Biorefining Research Institute


The Biorefining Research Institute (BRI) operates based on the concept for complete utilization of lignocellulosic biomass for sustainable production of bioenergy and value-added bioproducts. We strive to synergistically employ various production and conversion platforms of lignocelluloses in a cost-effective and environmentally-friendly manner in order to maximize the value extracted from these biomaterials.

Our Strategic Plan


The Biorefining Research Institute (BRI) strives to be the leading centre for innovation for forest biorefining technologies.

This technology will contribute to social and economic development across Northern Ontario and Canada through transforming the forest industry in a sustainable way and contributing to the growing Bioeconomy.

Read our Strategic Plan

News

 
Innovation Platform - Lakehead University's Article on Critical Minerals

December 14, 2023

 
NSERC providing more than $1 million to Lakehead University researchers

September 12, 2023

Professors at Lakehead University are receiving more than $1 million from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada for exceptional, ground-breaking research that will make a difference.
 
Lakehead’s Biorefining Research Institute creates an important advisory committee

May 11, 2016

A new advisory committee will provide direction to Lakehead University’s Biorefining Research Institute that will benefit Northwestern Ontario’s forestry sector.
 
Lakehead University’s BRI Receives Funding

March 15, 2016

A Lakehead University researcher is receiving funding from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) for his biorefining project. Dr. Lew Christopher, Director of Lakehead’s Biorefining Research Institute, is receiving $59,539 for his work into...

Events

Mar
24
2024 Spring Meeting and 20th Global Congress on Process Safety
 Sunday, March 24, 2024 - 9:00am to Thursday, March 28, 2024 - 5:00pm
 New Orleans, LA
May
26
The 12th World Biomaterials Congress, WBC 2024 - Convergence in Biomaterials: a vision for the future of healthcare
 Sunday, May 26, 2024 - 9:00am to Friday, May 31, 2024 - 5:00pm
 Daegu, Korea
Jun
2
Canadian Chemistry Conference and Exhibition (CSC 2024)
 Sunday, June 2, 2024 - 9:00am to Thursday, June 6, 2024 - 5:00pm
 Winnipeg, Manitoba
Jun
10
Nano Conference
 Monday, June 10, 2024 - 9:00am to Friday, June 14, 2024 - 3:00pm
 Westin Buckhead Atlanta, Georgia
Jun
24
EUBCE 32nd European Biomass Conference & Exhibition
 Monday, June 24, 2024 - 9:00am to Thursday, June 27, 2024 - 5:00pm
 Marseilli, France