Möttönen, Veikko

D.Sc. (Agr. & For.), Researcher

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Expertise

• wood drying and modification
• physical and mechanical properties of wood
• properties and utilisation of hardwoods in the wood product industries
• wood colour research

Research Projects

Current

• Coordination of PUU-programme
  
• Effect of compressive and thermal modification on stability of surface properties of wood
  
• Forest Research Capacity Strengthening in Mozambique 2012-2014 (FORECAS)
  
• Modification of wood properties and markets for modified wood in wood products sector
  
• Raw material potentials, properties, suitability and competitiveness of Scots pine and Norway spruce in wood product industries
  

Former

• Effect of forest regeneration on site and environmental factors
  
• Effects of forestry on Water courses
  

Contacts

Keywords: drying, hardwood, modification, wood colour, wood quality