MSc in Timber Industry Engineering

Timber industry engineers are welcome in the primary and secondary processing of wood (sawmills, furniture factories, wood construction companies, etc.), in research institutes and universities globally.

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.