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Blas Mola

@blasmola

Biomass production and modelling. (Bio)Energy.

Joined December 2014
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Armed with the full majesty of his Administrative Powers, the Grand Administrator points to the sacred rules of university administration violated by the arrogant researcher. Not on my watch! Escenas y Visiones Academicas en el Siglo XXI #bureaucratismus
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Tuulituho voi altistaa metsän uusille vaurioille vuosiksi – "Yksi tuho voi muuttaa olosuhteita, joissa seuraava tuho syntyy" - bit.ly/46B7vFh
Tuulituho voi altistaa metsän uusille vaurioille vuosiksi – "Yksi tuho voi muuttaa olosuhteita,...

Tuulituho voi altistaa metsän uusille vaurioille vuosiksi – "Yksi tuho voi muuttaa olosuhteita,...

Myrskyt aiheuttavat muun muassa mittavaa puustokuolleisuutta ja pitkäaikaisia muutoksia metsien rakenteessa.

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Windstorms trigger a chain reaction that can damage forests for years: earth.com/plants/windstorms-…
Windstorms trigger a chain reaction that can damage forests for years

Windstorms trigger a chain reaction that can damage forests for years

After a windstorm, forests can remain vulnerable to bark beetles and snow damage for years, revealing a predictable chain of disturbances.

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After interpreting a procedural step differently, the Grand Administrator commands the researcher to repent, confess the error and apologise to the Holy Administrative Priesthood. Only then may the research continue. Escenas y Visiones Academicas en el Siglo XXI #bureaucratismus
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Harnessing the digital revolution in the forest based sector, that's the goal of SINTETIC, at the annual meeting in Florence. If involved in #forest #operations, #wood processing, digital #traceability or forest-sector #innovation, follow us! sinteticproject.eu/
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#Forest #plantations contribute to diversify European landscapes. A matter of location, location, location + planning and management @eco2adapt doi.org/10.1111/gcbb.70057
Pineda‐Zapata, S., & Mola‐Yudego, B. (2025). European Biomass Production Systems: Characterization and Potential Contribution to Land Use Diversity. GCB Bioenergy, 17(7), e70057. doi.org/10.1111/gcbb.70057

ALT Pineda‐Zapata, S., & Mola‐Yudego, B. (2025). European Biomass Production Systems: Characterization and Potential Contribution to Land Use Diversity. GCB Bioenergy, 17(7), e70057. doi.org/10.1111/gcbb.70057

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Despite the extended rumours in art circles, Gustave Courbet did not resort to expose himself to university administrators to procure the facial expression of one of his masterpieces #bureaucratismus
Inspired on an average academic dealing with university administration to get a form properly filled, oil on canvas, 1845. Doctoral students often resort to paracetamol, and more senior researchers, to omeoprazol.

ALT Inspired on an average academic dealing with university administration to get a form properly filled, oil on canvas, 1845. Doctoral students often resort to paracetamol, and more senior researchers, to omeoprazol.

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Turning #coffee #waste into value: #hydrothermal #liquefaction of silverskin & spent grounds yields energy-dense biocrude plus biochemical co-products—advancing circular #bioeconomy from café to refinery. doi.org/10.1007/s12155-025-1… @UniEastFinland @Mittuni
Hydrothermal Liquefaction of Coffee Silverskin and Spent Coffee Grounds: Bioenergy and Biochemical...

Hydrothermal Liquefaction of Coffee Silverskin and Spent Coffee Grounds: Bioenergy and Biochemical...

BioEnergy Research - Coffee roasting by-products represent a significant, underutilized side-stream globally. This study investigates hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL) as a method to convert these...

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Small-scale #biomass #CHP in remote communities: technically promising yet constrained by policy misalignment: link incentives with local needs for durable socioeconomic and environmental benefits doi.org/10.1016/j.cles.2025.… @UBCForestry @UBC, @UniEastFinland @FPInnovations & @NRCan
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One of the best news of these weeks is that the @Erasmus_Mundus programme European Forestry has received a continuanion funding once again. It started in 2002, probably being the longest continuous international education programme in forestry! uef.fi/en/article/new-eu-fun…
New EU funding for the Master’s Degree Programme in European Forestry

New EU funding for the Master’s Degree Programme in European Forestry

The European Commission has awarded a total of 4,632,000 euros in funding to the Erasmus+ Mundus Joint Masters Programme in European Forestry, coordinated by UEF.

