RADHAKRISHNAIAH PARACHURU (KRISHNA)
`Principal Research Scientist & Senior Academic Professional
`School of Materials Science and Engineering
`Krishna.parachuru@mse.gatech.edu
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`I. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
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`MS - Decision Sciences with a major in Applied Statistics, Georgia State University, Atlanta,
`GA 1993-95.
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`PhD - Textile Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi, India, 1976-80.
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`MS - Textile Technology, University of Madras, India, 1973-75.
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`BS - Textile Technology, University of Madras, India, 1968-73.
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`II. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
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`Research Scientist - I
`12/1988 - 11/1993
`Research Scientist –II
`11/1993 - 11/2002
`Senior Research Scientist
`11/2002 - 6/2010
`Principal Research Scientist & Senior Academic Professional
`7/2010 - Present
`School of Materials Science and Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA.
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`Teaching: Since 1992 undergraduate level instruction in such areas as yarn formation, weaving,
`knitting, nonwovens, physical testing and quality control using both theoretical and laboratory
`approaches. Academic responsibility shifted from full-time research to include both teaching and
`research as a result of consistently high teaching evaluations. Advised graduate students on
`dissertations and served as the committee chair of a dozen graduate students.
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`Research: Research includes planning and execution of several basic and applied research
`projects. Areas of research include fiber-product manufacturing and objective evaluation of the
`performance of fiber-based products such as: yarns, fabrics, garments, carpets and other
`miscellaneous fiber products. Coordination of the GT Kawabata Consortium involved work with
`numerous textile companies and over forty completed developmental projects. Defined new
`approaches for applying KES techniques for product and process optimization in the textile and
`allied industries. Guided US denim manufacturers in incorporating new product monitoring
`procedures for the attainment of superior quality finished products. Presented in nearly 100
`national and international conferences. International recognition in KES allowed Georgia Tech to
`procurement KES equipment worth $4.5 million for a modest cost of $24,000. The KES
`equipment acquisition enabled the creation of a new research laboratory, and truly unique
`research capabilities at Georgia Tech. Published several papers in leading research journals.
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`Coordinator of Public Service/Industry: Services rendered to the industry include testing of
`raw materials and finished products, technical trouble shooting, process optimization, design &
`development of new products, and assessment of new technologies.
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`MSE Safety Coordinator: Supervision of eight MSE undergraduate labs and safety monitoring
`of all 36 MSE labs involves formulation, training, and enforcement of safety policies/procedures.
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`Post-doctoral Research Associate
`5/1985 - 12/1988
`College of Textiles, N.C. State University, Raleigh.
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`Researched application of instrumental techniques for the objective evaluation of the handle and
`comfort properties of textile fabrics and design of state of the art fiber products with engineered
`functional performance for apparel and non-apparel end uses. Studied the relationships between
`the structural parameters of woven, knitted and nonwoven fabrics and their properties such as
`thermal insulation and conductivity, absorption and retention of moisture, softness and
`compressibility, surface roughness, surface friction, and mechanical behavior. Performed Fourier
`analysis of fabric surfaces to characterize surface texture, roughness and frictional properties.
`Subjective and objective evaluation of the handle, comfort, and aesthetic characteristics of woven
`and knitted fabrics made from ring, rotor, air-jet and friction spun yarns. Studied the influence of
`chemical and mechanical treatments on the softness, handle and comfort characteristics of
`apparel fabrics. Characterized the thermal protective performance of fabric composites made of
`high performance fibers. Comparatively evaluated the new yarn manufacturing systems and their
`products.
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`Professor of Textile Technology
`2/1984 - 7/1985
`Assistant Professor of Textile Technology
`7/1980 - 1/1982
`P. S. G. College of Technology, Coimbatore, India.
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`Taught graduate and undergraduate courses. Researched areas of structure and properties of
`yarns. Coordinated research activities at the graduate level and expanded and updated research
`facilities by obtaining grants from government and private funding agencies. Revised and
`updated graduate and undergraduate curricula.
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`Technical Manager
`1/1982 - 2/1984
`Telengana Textile Mills, Andhrapradesh, India.
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`Planned and commissioned the first fully air-conditioned state-of-the-art OE spinning mill.
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`7/1980 - 6/1985
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`Textile Consultant
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`Provided expert services to three different textile mills, including: trouble shooting, product and
`process optimization, planning for modernization and renovation, preparation of feasibility
`reports and interaction with mill technical staff.
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`Senior Research Fellow
`1/1976 - 6/1980
`Lecturer
`6/1979 - 6/1980
`Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi, India.
