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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