Dr. Kevin Ragon

Dr. Kevin  Ragon

Title

  • Assistant Extension Professor

Contact Information

kwr2@msstate.edu
Office: 662-325-7601

Overview

Education

  • Mississippi State University, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) , Forest Resources
  • Mississippi State University, Master of Science (M.S.), Forest Products
  • Louisiana State University, Bachelor of Science (B.S.) , Forestry

Website

Publications

Year Publications
2024

Pradhan, S., Mohammadabadi, M., Entsminger, E. D., Ragon, K. 2024. Influence of densification on structural performance and failure mode of cross-laminated timber under bending load. BioResources 19(2):2342-2352.

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2024

Spinelli Correa, L., Johnson, T., Ragon, K., Shmulsky, R., Wang, X. 2024. Condition assessment of the northern climatic research house at the USDA Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory

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2023

Pradhan, S., Entsminger, E. D., Mohammadabadi, M., Ragon, K. W., Nkeuwa, W. N. 2023. The effects of densification on rolling shear performance of southern yellow pine cross-laminated timber (CLT). Construction and Building Materials 392(August 2023):132024.

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2023

Pradhan, S., Mohammadabadi, M., Entsminger, E. D., Ragon, K., Khademibami, L., Street, J. T. 2023. Development of a High-Performance Building Material Using Wood-Based Corrugated Panels Manufactured via Cold-Forming Technique. BioResources 18(3):4666-4675.

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2023

Mohammadabadi, M., Miller, J., Street, J. T., Kim, Y., Ragon, K. 2023. Wood-based Corrugated Core Sandwich Panels Manufactured Using a Wooden Mold. BioResources 18(2):3033-3043.

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2023

Mohammadabadi, M., Ragon, K., Entsminger, E. D., Pe, T., Martinez, R. 2023. Improving Water Resistance of Wood and Wood-Based Products. American Wood Protection Association (AWPA) 119th Conference Proceedings 119:134-140.

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2023

Pradhan, S., Entsminger, E. D., Mohammadabadi, M., Seale, R. D., Ragon, K. 2023. Evaluation of Rice Husk Composite Boards Prepared Using Different Adhesives and Processing Methods. BioResources 19(1):595-604.

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Graduate Students

  • Ershad Ahmmed

Society Memberships

  • American Society of the International Association for Testing and Materials
  • American Wood Protection Association
  • National Hardwood Lumber Association
  • North American Wood Pole Council
  • Southern Pressure Treaters Association
  • Southwestern Hardwood Manufacturers Club
  • The American National Standards Institute
  • Treated Wood Council
  • Western Wood Preservers Institute
  • American Wood Protection Association
  • ANSI Accredited Standards Committee O5
  • ASTM International
  • Mississippi Forestry Association
  • Mississippi Loggers Association
  • North American Wood Pole Council
  • Southern Pressure Treaters Association
  • Timber Piling Council
  • Treated Wood Council
  • Western Wood Preservation Institute