STRATEGY
The Campus Bois is dedicated to academic excellence and innovation in the field of wood and bio-based materials. Research at ENSTIB focuses on strategic areas aimed at addressing the environmental, technological, and economic challenges of our society. ENSTIB hosts between 30 and 40 doctoral students at the Campus Bois.
Strategic Research Areas
- Bio-based Materials and Sustainability: ENSTIB is committed to developing environmentally friendly materials and promoting the sustainable use of forest resources. Our work focuses on improving the mechanical and functional properties of wood and derived materials, as well as developing new bio-based composites.
- Technological Innovation and Industrial Processes: We explore cutting-edge technologies to optimise wood transformation processes. This includes robotics, automation, and advanced manufacturing and material processing techniques.
- Energy and Environmental Efficiency: Research at ENSTIB aims to reduce the carbon footprint of materials and production processes. We develop innovative solutions to improve the energy efficiency of wooden buildings and promote renewable energy derived from biomass.
- Wood Engineering and Architecture: Our team works on innovative engineering and architectural projects, integrating concepts of sustainability and aesthetics. We collaborate with architects and engineers to design high-performance and durable wooden structures, addressing the challenges of urbanisation and climate change.
Partnerships and Collaborations
ENSTIB collaborates with numerous academic, industrial, and institutional partners both nationally and internationally. These partnerships allow us to benefit from a constant exchange of knowledge and technologies, and to open new research perspectives. Our collaborations include European projects, national research programmes, and industrial contracts.
Technological Platforms and Laboratories
LERMAB is the University of Lorraine’s multidisciplinary laboratory and is approved by the French National Institute for Agricultural Research. It conducts research into the recovery of wood and natural fibres in multiple scientific fields such as biology, chemistry, process engineering, materials, mechanics, civil engineering and energy.
Institut Jean Lamour is a joint venture between the University of Lorraine and the French National Centre for Scientific Research. It specialises in the science and engineering of materials and processes and, with its comprehensive range of skillsets, is capable of working with materials in all stages from the study of their properties to manufacturing processes.
CRAN, or Nancy Centre for Automation Research, conducts research centred on Industry 4.0 issues and the digital transition for wood industry companies. Its centres of study include imaging for quality, swarm intelligence, optimising production system steering and logistics, digital engineering for BIM and construction.
CRITT Bois, or Regional Centre for Innovation and Technology Transfer in the Wood Industry, lends its technical and organisational know-how and support to different participants in the wood industry, offering studies, trials and applied research in wood and construction.
CETELOR, or the Lorraine Textile Test Facility is a University of Lorraine-affiliated technology transfer hub and laboratory for textile metrology. It is dedicated to research and development in natural or technical fibre-based flexible and composite materials and is active in textile innovation at all stages, from the fibre to the finished product – thread, fabric and non-woven cloth).
Research-Based Training
We place great importance on research-based training. Our students, from Bachelor’s to doctoral levels, are involved in innovative research projects. They benefit from high-quality supervision and access to our state-of-the-art facilities, allowing them to develop advanced scientific and technical skills. In their third year, engineering students dedicate themselves to a Research and Development Project (RDP).