Bernadette Nanayakkara

I am a Research Scientist. at Scion. My interests are at the molecular and micro-structural levels of wood. I work across a range of projects: • Understanding mechanical wood properties at the molecular level • Structure and function of compression wood and utilizing lignin • Non-destructive characterisation of wood by imaging (NIR, NMR, FTIR). • Lignin biochemistry and biosynthesis in plant tissues. • Biofuels from lignocellulosics. • Bio-adhesives from wood derived products