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Graduate Degree Programs M.S., M.P.S. or Ph.D. in Wood Science

Ph.D. and M.S.

Applicants for the M.S. or Ph.D. degrees in the wood science option are required to have a bachelor’s degree in science or engineering. Applicants must have the appropriate undergraduate degree for the option they pursue. Applicants must have completed at least one semester of coursework in chemistry, biology, physics and calculus.

The M.P.S. in Wood Science is open to students with a demonstrated interest in wood science or the wood products industry. A bachelor’s degree in science or engineering is strongly recommended. Applicants to the M.P.S. in wood science and technology should have completed at least one semester of coursework in chemistry, biology, physics, and calculus.

Coursework requirements are described in the   Academic Catalog .

Wood Science Topic Areas

Engineered wood products and structures (timber structure design).

• Dr. George Kyanka
• Dr. Rafaat Morsi-Hussein

Students with interest in Engineered Wood Products and Structures should have a strong background in integral calculus, statics, mechanics, and mechanical and physical properties of wood. The behavior of wood and wood-based components under loads and the effects of duration of the loads are critical elements when developing engineering codes. Wooden components as small as dowels or as large as bridge beams are considered, using elements of materials science, engineering mechanics and structural engineering. Basic property knowledge, employing theories of elasticity, visco-elasticity and fracture mechanics, is coupled with computer-aided design data to analyze the performance of wood and to solve application problems, such as those encountered in wood-frame construction and timber utility structures. How such factors as chemical fire retardant treatments, adhesive performance and mechanical fastener design interact with use requirements is considered. National and international design codes and their development play an important role in specifying research areas of current interest and need. Fabrication and testing of actual components such as trusses, composite beams, and furniture connections are completed in the department’s Wood Engineering Laboratory.

Topics of study may include: Materials science, Engineering mechanics and elasticity, Engineering properties of wood composites, Computer-aided design, Static and dynamic properties of wood.

Tropical Timbers

• Dr. Susan E. Anagnost
• Dr. Robert Meyer

Studies of tropical timbers take many forms, depending on individual student interests. Often students from other countries bring specific problems and materials with them so their thesis will find immediate application when they return home. The holdings of the C. deZeeuw Memorial Library and reference wood specimens of the H.P. Brown Memorial Wood Collection of the Tropical Timber Information Center (TTIC), housed in Baker Laboratory facilities, are vital to this work.

Research topics may be formulated to answer questions dealing with anatomy, identification, properties or uses of various woods from around the world, using the TTIC reference materials. These studies may be quite narrow, such as anatomy and physical properties of woods from a particular region, or much broader, such as regional distribution of species and species groups based on life zone research throughout a country or larger geographic area.

Topics of study include: Wood Identification keys and systematics, Wood properties and end use suitability, Life zone analyses, Expert systems.

Wood Anatomy and Ultrastructure

Students with interest in Wood Anatomy and Ultrastructure should have an undergraduate degree in wood anatomy or the biological sciences. Students are required to develop an extensive background in all aspects of microscopy: light, scanning electron, transmission electron, video microscopy and image analysis, including micro-techniques for effective preparation of specimens for the appropriate instrument. Wood anatomy studies are basic to wood identification, wood utilization, and physical/mechanical properties. These studies may include woods from other continents.

The field of ultrastructure is very broad with applications in many biological, chemical and materials sciences. Applied to wood, it emphasizes the sub-light microscopic structures (smaller than 0.2 micrometers) found in this natural material, either in the mature form or in its formative stages where various organelles of the living cell may be studied for their roles in producing the mature wood cell.

The behavior of wood in its many applications can be observed and explained via microscopy and related instrumentation such as EDXA (energy-dispersive x-ray analysis). State-of-the-art resources and facilities are concentrated in the Center for Ultrastructure Studies, which provides instruction and research support staff.

Students entering this program should have an undergraduate degree in wood anatomy or the biological sciences.

Topics of study include: Wood formation and cell wall organization, Cytoskeleton of plant cells, Properties related to anatomy and ultrastructure, Electron and light microscopy.

Wood Science and Technology

• Dr. William B. Smith

Because wood is renewable, it will meet the needs of modern society for a perpetually available, carbon-neutral material perfectly suited for a vast array of products. The study area Wood Science and Technology includes detailed research on physical, mechanical, or anatomical aspects of wood and its utilization and leads to the M.S., M.P.S., or Ph.D. degree. Wood science stresses research on the material science of wood, dealing with properties important to its use, or to solve problems in wood utilization by practical applications of such knowledge.

Students entering this program should have an undergraduate degree in wood science or a related area.

Topics of study include: Processing and machining, Mechanical and physical properties, The effects of wood anatomy on the physical and mechanical properties of wood, Wood biodegradation, Wood composites, Wood drying and physics, Adhesives and finishing, Dendrochronology.

Wood Treatments

Graduate study in the area of wood treatments allows the student to investigate the scientificbasis for the improvement of wood and wood products with various treatments, which include drying, preservative treatments and coatings. Preparation for research includes graduate coursework in wood-water relationships and transport processes and additional study in areas such as wood anatomy and ultrastructure, mechanical properties, wood chemistry, wood microbiology, thermodynamics, and engineering economics.

Current research interests include use of innovative techniques to dry and preserve wood, effects of drying method on the subsequent treatability of wood, evaluation of energy usage in lumber drying technologies, improving wood properties with polymer treatments, and moisture migration studies.

Students entering this program should have an undergraduate degree in wood science or a closely related field.

Topics of study include: Wood-water relationships and wood drying, Preservative treatments, Polymer treatments, sealants and coatings.

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Wood science (ph.d., m.s., minor).

We offer M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in wood science with a broad range of specialties. Example specialties are chemistry, physics, composites, bio-deterioration and business. Dual M.S. and Ph.D. degrees are also possible. Common dual degrees are with material science and civil engineering.

Renewable materials like wood are essential to human existence. The demand for the energy and thousands of consumer and industrial products made from wood and other renewable materials is growing, especially as society becomes more aware of sustainability and green issues.

To meet the global challenges of the 21st century we must be more innovative in making, marketing and using products from renewable resources while minimizing environmental impacts. We need to learn more about complex renewable materials like wood and dream of new ways that they can help us in the future. Our domestic industry must develop and implement new technology and marketing strategies to remain competitive.