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`Taught yarn manufacturing and textile testing courses at the undergraduate level. Conducted
`tutorials and laboratory classes.
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`Technical Trainee
`5/1973 - 9/1973
`Anglo-French Textile Mills Limited, Pondicherry, India.
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`Received shop-floor orientation in weaving and quality control departments.
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`III. CURRENT AREAS OF RESEARCH
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`Process Improvement
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` Modeling and Optimization of Manufacturing Processes
` Business Data Analysis for Improved Profitability and Performance
` Building of Data and Model Based Decision Support Systems
` Appraisal of New Manufacturing Technologies and their Products
` Development of New Test Methods for the Evaluation of Raw Materials and End Products
` Application of Design of Experiments and Analysis of Variance Techniques for Process
`Enhancement
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`Product Development
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` Development and Evaluation of Engineered Fibrous Products for Unconventional End Uses
`Involving Healthcare, Construction, Automotive, Filtration and other Industrial Applications
` Backward Engineering of Yarns and Fabrics from Established Databases to Achieve Process
`Efficiency and Cost Reduction
` Development of New Generation Apparel Products with Superior Performance Attributes
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`IV. RESEARCH AND CREATIVE SCHOLARSHIP
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`A. Research Program Proposals and Development
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`2009-10 CCACTI Proposal: Understanding the Factors Governing the Functional Performance of
`Healing and Shapewear Garments
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`2009-10 CCACTI Proposal: Development and Evaluation of Vapor Barrier Textiles for Energy
`Conservation and Environmental Control Purposes
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`2009-10 CCACTI Proposal: Evaluation of the Hot Nut Method of Flammability Measurement as
`an Alternative to the Pill (Methenamine)
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`2009-10 CCACTI Proposal: Development of Hydrophilic, Comfortable Fabrics from Hybrid
`Cellulosic-Nomex® Fibers
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`2008-09 CCACTI Proposal: Polypropylene-Rich Wickable Towels; Design and Functional
`Optimization
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`2008-09 CCACTI Proposal: Development and Evaluation of Vapor Barrier Textiles for Energy
`Conservation and Environmental Control Purposes
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`2008-09 CCACTI Proposal: Development of Hydrophilic, Comfortable Fabrics from Hybrid
`Cellulosic-Nomex® Fibers
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`2007-08 CCACTI Proposal: Development and Implementation of a Real Time Gin-Based
`Measurement System for Improved Quality of Georgia Cotton
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`2007-08 CCACTI Proposal: Developing New Enabling Tools to Enhance the State-of-the-Art in
`Carpet Yarn Heat Setting
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`2007-08 CCACTI Proposal: New Methods and Procedures to Predict the Creep Behavior and
`Dimensional Stability of Carpets
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`2007-08 NTC Proposal: New Generation Products with Carbon Nanotube Reinforced Fibers and
`Yarns
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`2006-07 NTC Proposal: Energy Absorbent Thermoplastic Nano-Fibrous Structures
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`2006-07 NTC Proposal: Developing an Artificial-Intelligence Model to Track Fiber Route
`Identity
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`2005-06 NTC Proposal : A Modeling Approach to Understand the Web-Forming and Handling
`Behavior of Staple Fibers
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`2005-06 CCACTI Proposal: Development and Promotion of Cotton-Rich Nonwoven Fabrics
`Through Melt-Blowing and Spun-Bonding Processes
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`2005-06 CCACTI Proposal: Defining the Degree of Set of Heat Set Carpet Yarns Through
`Compression and Bending Energy Measurements
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`2005-06 CCACTI Proposal: New Methods and Procedures to Predict the Creep Behavior and
`Dimensional Stability of Carpets
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`2004-05 NTC Proposal: A New Model for End-use Based Textile Product Appraisal
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`2004-05 CCACTI Proposal: Developing New Enabling Tools to Enhance the State of the Art in
`Carpet Yarn Heat Setting
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`2004-05 CCACTI Proposal: Evaluation of the Economic Benefits and Process Improvements of
`a Novel Yarn Conditioning Process
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`2004-05 CCACTI Proposal: New Methods and Procedures to Predict the Creep Behavior and
`Dimensional Stability of Carpets
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`2004-05 CCACTI Proposal: Functionally Enhanced Yarns and Fabrics Through Cost Effective
`Enzymatic Yarn Package Treatments
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`2004-05 GT-CDC Joint Research Proposal: Development and Evaluation of Novel Nonwoven
`Masks and Filters with Durable and Refreshable Antimicrobial Properties
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`2004-05 CCACTI Proposal: Development of a Pneumatic Shedding Device to Enhance Weaving
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`2004-05 CCACTI Proposal: Development of Generic Next Generation Carpet Construction
