Dr. Edward D. Entsminger
Title
- Extension Associate III
Contact Information
Edward.Entsminger@msstate.edu
Office: 662-325-0681
Thompson Hall, TH 211
Overview
Education
- Mississippi State University, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Forest Resources
- Mississippi State University, Master of Science (M.S.), Wildlife, Fisheries, and Aquaculture Sciences
- University of Rio Grande, Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Wildlife and Fish Conservation and Management
- Hocking College, Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.), Parks and Recreation and Wildlife Management
- Hocking College, Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.), Fish Management and Aquaculture
- Hocking College, Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.), Wildlife and Fisheries Management
Research Interests
Research Focus:
Plant and Tree Identification
Fish and Wildlife Identification
Fish and Wildlife Habitat Management and Conservation
Ecology
Prairies
Wetlands
Reclamation Sites
Forested Environments
Mowing Roadside Right-of-Ways
Using ArcGIS Mapping Software
Mechanical Testing
Bio-Based Adhesives
Plywood Manufacturing
Oriented Strand Board (OSB) Manufacturing
Using Guayule Resin into Forest Products
Wood Anatomy and Identification
Natural Resources
Agriculture
Websites
Publications
| Year | Publications |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Olayiwola, H., Entsminger, E. D., Bedics, C. A., Street, J. T., Kundu, S., Kim, Y. 2024. Influence of incorporating beta-cyclodextrin/essential oil-based wood preservative on the bonding strength of wood composite products. Carbohydrates Polymers 348(Part A, 15 January 2025):122820. Download |
| 2024 | Entsminger, E. D., Mohammadabadi, M., Stokes, C. E., Pradhan, S. 2024. Improved Durability of Wood Strand-Based Panels Using Guayule. MDPI Applied Sciences 14(11):4535. Download |
| 2024 | Pradhan, S., Mohammadabadi, M., Seale, R. D., Thati, M., Entsminger, E. D., Nkeuwa, W. N. 2024. Optimizing Lumber Densification for Mitigating Rolling Shear Failure in Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT). Construction Materials 4(2):342-352. Download |
| 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. Download |
| 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. Download |
| 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. Download |
| 2023 | Entsminger, E. D., Mohammadabadi, M., Stokes, C. E. 2023. Effects of Guayule Resin on Structural Performance and Durability of Wood Strand-Based Composites. BioResources 18(3):6057-6067. Download |
| 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. Download |
| 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. Download |
| 2022 | Entsminger, E. D., Lopes, D. J., Oliveira, R. F., Bobadilha, G. d., Rowlen, A. L., Shmulsky, R., Dowd, M. K. 2022. Advances in Cottonseed-Guayule Resin Research as a Bio-Based Adhesive for Hardwood Plywood. American Wood Protection Association (AWPA) 118:34-42. Download |
| 2022 | Oliveira, R. F., Lopes, D. J., Entsminger, E. D. 2022. Automated Means to Wood Failure Prediction. American Wood Protection Association (AWPA) 118:47-53. Download |
| 2022 | Entsminger, E. D. 2022. Improvement Value of Forest Resources by Use of Cottonseed Protein Meal as a Bio-based Wood Adhesive for Hardwood Plywood Products. Mississippi State University. Download |
| 2021 | Lopes, D. J., Monti, G. F., Burgreen, G. W., Moulin, J. C., Bobadilha, G., Entsminger, E. D., Oliveira, R. F. 2021. Creating high-resolution microscopic cross-section images of hardwood species using generative adversarial networks. Frontiers in Plant Science Journal 12:2282. Download |
| 2021 | Shmulsky, R., Dowd, M. K., Lopes, D. V., Miller, G. D., Entsminger, E. D. 2021. Production of yellow poplar interior plywood with cottonseed-based protein adhesives. Wood Fiber and Science 53(3):206-215. Download |
| 2021 | Lopes, D. V., Bobadilha, G., Burgreen, G., Entsminger, E. D. 2021. Identification of North American Softwoods via Machine Learning. Canadian Journal of Forest Research 51(9):1245-1252. Download |
