{"id":30224,"date":"2024-11-12T09:30:57","date_gmt":"2024-11-12T13:30:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/fnr\/extension\/?p=30224"},"modified":"2026-04-24T15:49:33","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T19:49:33","slug":"professor-of-wood-processing-and-industrial-engineering-rado-gazo-featured-in-anr-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/fnr\/extension\/professor-of-wood-processing-and-industrial-engineering-rado-gazo-featured-in-anr-newsletter\/","title":{"rendered":"Professor of Wood Processing and Industrial Engineering Rado Gazo Featured in ANR Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"

Agricultural & Natural Resources (ANR) Newsletter<\/a>: <\/em>Since joining the faculty at Purdue in 1997, Rado Gazo<\/a>, a professor of wood processing and industrial engineering, has educated students, industry professionals and the general public about the possibilities of the wood products industry.<\/p>\n

\"Prof.<\/a>

Prof. Gazo demonstrates hardwood log grade-sawing process on a portable Wood-Mizer sawmill.<\/p><\/div>\n

In addition to teaching undergraduate courses in Properties of Wood, Wood Products Manufacturing and Furniture Design for CNC Manufacturing, Gazo conducts research focused on evaluating tree, log and lumber quality using CT (X-ray computed tomography), laser and image scanning and related manufacturing. He also investigates the competitiveness of furniture manufacturers as well as the application of industrial engineering techniques to value-added wood products manufacturing.<\/p>\n

In 2020, Gazo created Hardwood University, a self-sustaining collaborative program with the Indiana Hardwood Lumbermen\u2019s Association<\/a>, which aims to provide hardwood industry professionals and landowners in the Central Hardwood region with cutting-edge information and training. Gazo is one of the primary instructors for the program.<\/p>\n

Hardwood University, which consists of 10 sessions annually, is intended for new employees in the hardwood industry as well as those preparing for advancement or cross-training. The program, which takes place monthly at various Indiana hardwood plants and Purdue agricultural centers, offers informational and technical sessions on topics ranging from forest taxation to tree and log scaling and grading; log bucking; marketing hardwood veneer, stave and sawlogs; grade-sawing lumber; air drying and kiln drying lumber; hardwood lumber grading; lean manufacturing and logistics; and sawmill efficiency and quality control.<\/p>\n

In addition, Gazo has worked with nearly 300 companies, providing technical assistance, troubleshooting and consulting services as well as implementation of manufacturing best practices.<\/p>\n

To learn more about Rado Gazo’s work view: Rado Gazo<\/a>, Forestry and Natural Resources profile page.<\/p>\n

To read the rest of the newsletter and view the original article, see the ANR November 2024 Newsletter<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Resources:<\/strong>
\nWood Products Manufacturing Technology Minor,<\/a> FNR Minor
\nHardwoods of the Central Midwest,<\/a> The Purdue Arboretum
\nWood Products<\/a>, Purdue Extension – Forestry & Natural Resources (FNR)
\nWood is Best Video<\/a>, Forestry and Natural Resources YouTube Channel, Woodisbest.org
\nAn Introduction to Trees of Indiana<\/a>, The Education Store, Purdue Extension resource center
\nNative Trees of the Midwest<\/a>, The Education Store
\nShrubs and Woody Vines of Indiana and the Midwest<\/a>, The Education Store
\nID That Tree<\/a>, Playlist, Subscribe to Purdue Extension \u2013 Forestry and Natural Resources YouTube Channel
\nA Woodland Management Moment<\/a>, Playlist, Purdue Extension \u2013 FNR YouTube Channel
\nInvesting in Indiana Woodlands<\/a>, The Education Store
\nForest Improvement Handbook<\/a>, The Education Store
\nFinding help from a professional forester<\/a>, Indiana Forestry & Woodland Owners Association
\nDistrict Foresters<\/a>\u00a0for 10 plus acres, Indiana Department of Natural Resources
\nHardwood Tree Improvement & Regeneration Center (HTIRC)<\/a><\/p>\n

Agricultural & Natural Resources (ANR)<\/a>, Purdue Extension<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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