Recent Graduates, Their Theses & Dissertations
Kenneth J. Dupuis, M.S., Nondestructive Testing of Concrete Box Girder Bridges Using Thermal Imaging. May 2008.
William Gacitua Escobar, Ph.D., Influence of Wood Species on Properties of Wood/HDPE Composites. May 2008.
Scott P. Anderson, M.S., Wood Fiber Reinforced Bacterial Biocomposites: Effects of Interfacial Modifiers and Processing on Mechanical and Physical Properties. December, 2007. Scott is working as a materials research engineer for Michelin Tire Company.
Elvie E. Brown, M.S., Bacterial Cellulose/Thermoplastic Polymer Nanocomposites. May, 2007. Elvie is working on a Ph.D. at WSU.
Drew A. Graham, M.S., Performance of Log Shear Walls and Lag Screw Connections Subjected to Monotonic and Reverse-Cyclic Loading. May, 2007.
Christopher E. Langum, M.S., Characterization of Pacific Northwest Softwoods for Wood Composites Production. May, 2007.
Erica F. Rude, M.S., Evaluation of Coupling Mechanisms in Wood Plastic Composites. May, 2007. Erica is a Materials Engineer at the Naval Air Warfare Center at China Lake, California..
Luyang Shan, Ph.D., Explicit buckling analysis of fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP) composite structures.May, 2007.
Jinwu Wang, Ph.D., Cure Kinetics of Wood Phenol-formaldehyde System. May, 2007. Jinwu is a research engineer at Weyerhaeuser.
Shilo W. Weight, M.S., A Novel Wood-Strand Composite Laminate Using Small-Diameter Timber. May 2007. Shilo is a design engineer at Anderson-Peyton Structural Engineers.
Caleb J. Knudson, M.S., Investigation into the Effects of Variable Row Spacing in Bolted Timber Connections Subjected to Reverse Cyclic Loading. December, 2006.
Jun Qian, M.S., Investigation of Crystallization of Poly(3-Hydroxybutyrate-co-3-Hydroxyvalerates) and their Bamboo Fiber Reinforced Composites. December, 2006.
Sudip Chowdhury, M.S., A Mechanism to Improve Durability of Oriented Strand Composite. August, 2006. Sudip is working on a Ph.D. at Virginia Tech.
Barun Shankar Gupta, M.S., Development of a Coating Technology for Wood Plastic Composites. August, 2006.
Melchor C. Maranan, M.S., Rapid Assessment of Chemical Composition, Calorific Value and Specific Gravity of Hybrid Poplar Wood Using Near Infrared Spectroscopy. August, 2006.
Andrew J. Schildmeyer, M.S., Temperature and Time Dependent Behaviors of a Wood-Polypropylene Composite. August, 2006. Andrew is a design engineer for Putnam Collins Scott Associates.
Erik R. Coats, Ph.D., Sustainable Production of Biodegradable Thermoplastics Through Wastewater Treatment, and a New Theory on Biological Phosphorus Removal. December 2005. Erik is an Assistant Professor at the University of Idaho.
Sara C. Schwab, M.S., Tensile Strength of Oriented Strand Board as Affected by Specimen Width. December, 2005. Sara is a design engineer for Putnam Collins Scott Associates.
Yuefei Wu, M.S., Dynamic Analysis of Ferry Vessels on Wingwall Structures with Wood Plastic Composite Rubbing Blocks. December, 2005.
Matthew W. Chastagner, M.S., Slit Die Rheology of HDPE and ABS Based Wood Plastic Composites. August, 2005. Matt is working on a Ph.D. at University of Michigan.
Kristin A. Duchateau, M.S., Structural Design and Performance of Composite Wall-Foundation Connector Elements. August, 2005. Kristin is working as a structural engineer for Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. in Minneapolis, MN.
Ryan G. Kobbe, M.S., Creep Behavior of a Wood-Polypropylene Composite. August, 2005. Ryan is working as a Research and Development Engineer at Idaho National Laboratory.
Andrew E. Slaughter, M.S., Design and Fatigue of a Structural Wood-Plastic Composite. August, 2004. Andrew is working on a Ph.D. at Montana State University.
Sameer Bafna, M.S., A Novel Technique for the Analysis of Shear Walls within Manufactured Homes Using the Finite Element Method. May, 2004.
