Laboratoire d'Etudes et de Recherche sur le Matériau Bois (LERMAB) is a multidisciplinary research laboratory of the University of Lorraine (UR 4370) linked to INRAE Nancy- Lorraine as USC (Unit under contract).

With the various scientific skills of the staff, LERMAB is developing a research on wood and natural fibers, ranging from the molecular level to the macroscopic level of the material, even til wooden structures.

By its specific position related to the multidisciplinary nature of its research on wood, LERMAB is playing a special role as an interface between academic research and wood industries. Basic and applied research is developed through collaborations with different Technology transfer centers such as Critt Bois or CETELOR (for textile industry) within the cluster 'Fibers'.