| 2020 | Turkot, C. G., Seale, R. D., Entsminger, E. D., Franca, F., Shmulsky, R. 2020. Nondestructive Evaluation of Red Oak and White Oak Species. Forest Products Journal 70(3):370-377. Download |
| 2020 | Maafi, N., Entsminger, E. D., Ingram, L. L., Jeremic Nikolic, D. 2020. Assessment of volatile metabolites for in situ detection of fungal decay in wooden structures. Building and Environment 183(2020):107140. Download |
| 2020 | Entsminger, E. D., Brashaw, B. K., Seale, R. D., Ross, R. J. 2020. Machine grading of lumber—Practical concerns for lumber producers. Gen. Tech. Rep. FPL–GTR–279 U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory Download |
| 2020 | Lopes, D. V., Burgreen, G., Entsminger, E. D. 2020. North American hardwoods identification using machine-learning. Forests 11(3):298. Download |
| 2019 | Cao, G., Shmulsky, R., Liu, M., Entsminger, E. D., Via, B. K., Wan, H. 2019. Characterizing Star-Sawn Pattern Produced and Orthogonally Glued Specimens of Southern Pine. Forest Products Journal 69(1):53-60. Download |
| 2019 | Entsminger, E. D., Jones, J. C., Guyton, J. W., Leopold, B. D., Strickland, B. K. 2019. Mowing Effects on Woody Stem Density and Woody and Herbaceous Vegetation Heights along Mississippi Highway Right-of-Ways. Journal of Fish and Wildlife Management 10(1):19-37. Download |
| 2018 | Junaid, O., Owens, F. C., Entsminger, E. D., Seale, R. D., Shmulsky, R. 2018. Strength and stiffness properties of small clear specimens taken from commercially procured No.2 2x8 and 2x10 southern pine dimension lumber. Wood and Fiber Science 50(3):363-369. Download |
| 2018 | Entsminger, E. D., Jones, J. C., Guyton, J. W., Strickland, B. K., Leopold, B. D. 2018. Erratum to Evaluation of Mowing Frequency on Right-of-Way Plant Communities in Mississippi. Journal of Fish and Wildlife Management 9(1):349. Download |
| 2017 | Entsminger, E. D., Jones, J. C., Guyton, J. W., Strickland, B. K., Leopold, B. D. 2017. Evaluation of Mowing Frequency on Right-of-Way Plant Communities in Mississippi. Journal of Fish and Wildlife Management 8(1):125-139. Download |
| 2016 | Luo, Y., Street, J. T., Steele, P. H., Entsminger, E. D., Guda, V. K. 2016. Activated carbon derived from pyrolyzed pinewood char using elevated temperature, KOH, H3PO4, and H2O2. BioResources 11(4):10433-10447. Download |
| 2016 | Collins, J. G., Ltd, T. C., Entsminger, E. D., Shmulsky, R., McNeel, J. 2016. Timber Pile Design and Construction Manual 2016. Timber Piling Council, Southern Pressure Treaters’ Association, and American Wood Preservers Institute (AWPI). Download |
| 2016 | Seale, R. D., Shmulsky, R., Entsminger, E. D., Bartuli, A., Belalami, S. 2016. Field Test of a Novel Nondestructive Testing Device on Wood Distribution Poles. Wood and Fiber Science 48(3):156-161. Download |
| 2014 | Guyton, J. W., Jones, J. C., Entsminger, E. D. 2014. Alternative Mowing Regimes’ Influence on Native Plants and Deer: SS228 Final Project Report. Download |
| 2014 | Entsminger, E. D. 2014. Plant community response to reduced mowing regimens along highway right-of-ways in Northeastern Mississippi. Mississippi State University. Download |
Extension Publications
| Year | Publications |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Hill, M., Entsminger, E. D., Baker, B. 2024. Climate-Smart Commodities (CSC) Pilot Program Overview. Mississippi State University Extension, Mississippi State, Mississippi. Publication P3991. Download |
| 2024 | Entsminger, E. D., Baker, B. 2024. 319 Watershed Success Story: Owl Creek Watershed. Mississippi State University Extension, Mississippi State, Mississippi. Publication P4022. Download |
Awards & Honors
- 10 Years of Service Certificate Letter and Pin to Mississippi State University May 2025
Mississippi State University - Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Degree in Forest Resources
Mississippi State University - Certified Ordained Deacon since September 2020
Southern Baptist Association - 5 Years of Service Certificate Letter and Pin to Mississippi State University May 2020
Mississippi State University - 2019 Mississippi State University Research Support Award
