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Dr Mark F. J. Bohan

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Vice President, Technology and Research
Printing Industries of America

Dr. Mark Bohan is vice president, technology and research with Printing Industries of America in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. He joined Printing Industries of America (formerly known as PIA/GATF) in July 2004. In his current role, he is responsible all technical research, graphic services, environmental health & safety, consulting and is the TAGA Managing Director. He oversees the Supplier Advisory Committee and Research Committee for Printing Industries of America. He is responsible for the development of the JDF product certification program for CIP4 where he is on the Advisory Board & the technical Steering Committee and is coordinating the implementation of JDF-enabled products at Printing Industries of America.

Dr. Bohan is active in an extensive range of printing, paper, and coating research looking at the latest trends in the industry. He has also been involved in many projects evaluating new technologies, their implementation, and in the application of functional materials using different processes. Many of these have been published in the press and also in Printing Industries Press publications.

Dr. Bohan has spoken extensively on many topics, including research, press optimization, systems integration, CIM technologies, and the opportunities they present. He maintains close ties with many manufacturers, researchers, and practitioners in this field.

Dr. Bohan has published 87 publications including journal papers, Printing Industries and AERE publications and conference papers, presented over 180 invited lectures and written 50 trade press articles. He has been involved with the development of graphic arts ISO standards for over 10 years and is a U.S. expert on ISO TC130. He is active in CIP4, chairing and participating in many committees.

Dr. Bohan lives with his wife, Debbie, son, Amatheon, and daughter, Ynyra in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.