Head and Warren S. Thompson Professor of Wood Science and TechnologyProfessor
Phone: 662-325-2243 Email: rs26@msstate.edu
2021
Anderson, G. C., F. C. Owens, S. P. Verrill, R. J. Ross, R. Shmulsky. 2021. Fitting statistical distribution models to MOE an MOR in mill-run spuce and red pine lumber populations. Wood and Fiber Science 53(1):17-26.
2021
Franca, F., R. Shmulsky, T. Ratcliff, B. Farber, C. A. Senalik, R. J. Ross, R. D. Seale. 2021. Interrelationships of specific gravity, stiffness, and strength of yellow pine across five decades. BioResources 16(2):3815-3826.
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2021
Franca, F., R. Shmulsky, T. Ratcliff, B. Farber, C. A. Senalik, R. J. Ross, R. D. Seale. 2021. Yellow pine small flexural properties across five decades. Forest Products Journal 71(3):233-239.
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2021
Ravindran, P., F. C. Owens, A. C. Wade, P. Vega, R. Montenegro, R. Shmulsky, C. Wiedenhoeft. 2021. Field-deployable computer vision wood identification of Peruvian timbers. Frontiers in Plant Science 12:647515.
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2021
Shmulsky, R., F. Franca, T. Ratcliff, B. Farber, C. A. Senalik, R. J. Ross, R. D. Seale. 2021. Compression properties of small clear southern yellow pine specimens tested across five decades. Forest Products Journal 71(3): 240-245.
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2021
Shmulsky, R., M. K. Dowd, D. J. V. Lopes, G. D. Miller, Jr., E. D. Entsminger. 2021. Production of yellow poplar interior plywood with cottonseed-based protein adhesives. Wood and Fiber Science 53(3):206-215.
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2020
Anderson, G. C., F. C. Owens, F. Franca, R. J. Ross, R. Shmulsky. 2020. Correlations between grain angle meter readings and bending properties of mill-run southern pine lumber. Forest Products Journal 70(3)275-278.
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2020
Irby, N. E., F. J. N. Franca, H. M. Barnes, R. D. Seale, R. Shmulsky. 2020. Effect of growth rings per inch and specific gravity on compression parallel to grain in No. 2 2x8 and 2x10 southern pine lumber. BioResources 15(2):2310-2325.
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2020
Irby, N. E., F. J. N. Franca, H. M. Barnes, R. D. Seale, R. Shmulsky. 2020. Effect of growth rings per inch and specific gravity on compression perpendicular to grain in No. 2 2x8 and 2x10 southern pine lumber. Forest Products Journal 70(2):213-220.
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2020
Owens, F. C., R. D. Seale, R. Shmulsky. 2020. Strength and stiffness of 8-inch deep mixed hardwood composite timber mats. Bioresources 15(2):2495-2500.
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2020
Owens, F. C., S. P. Verrill, R. Shmulsky, R. J. Ross. 2020. Distributions of MOE and MOR in eight mill-run lumber populations (four mills at two times). Wood and Fiber Science 52(2): 165-177.
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2020
Turkot, C. G., R. D. Seale, E. D. Entsminger, F. Franca, R. Shmulsky. 2020. Nondestructive evaluation of red oak and white oak species. Forest Products Journal 70(2):370-377.
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2020
Verrill, S. P., F. C. Owens, D. E. Kretschmann, R. Shmulsky, L. S. Brown. 2020. Visual and MSR grades of lumber are not 2-parameter Weibulls and why this may matter. Journal of Testing and Evaluation 48(5):3946-3962.
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2020
Verrill, S. P., F. C. Owens, M. A. Arvanitis, D. E. Kretschmann, R. Shmulsky, R. J. Ross, P. Lebow. 2020. Estimated probability of breakage of lumber of a fixed "grade" can vary greatly from mill to mill and time to time. Research Paper FPL-RP-705. Madison, WI: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory. 47 p.
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2020
Zhang, X., I. Elsayed, X. Song, R. Shmulsky, E. Hassan. 2020. Microporous carbon nanoflakes derived from biomass cork waste for CO2 capture. Science of the Total Environment 748:142465.
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2019
Anderson, G. C., F. C. Owens, R. Shmulsky, R. J. Ross. 2019. Within-mill variation in the means and variances of MOE and MOR of mill-run lumber over time. Wood and Fiber Science 51(4)387-401.
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2019
Barbosa, M. C., J. Street, F. C. Owens, R. Shmulsky. 2019. The effect of multiple knots in close proximity on southern pine lumber properties. Forest Products Journal 69(4):278-282.
