MScF is a thesis-based, research-oriented degree designed to give graduates a firm foundation in the process of scientific inquiry. Most research projects are undertaken in one or more of the biophysical forest sciences, but social science research may also play a part. 

The following is a list of research areas you may be interested in.  You are encouraged to contact the potential supervisors linked to each of the research areas to discuss the availability of specific research projects, positions, and funding. Once you have decided to apply, please submit an official application at Applying to Graduate Studies | Lakehead University

• Tree physiological ecology: tree responses to climate change, tree ecophysiological responses to environmental stresses, tree migration in response to climate change, photosynthesis, water relations, plant environmental physiology- Dr. Qing-Lai Dang
• Forest genetics: landscape genomics, phylogeography, adaptive variation, climate change- Dr. Ashley Thomson
• Forest economics: Dr. Chander Shahi
• Evolutionary and conservation ecology- Dr. Douglas Morris
• Plant ecology- Dr. Azim Mallik
• Evolutionary ecology, Watershed ecology, forest hydrology and water quality- Dr. Mike Rennie
• Wildlife habitat management and conservation- Dr. Brian McLaren, Dr. Mike Rennie
• Behavioral ecology: Dr. Brian McLaren
• Biogeochemistry/ecosystem ecology: Dr. Nathan Basiliko
• Wetland ecosystems: Dr. Nathan Basiliko 
• Ecosystem reclamation: Dr. Nathan Basiliko 
• Forest entomology: Dr. Seung-II Lee
• Forest management: Economics and operations- Dr. Reino Pulkki
• Forest soils and soil conservation: Dr. Nathan Basiliko, Dr. Randy Kolka
  
• Forest operations: Dr. Dzhamal Amishev
  
• Modeling forest stand dynamics, Growth and yield, Modeling climate effects on tree growth and site productivity: Dr. Mahadev Sharma, adjunct professor, mahadev.sharma@ontario.ca
• Human population and community ecology: Dr. Charles Z. Levkoe
• Food systems: political ecology, food sovereignty and agroecology, equity and sustainability- Dr. Charles Z. Levkoe
• Qualitative research methods: Dr. Charles Z. Levkoe
• Remote sensing and photogrammetry- Dr. Ulf Runesson, and Dr. Brigitte Leblon
• International management: land-use, non-forest products, bioenergy and TEK-Dr. Ulf Runesson
• Forest pathology- Dr. Leonard Hutchison
• Wood Science: wood products, bioenergy, international research and development, wood quality and marketing- Dr. Mathew Leitch
• Biorefining and Biotechnology: Seyedrahman Djafaripetroudy
• Bio-energy, high-value bioproducts (biofuels, biochemicals, biomaterials): Seyedrahman Djafaripetroudy
• Forest Waste Biorefinery for biofuel and value-added products: Seyedrahman Djafaripetroudy