DAVIS COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, NATURAL RESOURCES & DESIGN
DIVISION OF FORESTRY AND NATURAL RESOURCES

Division of Forestry and Natural Resources

James Armstrong

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James P. Armstrong, PhD

Professor of Wood Science & Technology
Associate Division Director for Academics

Contact Information

West Virginia University
Division of Forestry and Natural Resources
PO Box 6125, Morgantown, WV 26506-6125

Telephone: (304) 293 – 7603
Fax: (304) 293 – 2441
Email: jarmstro@wvu.edu

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Education

Ph.D., 1979. Wood Products Engineering
State University of New York, College of Environmental Science and Forestry

M.S., 1976. Wood Products Engineering
State University of New York, College of Environmental Science and Forestry

B.S., 1972. Wood Science
The Pennsylvania State University

Professional Employment

Professor of Wood Science, West Virginia Univerity (1981-present)

Interim Director, Division of Forestry, West Virginia University (1995-1997)

Assistant Professor of Wood and Fiber Utilization, Michigan Technological University (1979-1981)

Instructor of Wood and Fiber Utilization, Michigan Technological University (1976-1979)

Graduate Teaching Assistant, State University of New York, College of Environmental Science and Forestry (1974-1976)

Wholesale Purchasing Agent, Edward Hines Lumber Company (1972-1974)

Courses Taught

FOR 203, Careers in Natural Resources
WDSC 100, Forest Resources in U.S. History
WDSC 223, Wood Anatomy and Structure
WDSC 491, Professional Field Experience
WDSC 540, Advanced Physical Behavior of Wood
WDSC 623, Anatomy of North American Wood

Research Interests

Education in Wood Science

Professional Affiliations

Past President, Society of Wood Science and Technology
West Virginia Forestry Association

Selected Publications

Armstrong, JP (2010) Forest resources in U.S. history. Kendall Hunt, Dubuque, IA. 322 pp.

Wang J, Wu J, Armstrong JP (2010) An Analysis of Appalachian Hardwood Products in the Chinese Market. Wood Fiber Sci 42(1):71-80.

Wang, J, Wu J, DeVallance DB, Armstrong JP (2010) Appalachian hardwood products exports: An analysis of the current Chinese market. Forest Prod J 60(1):94-99.

Armstrong J (2009) SWST’s 2009 strategic planning process. Wood Fiber Sci 41(3):1-2.

Adebayo A, Wang J, Dawson-Andoh B, McNeel J, Armstrong J (2009) Assessments of Appalachian hardwood residue properties and potentials for bioenergy utilization. Wood Fiber Sci 41(1):74-83.

Armstrong J, Shmulsky R (2008) Accreditation: Elevating programs, the profession, and SWST. Wood Fiber Sci 40(4):481-483.

Gray JD, Grushecky ST, Armstrong JP (2008) Stress wave velocity and dynamic modulus of elasticity of yellow-poplar ranging from 100 to 10 percent moisture content. Pages 139-142 in DF Jacobs, CH Michler, eds. Proc. 16th Central Hardwoods Conference. GTR NRS-P-24 USDA For Serv, N Res Stat, Newtown Square, PA. 595 pp.

Grushecky ST, Adedipe O, Collins C, Cox B, Dougherty C, Armstrong JP (2008) Defect reduction in low-value white oak lumber using restrained drying. Pages 143-147 in DF Jacobs, CH Michler, eds. Proc. 16th Central Hardwoods Conference. GTR NRS-P-24 USDA For Serv, N Res Stat, Newtown Square, PA. 595 pp.

Hrabovsky EE, Armstrong JP (2005) Global demand for certified hardwood products as determined from a survey of hardwood exporters. Forest Prod J 55(2):28-35.