Dr. Michael Kocurek is Professor Emeritus of Paper Science & Engineering at North Carolina State University.
He is one of the most recognized educators in the paper industry. His teaching focus is on Pulp & Paper Technology, and Paper Properties.
Since 1970, he has taught undergraduates, graduates and onsite courses to more than 3,000 industry professionals and operators among 50 paper industry corporations and government agencies.
He has served as the sole instructor for this course since 1974 - a popular, important course with TAPPI now celebrating 40 years!
Mike is the editor of 11 books and more than 60 video modules on pulp & paper technology.
He has served as Department Head at NC State, Executive Director of the Herty Foundation, an agency of the state of Georgia, and as Chairman and founder of the Department of Paper Science at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.
Dr. Kocurek is a TAPPI Fellow and Distinguished Service Recipient. In 2005, he was inducted into the Paper Industry International Hall of Fame, an honor bestowed on those who have made preeminent contributions to the global pulp & paper industry.
