Chung-Yun Hse

Education and research career Originally from Taiwan, Chung-Yun Hse obtained a master's degree in forest soil chemistry from Louisiana State University. authored or coauthored more than 150 research publications, and hosted more than 40 scientists from research institutes and universities around the world.

Awards Awards from USDA Forest Service: 2001 – China's Friendship Award in appreciation of enthusiastic support for China's construction and friendly cooperation 2008 – Fred W. Gottschalk Memorial Award for outstanding service to the Forest Products Society 2012 – Distinguished Service Award Society of Wood Science and Technology 2013 – The International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Award of The People's Republic of China

Patents Method of bonding particle board and the like using polyisocyanate/phenolic adhesive (1980). Process for detoxification of CCA-treated wood (2007). Process for rapid microwave-enhanced detoxification of CCA-treated wood (2011).

Death Chung-Yun Hse died November 12, 2021, in Austin, Texas.