Esra Satir

Esra is a GRA Ph.D. student in the Sustainable Biomaterials Department at Virginia Tech, originally from Türkiye. She is working with Dr. Hindman, focusing on Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) and its mechanical properties. Her research aims to advance testing techniques to improve the structural performance and sustainability of CLT.

Vera Sitanggang

Working as an Assistant Professor in IPB University - Indonesia, Vera is pursuing a PhD in Wood Science at Oregon State University. With her interdisciplinary background and international education experience, she will be researching about mass timber business ecosystem.

Mandie Flint

Mandie is a GRA MS student in Forest Resources at University of Arkansas at Monticello. She is working on a research project funded by the USFS Wood Innovations Grant (“A mass timber awareness and opportunities campaign supporting rural Mississippi Delta health and emergency services infrastructure”) that I co-wrote with Dr. Rubino.

Arati Paudel

Arati, originally from Nepal, is a GRA MS student in Forest Resources at University of Arkansas at Monticello. She is working on a study aimed at testing the varied message of mass timber buildings to the public. 

Kamana Chamlagain

Originally from Nepal, Kamana is a GRA MS student in Forest Resources at University of Arkansas at Monticello. She is working in a research project granted by US Endowment for Forestry and Communities: Strategy for an Inclusive Workplace in Forest and Wood Products Sector.

Nikolaus Christiawan

Niko is a fast-track MS student in IPB University, Indonesia, investigating wood utilization in construction. After co-advising Niko's BS thesis, I continue to serve as his MS committee member.

Eden Rozing

Eden graduated with an MS in Forest Resources at University of Arkansas at Monticello. Eden's research in trophy hunting has resulted in multiple articles, published by Human Dimensions of Wildlife and PLOS One. Eden is currently a doctoral student at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.