Leslie Groom

Employee Information
Name:	Leslie Groom
Title:	Project Leader
Unit:	Utilization of Southern Forest Resources (4704) AD Unit - Inventory and Monitoring
Phone:	318-473-7267
Fax:
E-Mail:	lgroom@fs.fed.us
Location Information
Mailing Address:	USDA-Forest Service Alexandria Forestry Center 2500 Shreveport Highway Pineville, LA 71360
Shipping Address:	Same
Location Phone:	318-473-7268
Research Information
Education:
B.S., Colorado State University, Wood Science and Technology, 1982 M.S., Oregon State University, Forest Products, 1985 Ph.D., Oregon State University, Wood Mechanics, 1988
Current Research:
Current research: primary objectives focus onphysical and mechanical properties of wood-based composites.Although all composites types are investigated, primary emphasis is placed on wood fiber-based composites such as medium density fiberboard, linerboard, paper).Research involves processing variables (e.g. refining effect, glue levels, and panel density) and component degree of juvenility).
Collaborative Research:
Effect of genetic improvement and/or wood quality and their effect on composite performance.Rapid assessment of wood quality and wood components (with spectral analyses/multivariate analysis) and their effectiveness in composites.
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