Edward D. Entsminger

Dr. Edward D. Entsminger serves as an Extension Associate III at Mississippi State University's College of Forest Resources (CFR) within the Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Aquaculture. His work focuses on research and extension activities in forest resources, bio-based materials, and ecological management. He holds a Ph.D. in Forest Resources from Mississippi State University and multiple certifications in wildlife biology, wetland science, and wood product engineering.

Education:

• Ph.D., Forest Resources, Mississippi State University (2014)
• M.S., Wildlife, Fisheries, and Aquaculture, Mississippi State University (2007)
• B.S., Wildlife and Fish Conservation, University of Rio Grande (2003)
• A.A.S. degrees in Parks & Wildlife Management, Fish Management, and Wildlife/Fisheries from Hocking College (2000)

Research Interests:
Dr. Entsminger's work spans plant and tree identification, wood composite manufacturing (e.g., bio-based adhesives), wetlands conservation, and ecological impacts of roadside management. Notable areas include:

• Guayule resin applications in wood panels
• CLT structural performance optimization
• Roadside vegetation management strategies
• Machine learning for wood species identification

Publications Trends:
Recent work emphasizes bio-based material innovation, CLT densification techniques, and AI-driven ecological analysis. Key themes include sustainability, material durability, and conservation-driven land management.

Awards/Honors:

• 2018 Doris Lee Memorial Staff Award
• 2019 MSU Research Support Award
• SPIB e-Learning Certification
• Wetland Professional In Training (WPIT)

Advising & Grants:
While no formal advisees are listed, Dr. Entsminger collaborates on USDA-funded projects and leads extension initiatives. Notable grants include research on bio-based adhesives and roadside vegetation management.

Labs/Teams:
Associate researcher with the Forest and Wildlife Research Center (FWRC), contributing to the Sustainable Wood Products and Roadside Ecosystem Management teams.