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EquipmentInstron 68TM-R - Universal Testing Machine (UTM)

Room 165, Wood Technology Laboratory (Workshop)
University of Canterbury
School of Forestry
Christchurch
New Zealand

PEOPLE

  • Manager
    Doctor Hyungsuk Lim
    • Senior Lecturer Above the Bar
    • School of Forestry
    • Senior Lecturer Above the BarSchool of Forestry
    I am interested in conducting comprehensive research on the development of engineered wood products, the structural performance of timber components and structures, and the evaluation of timber building technology, which would expand markets for timber owners and producers.
    I am interested in conducting comprehensive research on the development of engineered wood products, the structural performance of timber components and structures, and the evaluation of timber building technology, which would expand markets for timber owners and producers.
    • Faculty of Engineering
    • Registered to supervise Master's/Doctoral students
    • 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
    • 15 Life on Land
    • 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
    • 13 Climate Action
    Fields of Research
    • Timber engineering
    • Wood processing
  • Manager
    Doctor Monika Sharma
    • Research Technician
    • School of Forestry
    • Research TechnicianSchool of Forestry
    Dr Monika Sharma is a Research Technician in the University of Canterbury’s School of Forestry. Building on her PhD research — where she developed rapid, reliable techniques to screen young radiata pines for stiffness and dimensional stability—she now provides research and technical support across the School.
     
    Monika applies her expertise in wood quality assessment, mechanical characterization, data collection, and experimental design to strengthen the School’s capability in tree breeding, wood science, and industry aligned research. Her work supports both academic programmes and sector focused innovation, contributing to advances in early age wood quality evaluation and broader improvements in forestry and wood product performance.
    Dr Monika Sharma is a Research Technician in the University of Canterbury’s School of Forestry. Building on her PhD research — where she developed rapid, reliable techniques to screen young radiata pines for stiffness and dimensional stability—she now provides research and technical support across the School.
     
    Monika applies her expertise in wood quality assessment, mechanical characterization, data collection, and experimental design to strengthen the School’s capability in tree breeding, wood science, and industry aligned research. Her work supports both academic programmes and sector focused innovation, contributing to advances in early age wood quality evaluation and broader improvements in forestry and wood product performance.
    • Faculty of Engineering
    • Collaborative research projects
    • Consulting & advisory services
    • Technical expertise & support
    Fields of Research
    • Forestry product quality assessment
    • Wood processing
    • Tree improvement (incl. selection and breeding)