Michael A. Dodson, M.S., The Effects of Row Spacing and Bolt Spacing in 6-Bolt and 4-Bolt Wood-to-Steel Connections. December, 2003.
Ying Du, Ph.D., The Development and Use of a Novel Finite Element for the Evaluation of Embedded Fluid Dampers Within Light-Frame Timber Structures with Seismic Loading. December, 2003.
David P. Harper, Ph.D., A Thermodynamic, Spectroscopic, and Mechanical Characterization of the Wood-Polypropylene Interphase. December, 2003. David is an Assistant Professor at the University of Tennessee.
Phil R. Johnson, M.S., NDE of Clear Wood Subjected to Environmental and Mechanical Loadings Using Near Infrared Spectroscopy. December, 2003.
Erik Pearson, M.S., Infrared Inspection Techniques for Prestressed Concrete Box Girders. December, 2003.
Ian Eikanas, M.S., Flexural Reinforcement Limits for Masonry Shear Walls Subjected to Cyclic Loading. August, 2003.
Kirk D. Kludt, M.S., Use of Near Infrared Spectroscopy Technology for Predicting Bending Properties of Clear Wood Specimens. August, 2003. Kirk is currently working as a Structural Engineer at MWH Americas, Inc.
Zachary S. Davidson, M.S., Reliability Indices for Nailed Wood-to-Wood Connections Loaded Monotonically and Cyclically. May, 2003.
Geoffrey M. Gore, M.S., Ultrasonic Detection of Nail Deformation in Timber Connections. May, 2003.
Matthew M. Zawlocki, M.S., Characterization of Wood-Plastic Composites by Dissipated Energy. May, 2003. Matt is currently working as an Engineer in the Bridge and Structures Unit at King County Department of Transportation.
Heming Zhang Alwin, M.S., Development of a Method to Analyze Structural Insulated Panels Under Transverse Loading. December, 2002.
Vikram Yadama, Ph.D., Characterization and Modeling of Oriented Strand Composites. December, 2002. Vikram is an Assistant Research Professor and Extension Specialist at Washington State University.
Alejandro M. Bozo, Ph.D., Spatial Variation of Wood Composites. August, 2002. Alejandro is an Assistant Professor at the University of Chile.
Peter J. Cates, M.S., Dowel Bearing Strength and Bolted Connection Behavior of Oriented Strand Lumber. May, 2002. Peter is working as a structural engineer for Harris & Sloan Consulting Group in Davis, California.
Guibin Lu, M.S., HDPE Wood-Plastic Composite Material Model Subject to Damage. May, 2002.
Melissa A. Verwest, M.S., Effect of Manufacturing Temperature of Laminated Veneer Lumber on Duration of Load Behavior. May, 2002.
Karl R. Englund, Ph.D., Consolidation and Friction Mechanisms of Wood Composites and Their Influence on Pultrusion Processing. December, 2001. Karl is an Assistant Research Professor and Extension Specialist at Washington State University.
Kristin L. Meyers, M.S., Impact of Strand Geometry and Orientation on Mechanical Properties of Strand Composites. December, 2001. Kristin is working at iLevel by Weyerhaeuser in Boise, Idaho.
Christopher W. Brandt, M.S., Load-Duration Behavior of Extruded Wood-Plastic Composites. August, 2001. Chris is a Market Support Engineer for iLevel by Weyerhaeuser in Boise, Idaho.
William R. Parsons, M.S., Energy-Based Modeling of Dowel-Type Connections in Wood-Plastic Composite Hollow Sections. August, 2001. Bill is working for iLevel by Weyerhaeuser in Boise, Idaho.
Douglas J. Pooler, M.S., Temperature Dependent Non-Linear Response of a Wood-Plastic Composite.August, 2001. Doug is working at WSU in the School of Materials and Mechanical Engineering on Cadmium Zinc Telluride.
Brian J. Tucker, Ph.D., Ultrasonic Plate Waves in Wood-based Composite Panels. August, 2001. Brian is working as a Research Scientist in the Nondestructive Evaluation Measurement group at Battelle in the Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in the Tri-Cities, Washington.
