UBC Forestry wishes to congratulate Professor Stavros Avramidis on becoming the 19th President of the International Academy of Wood Science (IAWS), effective June 2nd, 2023.
As the Head of the Department of Wood Science at UBC, Professor Avramidis has spearheaded groundbreaking research that has propelled the understanding of wood-water relationships, non-destructive timber evaluation processes, and diverse wood drying methodologies. With close to 300 publications, he is an accomplished author and highly respected reviewer for science journals, publishers, and research foundations. Through his exceptional leadership and pioneering research, Stavros continues to inspire and advance the field of wood science.
About the International Academy of Wood Science
The Academy was established on June 2nd, 1966, and is a non-profit assembly of wood scientists, recognizing all fields of wood science with their associated technological domains, and securing a worldwide representation.
Fellows of the IAWS are wood scientists who are elected as actively engaged in wood research in the broadest sense, their election being evidence of high scientific standards.
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