Armando McDonald, Ph.D.

Portrait of Armando McDonald

Distinguished Professor of Forest & Sustainable Products | University of Idaho

armandm@uidaho.edu
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Technical Interests

  • Carbohydrate chemistry and biochemistry
  • Wood materials chemistry and wood science
  • Biopolymer and Biomaterials science
  • Natural products chemistry

Professional Experience

  • 2023-present: Distinguished Professor, Forest, Rangeland and Fire Sciences Dept., University of Idaho
  • 2011- 2023, Professor, Forest, Rangeland and Fire Sciences Dept., University of Idaho
  • 2006-2011, Professor, Forest Products Department, University of Idaho
  • 2001-2006, Associate Professor, Forest Products Department, University of Idaho.
  • 1998-2001, Project/Group Leader, Material Discovery, Forest Research.
  • 1993-1998, Senior Scientist in Wood Materials Chemistry, New Zealand Forest Research Institute.
  • 1985-1989, Scientist in Carbohydrate Chemistry, New Zealand Forest Research Institute.

Education

  • Ph.D., 2007 – York University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • M.Sc., Chemistry, 1986 – University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
  • B.Sc., Chemistry and Applied Chemistry, 1983– University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand