Department of Environmental Material Science Department of Environmental Material Science

The Department offers studies on how to produce, control, and use forest resources which are renewable life resources, in the 21st century environmental era where carbon emission rights are traded. It is an applied science seeking the theory and practice about forest resources, timber, and forest products aiming at the affluent life of mankind. In this regard, the Department provides diversified studies about forest resources that have given great help to our human life, ranging from secondary to tertiary industries with the goal of fostering future-oriented professional personnel who will make contributions in national development and national welfare. The studies include the following: furniture, musical instruments, timber houses, pulp and paper making, use of timber and wooden materials such as plywood, laminated wood, debarking and chipping boards, fiberboard, forest sceneries, and recreational facilities.
The importance of the Department in studying the natural and chemical fields of timber and forest products is gradually increasing with the development of modern cutting-edge industries. It deals with basic sciences such as physics, chemistry, biology, and chemical engineering required for the production and manufacture of forest products in a reasonable way.
In addition, the Department offers studies in methodology using timber resources most rationally and fosters talented human resources with leading personalities and creative abilities to make contributions in the development of the country and society.