FBM Research Facilities
Our Mission
The Forest Biomaterials Research Facilities is dedicated to advancing sustainable forest management and developing innovative products from forest resources. We focus on creating value-added timber and non-timber products while promoting environmental conservation and economic development
FBM Research Laboratories
Natural Products Laboratories
Biomaterials & Nano Technology Laboratory
Wood Science Laboratory
Research Areas
Three core research domains driving innovation in forest biomaterials
Timber Products
Advanced research in timber processing, treatment, and product development for construction and furniture industries.
- Timber preservation and
treatment technologies - Engineered wood products
development - Sustainable harvesting
techniques - Quality assessment and
grading systems
Non-timber Products
Exploration and development of non-timber forest products for medicinal, nutritional, and commercial applications.
- Medicinal plant identification
and cultivation - Edible forest products
development - Natural fiber and resin
extraction - Ecosystem services valuation
Plant Extractions
Innovative extraction methods for obtaining valuable compounds from forest plants for various industries.
- Essential oils and aromatic
compounds - Bioactive compound
extraction - Natural dyes and pigments
- Pharmaceutical precursors
from plants
Research Facilities
World-class infrastructure supporting cutting-edge forest biomaterials research
Advanced Laboratory
State-of-the-art equipment for material analysis and testing
Forest Nursery
Experimental plots for sustainable forestry research
Extraction Lab
Specialized facilities for plant compound extraction
Collaboration Space
Modern facilities for interdisciplinary research teams