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In Memoriam T. Kent Kirk
We regret to announce that T. Kent Kirk, a luminary in the field of wood biodegradation, passed away on February 23, 2025 at the age of 84.
The research done by Kent and his many collaborators made seminal contributions to our knowledge of how fungi degrade ligno-cellulose. It also resulted in the development of successful biological processes for wood pulping and the remediation of pulp mill effluents.
As a Fellow of the Academy, Kent served as the 11th President of the IAWS from 1999 to 2002. His legacy in wood science and his service to the Academy will be remembered with great respect and gratitude.
