Congratulations to Kimiya Rahmani-Mokarrari and Dr. Taraneh Sowlati on the acceptance of their research paper
We are pleased to share that our research paper, titled “Techno-economic assessment of nanocellulose production from forest harvesting residues: Impacts of governmental policies“, has been accepted for publication in the BioEnergy Research journal. Many thanks to the editor and reviewers for their constructive comments and suggestions. We look forward to seeing this work published and […]
CORS Forestry SIG Micro-Event – Presentations by Industrial Engineering Research Group members
We are excited to announce our upcoming CORS event, which will be held on Thursday March 5, 2026 from 9:00 am to 10:00 am (PST). Forestry SIG Micro-Event
Congratulations to Salma Jahani and Dr. Sowlati on the acceptance of their research paper
We are excited to share that our research paper, titled “Life Cycle Assessment of using wood waste for production of structural engineered wood panels”, has been accepted for publication in the Waste and Biomass Valorization journal. Many thanks to the editor and reviewers for their constructive feedback. We look forward to seeing this work published […]
Recent Publications from Our Research Group
Our research group has recently published three systematic reviews advancing the understanding of biomass supply chain design, optimization, and decision-support approaches: Razmi, S., Mirzaee, H., Kumar, G., & Sowlati, T. (2026). Applications of Machine Learning for Decision Support in Biomass Supply Chains: A Systematic Review. Computers and Chemical Engineering.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compchemeng.2025.109451This paper provides a comprehensive review of […]
Welcome to Our New Graduate Students: Shirley Zhang and Kexuan Yuan
We are excited to welcome Shirley Zhang and Kexuan Yuan, who have recently begun their Master’s degrees in our research group. We wish them every success in their studies and look forward to their accomplishments in the program. Shirley is a graduate student in the Industrial Engineering group. With a background in Wood Products Processing, […]
Congratulations to Dr. Taraneh Sowlati for receiving the CORS EDI Excellence Award!
Congratulations to Dr. Taraneh Sowlati on receiving both the CORS EDI Excellence Award and the CORS EDI Event Fund at the 2025 CORS Annual Conference. The EDI Excellence award recognizes individuals, groups, or initiatives that have demonstrated outstanding commitment and achievements in advancing EDI within CORS. The EDI Event Fund is aimed at empowering initiatives […]
CORS Annual Conference – June 2025
We were delighted to attend the CORS Annual Conference 2025 and present our research. It was a great opportunity to share our work, connect with colleagues, and engage with CORS Society.
UBC Forestry Convocation May 2025
I was delighted to attend the UBC Forestry Convocation Ceremony and proud to see our WPP undergraduate students and Salma Jahani, my Master’s student, celebrating this important milestone. Congratulations to all the graduates on their achievements, and all the best in their future endeavors!
Visit to Malcolm Knapp Research Forest
Our research group visited Malcolm Knapp Research Forest on April 15, 2025, to explore forestry operations up close. We observed harvesting activities, road construction, and toured a local sawmill, gaining valuable insights into the operational side of forest management.
Congratulations to Dr. Taraneh Sowlati on being recognized among the world’s top 2% most-cited scientists in 2024!
We are proud to share that Dr. Taraneh Sowlati has been named among the world’s top 2% most-cited scientists in Elsevier’s 2024 update, based on data compiled by Stanford University. This prestigious recognition reflects Dr. Sowlati’s outstanding research contributions and sustained impact in her field. This global ranking identifies scientists whose work is frequently cited […]