This field encompasses sciences, technologies, processing, , and utilisation of bio-resources such as wood and fibres from forests and non-forests, agricultural wastes (oil palm, coconut, pineapple, banana, etc.) and other non-wood biomass (kenaf, bamboo, rattan, medicinal plants).
Related sub-fields are: Anatomy, Physics, Chemistry and Mechanics of Wood and Fibre, Process of Sawing, Drying, Machining and Quality Enhancement of Wood-Based Products, Manufacturing of Bio-Composite and Engineered Products, Pulp and Paper Manufacturing, Bioenergy Production and Phytochemical Extractions, Industrial Management, Grading and Quality Control, Commercialisation of Wood-Based Products.
Researchers:
- Prof. Dato' Dr. H Ng Paik San
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rasmina Halis
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Norul Hisham Hamid
- Dr. Wan Lutfi Wan Johari
- Dr. Balkis Fatomer A. Bakar
- Dr. Sabiha Salim
- Dr. Adlin Sabrina Muhammad Roseley
- Dr. Ummi Hani Abdullah
- Dr. Norzanalia Saadun
- Dr. Amir Affan Abdul Azim
- Dr. Paiman Bawon
- Ts. Dr. Irina Harun
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Dato' Prof. Dr. H'ng Paik San
PhD (Wood Science, Sturcture and Design), Universiti Putra Malaysia
BSc (Wood Industry), Universiti Putra Malaysia
Expertise
Wood Derivatives, Science and Technology
+603-97696803
ngpaiksan@upm.edu.my
   
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Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Rasmina Halis
PhD (Biotechnology in Pulp and Paper), Universiti Putra Malaysia
MSc (Chemical Process Technology), Universiti Sains Malaysia
BSc Hons (Paper Science), University of Manchester Institute Science and Technology (UMIST)
Expertise
Biomaterial Chemistry, Bioenergy, Pulp and Paper Technology
+603-97696804
rasmina@upm.edu.my
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Norul Hisham Hamid
PhD (Wood Modification), University of Wales
MSc (Wood, Paper and Coating Technology), Universiti Sains Malaysia
BSc (Forestry), Universiti Putra Malaysia
Kepakaran
Wood Modification
+603-97696805
h_noroul@upm.edu.my
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Dr. Balkis Fatomer A. Bakar
PhD (Wood Science), Oregon State University
MSc (Bio-composite), Universiti Putra Malaysia
BSc (Hons) (Bio-composite), Universiti Teknologi MARA
Expertise
Biocomposites
+603-97696815
bfatomer@upm.edu.my
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Dr. Sabiha Salim
PhD (Environmental Science and Ecological Engineering), Korea University
MSc (Non-wood Forest Products), Universiti Putra Malaysia
Bac (Forestry Science), Universiti Putra Malaysia
Expertise
Wood Deterioration and Treatment
+603-97696813
sabiha@upm.edu.my
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Dr. Norzanalia Saadun
PhD (Forest Resources), Pennsylvania State University
MS (Wood Industry Management), Universiti Putra Malaysia
Bac (Forestry Science), Universiti Putra Malaysia
Diploma (Forestry Science), Universiti Putra Malaysia
Expertise
Economics and Management of Wood Industry
+603-97696807
norzanalia@upm.edu.my
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Dr. Paiman Bawon
PhD (Wood Science), Universiti Putra Malaysia
MSc (Wood Utilization), Universiti Putra Malaysia
Bac (Forestry Science), Universiti Putra Malaysia
Diploma (Agriculture), Universiti Putra Malaysia
Expertise
Wood Science and Non-Wood Forest Product
+603-97696814
paiman@upm.edu.my
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Updated:: 06/06/2026 [fatin_ar]
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