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`2004-05 CCACTI Proposal: Development of Novel Continuous Coloration Processes for
`Difficult-to-Dye Fibers
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`2004-05 CCACTI Proposal: Recovery and Re-Use of PVA Size in Towel Manufacturing Using
`Flash Evaporation
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`2004-05 CCACTI Proposal: Development and Implementation of a Real Time Measurement
`System for Improved Quality of Georgia Cotton
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`2003-04 NTC Proposal : Understanding the Web-Forming and Handling Behavior of Staple
`Fibers
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`2003-04 NTC Proposal: A New Approach to Specifying Textile Quality
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`2003-04 NTC Proposal: Development and Promotion of New Cotton-Based Unconventional
`Textile Products
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`2003-04 CCACTI Proposal: Creating Surface Designs on Carpets and Textile Fabrics Using
`Laser Beams
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`2003-04 CCACTI Proposal: Application of Permanent Antimicrobial Finishes on Carpets Using
`Plasma Technologies
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`2003-04 CCACTI Proposal: An Economically Viable and Environmentally Friendly Enzyme
`Process for the Preparation of Wool
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`2003-04 CCACTI Proposal: Study of the Process Improvements and Economic Benefits of a
`New Yarn Conditioning Process
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`2002-03 NTC Proposal: A New Approach to Specifying Textile Quality
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`2002-03 NTC Proposal: Understanding and Optimizing Noise Absorption Characteristics
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`2002-03 CCACTI Proposal: Development and Promotion of New Cotton-Based Unconventional
`Textile Products
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`2002-03 CCACTI Proposal: Development of Generic Next Generation Carpet Construction
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`2002-03 NTC Proposal: Environmentally Benign Closed-Loop Preparation Process
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`2002-03 NTC Proposal: Biomimicking of Enzymes for Textile Wet Processing
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`2002-03 Proposal to Federal Agency: Application of Laser Beams to Develop Design Patterns on
`Unfinished Textile Fabrics
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`2001-02 CCACTI Proposal: Development of Innovative, Environment Friendly Yarn Finishing
`Processes to Enhance the Functional Performance of Cotton-Rich Fabrics
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`2001-02 CCACTI Proposal: Development of Novel Methods and Procedures to Predict the
`Dimensional Stability of Finished Carpets
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`2001-02 CCACTI Proposal: Improved Processability of Georgia Cottons
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`2001-02 NTC Proposal: New Approaches to Improving Blend Intimacy
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`2001-02 NTC Proposal: Understanding and Defining the Dynamic Behavior of Fibers Suspended
`in Running Water Streams
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`2001-02 NTC Project: Fundamental Investigation of the Bagging Phenomenon in Knitted Fabrics
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`2001-02 Industry Proposal: Improving the Hold and Stability of Yarn Loops Tufted into
`Nonwoven Backings
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`2001-02 Industry Proposal: Understanding the Relationship Between Construction and End Use
`Performance of Knitted Sweat Shirts
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`1999-2000 SBIR PROPOSAL: Engineered Stretch-to-Fit Fabrics to Promote Healing and
`Comfort in Post-Operative Care Garments.
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`B. Published Journal Papers (refereed)
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`S. Mhetre and R. Parachuru, The effect of fabric structure and yarn-to-yarn liquid migration on
`liquid transport in fabrics, J. Text. Inst., Vol. 101, Issue 7, 621-26 (2010)
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`S. Mhetre et al., On the relationship between ink-jet printing quality of pigment ink and the
`spreading behavior of ink drops, J. Text. Inst., Vol. 101, Issue 5, 423-30 (2010)
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`R. Parachuru, Study of the Performance Properties of Carpets Containing Nylon 6 and Nylon 66
`Face Yarns, Text. Res. J., Vol. 75 Issue 2, 157-64 (2005)
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`R. Parachuru et al., Hand Related Mechanical Behavior of Enzyme treated Yarns, Part I: Role of
`Spinning System, Text. Res. J., Vol. 75 Issue 3, 265-73 (2005)
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`R. Parachuru et al., Hand Related Mechanical Behavior of Enzyme Treated Yarns, Part II:
`Influence of Fiber Disposition, Text. Res. J., Vol. 75, Issue 4, 293-96 (2005)
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`C.Q. Yang et al., Cellulase Treatment of Durable Press Finished Cotton Fabric: Effects on Fabric
`Strength, Abrasion Resistance and Handle, Text. Res. J., Vol. 73, Issue 12, 1057-62 (2003)
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`R. Parachuru et al., Mechanical Agitation of Fabrics during Enzyme Treatment and its Effect on
`the Measured Tactile Properties of the Treated Fabrics, Text. Res. J., Vol. 69, Issue 12, 708-13
`(1999)
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`R. Parachuru and A.P.S. Sawhney, Low-Stress Mechanical Behavior of Cotton/Polyester Yarns
`and Fabrics Representing Differences in Fiber Distribution Within the Yarn, Text. Res. J., Vol.