The graduate programs in wood science are designed for the future scientists, technologists and businesspersons who will meet the challenge of new knowledge and innovation.

Oregon State is an international education and research center with a world-class faculty and state-of-the art facilities for inquiry and exploration. The State of Oregon is a center for renewable materials because of our natural resources, well-established industry and sustainability focus. We offer M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in wood science that are closely integrated with our research programs and that allow students to tailor their program around a wood science foundation. All programs are highly interdisciplinary and many students also pursue dual graduate degrees in science and engineering disciplines such as civil engineering, mechanical engineering, materials science, or forest science.

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Effective summer 2019, the program recommends that applicants have a TOEFL iBT of 93 or above (and recommends a minimum sub score of 18 on each section).

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The new George W. Peavy Forest Science Center (PFSC) and the new A. A. “Red” Emmerson Advanced Wood Products Laboratory (AWP) highlight an entirely new way of thinking about building and design.

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Graduate programs in the Department of Wood Science and Engineering are dynamic, diverse and collaborative. Students are fully engaged in the rapidly-evolving, international field of wood products from the very beginning. Dual graduate degrees are common and encouraged; common partner disciplines include civil engineering, mechanical engineering, materials science and forest science. Graduates go on to great careers in industry, higher education, government and nonprofits.

The Department of Wood Science and Engineering is an international leader and resource in sustainable practices, and this leadership is reflected in cutting-edge projects, like the new  TallWood Design Institute , and world-class research facilities, including the new A.A. “Red” Emmerson Advanced Wood Products Laboratory . This world-class applied research center has been set up in partnership with the University of Oregon, and drives wood product innovation while fostering industry competitiveness.

The Department of Wood Science and Engineering is committed to world-class research and constant innovation. As part of one of the top forestry programs in the world, the department is an ideal place for future scientists, technologists and businesspersons to begin to meet the challenges of a quickly changing world.

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Wood science graduate major (ms, phd).

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The Department of Wood Science and Engineering offers graduate programs leading toward the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Wood Science. Thesis research and academic programs can be developed in the many special disciplines represented by the faculty. Minors are most commonly selected from statistics, engineering, chemistry, or business.

Many students pursue a dual major degree in wood science and a field of engineering or science. A wide variety of science, engineering and business opportunities are available.

Graduate students in wood science come from a wide range of undergraduate degree programs in science, engineering, and business.

Excellent laboratories are available for teaching and research in Richardson Hall, Peavy Hall, Emmerson Advanced Wood Products Laboratory, and the Oak Creek Laboratory. Student research involves seeking solutions to current problems in renewable materials science, other sciences such as chemistry, physics and biology, engineering, business or related fields. Most graduate students are employed as part-time graduate assistants.

Graduates with advanced degrees find employment in research and development, management or technical positions in the private sector, as university faculty or in technical public service positions.

Major Code: 3690

Upon successful completion of the program, students will meet the following learning outcomes:

• Conduct research or produce some other form of creative work.
• Demonstrate mastery of subject material.
• Conduct scholarly or professional activities in an ethical manner.
• Produce and defend an original significant contribution to knowledge.
• Conduct scholarly activities in an ethical manner.

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Select at least one additional WSE course and then any 500-600 level courses

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PhD Study Wood Biology and Wood Technology

Wood biology and technology in göttingen.

This programme is open to highly qualified people who studied forestry, wood sciences, biology, biochemistry, microbiology, chemistry etc.

The University of Göttingen offers an international programme on Wood Biology and Wood Technology leading to a Ph.D. or Dr. rer. nat. or Dr. forest. degree within three years. The intensive, research-oriented Ph.D. programme is taught by internationally renowned scientists. To assure individual training on a high standard, the number of participants in the programme is limited to 12 students per year. There will be a special service to help them getting habituated to Göttingen, including a German course, excursions, parties etc..

This programme is open to highly qualified people who studied forestry, wood sciences, biology, biochemistry, microbiology, chemistry and related fields (see Application ). It is the only three-year doctoral programme on wood technology in Germany that focuses on students' independent research work leading to a significant scientific contribution in their field. In addition, students must participate in classes, practical courses and internships designed to train them for leadership positions in the woodworking industry and scientific research institutes. All compulsory courses are taught in English.

The Wood Biology and Wood Technology programme is part of the "Graduate School Forest and Agricultural Sciences" ( GFA ).

Research Teams Involved

The PhD-programme is a joint effort of the following science groups:

• Department Wood Biology and Wood Products (Prof. Dr. Holger Militz, Prof. Dr. Carsten Mai)
• Department Wood Technology and Wood-based Composites (Prof. Dr. Kai Zhang)
• Department Forest Botany and Tree Physiology (Prof. Dr. Andrea Polle)
• Department Molecular Wood Biotechnology (Prof. Dr. Ursula Kües)

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General website of the "Graduate School Forest and Agricultural Sciences" (GFA) General information on doctoral studies in the GFA Information on the PhD Programme Wood Biology and Technology - Credits and curricula Introductory event for PhD students Application and Enrolment Guidelines of the GFA Various PDF forms for the PhD programme Catalogues of courses to participate in the GFA

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The Jozsef Cziraki Doctoral School of Wood Sciences and Technologies was established in the early 1990’s, and has been fully accredited since 2002. During this period, 106 students successfully completed their studies.

The students receive strong theoretical, research methodology and scientific backgrounds, and complete their research individually, with some guidance from their advisors. Supervision is offered by the top experts and wood scientists in Hungary.

Research projects encompass a wide range of topics, including wood science and wood technology, pulp and fibre technology, wood construction, and even more loosely related topics of nanotechnology, architecture, light industry, or wood-related IT and marketing research.

The topics are typically linked to industrial research or innovation projects so that Sopron doctoral graduates have not only strong theoretical backgrounds, but are very practical scientists as well.

STUDY PLAN FOR PHD STUDENTS AT THE CZIRÁKI JÓZSEF DOCTORAL SCHOOL

Working collaboratively with their doctoral supervisor, students admitted into the doctoral program shall prepare a detailed 48-month study and research plan and submit it to the doctoral council of their field of study for approval. Changes to the study and research plan can only be made with the agreement of their doctoral supervisor and the doctoral school leadership. Before the doctoral school leadership makes a decision concerning changes, it will consult the appropriate doctoral council.

