R. Daniel Seale

Dr. R. Daniel Seale is the Warren S. Thompson Professor of Wood Science and Technology and James R. Moreton Fellow in Sustainable Bioproducts at Mississippi State University's College of Forest Resources. His roles include research and academic leadership in sustainable bioproducts and forest resource technologies.

• Education:
  • Ph.D. in Applied Economics (Clemson University)
  • M.S. and B.S. in Agricultural Economics (Mississippi State University)

Research Interests: Focuses on manufacturing economics, composite wood products development, lumber testing methodologies, and product commercialization strategies. His work bridges economic analysis with applied forest product innovation.

Awards:

• James R. Moreton Fellow in Sustainable Bioproducts

Advising & Grants: Oversees graduate student research in sustainable bioproducts through the College of Forest Resources. Active in grant-funded projects related to forest resource utilization and economic feasibility studies. Collaborates with the Bioproducts Testing and Evaluation team.

Labs/Teams: Associated with the Forest and Wildlife Research Center and leads initiatives in the Sustainable Bioproducts program, focusing on interdisciplinary approaches to forest product innovation.