`66, Issue 2, 99-103 (l996)
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`A.P.S. Sawhney et al., Properties of Fabric Made with Tandem Spun Yarn, Text. Res. J., Vol. 66,
`Issue 10, 607-11 (1996)
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`P.H. Dastoor et al., SDAS: A Knowledge-based Framework for Analyzing Defects in Apparel
`Manufacturing, J. Text, Inst., Vol. 85, Issue 4, 542-60 (1994)
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`S. Jayaraman and R. Parachuru, Relationship between KES Properties and Sewing Performance
`of Difficult-to-Sew Woven Fabrics, Proceedings of the First International Clothing Conference,
`July 9-11, University of Bradford, U.K. (1990)
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`R. Parachuru et al., Handle and Comfort Properties of Woven Fabrics Made from Random Blend
`and Cotton-Covered Cotton/Polyester Yarns, Text. Res. J., Vol. 63, Issue 10, 573-80 (1993)
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`R. Parachuru and B. Arulselvan, Production and Evaluation of Cotton/Viscose Yarns With Long
`Staple Viscose Fibers on the Surface and in the Body of the Yarn, Text. Res. J., Vol. 61, Issue
`12, 755-59 (1991)
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`K.L. Hatch et al., In Vivo Cutaneous and Perceived Comfort Response to Fabric Part I:
`Thermophysiological Comfort Determination of Experimental Knit Fabrics, Text. Res. J., Vol.
`60, Issue 7, 405-12 (1990)
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`R.L. Barker et al., In Vivo Cutaneous and Perceived Comfort Response to Fabric Part II:
`Mechanical and Surface Related Comfort Determination of Experimental Knit Fabrics, Text.
`Res. J., Vol. 60, Issue 8, 490-94 (1990)
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`K.L. Hatch et al., In Vivo Cutaneous and Perceived Comfort Response to Fabric Part III: Water
`Content and Blood Flow m Human Skin under Garments Worn by Exercising Subjects in a Hot,
`Humid Environment, Text. Res. J., Vol. 60, Issue 9, 510-15 (1990)
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`N.L. Markee et al., In Vivo Cutaneous and Perceived Comfort Response to Fabric Part IV:
`Perceived Sensations to Three Experimental Garments Worn by Subjects Exercising m a Hot,
`Humid Environment, Text. Res. J., Vol. 60, Issue 10, 561-68 (1990)
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`P.R. Lord et al., Assessment of the Tactile Properties of Woven Fabrics Made from Various
`Types of Staple-fiber Yarn, J. Text. Inst., Vol. 79, Issue 1, 32-52 (1988)
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`P.R. Lord and R. Parachuru, A Comparison of Various Woven Fabrics Containing Friction,
`Rotor and Ring Spun Cotton Yarn Fillings, Text. Res. J., Vol. 58, Issue 6, 354-62 (1988)
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`P.R. Lord and R. Parachuru, Tenacities of Plied Friction-spun, Rotor-spun and Ring-spun Yarns,
`J. Text. Inst., Vol. 78, Issue 2, 140-42 (1987)
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`A.K. Sengupta et al., Influence of Process and Machine Variables on the Blend Characteristics of
`Rotor-spun Yarns, Indian J. Tex. Res., Vol. 8, Issue 2, 37-39 (1983)
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`A.K. Sengupta et al., Influence of Belts on Tensile Properties of Rotor-spun Yarns, Text. Res. J.,
`Vol. 51, Issue 2, 70-71 (1981)
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`A.K. Sengupta et al., Studies on Fiber Belts in Rotor-spun Yarns, Text. Res. J., Vol. 50, Issue 4,
`228-30 (1980)
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`C. Research Reports
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`Georgia Tech
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`Predicting the Deformation/Distortion Potential of Woven Carbon Fabrics from Measured
`Mechanical and Surface Properties, B. P. Amoco, Atlanta, GA (Mar. 2000)
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`Comparative Evaluation of a Group of Stretch-to-Fit Knit Fabrics for Blood-Flow Regulation,
`Sweat Absorption, and General Wear Comfort Properties, Marena, Inc. Lawrenceville, GA (Dec.