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The programme is led by the @UniEastFinland with partners at @AgroParisTechRI, @UniFreiburg @UdL_info @BOKUvienna #Unitbv @WUR and has alumni in dozens of countries. sites.uef.fi/europeanforestr…
Home - Master of Science in European Forestry

Home - Master of Science in European Forestry

Are you interested in an international career? Would you like to learn about forests and forest management in seven European countries with a cohort of students coming from all over the world? MSc...

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#Biofuels policy in the #BioEast region: 95% of decision-makers favour domestic biomass, 2/3 prioritise waste streams, policies must match existing fleets, yet national priorities differ! doi.org/10.1080/17597269.202… #bioeconomy #energytransition #policy
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Biomass CHP in remote communities? small-scale system slashed GHG emissions by 1,100 tCO₂e/year, cut fuel costs by 2/3, and boosted local jobs 5-fold; yet policy misalignment stopped it #bioenergy & #justtransition. doi.org/10.1016/j.cles.2025.…
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Spent coffee grounds can be a source of biofuels. Once again, hydrothermal liquefaction makes wonders and yields crude bio‑oil out of waste. A tasty waste‑to‑energy win! ☕ #Bioenergy #CircularEconomy
Papamatthaiakis, N., Barbero-López, A., Eronen, E., Jänis, J., Mola-Yudego, B., & Haapala, A. (2025). Hydrothermal Liquefaction of Coffee Silverskin and Spent Coffee Grounds: Bioenergy and Biochemical Potential. BioEnergy Research, 18(1), 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12155-025-10867-3

ALT Papamatthaiakis, N., Barbero-López, A., Eronen, E., Jänis, J., Mola-Yudego, B., & Haapala, A. (2025). Hydrothermal Liquefaction of Coffee Silverskin and Spent Coffee Grounds: Bioenergy and Biochemical Potential. BioEnergy Research, 18(1), 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12155-025-10867-3

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doi.org/10.1007/s12155-025-1… Papamatthaiakis, N., Barbero-López, A., Eronen, E., Jänis, J., Mola-Yudego, B., & Haapala, A. (2025). Hydrothermal Liquefaction of Coffee Silverskin and Spent Coffee Grounds: Bioenergy and Biochemical Potential. BioEnergy Research, 18(1), 1-12.
Hydrothermal Liquefaction of Coffee Silverskin and Spent Coffee Grounds: Bioenergy and Biochemical...

Hydrothermal Liquefaction of Coffee Silverskin and Spent Coffee Grounds: Bioenergy and Biochemical...

BioEnergy Research - Coffee roasting by-products represent a significant, underutilized side-stream globally. This study investigates hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL) as a method to convert these...

link.springer.com
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Our study of 426 000 plantation systems in Europe shows that can boost land-use diversity. Lots of data available! doi.org/10.1111/gcbb.70057 #Bioenergy #biomass #production #landscape #Diversity
European Biomass Production Systems: Characterization and Potential Contribution to Land Use...

European Biomass Production Systems: Characterization and Potential Contribution to Land Use...

This study mapped and analyzed over 400,000 biomass plantations and energy grasses across 17 European countries, covering over 2 million hectares. By integrating spatial data and landscape metrics,...

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Is Finland's forest legislation ready for climate change? Finland’s forest legislation is regarded as an example but our review shows that the legal framework relies heavily on a “business-as-usual” approach. @metsakeskus #UEF nature.com/articles/s43247-0…
Finnish forest-related laws need to acknowledge climate change risks and integrate adaptive...

Finnish forest-related laws need to acknowledge climate change risks and integrate adaptive...

Communications Earth & Environment - In Finland, forest-related law does not mention climate change, and strategic documents suggest that current management practices are presumed to be...