The fulfilment of academic and research obligations for doctoral students is measured in credits. A doctoral student must earn at least   240 credits   during their studies and training.

The most important components of the doctoral program are the research activity topics the doctoral school announces. Research activities are evaluated in two ways, both with corresponding credit values. The first is the fulfilment of individual scientific research; the second is through publication.

Doctoral students can also earn credit points by undertaking teaching duties.

With the consent of their doctoral supervisor, doctoral students can publish their research results if they have continuously fulfilled their duties according to the study and research plan. Within the framework of a doctoral conference, doctoral students report on the research they have completed at the end of Years 1 and 3. The report is public. Students take complex exams at the end of Year 2. The requirements of the complex exam include Operational Regulations.

To be eligible to take the complex exam, doctoral students must first obtain   90 credits   in the "training and research stages" of the doctoral program (the first 4 semesters) AS WELL AS complete the required courses and earn all the credits as stated in their study and research plan.

The doctoral supervisor shall certify a doctoral student’s completion of independent scientific research each semester in the student’s registration book.

The minimum and maximum limits of obtainable credit points are listed in the table below.

THE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF THE DOCTORAL PROGRAM CURRICULUM ARE THE FOLLOWING:

a) The theoretical part of the complex exam at the end of Year 2 consists of exams completed in a main and elective subject. The main subject must be a six credit complex examination subject from the student’s doctoral program, while the elective subject can be freely chosen from the selection of elective subjects offered in the complex exam.

b) Course requirements are concentrated in the beginning of the course of study thereby providing doctoral students the opportunity to devote more time to research starting from the Semester 3 onward.

c) Research requirements in Semester 1 and 2 are moderate for independent scientific research, but a review of literature and bibliographical research are still mandatory. However, Semester 3 and 4 are more research centred. The doctoral supervisor verifies the completion of this in the student’s registration book each semester.

d) Education credits: one weekly 2 hour course each semester is worth 6 credits; independent laboratory work equals 4 credits; degree planning is 4 credits. Fulfilment of education requirements are confirmed by the institute director.

The doctoral seminar must be completed in the first 4 semesters; every semester the student must participate in five presentations, a comprehensive/complex exam, and a defence. Dr. Antal Kánnár certifies the completion of these requirements through his signature.

The attainable credit points for research results slated for publication until the publication date are shown in the table below:

Credit points listed in the table must be divided by the number of co-authors; the doctoral supervisor will not be counted when determining the number of co-authors. (Foreign co-authors will also not be counted during any division of credit points.)

PUBLICATION REQUIREMENTS: PH.D.

• Requirements for substantive publications:
• Minimum number of published scientific papers: 4
• Minimum number of foreign language papers published: 2
• The minimum number of published peer-reviewed papers: 2
• Minimum number of foreign-language peer-reviewed publications (which can be referred to through Scopus and Web of Science): 1
• Minimum number of published pieces in Hungarian for native Hungarian-speaking candidates: 1
• Minimum number of works appearing in foreign publications (journals or conference papers): 1

Thesis requirements:   Peer-reviewed and formally approved (guaranteed date of publishing) papers should cover at least half of the thesis.

In cases of published pieces with many co-authors, the doctoral student’s contribution is divided by the number of co-authors; doctoral supervisors are excluded from this calculation.

Published conference papers fewer than 2 pages, abstracts, or posters do not count as acceptable published pieces in respect to earning a degree and will not be considered or evaluated.

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Theses/dissertations from 2022 2022.

EVALUATION OF CROSS-LAMINATED TIMBER PANELS PRODUCED WITH YELLOW-POPLAR (Liriodendron tulipifera) , Rafael da Rosa Azambuja

Theses/Dissertations from 2021 2021

Valorization of Xylan in Agroforestry Waste Streams , Harrison Appiah

Theses/Dissertations from 2018 2018

Nanocellulose from the Appalachian Hardwood Forest and Its Potential Applications , Masoumeh Hassanzadeh

Characteristics of Activated Carbons Produced from Herbaceous Biomass Feedstock , Oluwatosin Jerry Oginni

Production and Economic Analyses of Woody Biomass Utilization for Energy , John Edward Vance

Theses/Dissertations from 2017 2017

Physical Properties and Drying Behavior of Hydrothermally Treated Yellow-Poplar , Sohrab Rahimi

Theses/Dissertations from 2016 2016

Pretreating Underutilized Woody Biomass for Value-Added Biofuels and Bioproducts , Amy K. Falcon

Theses/Dissertations from 2015 2015

Perceptions of Wood Product Supply and Demand for Affordable Building and Green Construction Markets , Gregory D. Estep

Effect of Wood Characteristics on Adhesive Bond Quality of Yellow-Poplar for Use in Cross-Laminated Timbers , Daniel Hovanec

Theses/Dissertations from 2014 2014

Supports of and Barriers to Pursuing a Natural Resource Degree and Career: Perspectives of Culturally Diverse Young Adults , Kelly Balcarczyk

Flexure modulus of elasticity in living branch wood , Aaron Dwight Carpenter

Woodland Owners Motivations for Involvement in Landscape Scale Forest Stewardship , Ana Maria Erazo

Compaction behavior, mechanical properties, and moisture resistance of torrefied and non-torrefied biomass pellets , Tianmiao Wang

Geographic distribution of tree species diversity of the United States reveals positive association between biodiversity and site productivity , James V. Watson

The Hydroclimatology of West Virginia Spatial and Temporal Trends and their Relationship with the North Atlantic Oscillation , Carson Wright

Theses/Dissertations from 2013 2013

The West Virginia Friends of Firewood Network: Engaging with and exploring the practices of firewood producers , Elizabeth Basham

Using bio-chars as potential catalysts for upgrading wood pyrolysis vapors , Wenjia Jin

Performance of northern red oak (Quercus rubra) underplantings under five management regimes and across existing environmental gradients , Adam E. Regula

Examining OHV user displacement at the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area: A ten year trend study , Candice J. Riley

Theses/Dissertations from 2012 2012

Efficacy of varying rates of herbicide and surfactant for the control of understory oriental bittersweet (Celastrus orbiculatus Thunb.) plants in an Appalachian hardwood forest , Terry L. Burhans Jr.

