MSc in Sustainable Wood Engineering Technology

Graduates are highly sought after in industries such as:

• Primary and secondary wood processing (sawmills, furniture manufacturing, wood construction).
• Research institutes and universities worldwide.

Master thesis project opportunities (examples)

• Utilization of fast-growing plantation wood species (poplar, pawlonia, robinia, etc.) for high-value-added products
• Modification of wood’s properties (acetylation, thermal, hygro-thermal, and other methods)
• Technology development for pencil manufacturing
• Product and technology development for outdoor furniture (incl. playgrounds)
• NDT (non-destructive testing of wood), NIR spectra for moisture measurements
• Color stability of wood
• Surface stability of hardwoods treated by different finishing materials
• Carbon fiber reinforced wood (load-bearing elements)
• Nano cellulose for film materials
• Wood protection (materials, constructions), etc.

Competences

Competences to be obtained in the masters’ course:

• Career-related theoretical and practical skills and their application in laboratory work and design
• Systematic understanding and competence concerning materials, technology, and products
• Management skills and the ability to promote successful teamwork
• User-level knowledge concerning computer-based communication and analysis
• A basic understanding of issues of environment protection, quality management, consumer protection, manufacturer responsibilities, occupational safety and health, technical, economic, legal requirements, and ethics
• Acquaintance with the general analysis and problem-solving techniques required for scientific research

Graduates of the master course are capable of:

• The practical application of their skills to understand principles and relationships, and using various problem-solving techniques
• Processing new information, problems and phenomena encountered at the frontiers of their professional experience, understanding and solving emerging problems, and generating original ideas
• Forming correct opinions and fair criticism, decision-making, drawing conclusions
• Evaluating conditions, analyzing risks, and, based on these, forming a realistic evaluation, making suggestions, solving complex tasks in the area of wood processing, developing new technologies, organizing and controlling production processes
• The management of the available technological, economic and human resources in a complex way
• Performing all kinds of engineering tasks related to wood processing and utilization at a high level of proficiency
• Self-education and development, extending and expanding their knowledge and skills

Workshops are also organized with international partners.

The diploma thesis is regularly a joint research and development project activity in cooperation with our national and international industrial partners or research institutes.