Forest Products Innovation Center

Advancing forestry research, education, and innovation.

The RoyOMartin Forest Products Innovation Center aims to expand the economic impact of forests and advance innovative applications of wood-related products, enhancing the sustainability of forests and forest-related industries.

Located on Louisiana Tech University's South Campus, the facility will provide space for a transdisciplinary approach to solving the challenges associated with the timber industry.

Vision

To support a discovery-driven, knowledge-based, value-added forest products industry through:

Cutting-edge research that identifies new opportunities to improve forest product efficiency.
Proactive engagement with partners and stakeholders in developing new and enhanced forest products.
Commitment to innovative solutions to enhance productivity and sustainability for the forest products industry.

Research Focus Areas

Wood Residual Utilization

Research and discoveries contributing to the utilization of wood residuals in the development of new products.

Advanced Wood Technologies

Developing nanotechnology-based wood product innovations that focus on product strengthening and preservation (moisture, fire, and insect resistance).

Sustainable Construction Materials

Exploring the use of forest-based products to complement cement, concrete, iron, steel, and other non-renewable construction materials.

Biomass Innovation

Utilizing biomass to complement, reduce, or replace the use of petroleum-based products in the production of containers, packaging, fuels, chemicals, paints, medicines, and other products.