Manufacture and Properties of Thermoplastic Starch Biocomposites , Charlie A. Collins II

Landowner Outreach Education Project Evaluation: Connecting New Family Forest Owners with the Professional Forestry Community , Megan E. McCuen

Market perceptions for expanded opportunities of central Appalachian hardwoods , Liberty Olea Moya

Stream Restoration: Project Evaluation and Site Selection in the Cacapon River Watershed, West Virginia , Jonathan L. Pitchford

Biometric variation among two Mangrove Warbler Setophaga petechia populations of Northwestern Mexico , Cheryl L. Schweizer

Theses/Dissertations from 2011 2011

Evaluation of basal area projection models for unthinned and thinned central Appalachian hardwood forest stands , Ivan Zhelev Anastasov

Edaphic and Land Use Influences on Central Appalachian Fens , Sarah Deacon

Harvest utilization rates and strategies for enhanced value recovery during primary processing in the central appalachian region , Shawn T. Grushecky

Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis Methods for Prediction of Brook Trout Salvelinus fontinalis Percent Dry Weight , Andrew William Hafs

Properties of polyvinyl alcohol nanocomposites reinforced with cellulose nanocrystals of red oak residues , Peter Michael Jacobson

The Silvicultural and Economic Impact of Professional Forestry Assistance on Timber Harvests on Non-Industrial, Private Forestland in West Virginia , Stuart A. Moss

An Evaluation of West Virginia's Non-Industrial Private Forest Landowner Participation in Conservation Easements , Matt D. Oliver

Restoration of Forested Ecosystems on the Monongahela National Forest, West Virginia , Melissa A. Thomas-Van Gundy

Theses/Dissertations from 2010 2010

Pretreatments and energy potentials of Appalachian hardwood residues for biofuel production , Adebola Bamikole Adebayo

Identifying infestation probabilities of Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis, Fairmaire) in the Mid-Atlantic region , William D. Ayersman

Using Environmental and Site-specific Variables to Model Current and Future Distribution of Red Spruce (Picea rubens Sarg.) Forest Habitat in West Virginia , Nathan R. Beane

Long-term effects of timber management on forest breeding songbirds in the central Appalachians , Douglas Becker

Ecology of Trifolium stoloniferum (Muhl. ex A. Eaton), a federally endangered vascular plant, at the Fernow Experimental Forest in West Virginia , John Q. Burkhart

Predicting species composition in an eastern hardwood forest with the use of digitally derived terrain variables , Richard D. Flanigan

Roosting ecology of bats in a disturbed landscape , Joshua B. Johnson

Theses/Dissertations from 2009 2009

Development of a Web-based woody biomass energy expert system , Sabina Dhungana

Improving lumber recovery of low-quality hardwoods via finger-jointing technologies , Colin Dougherty

Treefall gap characteristics within an Appalachian hardwood forest in West Virginia: Influences of topographic position and forest type , Jamie Marie Himes

Evaluation of industrial promoted agroforestry in Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, India , Brian D. McDonald

Recycling veneer-mill residues into engineered products with improved torsional rigidity , Brad McGraw

Rapid characterization of biomass: The use of near infrared and fluorescence spectroscopy as process analytical technology (PAT) method , Kofi Nkansah

Implementation of forest stewardship plans: Understanding the extent of forestry practices applied on enrolled properties in West Virginia , Elizabeth K. Tichner

Theses/Dissertations from 2008 2008

Assessing the limitations of oak in OSB , Brian D. Cox

Evaluation of the impacts of highway construction on sediment and benthic macroinvertebrates in Appalachian streams , Lara B. Hedrick

Attitudes and knowledge of forestry by high school agricultural education teachers in West Virginia , Kristin R. Lockerman Friend

Effects of atmospheric acid deposition and single versus mixed leaf litters on foliar litter decomposition, carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus and calcium dynamics in a regenerating forest , Prinith Sumudu Munasinghe

Disturbances, prescribed fire, and invasion by exotic plants in a xeric mixed-oak and oak-pine dominated area of the Ridge and Valley in eastern West Virginia , Jonathan A. Pomp

Theses/Dissertations from 2007 2007

Stand dynamics of an old-growth hemlock-hardwood forest in West Virginia , Nathan R. Beane

Modeling sediment movement in forested watersheds using hill-slope attributes , Gregory W. Hamons

Changes to in-stream turbidity following construction of a forest road in a forested watershed in West Virginia , William Frank Sharp

Theses/Dissertations from 2006 2006

Optimal bucking hardwood species in Central Appalachia , Jingang Liu

Establishing a historic benchmark for rimrock pine communities at New River Gorge National River, West Virginia , Richard Stockton Maxwell

Nesting ecology, chick survival, and juvenile dispersal of Ruffed Grouse (Bonasa umbellus) in the Appalachian Mountains , Brian W. Smith

An assessment of impacts of Mute Swans (Cygnus olor) on submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) in Chesapeake Bay, Maryland , Ketan Shrikant Tatu

Theses/Dissertations from 2005 2005

A form of two-phase sampling utilizing regression analysis , Michael Allen Fiery Jr.

Assessment of application, effectiveness, and compliance of forestry best management practices in West Virginia , William A. Goff

Floristic dynamics of Appalachian pine-oak forests over a prescribed fire chronosequence , Michael A. Marsh

Consulting foresters of West Virginia: A profile, services and fees , Dheeraj Nelli

Analysis of red spruce (Picea rubens) regeneration in Pocahontas, Randolph, and Tucker counties, West Virginia , Adam W. Rollins

Theses/Dissertations from 2004 2004

Interactions of allelopathy and competition affecting Ziziphus spina-christi and Prosopis juliflora seedlings , Thobayet S. Alshahrani

Factors influencing basal area growth of yellow-poplar ( Liriodendron tulipifera L.) in central West Virginia , Christopher T. Crum

Compatible taper and volume equations for yellow-poplar in West Virginia , Lichun Jiang

Modeling the oriented strandboard manufacturing process and the oriented strandboard continuous rotary drying system , John R. Noffsinger

Comparison of forest road characteristics between forest stewardship properties and non-forest stewardship properties in central West Virginia , Matthew A. Provencher

Theses/Dissertations from 2003 2003

Population level dynamics of grasshopper sparrow populations breeding on reclaimed mountaintop mines in West Virginia , Frank K. Ammer

In situ determination of strength and stiffness of structural lumber and composite products , Jody D. Gray

Global demand for certified hardwood products as determined from a survey of hardwood exporters , Ellen E. Hrabovsky

