Tamara Franca

Dr. Tamara Franca is an Assistant Professor at the College of Forest Resources, Mississippi State University. Her research focuses on wood science and technology, including biodegradation, durability, and nondestructive testing of wood.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Forest Resources, Mississippi State University
• M.S. in Forest Science, Federal University of Espírito Santo
• M.B.A. in Business Administration, Luiz Flávio Gomes
• B.B.A. in Business Administration, Metropolitana College of Marabá

Research Interests: Dr. Franca investigates wood degradation processes, physical/mechanical properties of timber, and advanced evaluation techniques for sustainable bioproducts. She collaborates with the Forest and Wildlife Research Center.