Colin McCown

Colin McCown is Associate Professor of Practice in the Department of Sustainable Bioproducts at Mississippi State University's College of Forest Resources. His work focuses on wood material performance and construction standards.

Research interests include:

• Wood deterioration mechanisms and protective treatments
• Compliance with wood construction codes
• Structural preservation and remediation techniques
• Evaluation of wood preservative systems
• Forensic analysis of wood product failures

McCown maintains professional affiliations with the Forest and Wildlife Research Center and contributes to advancing wood industry standards.