Soil compaction caused by timber harvesting in central Appalachian hardwood forests , Mark W. Jones

Production and cost analysis of two harvesting systems in central Appalachia , Charles Robert Long

Ecology and management of raccoons within an intensively managed forest in the central Appalachians , Sheldon F. Owen

Fungi associated with northern red oak (Quercus rubra ) acorns , Dawn M. Washington

Impacts on terrestrial and streamside herpetofauna by mountaintop removal mining in southern West Virginia , Jennifer Mravintz Williams

Theses/Dissertations from 2002 2002

Microbial ecology of freshly sawn yellow-poplar lumber ( Liriodendron tulipifera L.) in two seasons , Mark Ryan Mikluscak

Harvested log damage and value loss associated with two ground-based harvesting systems in central Appalachia , Michael R. Vanderberg

Relations of nesting behavior, nest predators, and nesting success of wood thrushes (Hylocichla mustelina) to habitat characteristics at multiple scales , Gary E. Williams Jr.

Theses/Dissertations from 2001 2001

Simulation based modeling of the elastic properties of structural wood based composite lumber , Laszlo Bejo

Changes in stand structure and species diversity following clearcutting in central Appalachian hardwoods , Mark Benjamin Brashears

Fastener withdrawal resistance of wood-based composite panel products , Steven M. Cook

Spatial and temporal analysis of radial growth in an Appalachian watershed , Desta Beyene Fekedulegn

Effects of sediment upon benthic macroinvertebrates in forested northern Appalachian streams , Michael Douglas Kaller

Stand dynamics and disturbance history of five oak -dominated old -growth stands in the unglaciated Appalachian Plateau , James Spencer Rentch

Study of West Virginia wood industry roundwood consumption in 1999 , O'Dell Emanuel Tucker

Theses/Dissertations from 2000 2000

Assessing West Virginia NIPF owner characteristics and preferred assistance topics , Daniel Joseph Magill

Evaluation of the use of remotely sensed images to speciate mixed Appalachian forests , Doru Ioan Pacurari

Predicting habitat suitability for American woodcock and landscape-level assessment of habitat in West Virginia , Ann Klein Steketee

Theses/Dissertations from 1999 1999

Characterizing the chemistry of yellow-poplar surfaces exposed to different surface energy environments using DCA, DSC, and XPS , Michael William Carpenter

Forest songbird abundance and viability at multiple scales on the Monongahela National Forest, West Virginia , Thomas Eugene DeMeo

Preservative treatment evaluation of five Appalachian wood species with four preservatives , Jeffrey John Slahor

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Wood Sciences (PhD)

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This advanced program will give you the opportunity to contribute to the optimization of wood use and processing, improve understanding of the properties of ligneous materials, and develop new, sustainable products.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must have a master’s degree in wood sciences, or an equivalent degree.

Applicants must have a grade point average of at least 3.2 out of 4.33.

Although knowledge of French or English is not a prerequisite for admission, students must be able to read and understand texts in French or in English to successfully complete this program. Students who are not proficient enough in these languages may have difficulty in their studies. Students must ensure that they have a good understanding of French or English and, if necessary, take steps to improve their language skills during their studies (for example at Université Laval’s language school). In the event of significant deficiencies, program direction can impose corrective measures. 

French proficiency

The language of instruction at Université Laval is French. Hence, a good knowledge of written and spoken French is highly recommended. 

English proficiency

Applicants must have a good understanding of written English.

Research Areas

• Wood quality
• Wood composites
• Secondary wood processing
• Product development
• Sustainability of materials and structures
• Wood product lifecycle analysis
• Strategic design of manufacturing systems
• Wood anatomy
• Wood mechanics
• Wood framing
• Wood chemistry
• Bioactive molecules in forest biomass

For a full list of professors, please refer to the descriptions on the Department of Wood and Forest Sciences website giving their fields of research in wood sciences . (In French only).

A number of professors have an interest in supervising students under the agreement between UL and the CSC. Their areas of expertise and contact information are provided below.

Alexis Achim

Research areas: Silviculture, properties of wood, airborne lidar, dendroclimatology Teacher's profile: https://www.sbf.ulaval.ca/alexis-achim Email: [email protected]

Véronic Landry

Research areas: Wood finishing products, wood impregnation, polymer chemistry Teacher's profile: https://www.sbf.ulaval.ca/veronic-landry Email: [email protected]

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Wood Science and Technology Major

The wood products industry employs 1.6 million people nationwide, yet only 21 American universities offer programs specifically designed to educate professionals to manage and provide technical expertise to the industry. WVU is one of them.

By the numbers 90

Since 2008, over 90% of our graduates found employment in the wood products industry.

What is Wood Science and Technology at WVU like?

Description

Accredited by the Society of Wood Science and Technology (SWST), our curriculum will prepare you in key skill sets using hands-on cutting-edge technology, innovation in new product development, marketing and manufacturing to work in an ever-growing U.S. forest products industry (including the lumber industry, engineered wood composites, biorefining, renewable materials and sustainable construction).

We are one of only 21 American universities that provide programs specifically designed to educate professionals to manage and provide technical expertise in the industry. The unique nature of the program and the large base of potential employers result in an excellent job market for our graduates.

Wood Science and Technology program highlights:

• Living-Learning Communities
• Research/Academic Opportunities

At a Glance

• Admission Requirements
• Careers and Employers

Cost and Aid

• Courses and Plan of Study

Related Majors and Minors

Related pathways.

• College/School: Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design
• Division: School of Natural Resources
• Department:
• Degree Designation: BS
• Degree Program: Wood Science and Technology
• Program: Wood Science and Technology

Interested in this major? Here are some suggested next steps:

Areas of Emphasis

Tailor this major to your interests by taking courses in one of these areas:

• Forest Utilization Hybrid curriculum that includes a foundation in wood science and a minor in Forest Resources Management. Students in this area are prepared for careers in timber management and sale administration, forest engineering, primary processing of wood products and timber procurement.
• Renewable Materials Marketing Prepares students for a career in marketing of wood and other renewable materials and products. Specific careers may include retail or wholesale marketing, sales, purchasing or distribution of products.
• Sustainable Low-Rise Residential Construction Prepares students for careers in management, supervision and specifying of materials for single family and multi-family, low-rise residential (i.e., town houses and 2-3 story apartment buildings) construction.
• Wood Processing Provides flexibility within the context of a fundamental wood science curriculum by requiring that students complete a minor. Potential careers include, but are not limited to production of wood products, including primary products, architectural woodwork, furniture and cabinets, and composite materials; marketing wood products; design of wood-based building components, and research.