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2019
Cao, G., R. Shmulsky, L. Ming, E. D. Entsminger, B. Via, H. Wan. 2019. Characterizing star-sawing pattern produced southern pine and orthogonally glued specimens. Forest Products Journal 69(1):53-60.
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2019
Owens, F. C., S. P. Verrill, R. Shmulsky, R. J. Ross. 2019. Distributions of modulus of elasticity and modulus of rupture in four mill-run lumber populations. Wood and Fiber Science 51(2):183-192.
2019
Verrill, S. P., F. C. Owens, D. E. Kretschmann, R. Shmulsky, L. S. Brown. 2019. Visual and MSR grades of lumber are not two-parameter Weibulls and why it matters (with a discussion of censored data fitting). USDA Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory, Madison, WI. FPL-RP-703. 40 pp.
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2019
Zhang, X., Y. Kim, I. Elsayed, M. Taylor, T. Eberhardt, E. Hassan, R. Shmulsky. 2019. Rigid polyurethane foams containing oxyalkylated lignin with ethylene carbonate and polyethylene glycol. Industrial Crops and Products 141:111797.
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2019
Zhang, X., Y. Kim, t. Eberhardt, R. Shmulsky. 2019. Lab-scale structural insulated panels with lignin-based rigid polyurethane foams as core. Industrial Crops and Products 132:292-300.
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2018
Gordon, J. S., J. B. Auel, N. Blair-Agyeman, I. B. Montague, R. Shmulsky. 2018. Infrastructure enhancement to support value-added bioproduct recovery. Natural Resources 9(4):129-149.
2018
Junaid, O., F. C. Owens, E. D. Entsminger, R. D. Seale, R. Shmulsky. 2018. Strength and stiffness properties of small clear specimens taken from commercially procured No.2 2x8 and 2x10 southern pine dimension lumber. Wood and Fiber Science 50(3):363-369.
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2018
Owens, F. C., S. P. Verrill, R. Shmulsky, D. E. Kretschmann. 2018. Distributions of MOE and MOR in a full lumber population. Wood and Fiber 50(3):265-279.
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2018
Verrill S.P., F.C. Owens, D.E. Kretschmann, R. Shmulsky. 2018. A fit of a mixture of bivariate normals to lumber stiffness-strength data. USDA Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory, Madison, WI. FPL-RP-696. 44 pp.
2018
Zhang, X., D. Jeremic, Y. Kim, J. Street, R. Shmulsky. 2018. Effects of surface functionalization of lignin on synthesis and properties of rigid bio-based polyurethanes foams. Polymers 10(7):706.
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2017
Catchot, T., F.C. Owens, R. Shmulsky, H.M. Barnes. 2017. Comparison of wood utility crossarm properties from 1995 and 2015. Forest Products Journal 67(1/2):50-54.
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2017
Catchot, T., F.C. Owens, R. Shmulsky, R.D. Seale. 2017. Using nondestructive testing to identify premium grades in southern pine and Douglas-fir utility crossarms. Wood and Fiber Science 49(1):105-112.
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2017
Verrill S.P., F.C. Owens, D.E. Kretschmann, R. Shmulsky. 2017. Statistical models for the distribution of modulus of elasticity and modulus of rupture in lumber with implications for reliability calculations. USDA Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory, Madison, WI. FPL-RP-692. 53 pp.
2016
Ingram Jr., L.L., H.M. Barnes, R. Shmulsky, D. Jeremic. 2016. Preparation of calibration standards for the analysis of pentachlorophenol in treated wood by X-ray fluorescence. Proceedings of the International Research Group on Wood Protection, IRG/WP 16-20591.
2016
Liu, X, Y. Wu, R. Shmulsky, Y. Luo, X. Wang, I. Chu, H. Wan. 2016. Developing a renewable hybrid resin system. Part I: Characterization of co-polymers of isocyanate with different molecular weights of phenolic resins. BioResources 11(2):5299-5311.
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2016
Seale, R.D., R. Shmulsky, E.D. Entsminger, A. Bartuli, S. Belalami. 2016. Field test of a novel nondestructive testing device on wood distribution poles. Wood and Fiber Science 48(3):156-161.
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2015
Yang, B.Z., R. Shmulsky, R.D. Seale. 2015. Development of laminated planks from southern pine lumber. European Journal of Wood Products.