Mississippi State University, College of Forest Resources, Forest and Wildlife Research Center - 2018 Doris Lee Memorial Staff Award, Professional Non-Faculty Category
Mississippi State University, College of Forest Resources, Forest and Wildlife Research Center - Southern Pine Inspection Bureau (SPIB) e-Learning Online Training Course Certification for Southern Yellow Pine (SYP) No. 2 Dimension Lumber Grading Professional Certification since 2015
Southern Pine Inspection Bureau (SPIB) - Wetland Professional In Training (WPIT) Professional Certification since 2015
Society of Wetland Scientists (SWS) - Associate Fisheries Professional (FP-A) Professional Certification since 2015
American Fisheries Society (AFS) - Associate Wildlife Biologist (AWB®) Professional Certification since 2015
The Wildlife Society (TWS) - QPR Suicide Prevention Training Certification
Mississippi State University - Master of Science (M.S.) Degree in Wildlife, Fisheries, and Aquaculture Sciences
Mississippi State University - Certified Pack Test Red-Card Wildland Fire Fighter
United States Forest Service (USFS) - Certificate of Training in Exploring Differences
Mississippi State University, Office of Diversity and Equity - Project Learning Tree (PLT) Certificate of Achievement and Training in Mississippi
Project Learning Tree Educators Workshop - Basic Plus CPR, AED, and Medic First Aid for Adults Certification since 2010
Mississippi State University - Bloodborne Pathogens and OPIM Certification since 2010
Mississippi State University - Watershed Management Training Certificate
United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Water - Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree in Wildlife and Fish Conservation and Management
University of Rio Grande - Certificate of Academic Achievement Award
University of Rio Grande - Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree in Parks and Recreation and Wildlife Management
Hocking College, Nelsonville, Ohio - Certified Pack Test Red-Card Wildland Fire Fighter
Hocking College - Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree in Fish Management and Aquaculture
Hocking College, Nelsonville, Ohio - Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree in Wildlife and Fisheries Management
Hocking College, Nelsonville, Ohio - Herbicide Applicator Training
Wayne National Forest USFS - Occupational Certificate for Aquaculture & Fish Hatchery Aide
Hocking College - Occupational Certificate for Fisheries Management Aide
Hocking College - Occupational Certificate for Wildlife Conservation Aide
Hocking College - Certificate of Welding
Hocking College - The Soren Eriksson Ecosystem Training Center Chain Saw Training Level I
Hocking College
Society Memberships
- Alpha Theta Chapter of Xi Sigma Pi at Mississippi State University, College of Forest Resources
- American Fisheries Society (AFS)
- American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS)
- American Wood Protection Association (AWPA)
- Aquatic Plant Management Society (APMS)
- Bass Anglers Sportsman’s Society (BASS)
- Boone and Crockett Club (B&C)
- Ecological Society of America (ESA)
- Forest Products Society (FPS)
- Gamma Beta Phi National Honor Society
- International Society of Wood Science and Technology (SWST)
- Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS)
- Mississippi Environmental Education Alliance (MEEA)
- Mississippi Native Plant Society (MSNPS)
- National Wildlife Federation (NWF)
- North American Lake Management Society (NALMS)
- Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity Member
- Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) International Honor Society, Alpha Mu Delta Chapter
- Quality Deer Management Association (QDMA)
- Sierra Club Organization
- Society for Ecological Restoration (SER)
- Society of American Foresters (SAF)
- Society of Wetland Scientists (SWS)
- Student Association for Fire Ecology (SAFE)
- The Nature Conservancy (TNC)
- The Society for Collegiate Leadership and Achievement (SCLA) Honor Society
- The Wildlife Society (TWS)
- Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership (TRCP)
- Weed Science Society of America (WSSA)
- Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)