What makes Wood Science and Technology at WVU unique?

Research and Academic Opportunities

• Summer internships and jobs with industries
• Research work in faculty-led research projects
• Forest Products Society Chapter-led projects
• Opportunity to work at the University Forest

Living-Learning Communities (LLCs)

Live, study and pursue outside-the-classroom learning in a residence hall community that shares your interests:

• Sustainability Environment Economy Energy Design LLC  (SEEED)
• The Quad LLC
• True Colors Community LLC

Transfer Articulation Agreements

To simplify the transfer process, we have formal agreements with certain institutions. These agreements outline the courses you should take to prepare for transferring to WVU. Review the full list of transfer articulation agreements to see if your institution is listed.

Student Organizations

Connect with other students who share your academic interests as a member of:

• Society of American Foresters

View all of the student organizations you can join.

Professional Organizations

Network with professionals in your field as a student member of:

• Society of Wood Science and Technology

How does this degree prepare students for a career?

Career opportunities are quite diverse. Jobs span the spectrum, from standing timber through manufacture of products, to their marketing, distribution and end use.

Our program experiences very high placement rates and students are heavily recruited by industry.

Possible Careers

Wondering what you can do with a degree from WVU's Wood Science and Technology major? Check out these ideas from WVU Career Services and the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) . A median salary is the midpoint of what people typically earn—half of those surveyed earned above the median salary, and half earned below.

Construction Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate, usually through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems. Participate in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation. Includes managers in specialized construction fields, such as carpentry or plumbing.

$101,480 Median Salary

Industrial Production Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing products in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity specifications.

$107,560 Median Salary

This page includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license .

Graduates from this major have gone to work at:

• Allegheny Wood Products
• Baillie Lumber
• Weyerhaeuser
• Stella-Jones
• Huber Engineered Woods

What are the courses like in Wood Science and Technology at WVU?

FOR 205: Dendrology

Classification and silvical characteristics of North American forest trees.

WDSC 100: Forest Resources in United States History

Examines human use of forest resources in America from pre-Colombian times to present. Exploration of factors that impact the use of wood products.

WDSC 223: Wood Anatomy and Structure

Anatomy and structure of commercial wood species of the U.S. Survey of basic properties of wood.

WDSC 232: Wood Grading and Procurement

Conversion and grading of raw materials in log form to primary wood products. Introduction to timber procurement systems.

WDSC 422: Harvesting Forest Products

Analysis of ground-based and cable harvesting systems, including time and motion studies, productivity and cost analysis, occupational safety and health, environmental issues, equipment evaluation and selection, and trucking of forest products. (2 hr. lec., 1 hr. lab.)

WDSC 465: Wood-based Composite Materials

Fundamentals of manufacturing wood-based composite materials, including processing, products, evaluation, and applications in the marketplace. (2 hr. lec., 1 hr. lab.)

WDSC 481: Senior Projects 2

Senior project requires students to use knowledge from other courses to conduct research proposed in WDSC 480 and analyze results and prepare a technical report.

WDSC 491: Professional Field Experience

(May be repeated up to a maximum of 18 hours.) Prearranged experiential learning program, to be planned, supervised, and evaluated for credit by faculty and field supervisors. Involves temporary placement with public or private enterprise for professional competence development.

Capstone Projects

Before graduating, all undergraduates in this major complete an academic project (or "capstone") to demonstrate their research, communication and critical thinking skills.

Senior projects in recent years have included:

• Durability of Wood-Plastic Composites with Biochar Filler WDSC 481: Senior Projects 2
• Examination of NeXgen® and Sta Brite® P for Sapstain and Mold Control WDSC 481: Senior Projects 2
• Fire Retardant Applications for OSB WDSC 481: Senior Projects 2
• Study of the Effect of Pretreatment of Basswood for Making Wood Pellets WDSC 481: Senior Projects 2

How much does Wood Science and Technology at WVU cost? And how can you save?

Tuition and Fees

Estimated rates are available on our tuition website. Anyone who is not a current West Virginia resident, including international students, will be charged non-resident rates.

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Estimate your eligibility for merit scholarships at WVU Morgantown.

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Ways to Save

Here are a few ways for you to save on the cost of attending WVU in addition to university scholarships .

Extra Merit-based Scholarships

Incoming freshmen to the Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design may qualify for Innovators scholarships based on GPA. No additional application is necessary. These scholarships are in addition to University scholarships.

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Ohio Tuition Reciprocity

As the result of a special agreement, students from Ohio who are fully admitted to Wood Science and Technology can enroll at WVU and pay in-state tuition rates. Students must be admitted to both the University and this major.

To simplify the transfer process, we have formal agreements with certain institutions. These agreements outline the courses you should take to prepare for transferring to WVU.

Review the full list of transfer articulation agreements to see if your institution is listed.

Learn How to Transfer Course Credits

Requirements

What are the requirements to apply for Wood Science and Technology at WVU?

To be admitted to WVU's Wood Science and Technology major, you must meet WVU's first-time freshman admission requirements for the 2024-25 academic year. Interested in transferring? Review the transfer admission requirements .

What other options does WVU have?

Learn about the balancing act of managing land for timber production and wood products while considering wildlife habitat, recreational opportunities and water quality.

What minors could I consider?

Agribusiness management, entrepreneurship, forestry resources management, sustainable design, sustainable low-rise residential construction.

What majors share similar career interests with this major at WVU?

Interested in the environment? Agriculture and natural sciences jobs range from sustainable crop and food production to ensuring responsible use of natural resources.

Math and science touch every part of daily life. In our STEM majors, you’ll solve everyday problems and build a better future for all of us.

I like this major. What are the next steps?

Your first step to becoming a Mountaineer is applying for admission. Our online application makes the process as convenient as possible.

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Wood Science and Technology

This program is designed to prepare students for the challenges of a wood products industry career. Graduate students enrolling in wood science will be expected to have taken WDSC 223, Wood Anatomy and Structure, WDSC 232, Primary Conversion and Grading, and WDSC 401, Field Trip or their equivalents. Graduate students are expected to make up deficiencies in undergraduate background as part of their program of study.

