Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering
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College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences

Institute of Technology

Extension

Dr. Robert Seavey, Research Associate and Instructor

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Ph.D. 1989, University of Minnesota
Wood physics
Phone: (612) 624-3028
E-mail: bseavey@umn.edu

Areas of Interest

My research has been in the area of wood moisture relationships. This has included dimensional changes in wood due to changes in temperature in timber bridges as well as biodeterioration of wood in flooded homes. Another research interest has been the evaluation of the energy performance of recently constructed homes in Minnesota.

Courses Taught

  • BBE 1003 Wood and Fiber Science Lab
  • BBE 1004 Information Technology and Sensor Applications
  • BBE 4406 Understanding Wood
  • BBE 4411 Application and Performance of Wood-based Composites in Service
  • BBE 4412/5412 Manufacturing and Applications of Bio-based Products
  • BBE 4413/5413 A Systems Approach to Residential Construction