InFutUReWood

Prof Francesco Pomponi F.Pomponi2@napier.ac.uk
Visiting Professor

Prof Robert Hairstans R.Hairstans@napier.ac.uk
Professor

Dr Dan Ridley-Ellis D.Ridley-Ellis@napier.ac.uk
Associate Professor

Growth & quality of minor conifer timber species Oct 1, 2012 - Sep 30, 2016
PhD investigating performance of timber from some minor species while developing approaches for assessing wood in standing trees.

Public engagement work - Bright Club Scotland Nov 2, 2012 - Oct 31, 2015
Public engagement and providing training for others doing public engagement

Larch grading setting Mar 1, 2014 - Oct 31, 2015
To create approved settings for existing x-ray and acoustic grading machines for British larch whilst creating knowledge on dimensional tolerance and creating a subset of sample resource for Proof of Concept test work.

SIRT workplan 2014/17 (Workpackage 1) Mar 1, 2014 - Jul 31, 2018
Improving industry knowledge of timer properties and utilisation potential of 'alternative species', testing 6 different species. Disseminate and promote effectively the outputs of the programme, including an annual event for industry.

Makar - Dowel-Laminated Timber (DLT) Research Proposal Feb 20, 2014 - Nov 30, 2015
The project will result in the use and application of an innovative low carbon timber construction technology. The project will demonstrate the products carbon benefits, overcome the technical barriers to market penetration and collate information t... Read More about Makar - Dowel-Laminated Timber (DLT) Research Proposal.