Research
Research at WMEL involves a broad range of projects that exhibit excellence in both fundamental and applied areas of wood materials and engineering. Specific areas of research emphasis include:
- Design and Manufacture of Wood Composite Materials
- Performance based design methodologies for wood materials
- Novel building systems
View a partial listing of current and recent research projects.
Publications
View a list of recently published journal articles, reports and proceedings. More...
In the News
Wolcott a fellow of International Academy of Wood Science
Yadama receives NSF CAREER award
$40 Million Grant - WSU leads effort for economical, sustainable jet biofuel
Bender reappointed - National committee represents lumber consumers
Facilities
The Composite Materials and Engineering Center is equipped to conduct research ranging from composite materials development through structural testing. The 28,000 ft2 facility houses equipment for furnish generation; sorting, drying, blending and forming; consolidation; physical and chemical property analyses; materials and structural testing; nondestructive evaluation; and computer-based modeling and analysis.
Find information about the Equipment and Facilities at CMEC here.