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Dr Sameer Mehra is the Programme Chair of the BSc Sustainable Timber Technology and a Lecturer in Timber Technologies and Wood Manufacturing at the School of Architecture, Building and Environment, Technological University Dublin – City Campus, Bolton Street. He teaches modules related to Forestry, Wood Science, and Timber Engineering across the BSc Sustainable Timber Technology and BSc Architectural Technology programmes, and supervises final-year theses focusing on wood material innovation, bioeconomy, and circularity.

With over a decade of experience, Dr Mehra’s research expertise spans structural characterisation of wood and engineered wood products, wood modification, wood anatomy, life cycle assessment, and non-metallic, adhesive-free timber connection technologies. He earned his PhD in Engineering from the National University of Ireland Galway (2021), specialising in the “Development of Non-metallic and Adhesive-free Timber-Timber Moment Connections using Compressed Wood Connectors.” As part of the Interreg NWE AFTB project, he developed innovative engineered wood products from plantation-grown timber and successfully tested non-metallic, adhesive-free alternatives to conventional construction materials such as steel and concrete.

Dr Mehra has presented his research extensively across Asia, Europe, and North America, advocating for sustainable material use and the circular bioeconomy. His work has been published in several conferences and journals, emphasising sustainable wood utilisation as a strategy to mitigate climate change.

He holds an MSc in Wood Science and Technology (Forest Research Institute University, Dehradun), a BSc in Forestry (University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad), and a Certificate in International Timber Trade (École Supérieure du Bois, Nantes). In 2016, he qualified the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the Agricultural Scientist Recruitment Board (ASRB), Government of India, for Assistant Professorship. Additionally, he completed a Postgraduate Certificate in University Learning and Teaching at Technological University Dublin, underscoring his commitment to pedagogical excellence. Dr Mehra also holds a Digital Badge in Education for Sustainability and a Level 9 Certificate in Educating for Business Sustainability, reflecting his dedication to integrating sustainability principles into education.

Before his academic career, Dr Mehra gained practical industry experience as an Assistant Manager (Quality Control) and Merchandiser in the Indian handicrafts and furniture sector. He has also visited numerous timber industries across Ireland and internationally.
Dr Mehra’s teaching philosophy centres on developing critical thinking, connecting theoretical knowledge with empirical research, accommodating diverse learning styles, and fostering a supportive, engaging learning environment.

Professional Roles and Affiliations:

Subject Matter Specialist, Thematic Group 5 – Communication, Education, Training and Public Awareness, Government’s Interdepartmental Timber in Construction Steering Group, Ireland.
Member, COST Action CA20139 – Holistic Design of Taller Timber Buildings (HELEN)
Member, Technical Working Group – Education and Vocational Training, European Wood Policy Platform (WoodPoP)
Member, Technical Working Group – Innovation and Research, European Wood Policy Platform (WoodPoP)
Advisory Board Member, NXTGENWOOD (DAFM-funded project)
Active member of national and international research networks in wood science and timber engineering

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