`1999)
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`Understanding the Influence of Yarn and Fabric Parameters on the Stretch Behavior of Woven
`Synthetic Fabrics Used in Wet-Lay Paper Making Processes, Synstrand Inc., Summerville, SC
`(Nov. 1999)
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`Evaluation of the Tactile Quality of Washed Denim Garments Made from Schlafhorst and Reiter
`yarns. Swift Textiles, Columbus, GA (Apr. 1994)
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`Relationship between KES properties and the Appearance Retention Behavior of
`Polyester/Cotton Dress Materials, Milliken Industries, Spartanburg, SC (Feb. 1994)
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`Efficiency in Automated Cutting and Sewing Processes, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York
`(Nov. 1993)
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`A Comparative Study of the Tactile Properties of Stone Washed Denim Fabrics, Greenwood
`Mills, Lindale, GA (Oct. 1993)
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`Evaluation of the Effects of Hand Finishing Treatments Applied on Denim Fabrics, Group of five
`denim manufacturers (Aug. 1993)
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`The Effect of Fabric Mechanical Properties on the Incidence of Puckered Seams in Garment
`Assembly Operations, Dowling Textiles, Atlanta, GA (Dec. 1992)
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`The Effect of Differential Wet Shrinkage of Warp and Filling Yarns on the Surface Geometry
`and Tactile Quality of Washed Denim Fabrics, Greenwood Mills, Lindale, GA (Sep. 1992)
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`Cost Benefit Analysis of 100% Wool and Wool Blended Suiting Materials Intended for Summer
`and Winter Suiting Applications, Kuppenheimer, Atlanta, GA (Aug. 1992)
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`Prediction of the Degree of Trafficking Sustained by Residential Carpets Using Compression and
`Surface Properties (July 1992)
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`Relationship between Bulkiness of the Skein and that of the Corresponding Knit Fabric, Rieter
`Machine Corporation, Greenville, SC (June 1992)
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`Comparison of the Tactile Properties of Denim Fabrics Made from Ring and Rotor Spun Yarns,
`Cone Mills, Greensboro, NC (Sep. 1991)
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`Application Of Bending and Shear Tests to Characterize the Residual Forces Present in Right
`and Left Hand Twills and Evaluation of the Influence of Residual Forces on Tactile Quality,
`Swift Textiles, Columbus, GA (Apr. 1991)
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`The Use of Two-Way Shearing Test for the Prediction of Skewness in Wet Relaxed Single Jersey
`Fabrics, Hoechst Celanese, Charlotte, NC (Jan. 1991)
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`Prediction of the Growth potential of Pre-shrunk Denim Fabrics Through the Energy Recovery
`Measurements Made on the Kawabata Tensile Tester, Greenwood Mills, Liberty, SC (Jan. 1991)
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`An Analysis of the Relationship between KES properties and the Sewing Performance of Denim
`Fabrics, Levi-Strauss & Co., San Francisco, CA (Aug. 1990)
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`Study of the Influence of Loom Design Parameters and Operating Conditions on the Aesthetic
`Characteristics of Superior Quality Suiting Materials, Dominion Textiles, Ontario, Canada (July
`1990)
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`Influence of Loom Design Parameters and Operating Conditions on the Low-Stress Mechanical
`Behavior and Tactile Quality of Denim Fabrics, Swift Textiles, Columbus, GA (Mar. 1990)
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`Effect of Special Mechanical Treatments on the Properties of Nonwoven Materials, Kimberly-
`Clark Corporation, Roswell, GA (Feb. 1990)
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`Study of the Influence of Raw Materials and Construction Parameters on the Compression and
`Resilience Properties of Assembled Carpets, Dow Chemicals, Dalton, GA (Dec. 1989)
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`Characterization of the Low-Stress Mechanical Properties and Thermal Behavior of Knitted
`Fleece Fabrics Used m Winter Clothing Applications, Russell Corporation, Alexander City, AL
`(Sep. 1989)
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`Application of KES Methods to Optimize the Properties of Resin Treated Viscose Rayon Fabrics
`Used in the Construction of Armory Bags, Imperial Chemical Industries (July l989)
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`Title: Investigation of the Relationship Between the Low-Stress Mechanical Properties and the
`Cutting and Sewing Performance of Denim Fabrics, Swift Textiles, Columbus, GA (Mar. 1989)
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`NCSU
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`KES Properties of Nonwoven Interlining Materials, The Pollen Company, New York, NY (Dec.
