AI: Catalyzing Progress in the Pulp and Paper Sector

Explore how AI is revolutionizing the papermaking process by optimizing manufacturing, enhancing efficiency, and reducing costs. This seminar 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. 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.

Learning Outcomes

1. Understand AI better, differentiate between traditional statistical methods and AI led solutions
2. Identify problems AI can solve in the mill and the valu it can add

Vipin Raghavan, co-founder and CEO at Haber, brings to the table years of experience 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,  Vipin 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.

At present, 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 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, Przem 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, Przem has been a TAPPI member since 1992, receiving the Jasper Mordon Award in 2008 for his contributions to papermaking science and technology. He has published over 100 papers, holds six US patents, co-authored a chapter in the TAPPI Advances in Papermaking Wet End Chemistry book, and delivered keynote lectures at international conferences. In 2020, he was inducted as a TAPPI Fellow. With a strong commitment to education, Przem has taught TAPPI Wet End Chemistry courses for over a decade and has led numerous webinars and courses for CPPA and PAPTAC.