Juliano Fiorelli graduated in Civil Engineering from the Federal University of São Carlos (1999), received his master's degree in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of São Paulo (2002) and a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of São Paulo (2005), Brazil. He has experience in the area of Civil Engineering, Materials Engineering and Rural Construction, with interest on the following topics: unconventional materials, particle board, wood, wood structures, glued laminated timber, mechanical properties of wood, animal welfare and technical drawing.