COMPUTING AND MODELING

Computing Interests

Biomaterials and wood processing optimization. Biomass utilization and bioenergy.  Biomass harvest and logistics.  Forestry best management practices. Carbon optimization and global change. Forest operations and engineering. Data management and analytics. Techno-economic and life cycle analysis. Computer simulation and system modeling. 

• System: Windows, macOS, and UNIX;
• Programming Languages:
  • VB, VB.NET, .NET Compact Framework
  • Unix C/C++ and VC++, Python
  • Ada 95, FORTRAN, SQL Windows

• Data Base: MS Access, DB2, Oracle;
• Web-based: ASP, ASP.NET, HTML, VB Script, Java Script;

• Mainframe: TSO/ISPF/JCL/SAS;

• GIS/Statistical Analysis: ArcMap, SAS, R

Programs Developed

• Online Timber Cruiser
• Wood Science and Technology Online Advisor
• Central Appalachian Harvesting Analyzer
• Forest Harvesting Simulator
• 3D Stand Generator for Central Appalachian Haedwoods
• 3D Tree-Stem Optimal Bucking System for Central Appalachian Hardwood Species
• Online Lumber Edging/Trimming/Grading System
• Hardwood Products Trade Resource Kit
• Woody Biomass Energy Expert System
• 3D Hardwood Log Sawing Optimization System
• 3D Hardwood Lumber Edging/Trimming/Grading Optimization System
• Wood Science and Technology Online Alumni Survey