Master of Professional Studies in Wood Science - Wood Treatments in Syracuse United States | SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry

Graduate programs focusing on wood treatments enable students to explore the scientific principles behind enhancing wood and wood-based materials through various processes, such as drying, preservative applications, and protective coatings. Research preparation involves advanced coursework in wood-water interactions and transport mechanisms, supplemented by studies in wood anatomy, microstructure, mechanical characteristics, wood chemistry, microbial interactions, thermodynamics, and economic analysis in engineering. Ongoing research explores novel approaches to wood drying and preservation, how drying techniques affect subsequent treatment effectiveness, energy efficiency in lumber drying methods, enhancing wood qualities through polymer applications, and investigations into moisture movement.