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Are mixed-species forests less affected by fires? Our analysis of data from 50,000+ NFI plots in Spain reveals surprising results: mixed forests aren't always better at withstanding fires. Species combos matter! #Forestry #Ecology #Fire
Peris-Llopis, M., Mola-Yudego, B., Berninger, F., Garcia-Gonzalo, J., Gonzalez-Olabarria JR. Impact of species composition on fire-induced stand damage in Spanish forests. Sci Rep 14, 8594 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-59210-4

ALT Peris-Llopis, M., Mola-Yudego, B., Berninger, F., Garcia-Gonzalo, J., Gonzalez-Olabarria JR. Impact of species composition on fire-induced stand damage in Spanish forests. Sci Rep 14, 8594 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-59210-4

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Peris-Llopis, M., Mola-Yudego, B., Berninger, F., Garcia-Gonzalo, J., Gonzalez-Olabarria JR. Impact of species composition on fire-induced stand damage in Spanish forests. Sci Rep 14, 8594 (2024). doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-5…
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After years of dealing with the labyrinthine style of Athens' local HR and IT masterminds, Socrates finally moved to omeoprazol. Let's be honest, in all fairness, its producers should cut our bureaucrats in on the profits. #bureaucratismus
While loudly complaining about the lack of sense of a request from HR, Dr. Socrates takes his daily dosis of prescribed omeoprazol, swearing he had enough. His doctoral students patiently listen the outburst knowing there is no hope.

ALT While loudly complaining about the lack of sense of a request from HR, Dr. Socrates takes his daily dosis of prescribed omeoprazol, swearing he had enough. His doctoral students patiently listen the outburst knowing there is no hope.

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Academic bureaucrats, in their infinite wisdom and unwavering politeness, have always graciously reminded researchers that "critical thinking" is a theoretical exercise—one that should never, of course, be turned against them! #bureaucratismus
Benevolent bureaucrats gently reminding the naive Dr. Ulysses that he could have simply kept his mouth shut—and if he knew better, he was more than welcome to sail away elsewhere. John William Waterhouse.

ALT Benevolent bureaucrats gently reminding the naive Dr. Ulysses that he could have simply kept his mouth shut—and if he knew better, he was more than welcome to sail away elsewhere. John William Waterhouse.

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Today is a major festivity in Lleida, in honour of Saint Anastasius, a Roman soldier born in Ilerda in the 3rd century AC. Bona Festa Major de Maig! #Lleida @turismedelleida
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The iconic poster above can be found at the Museu Morera @MuseuMorera in Lleida. It is the original creation of Xavier Gosé, dating back to 1912. Born in Alcalá to parents from Lleida, he maintained a close connection with the city throughout his life. nitter.cf/MuseuMorera/status/178…
MORERA (@MuseuMorera) profile pictureMORERA@MuseuMorera9 May 2024
📆Aquest cap de setmana, amb motiu de la Festa Major de Lleida, obrirem amb horari festiu de 10 a 14 h. ⬇️A l'exposició 'Arrels i horitzons' trobaràs el cartell de la Festa Major de l'any 1912 fet per l'il·lustrador Xavier Gosé. ➕ info de l'artista ➡️ja.cat/kmOPq
Xavier Gosé, Cartell de la festa major de 1912

ALT Xavier Gosé, Cartell de la festa major de 1912

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Are mixed forests less affected by #forest #fires? We studied post-fire tee #mortality in over 30k trees from 1986 to 2007. #Mixed forests are not always better than #pure stands. Often mixtures increase the vulnerability to fire damage vs pure stands of either species...
Peris-Llopis, M., Mola-Yudego, B., Berninger, F. et al. Impact of species composition on fire-induced stand damage in Spanish forests. Sci Rep 14, 8594 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-59210-4 https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-024-59210-4

ALT Peris-Llopis, M., Mola-Yudego, B., Berninger, F. et al. Impact of species composition on fire-induced stand damage in Spanish forests. Sci Rep 14, 8594 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-59210-4 https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-024-59210-4

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...but that is a short answer. Find the combinations we found to have higher than expected mortality at nature.com/articles/s41598-0…
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