`1987)
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`Comfort Characteristics of Nonwoven Fabrics Used as Protective Clothing in Chemical and
`Allied Industries, The Kendall Company, Barrington, IL (Oct. 1987)
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`Physical and Thermal Characteristics of Special Nonwoven Materials Suitable for Industrial
`Applications, Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Roswell, GA (Sep. 1987)
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`Hand and Comfort Characteristics of Knit Fabrics Made From Regular and Modified Polyester
`Staples, Dupont de Nemours & Company, Wilmington, DE (Aug. 1987)
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`KES Properties of High Bulk Knit Fabrics Representing Different Process Conditions, The
`National Spinning Company, Washington, NC (Aug. 1987)
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`Comfort Properties of Nonwoven Fabrics Used as Operating Room Apparel, The Kendall
`Company, Barrington, IL (July 1987)
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`Hand and Comfort Characteristics of Cotton/Polyester and Cotton/Wool Fabrics Corresponding
`to Ring and Rotor Spinning Systems, Incorporated, Raleigh, NC (May 1987)
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`Evaluation of Fabric Softening Treatments Using Kawabata Equipment, The Proctor & Gamble
`Company, Cincinnati, OH (Apr. 1987)
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`Hand and comfort Characteristics of Active Wear Fabrics Made from Regular and Modified
`Viloft Fibers, Courtaulds PLC, London, UK (Mar. 1987)
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`KES Properties of Finished Polyester/Cotton Fabrics Containing Ring and Air Jet Yarns, The J.
`C. Penney Company, New York, NY (Feb. 1987)
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`Judging the Quality of Automotive Fabrics Using KES Data, The General Motors Corporation,
`Inland Division, Warren, NY (Feb. 1987)
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`D. Conference Presentations
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`Astounding New Applications of Fiber-Based Products: A Review of Recent Developments,
`Techtextil International Conference and Exhibition, Atlanta, GA (Apr. 2008)
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`Performance Engineered High Tech Textiles: A Selective Review of Recent Advances, ITEC’s
`World Conference on Apparel and Home Textiles, Coimbatore India (July 2007)
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`Current State of Textile Education and Research in the US Universities, Curriculum Review
`Meeting of the International Textile Education Committee, Coimbatore, India (July 2007)
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`A Review of Recent Advances in Synthetic Apparel Fibers, Annual Textile Conference, Chennai,
`India (July 2007)
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`The Use of Kawabata Evaluation System for Process and Product Optimization in Textile
`Manufacturing Processes, Inaugural Meeting of the Coimbatore Textile Chapter, Coimbatore,
`India (July 2007)
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`Higher Education in the US in Polymer, Textile and Apparel Disciplines, Invited Lecture at
`Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore, India (July 2007)
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`Tactile Behavior of Fabrics Subjected to Enzyme Treatment at Yarn and Fabric Stages, 233rd
`National ACS Meet, Division of Cellulose and Renewable Materials, Chicago, IL (Mar. 2007)
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`Influence of Fabric Structure on the Frictional Properties of Cotton Fabrics, Beltwide Cotton
`Conferences – Cotton Utilization Conference, New Orleans, LA (Jan. 2007)
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`New Ways to Achieve Functional Enhancement of Textile Products Containing Natural and Man
`Made Fibers, Beltwide Cotton Conferences, Dallas, Texas (Jan. 2006)
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`Influence of Enzyme Treatment on the Tactile Properties of Woven and Knitted fabrics Made
`from Ring, Rotor and Airjet Spun Yarns, AATCC International Conference, Boston, MA (Sep.
