Dr. Ivan Eastin

Associate Professor

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Biography

Ivan Eastin is a Research Professor at the University of Michigan's School for Environment and Sustainability, specializing in ecosystem science management, conservation, and restoration. Prior to joining the University of Michigan in 2017, he served as Professor and Director of the Center for International Trade in Forest Products (CINTRAFOR) at the University of Washington, where he also held the position of Associate Dean for Research in the College of the Environment. His international research investigates trade policies and timber legality regulations and their effects on the competitiveness of wood products. Domestically, he focuses on process innovation and the factors that influence the introduction and adoption of new wood products, including mass timber products and thermally modified wood. He collaborates with Native American communities to enhance their capacity to market tribal wood products on an international scale. Ivan holds bachelor's and master's degrees in wood science technology from Michigan Technological University and a doctorate in forest products marketing from the University of Washington.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Professor

2017-01-01 — Present

University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI

Research Professor in the School for Environment and Sustainability, specializing in ecosystem science management, conservation, and various facets of wood product competitiveness.

Professor and Director

— 2017-01-01

Center for International Trade in Forest Products (CINTRAFOR), University of Washington • Seattle, WA

Led research initiatives related to international trade in forest products.

Associate Dean for Research

— 2017-01-01

College of the Environment, University of Washington • Seattle, WA

Oversaw research engagement and collaborations within the College of the Environment.

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science