Curriculum requirements include a block of graduate requirements course in the major field, which will constitute a comprehensive review of the significant knowledge in that field, and a block of graduate courses in a minor field of study. A minimum of 60 semester hours beyond the bachelor’s degree and exclusive of the dissertation is required. The research work for the doctoral dissertation must show a high degree of scholarship and must present an original contribution to the field of forest resources science. In addition to course work and the dissertation, the candidate is required to pass a qualifying examination and a final examination.

Agribusiness Management

This minor gives students additional skills aimed specifically at rural businesses that produce, process or market agricultural products and commodities. Such companies range from locally owned firms to Fortune 500 companies such as Unilever and Nestle.

This minor is designed to introduce students to the beneficial and harmful roles of microorganisms in a variety of diverse environments including plants, animals, soil, food, air and water. Emphasis is given to the importance of microorganisms in such applied areas as public health, plant disease, pollution and pollution abatement, biological control of pests, biodeterioration, and ecology.

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Science and Technology Studies (Ph.D.)

The Ph.D. in Science and Technology studies explores the relationship between science, technology, and society using a variety of disciplinary and interdisciplinary approaches.

About Our Program

Research in STS analyzes how society affects the development and implementation of scientific, technological, and medical knowledges and practices and how these pursuits affect society. The research and scholarly interests of STS faculty cross a wide range of disciplinary boundaries: some rely on fieldwork, others are immersed in historical or governmental archival research, while others develop social and conceptual analyses to answer theoretical or ethical questions.

Campuses:  

Virginia Tech Blacksburg Campus, National Capital Region Campus

Type of Instruction:

Residential/On Campus, Some Online Courses

90 hrs Total Credit Hours

15 hrs Core Requirement

12 hrs Field Requirement

24-33 hrs Additional Credits

30 hrs Research and Dissertation

What You'll Study

You will complete 90 credit hours including core requirements, fieldwork, electives, and research.

Graduate students in STS come from a wide range of backgrounds including the natural and physical sciences, engineering, numerous professional disciplines, liberal arts and humanities, history, anthropology, sociology, political science, and philosophy. Graduates emerge with an ability to identify and examine the conceptual, social, cultural, historical, and policy dimensions of science and technology.

Courses leading to a Master’s or Ph.D. in STS are available at two sites - Virginia Tech's main campus in Blacksburg and the National Capital Region (NCR) in the greater D.C. metro area. The two locations share faculty and a common curriculum, and some courses are teleconferenced across campuses.

The Blacksburg campus is the best fit for students interested in full-time graduate study at Virginia’s largest research university. The Falls Church campus offers a part-time program and evening classes that cater to working professionals. Convenient to the Washington DC Metro station at West Falls Church.

Why choose this program?

• We analyze how society affects the development and implementation of scientific, technological, and medical knowledges and practices and how these pursuits affect society. 
• The research and scholarly interests of our faculty cross a wide range of disciplinary boundaries.
• The graduate program in STS at Virginia Tech prepares students to be productive and publicly-engaged scholars, advancing research. 
• Our program offers two options to accomodate part-time or full-time enrollment. 
• All classes are taught in small seminars and offer personal interaction with faculty and peers. 
• Students conduct research that integrates science and technology with societal institutions, norms, and practices.
• All classes are taught in small seminars and offer personal interaction with faculty and peers. Students from all academic and professional backgrounds are welcome.

Admissions and Tuition

Admissions requirements.

• Minimum GPA 3.0 (4 Scale)
• GRE is optional
• TOEFL/ IELTS score required (if applicable)

Learn more about admissions requirements 

Application Deadlines

Domestic application.

• *Fall: August 1
• Spring: January 1
• Summer I:  May 1
• Summer II:  Jun 1

International Application

• *Fall: April 1
• Spring: September 1
• Summer I: Jan 1
• Summer II: Feb 1

*Deadline for admission with full consideration for funding: February 1

Funding Opportunities

The STS department has a limited number of  graduate assistantships and fellowships  available for students applying for full-time study on the Blacksburg Campus. Entering students can apply for such funding as part of their admissions application.  No separate application is required.

Find out what loans are available as a graduate student and other opportunities.

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Research and scholarly work.

If you have questions about pursuing a Ph.D. in Science and Technology Studies, please contact:

Program Specialist

Carol Slusser Graduate Coordinator 121 Lane Hall 540-231-0719 [email protected]

Program Leaders

Matthew Wisnioski Graduate Director 331 Lane Hall [email protected] 

Sonja Schmid NCR Co-Director Northern Virginia Center 703-538-8482 [email protected]

Janet Abbate NCR Co-Director Northern Virginia Center 703-538-3768 [email protected]

Program Mission, Goals, and Objectives

“Prepare students for careers in the wood products industry by providing the education and essential skills for long-term career and life success. Students will demonstrate competence in communications, basic science and mathematics, computer use necessary to the industry, basic wood sciences, wood processing and manufacturing, contemporary issues of wood use including environmental issues and industrial and product safety, and a professional area of emphasis focusing upon forest operations and harvesting (Utilization) or Renewable Materials Marketing, Sustainable Low-Rise Residential Construction or Processing (an area based upon a University-approved minor coupled with coursework in the processing and use of wood products).”

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:

Goal 1: maintain and improve the resources necessary to a high quality program in wood science and technology, objectives:.

• Maintain a faculty of at least five full-time, tenure-track positions augmenting this number with non-tenure track, part-time or joint appointments when appropriate.
• Provide a physical environment that is safe, healthful, and conducive to learning.
• Provide the laboratory and classroom facilities and equipment necessary to wood science education.
• To support and enhance a vigorous undergraduate program, maintain a high quality graduate program, faculty research, and public service in wood science.
• Enhance industry collaboration in our overall program.

Goal 2: Maintain and enhance the quality of our undergraduate curriculum and course offerings

• Provide the fundamental background essential to career success in wood science and technology.
• Improve student communications, critical thinking, problem-solving, and computational skills through the wood science core curriculum.
• Be accredited by the Society of Wood Science and Technology.
• Obtain accreditation of the Utilization Area of Emphasis by the Society of American Foresters.
• Adhere to the educational objectives of the profession as articulated in the appropriate accreditation standards.
• Implement the program’s Assessment Plan and ensure that identified curriculum strengths are maintained or enhanced and weaknesses strengthened.
• Review the curriculum at least every three years to keep up to date with changes in the industry as well as changes in undergraduate course offerings at WVU.
• Ensure that Wood Science and Technology courses reinforce the educational objectives of the program while avoiding unnecessary duplication of efforts.
• Adhere to the objectives of the WVU General Education Curriculum in teaching the program’s capstone courses.
• Better integrate wood science education with other curricula in the Division and University, especially Forest Resources Management.

