Wood Science Laboratory
MBUST LABORATORY
Wood Science Laboratory
Dedicated to advancing research in wood anatomy, forest biomaterials, phytochemical analysis, and sustainable forest product utilization. Our work supports Nepal’s climate commitments and contributes to local and global sustainability goals.
- Timber Preservation and Treatment
- Wood Products in a Changing Climate
- Quality Assessment and Grading of Wood
- Dendro-Wood Anatomy
- Engineered Wood Product Development
- Forest Resources Utilization
LEADERSHIP
Laboratory In-charge
Dr. Sudip Pandey, Asst. Professor
Forest Biomaterials Science and Engineering Program
Email: sudip.pandeyl@mbust.edu.np
INFRASTRUCTURE
Major Instruments
Leica Microtome
Leica Microtome with Water bath and Dryer
Olympus Microscope with Camera
Ultra Centrifuge Mill FM 300
Memmert Water Bath
Laboratory setup at WSL Laboratory
RESEARCH OUTPUT
Completed Research in WSL Laboratory
Impacts of Seasoning Methods on Moisture Content and Dimensional Stability
Principal Investigator: Dr. Sudip Pandey
Researchers: Dr. Shailendra Kumar, Ms. Manushi Sigdel
Date of Initiation: 2025
Funded by: MBUST
Major components of ginger varities from Nepal-characterization and application for skin care products and remedy for acne (Co-PI)
Principal Investigator: Dr. Sabina Shrestha
Researchers: Dr. Sudip Pandey, Dr. Saurabha Bhattarai, Ms. Sanju Sah
Date of Initiation: 2025
Funded by: MBUST
Chemical Profiling and Protective Performance of Waste-Derived Pine Tar in Wood Treatment (Co-PI)
Principal Investigator: Dr. Saurabha Bhattarai
Researchers: Dr. Sudip Pandey, Sadikshya Chaulagain
Date of Initiation: 2025
Funded by: MBUST
Green Treatment to improve resistance of Bambusa neutans and Bambusa balcooa against fungal degredation and UV exposure (Co-PI)
Principal Investigator: Dr. Saurabha Bhattarai
Researchers: Dr. Sudip Pandey, Kishor Timsina, Hari Prasad Devkota
Date of Initiation: 2025
Funded by: MBUST
Students Involved in Research
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Binita Silwal - Bamboo treatment for fungal disease
(binita.silwal@mbust.edu.np) -
Manushi Sigdel - Wood seasoning (manushi.sigdel@mbust.edu.np)
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Sadikshya Chaulagain - Wood treatment sadikshya.chaulagain@mbust.edu.np
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Sanju Sah - Microscopic study of ginger sanju.sah@mbust.edu.np
Our Collaborators
Mediterranean Forestry and Natural Resources Management (MEDfOR) (https://www.medfor.eu/)
University of Padova, Agriculture and Forestry Department, Italy
Nepal Academy of Science and Technology
Nepal Agricultural Research Council
Forest Resource Training Centre (FRTC)
Agriculture and Forest University