Ahmed Koubaa

Canada Research Chair in Wood Optimization, Characterization and Processing

Tier 1 - 2017-11-01
Renewed: 2009-09-01, 2021-05-01
Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council


Ahmed.koubaa@uqat.ca

Research involves

Advancing knowledge of phenomena underlying the growth of wood and its impact on wood quality and processing.

Research relevance

The purpose of the research is to understand the formation of wood and cell walls and their phenotype and genetic variations, thus producing high-quality wood and ensuring more effective and efficient use of the resource.

Research summary

To increase the productivity of Canadian forests, intensive forest management is practised in most timberlands, and forest resources are being transitioned from natural to managed stands and plantations.

Dr. Ahmed Koubaa, Canada Research Chair in Wood Optimization, Characterization and Processing, is studying the impact of intensive forest management practices on wood quality, with the help of advanced characterization tools and while taking account of climate change. In the context of a circular economy that mitigates the environmental impacts of wood processing, Koubaa and his research team intend to use wood product residues to fertilize the forest. They also aim to develop high-performance bio-composites and assess their environmental impact.