`2005)
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`New and Emerging Routes for the Functional Finishing of Cotton-Rich Textiles, Beltwide
`Cotton Conferences, New Orleans, LA (Jan. 2005)
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`Textile Trade in the Post-Quota Regime - New Opportunities and Challenges Faced by the
`Manufacturers and the Suppliers, International Conference on Textile and Clothing Management
`(ITCM), Coimbatore, India (Dec. 2004)
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`Applications of Nano Technology in the Textile and Allied Industries – An Overview of
`Emerging Trends and Some Success Stories, The Fifth Georgia Tech Conference on Nanoscience
`and Nanotechnology (Nov. 2004)
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`Influence of Fabric Construction on the Sorption Characteristics of Apparel Fabrics, Beltwide
`Cotton Conferences, San Antonio, Texas (Jan. 2004)
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`Innovations in Synthetic Apparel Fibers- A Review of Recent Advances, 7th Asian Textile
`Research Conference, New Delhi, India (Dec. 2003)
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`A Comparison of Skein-Based and Package-Based Yarn Enzyme Treatments, ACS Conference,
`New Orleans, LA (Mar. 2003)
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`A Comparison of the Tactile properties of Fabrics Treated with Protease and Cellulase Enzymes,
`Belt-Wide Cotton Conferences, Nashville, TN (Jan. 2003)
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`Influence of Synthetic Lining Materials on the Handle, Comfort and Durability Characteristics of
`Assembled Garments, Belt-Wide Cotton Conferences, Nashville, TN (Jan. 2003)
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`Absorption and Softness Characteristics of Fabrics Treated with Protease and Cellulase
`Enzymes, ACS Conference, Charlotte, NC (Sep. 2002)
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`Comparison of the Tactile Properties of Fabrics Representing Yarn and Fabric Stage Enzyme
`Treatments, ACS Conference, Charlotte, NC (Sep. 2002)
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`New Technologies for the Design and Production of Interior Fabrics, TECHTEXTIL North
`America Symposium, Atlanta, GA (Apr. 2002)
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`Hand Related Mechanical Behavior of Enzyme Treated Yarns Representing Different Spinning
`Systems, 83rd World Conference of the Textile Institute, Cairo, Egypt (Mar. 2002)
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`Hand Related Mechanical Behavior of Cotton and Cotton/Polyester Yarns Subjected to Enzyme
`Treatment, 2nd International Conference on Biotechnology in Textiles, Athens, GA (Mar. 2002)
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`The Effect of Package-Based Yarn Enzyme Treatments on the Softness and Absorption
`Characteristics of Fabrics, Beltwide Cotton Conferences, Atlanta, GA (Jan. 2002)
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`Applications of KES for Product and Process Optimization in the Nonwovens Industry, Beltwide
`Cotton Conferences - Nonwovens, Atlanta, GA (Jan. 2002)
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`Applications of KES for Product and Process Enhancement in the Nonwovens Industry, 11th
`Annual International TANDEC Conference, Knoxville, TN (Nov. 2001)
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`Measurement and Interpretation of the Bending and Compression Properties of Spun Yarns, 14th
`EFS Research Forum, Raleigh, NC (Aug. 2001)
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`Influence of enzyme treatment on the tactile behavior of cellulosic textile materials, 221st ACS
`Conference, Anaheim, CA (July 2001)
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`Influence of fiber, yarn, and fabric parameters on the durability and comfort performance of
`cotton-dyneema fabrics, Beltwide Cotton Conferences, Anaheim, CA (Jan. 2001)
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`The interactive effects of yarn structure and treatment conditions on the hand related mechanical
`behavior of enzyme treated yarns, 13th Engineered Fiber Systems Conference, Raleigh (Nov.
`2000)
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`Influence of process and machine variables on the softness of spunbonded polypropylene fabrics,
`Joint INDA-TAPPI Conference, Dallas, Texas (Oct. 2000)
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`Heat and moisture transport behavior of cotton-Dyneema fabrics engineered for tenting
`applications, Beltwide Cotton Conferences (Jan. 2000)
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`Effect of enzyme treatment on the hand related mechanical properties of spun yarns, Beltwide
`Cotton Conferences (Jan. 2000)
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`Predicting the stress-strain response of folded yarns representing different spinning systems,
`International Textile Research Symposium, Mount Fuji, Japan (Aug. 1999)
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`Attractive new technologies for the production of industrial yarns, Annual conference of the
`International Industrial Fabric Manufacturers Association (Mar. 1999)
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`Effect of Enzymatic Hydrolysis on the Low-Stress Mechanical Behavior and Tactile Quality of
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`Cotton Fabrics, International Textile Research Symposium, Mount Fuji, Japan (Aug. 1998)
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`Analysis and Prediction of the Structurally Linked mechanical Behavior of Spun Yarns,
`International Textile Research Symposium, Mount Fuji, Japan (Aug. 1998)
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`Effect of Enzymatic Hydrolysis on the Tactile Properties and the Appearance Quality of Woven
`Fabrics, Belt-Wide Cotton Conferences, San Diego, CA (Jan. 1998)
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`The Tensile and Rupture Behavior of Spun Yarns Representing Ring, Rotor, Air-Jet and Friction
`Spun Yarns, Tenth EFS Conference, Raleigh, NC (Nov. 1997)
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`Effect of Enzymatic Hydrolysis on the Low-Stress Mechanical Behavior and Hand Qualities of
`Woven Fabrics, Fiber Society Technical Conference, Knoxville, TN (Oct. 1997)
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`Comparative Evaluation of Cotton-Covered Cotton/Polyester Yarns and Denim Fabrics
`Representing Different Spinning Technologies, Belt-Wide Cotton Conferences, Nashville, TN
`(Jan. 1996)
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`Handle and Comfort Properties of Plain Weave Fabrics Made From High Performance Fibers,
`International Textile Res. Symposium, Mount Fuji, Japan (Aug. 1995)
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`Applications of the Kawabata Evaluation System for Product and Process Optimization in the
`Textile and Apparel Industries, TQCA Conference, Myrtle Beach (Sep. 1994)
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`Handle and Comfort Properties of Woven Fabrics Made From High performance Fibers,
`International Conference of the Textile Institute on Globalization, Atlanta, GA (Sep. 1994)
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`The Low-Stress Mechanical Behavior of Cotton/Polyester Yarns and Fabrics Representing
`Differences in Fiber Distribution within the Yarn, Belt-Wide Cotton Conferences, San Diego
`(Jan. 1994)
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`The Relationship Between the Low-Stress Mechanical Behavior of spun Yarns and the Hand
`quality of knit Fabrics, Belt-Wide Cotton conferences, San Diego (Jan. 1994)
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`Tensile Behavior of Ring, Rotor, Air-Jet and Friction Spun Yarns under Non-Standard Loading
`Conditions, Annual Research Review Meeting Organized by Cotton Incorporated, Raleigh (Feb.
