied biomass (BioResources)
• Overend R, Chornet E – Steam fractionation of lignocellulose (Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society)

How NorvanTech Uses These Resources
Our technical models are grounded in this research. Our fuel certification strategies align with ISO and ENplus. We support clients through regulatory pathways like CleanBC, LCFS, and EU RED II. Our roadmap stays aligned with the latest global scientific insights.

Summary
The future of sustainable bioenergy relies on evidence-based design, tested systems, and trusted partners. NorvanTech builds on the rigorous research of scientists like Bahman Ghiasi to help clients create smarter, cleaner energy solutions.