Wood Technology

Wood Technology Research Centre

Welcome to the Wood Technology Research Centre  

The Wood Technology Research Centre at the University of Canterbury was fully established at the end of 1996 as a means of information exchange among staff engaged in wood-related research, to facilitate the shared use of research facilities, enhance research programmes and to promote technology transfer to end users.

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News and Features

Distinguished Fellow of IPENZ

Professor Andy Buchanan (Civil and Natural Resources Engineering) was elected a Distinguished Fellow of IPENZ (Institution of Professional Engineer New Zealand) in March 2011. He was recognised for his eminent contribution to the advancement of engineering knowledge and education, specifically for his outstanding achievements in moving research into practice in the fields of fire engineering and timber engineering.

Fellow of IPENZ and IAWS

Professor Shusheng Pang (Chemical and Process Engineering) was elected a Fellow of IPENZ in March 2011 for his contribution to advancing knowledge in the processing and use of woody biomass. He was also made a Fellow of International Academy of Wood Science (IAWS) in February 2011 for his contributions to the wood science and technology on the international stage.

 

Contact


Ph: +64 3 364 2538
Fax: +64 3 364 2063
Email: shusheng.pang@canterbury.ac.nz
Wood Technology Research Centre
University of Canterbury
Private Bag 4800
Christchurch 8140
New Zealand
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