Michael Sanders

Michael Sanders is a Researcher at Mississippi State University affiliated with the Forest Products Treating Lab, focusing on critical challenges in wood science and structural preservation.

His academic credentials include:

• Master of Science (M.S.) in Forest Products from Mississippi State University
• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Industrial Technology from Mississippi State University

His research spans Wood Science, Forest Products, and Entomology with specialized emphasis on wood-destroying pests and structural durability. He investigates biological degradation mechanisms in wooden infrastructure and develops protective methodologies to extend service life of timber constructions, addressing sustainability concerns in building materials.

Based in the Forest Products Treating Lab (Room 6004), his work integrates material science with pest ecology to advance forest product applications.