91传媒 department head elected International Academy of Wood Science Fellow
Contact: Grace Jones
STARKVILLE, Miss.鈥擳he International Academy of Wood Science is honoring Mississippi State鈥檚 Rubin Shmulsky with the designation of fellow, recognizing his significant scientific achievements and research contributions to the field.
Newly elected for 2022, the Warren S. Thompson Professor of Wood Science and Technology and head of the 91传媒鈥檚 Department of Sustainable Bioproducts joins 145 IAWS Fellows throughout the U.S., in addition to international honorees who hold this distinction.
The global organization is known for promoting research, technology and outreach in wood science and investing in the betterment of forests. Fellows are scientists active in research who uphold high standards in wood science advancement.
鈥淭he academy recognizes all types of wood science-related research,鈥 Shmulsky said. 鈥淚t is often interdisciplinary, and in 91传媒鈥檚 Department of Sustainable Bioproducts, we have some of the best and brightest minds in the world researching and discovering new ways to use forest resources sustainably.鈥
Shmulsky noted that much work is directly related to improving utility and economic value of lumber and wood products with applied research.
鈥淚 am humbled and appreciative for being elected as an IAWS Fellow and wish to share this credit among my colleagues in this great department,鈥 Shmulsky said. 鈥淩ecognition like this is a team effort, and it is great to work alongside the best people who helped make this recognition possible.鈥
A 17-year veteran faculty member at Mississippi State, Shmulsky earned his bachelor鈥檚 degree at the University of Massachusetts before completing a master鈥檚 degree in forest products and a Ph.D. in forest resources at 91传媒. He said he looks forward to furthering the economic and environmental sustainability of wood through innovative research, education and outreach.
Wes Burger, dean of 91传媒鈥檚 College of Forest Resources and director of the university鈥檚 Forest and Wildlife Research Center, commended Shmulsky鈥檚 achievement and hard work.
鈥淭his prestigious recognition by his professional society is a testimony to Dr. Shmulsky鈥檚 contributions to the field of wood science and is reflective of the world-class faculty in the College of Forest Resources at Mississippi State,鈥 Burger said.
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