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INTERNATIONAL UNION
OF FOREST RESEARCH ORGANIZATIONS
On behalf of the Organizing Committee, we cordially invite you to attend the:
13th IUFRO International Wood Drying Conference
Wood drying in developing countries
September 5-9, 2016, Istanbul, Turkey
The conference will be held from September 5 to 9, 2016, in Istambul (Turkey) at the
University of Istanbul, Faculty of Forestry. The main aim of the conference is to bring
researchers and practitioners together from academia and industry to an interdisciplinary
environment where we can share recent developments and applications of wood drying
technologies. This time, we hope to offer you something rather different: Istanbul, a
global city located in the boundaries between the European and Asian continents. It has
been home to countless civilizations and cultures throughout the ages, and for many
centuries people of various religions, languages and races have lived in harmony
together. The city, like a mosaic, has preserved its unique cosmopolitan and metropolitan
structure. If you decide to come, then you will have the chance to experience stonishing
views of the city and visit the world famous Hagia Sophia Museum and Topkapı Palace in
Istanbul.
The Conference Topics will focus on “Wood drying in developing countries”:
o Drying Quality and Wood Properties
o Methods for Monitoring the Drying Process
o Physics of Wood Drying and Modelling
o Applied Wood Drying
o Alternative Drying Methods
o Wood Modification Related to Drying
o Miscellaneous Drying Technologies
o Conference Language
The official language of the conference is English, and the Key Dates for the participants
are listed below:
o June, 2015 First announcement
o August, 2015 1st call for papers/posters. Pre-registration
o December, 2015 2nd call for papers/posters and abstracts for peer-review
o January, 2016 3rd call for papers/posters and abstracts for peer-review
o February, 2016 Dead-line to send final title and abstract for peer-review
o March, 2016 Information via e-mail of decision of acceptance of papers/posters
o May, 2009 Announcement for Final Registration
o July 30, 2016 Deadline for submission of the final camera-ready papers
o August 20, 2016 Deadline for early payment of fees
o September 05-09, 2016 13th International IUFRO Wood Drying Conference
o September 10-11, 2016 Post-conference tour
We hope to share a successful and enjoyable meeting with you in Istanbul. If you join us,
we promise you an amazing experience and good memories to take back home.
Kind regards,
Prof. Dr. Oner UNSAL
Istanbul University, Turkey
E-mail: onsal44@hotmail.com<mailto:onsal44@hotmail.com>
Assoc. Prof. Suleyman KORKUT
Duzce Universit, Turkey
E-mail: suleymankorkut@hotmail.com<mailto:suleymankorkut@hotmail.com>
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