Jason Tyler Street

Dr. Jason Tyler Street is an Associate Professor at Mississippi State University's Forest and Wildlife Research Center, specializing in sustainable bioproducts with expertise in bio-based composites, AI applications in materials research, and renewable energy systems.

Education:

• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Engineering - Mississippi State University
• Master of Science (M.S.) in Biological Engineering - Mississippi State University
• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biological Engineering - Mississippi State University

Research Focus: Dr. Street's research bridges traditional wood science with cutting-edge technology, focusing on four primary areas: bio-based composites and engineered wood products, artificial intelligence and machine learning applications in materials research, moisture and thermal transport modeling, and renewable/alternative energy systems. His work particularly emphasizes sustainable building materials derived from agricultural waste and forest products.

Research Trends: His recent publications demonstrate a clear trajectory toward integrating machine learning and computer vision techniques with traditional wood science. The development of MoistNet for wood chip moisture content measurement represents a significant advancement in non-destructive testing. Additionally, his work on corrugated core sandwich panels from crop residues showcases innovative approaches to sustainable construction materials.

Scientific Recognition:

• Superior Paper Award from the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers
• Indo-US Stipend Award from the International Institute

Professional Affiliations & Mentorship: Dr. Street maintains active memberships in the Society of Wood Science and Technology, Forest Products Society, and American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers. He currently advises two graduate students: Tilak Neupane and Ethan Turo, contributing to the next generation of sustainable bioproducts researchers.

Laboratory & Facilities: Dr. Street operates from the Forest Products Laboratory (Room 5204) at Mississippi State University, where he conducts cutting-edge research on wood-based materials and bio-composites. His work spans from fundamental materials characterization to applied product development for the construction industry.