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2015
Yang, B.Z., R.D. Seale, R. Shmulsky, J. Dahlen, X. Wang. 2015. Comparison of nondestructive testing methods for evaluating No. 2 southern pine lumber: Part A, modulus of elasticity. Wood and Fiber Scienc 47(4):375-384.
2014
Mao, A, R. Shmulsky, Q. Li, H. Wan. 2014. Recycling polyurethane materials: A comparison of polyol from glycolysis with micronized polyurethane powder in particleboard applications. Bioresources.com 9(3):4253-4265.
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2014
Zang, B.Z., R.D. Seale, J. Dahlen, R. Shmulsky, P.D. Jones. 2014. Bending properties of a novel engineered composite from southern pine lumber. European Journal of Wood and Wood Products 72:601-607.
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2013
Callicut, J.T., R.M. Kaminski, R. Shmulsky, M. Schummer, J.P. Lestrade. 2013. Acoustical comparison between decrescendo calls of female mallards and mimicry by humans using artificial duck calls. Wildlife Society Bulletin 37(1):101-106.
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2013
Dahlen, J., P.D. Jones, R.D. Seale, R. Shmulsky. 2013. Mill variation in bending strength and stiffness of in-grade Douglas-fir No. 2 2 x 4 lumber. Wood Science and Technology 47:1167-1176.
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2013
Dahlen, J., P.D. Jones, R.D. Seale, R. Shmulsky. 2013. Mill variation in bending strength and stiffness of in-grade southern pine No. 2 2 x 4 lumber. Wood Science and Technology 47:1153-1165.
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2012
Dahlen, J., P. Jones, R.D. Seale, R. Shmulsky. 2012. Bending strength and stiffness of in-grade Douglas-fir and southern pine No. 2 2x4 lumber. Canadian Journal of Forest Research (42):858-867.
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2012
Green, B.L., P. Jones, D.D. Nicholas, R. Schimleck, R. Shmulsky, J. Dahlen. 2012. Assesment ofl the early signs of decay of Populus deltoides wafers exposed to Trametes versicolor by near infrared spectroscopy. Holzforschung 66 515-520.
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2012
Kakeh, M., J. Dahlen, R. Shmulsky, P. Jones, R.D. Seale. 2012. Bowtie Beams: Novel Engineered Structural Beams from Southern Pine Lumber. Wood and Fiber Science 44(3):325-333.
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2012
Stroble III, M.F., I.L. Howard, R. Shmulsky. 2012. Wood construction platform design using instrumentation. Wood Material Science and Engineering 7:13-24.
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2011
Dahlen, J., R. Shmulsky, P.D. Jones. 2011. Volatile organic compounds emitted during the kiln drying of southern pine utility poles. Forest Products Journal 60(7/8):629-631.
2011
Jones, P.D., R. Shmulsky, S. Kitchens, H.M. Barnes. 2011. What is salt killed wood? Mississippi State University Extension Service, Publication 2662. 4 pp.
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2011
Kitchens, S.C., R. Shmulsky, H.M. Barnes. 2011. Assessment of forest products undergraduate education in the United States. Wood and Fiber Science 43(1):92-94.
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2011
Shmulsky, R., P. Jones. 2011. Forest products and wood science, an introduction, sixth edition. Blackwell Publishing, Ames, IA.
2010
Dahlen, J., P.D. Jones, M.L. Prewitt, R. Shmulsky. 2010. Emissions released during kiln drying of southern pine utility poles. Pages 88-92 in H.M. Barnes, editor, Proceedings of the 2010 Southeastern Utility Pole Conference.
2010
Green, B., P.D. Jones, L.R. Schimleck, D.D. Nicholas, R. Shmulsky. 2010. Rapid assessment of southern pine decayed by G. Trabeum by near infrared spectra collected from the radial surface. Wood and Fiber Science 42(3).
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2009
McConnell, E., R. Shmulsky. 2009. Hurricane Katrina’s effects on Mississippi’s lumber manufacturers. Forest and Wildlife Research Center, Mississippi State University, Research Advances 12(4):4 pp.
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2009
McConnell, T.E., S.Q. Shi, R. Shmulsky. 2009. Technical note: A preliminary study on the bending stiffness of chemically treated wood material for structural composite lumber. Wood and Fiber Science 41(3):322-324.
2008
Armstrong, J., R. Shmulsky. 2008. Accreditation: Elevating programs, the profession, and SWST, an editorial. Wood and Fiber Science 40(4):481-483.
2008
Dahlen, J., R. Shmulsky. 2008. Grade improvement during drying with a pre-commercial prototype restrain device of two-by-fours from loblolly pine thinnings. Forest Products Journal 58(3):91-94.
