Wood: A Renewable Material for the Future
The course includes the following:
• Silvicultural practices
• Wood processing
• Wood physical, chemical and mechanical properties
• Wood durability
• Timber structure
• EWP
• Pulp and paper
• Wood market dynamics
• LCA
Course information
Number of credits
7.5 credits
Given by
Department of Forestry and Wood Technology
Open to
Swedish and international research students in forestry, wood technology, biotechnology, building technology or equivalent
Teaching language
English
Location
Växjö and distance learning
Next course occasion
September 1st, 2026
Study rate, or the equivalent
50 %
Deadline for applications
April 15th, 2026
Registration
You apply to the course by emailing Reza Hosseinpourpia (reza.hosseinpourpia@lnu.se)
Prerequisites
Students accepted in a doctoral program within the field of forestry, wood technology, biotechnology, building technology or equivalent.
Teaching method
Teaching is conducted in the form of lectures, laboratory work, quizzes, field trips, excursions, seminars and written reports.
The objective of this course is to develop knowledge about wood from forest to the final products. After completing the course students shall be able to:
- Analyze the impact of silvicultural practices on wood quality
- Understand the properties of wood
- Evaluate the processing techniques for wood and their effects on final products
- Explore the applications of engineered wood products (EWPs) in construction and furniture
- Understand the wood fiber properties and their role in paper and packaging products
- Study the market dynamics and lifecycle assessments (LCA) of wood products
- Develop the ability to design and propose efficient, research-based applications of wood in construction, furniture, or paper products
