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As a professor of practice in industrial wood construction, Steven Collins is committed to developing scientific knowledge and fostering innovation, which benefit the wood construction industry. His research focuses on the mechanical behavior of structural timber and on characterizing material properties of underutilized wood resources. He is drawn to this field by the enduring appeal of wood, a natural material whose mechanical performance—refined over millennia—makes it uniquely suited for sustainable structural applications.
He has been deeply involved in hands-on laboratory work, conducting both destructive and non-destructive testing. By applying statistical analysis, he explores the relationships between material growth characteristics and mechanical properties to develop predictive models for wood materials, with an emphasis on quantifying uncertainty.
His research at Aalto University continues with the aim of improving the efficiency and reliability of wood construction and of finding value-added solutions that help make wood a crucial material in our transforming society.
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In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Doctoral degree, Engineering and Technology, Aalto University
Award Date: 30 Dec 2022
Master's degree, Natural Sciences, University of Helsinki
Award Date: 16 Mar 2016
Bachelor's degree, Engineering and Technology, Carleton University
Award Date: 1 Apr 2010
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference article in proceedings › Scientific
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › Scientific › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › Scientific › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Collins, S. (Editorial board member)
Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Reviewer of scientific journal