2008
Mlsna, T., R. Shmulsky, S. Millar. 2008. Continuous monitoring of volatile organic compounds during kiln drying with a MEMS chemical sensor. American Laboratory 1(2)19-22.
2008
Shmulsky, R., C.L. Saucier, I.L. Howard. 2008. Composite effect of bolt-laminated sweetgum and mixed hardwood billets. Journal of Bridge Engineering 13(5):547-549.
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2008
Shmulsky, R., J. Dahlen. 2008. Laboratory scale VOC emissions testing of air-dried basswood lumber. Forest Products Journal 58(4):94-96.
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2008
Shmulsky, R., S.Q. Shi. 2008. Development of novel industrial laminated planks from sweetgum lumber. ASCE Journal of Bridge Engineering 13(8):64-66.
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2007
Bowyer, J.L., R. Shmulsky, J.G. Haygreen. 2007. Forest products and wood science, an introduction, fifth edition. Blackwell Publishing, Ames, IA.
2007
Shmulsky, R., J. Dahlen. 2007. Influence of sawing solution and pith location on warp in 2 by 4 lumber sawn from small-diameter loblolly pine stems. Forest Products Journal 57(7/8):73-75.
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2007
Slay, R., R. Shmulsky, R.D. Seale. 2007. Acoustic velocity as a means to detect damage in 4-inch-diameter pine poles stressed in bending beyond their proportional limit. Forest Products Journal 57(7/8):90-91.
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2006
Bartekova, A., C. Lungu, R. Shmulsky, P. Huelman, J.Y. Park. 2006. Laboratory evaluation of volatile organic compounds emissions from coated and uncoated oriented strandboard. Forest Products Journal 56(2):85-90.
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2006
Shmulsky, R. 2006. Dimensional stabilization of pine four-by-fours via restraint drying. Forest Products Journal 56(3):41-43.
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2006
Shmulsky, R., J. Dahlen. 2006. Acrolein and selected HAPS from southern pine a comparison of four mills. Proceedings: Forest Products Society, Quality drying for the 21st century.
2006
Shmulsky, R., R.D. Seale, R.D. Snow. 2006. Analysis of acoustic velocity as a predictor of stiffness and strength in 5-inch-diameter pine dowels. Forest Products Journal 56(9):53-55.
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2006
Shmulsky, R., V. Shvets. 2006. The effect of subzero temperatures on FSP of cottonwood. Forest Products Journal 56(2):74-77.
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2005
Erickson, R.W., R. Shmulsky. 2005. Warp reduction of red pine two-by-fours via restrained drying. Forest Products Journal 55(9):84-86.
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2005
Shmulsky, R., D. Butler. 2005. Shrinkage and grade retention in restraint-dried thick dimension loblolly pine. Forest Products Journal 55(11):34-36.
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2005
Shmulsky, R., R.W. Erickson, D.L. Buckner, G. Li. 2005. Field test of edgewise restraint southern pine lumber drying. Forest Products Journal 55(10):25-27.
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2005
Shmulsky, R., R.W. Erickson, P.H. Steele, D. Buckner. 2005. Warp reduction of SYP lumber by restrained drying. Forest Products Journal 55(9):37-41.
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2004
Shmulsky, R. 2004. EMC response along the tensile face of small wood beams. Wood Science and Technology 37(2004):447-449.
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2000
Ingram, L.L. Jr., R. Shmulsky, A.T. Dalton, F.W. Taylor, M.C. Templeton. 2000. The measurement of volatile organic emissions from drying southern pine lumber in a laboratory-scale kiln. Forest Products Journal 50(4):91-94.
2000
Shmulsky, R. 2000. End-grain influence on VOC emissions from kiln-drying loblolly pine. Forest Products Journal 50(5):21-23.
2000
Shmulsky, R. 2000. Influence of drying schedule on VOC emissions from kiln-drying loblolly pine lumber. Forest Products Journal 50(4):45-48.
2000
Shmulsky, R. 2000. Influence of lumber dimension on VOC emissions from kiln-drying loblolly pine lumber. Forest Products Journal 50(3):63-66.
2000
Shmulsky, R., L.L. Ingram, Jr. 2000. Empirical prediction of VOC emission from drying southern pine lumber. Forest Products J. 50(6):61-63.
2000
Steele, P.H., L. Kumar, R. Shmulsky. 2000. Differentiating knots, distorted grain, and clear wood by radio-frequency scanning. Forest Products Journal 50(3): 58-62.