Goal 3: Increase enrollment in the Wood Science and Technology program to ensure that the program does its part in meeting the recruiting goals of the Division and College.

• Be one of the three largest undergraduate programs in the United States in terms of undergraduate enrollment.
• Maintain, implement, and keep current a recruiting plan for the program.
• Increase the number of freshmen entering the program.
• Achieve greater diversity (women and minorities) among Wood Science and Technology students.
• Increase international recruiting and enrollment.

Goal 4: Improve the visibility of the Wood Science and Technology undergraduate program on campus and in the state and surrounding region.

• Generate publicity for the program and its outstanding students on campus and within the state and region.
• Collaborate with College and University supporting services such as recruiters, public relations, student services, etc. to enhance their awareness of our program.
• Offer at least one wood science course in the University’s General Education Curriculum.
• Maintain an attractive, informative, and up to date program web site.
• Ensure that faculty and student achievement is publicly recognized and rewarded at the Division, College, and University level.

Goal 5: Ensure that the educational experience provided for wood science students is fulfilling and rewarding on a professional and personal basis.

• Ensure that program faculty provide high quality student advising.
• Maintain an active student chapter of the Forest Products Society or Society of Wood Science and Technology.
• Develop out-of-the-classroom learning experiences for our students, including participation in faculty research and opportunities to perform projects for industry for independent study credit.
• Offer at least three undergraduate scholarships per year earmarked for wood science students.

Goal 6: Achieve placement of all Wood Science and Technology graduates seeking employment.

• Develop and maintain contacts among potential employers, especially alumni.
• Keep students informed of current job postings.
• Develop students’ job-hunting skills and career planning through FOR 203.
• Maintain a high quality internship experience through WDSC 491.
• Provide mechanisms for alumni and employers to provide feedback that could lead to improvement of our students’ career success.

Agribusiness Management

This minor gives students additional skills aimed specifically at rural businesses that produce, process or market agricultural products and commodities. Such companies range from locally owned firms to Fortune 500 companies such as Unilever and Nestle.

This minor is designed to introduce students to the beneficial and harmful roles of microorganisms in a variety of diverse environments including plants, animals, soil, food, air and water. Emphasis is given to the importance of microorganisms in such applied areas as public health, plant disease, pollution and pollution abatement, biological control of pests, biodeterioration, and ecology.

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Department of Wood Science

Welcome to the Department of Wood Science at the Faculty of Forestry, UBC. We encourage you to go through our website to learn more about our undergraduate and graduate teaching, research, and extension activities. We invite your comments, suggestions, or questions on any facet of wood science or on our programs and offerings. Please feel free to contact me at any time at [email protected] or +1 (604) 822-6153. – Dr. Stavros Avramidis, Head.

About the Department

The Department of Wood Science is one of three departments within the Faculty of Forestry at the University of British Columbia that plays a critical role in education of the next generation of leaders for Canada’s forest industry and communities. Our mission mandate also includes research in developing innovative bioproducts, supply chains, and technology for the sustainable production of low-carbon intensity materials for society. These items include timber framed tall wooden buildings, biobased nanomaterials for energy storage, and robotically machined paneling for architecture design.

Research laboratories and state-of-the-art research equipment are at the disposal of our faculty and students for research in all areas of wood & fiber science and technology. The following are established labs within the Department:

• Advanced Carbohydrate Chemistry Lab (Jiang)
• Advanced Renewable Materials Lab (Renneckar)
• Biobased Colloids and Materials Lab (Rojas)
• Biobased Nanomaterials Lab (Cranston)
• Bioproducts Biotechnology Lab (Joshi)
• Building Science & Technology Lab (Feng)
• Business, Sustainability and Technology Lab (van der Ven)
• Centre for Advanced Wood Processing (CAWP)
• Forests and Communities in Transition (FACT)
• Forest Products Biotechnology Lab (Kim)
• Furniture Design & Secondary Manufacturing Lab (Fuerst, Leung)
• Industrial Ecology Lab (Tu)
• Industrial Engineering Research Lab  (Sowlati)
• Sustainable Timber-Built Environment Lab (Li)
• Timber Buildings Fire Engineering Lab (Wiesner)
• Wood and Fiber Quality Lab (Mansfield)
• Wood Anatomy, Ultrastructure & Microscopy Lab
• Wood Adhesives & Composites Lab (Smith, Dai)
• Wood Building Design & Construction Lab (Lam, Loss)
• Wood Finishing Lab (Evans)
• Wood Mechanics and Timber Engineering Lab (Lam, Loss)
• Wood Physics & Drying Lab (Avramidis)
• Wood Preservation & Protection Lab (Evans)
• Wood Sawmilling & Optimization Lab (Cool)
• Wood Surface Science Lab (Evans)

Wood Science and Technology

Journal of the International Academy of Wood Science

• Subjects include wood biology and quality, wood physics and physical technologies, wood chemistry and chemical technologies.
• Reports on latest advances in areas such as wood formation, chemical composition, property relations, and microbiological degradation.
• Topics related to wood technology include machining, gluing, finishing, composite technology, wood modification, and pulp and biorefinery products conversion.
• Klaus Richter,
• Jan-Willem van de Kuilen

Latest issue

Volume 58, Issue 2

Latest articles

Extraction and investigation of the lipophilic fraction from norway spruce ( picea abies ) and scots pine ( pinus sylvestris ) forestry side-stream biomass.

• Alise Zommere
• Linards Klavins
• Maris Klavins

Laccase-catalyzed octadecylamine modification enables green and stable hydrophobization of bamboo

Chemical surface densification of sugar maple through Michael addition reaction

• Vahideh Akbari
• Stéphanie Vanslambrouck
• Véronic Landry

Effect of tracheid cell structure on gas permeability and porosity in conifer species

• Chongpeng Ye

Influence of natural aging on wood combustion heat release

• Jingyu Zhao
• Xinrong Jiang
• Chi-Min Shu

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