Nicholas J. Bilunas, M.S., Diaphragm Behavior of Structural Insulated Panels. December, 2000. Nick is with Floyd E. Burroughs and Associates in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Joe Galloway, M.S., Nondestructive Evaluation of Timber Connections. December, 2000. Joe is in India working as an engineer for the Peace Corps.
Jeffrey D. Linville, M.S., The Influence of a Horizontal Density Distribution on Moisture-Related Mechanical Degradation of Oriented Strand Composites. December, 2000. Jeff is the Director of Technical Services for the American Institute of Timber Construction in Englewood, Colorado.
David Nelson, M.S., Creep and Duration-of-Load Behavior of Timber Under Combined Load. December, 2000. David works for KPFF Consulting Engineers in Seattle, Washington.
Thanadon Sattabongkot, M.S., Dimension Effects on Dowel Bearing Strength for Wood and Wood-Based Composites. December, 2000.
Kevin J. Haiar, M.S., Performance and Design of Prototype Wood-Plastic Composite Sections. May, 2000.
Wei Yang, M.S., Probabilistic Finite Element Methods for the Evaluation of Wood Composites. May, 2000.
David A. Balma, M.S., Evaluation of Bolted Connections in Wood Plastic Composites. December, 1999.
Robert Emerson, Ph.D., Nondestructive Evaluation of Timber Bridges. December, 1999. Robert is an Associate Professor at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma.
Scott Lockyear, M.S., Characterization of Wood-Plastic Composites as Structural Net Sections. December, 1999. Scott recently joined the staff of the American Wood Council in Washington, D.C. as a Structural Engineer.
Juleen J. Esvelt, M.S., Behavior of Structural Insulated Panels under Transverse Loading. August, 1999.
Tamara Godina, M.S., Analytical Creep Model of Wood Beam-Columns. August, 1999.
Jeffery J. Peters, M.S., Selected Engineering Properties of Hybrid Poplar Clear Wood and Composite Panels. August, 1999. Jeff is the Technical Director for Sentinel Structures in Peshtigo, Wisconsin.
Glenn Madden, M.S., Adaptive Sliding Base Isolation Systems for Seismic Protection of Buildings. August, 1999.
Sudarshan Rangaraj, M.S., Durability Assessment and Modeling of Wood-Thermoplastic Composites.August, 1999.
Kristine L. (Fromhold) Williams, M.S., Creep-Induced Secondary Moments in Timber-Beam Columns. August, 1999. Kristine works for KPFF Consulting in Los Angeles, California.
Steven A. Davidow, M.S., Reliability-based Performance Criteria of Wood-Plastic Composite Fender Systems for Waterfront Facilities. May, 1999. Steven works for DCI Engineers in Spokane, Washington.
Scott Peterson, M.S., Application of Dynamic System Identification to Timber Beams. May, 1999.
Paul Rogness, M.S., Composite Material Retrofitting of Split Reinforced Concrete Bridge Columns. May, 1999. Paul works for DCI Engineers in Bellevue, Washington.
Stephen J. Carstens, M.S., Bolt Bearing Behavior of Engineered Wood Composites From Yellow Poplar Lumber. December, 1998.
Lee W. French, M.S., Five-Point Test for Determination of Racking Shear in Structural Panels. December, 1998. Lee works for DCI Engineers in Spokane, Washington.
Monique E. Paynter, M.S., Wood-Based Composite Members for Waterfront Fendering Systems. December, 1998. Monique works for the Washington State Department of Transportation, Bridge and Structures Office in Olympia, Washington.
Judsen M. Williams, M.S., Strength and Reliability of Used Timbers. December, 1998. Judsen works for KPFF Consulting in Los Angeles, California.
David P. Harper, M.S., Evaluation of 4-4' Diphenylmethane Diisocyanate Cure in a Saturated Steam Environment. May, 1998. David is an Assistant Professor at the University of Tennessee.
Wenhua Hua, M.S., Creep Mechanisms in Oriented Strand Board (OSB). May, 1997. Wenhua is a Wood Scientist at Trus Joist MacMillan in Boise, Idaho.
Brian J. Tucker, M.S., Partial Composite Action and Lateral Distribution Effects on Wood-Joist Floor Systems with Various Construction Techniques. May, 1996. Brian is working as a Research Scientist in the Nondestructive Evaluation Measurement group at Battelle in the Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in the Tri-Cities, Washington.
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