`1993)
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`Preferential Positioning of Long Staple Viscose Fibers on the Surface and in the Body of a Short
`Staple Cotton Yarn and its Effect on Yarn and Fabric Properties, Belt-Wide Cotton Conferences,
`Memphis (Dec. 1992)
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`Effect of Loading Conditions on the Stress-Strain Behavior of 100% Cotton and Cotton/Polyester
`Yarns Representing Ring, Rotor, Air-Jet and Friction Spinning Systems, foster Presentation m
`the Fiber Society conference, Clemson (Nov. 1992)
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`V. TEACHING/INSTRUCTION/STUDENT DEVELOPMENT
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`A. Graduate Theses Supervised
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`Mhetre, Shamal, Fluid Distribution in Textile Structures (2010)
`
`Hua, Huang, Frictional Properties of Woven Apparel Fabrics (2008)
`
`He, Jingwu Study of the Interactive Effects of Yarn Structure and Enzyme Treatment Conditions
`on the Hand Related Mechanical Behavior of Spun Yarns (2000)
`
`Meng, Xiaomin, Effect of Yarn and Fabric Structural Parameters on the Performance of
`Cotton/Dyneema Fabrics for Tenting Applications (2000)
`
`Huang, Gan, Handle and Comfort Properties of Woven Fabrics Made from High Performance
`Fibers (1994)
`
`Hoon, Jeong Sung, A Comparative Study of the Hand, Comfort and Durability characteristics of
`Apparel Fabrics Containing Woven and Nonwoven Interlinings in Fused and Sewn States of
`Assembly (1988)
`
`Ayyaswamy, R., Design and Fabrication of a Pedal Operated Single Head, Self Pumping Type
`Rotor Spinning Machine for Application in the Home Spinning Sector (1985)
`
`Udayakumar, P., Study of the Structure, Properties and Spinning Performance of Polypropylene
`and Polypropylene Blended Rotor-Spun Yarns (1985)
`
`Mariappan, S., Study and Evaluation of Different Spin Finishes for Rotor and Friction Spinning
`Applications (1985)
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`Malliyah, M., Influence of Spinning Process Parameters on the Wet Contraction Behavior of
`Yarns and Fabrics (1984)
`
`Kumaravel, S., Study of the Performance Characteristics of Woven Fabrics Produced from
`Doubled Ring and Rotor Yarns of Varying Twist Densities (1984)
`
`Manoharan, R., Effect of Spinning Process Variables on the Structure and Properties of 100%
`Acrylic and Acrylic Blended Rotor-Spun Yarns (1984)
`
`Manoharan, R., A Comparative Study of the Performance of Selected Makes of Modern High
`Speed Draw Frames (1983)
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`Shekar, S.P., Structure and Properties of Special Cotton Yarns Containing Filaments of Different
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`Extensibilities in Preferred Positions Within the Yarn Cross Section (1983)
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`Arulselvan, B., Effect of Using Small Percentages of Long Staple Viscose Fiber on the Surface
`and in the Body of a Short Staple Cotton Yarn (1982)
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`B. Undergraduate Projects Supervised
`
`Bellami, S, The Influence of Yarn and Fabric Structure Variables on the Dry and Wet
`Airpermeability Characteristics of Cotton/Dyneema Fabrics (1999)
`
`Jenkins, M., The Influence of Fiber Denier and Cross-Sectional Shape Variables on the Tactile
`Characteristics of Polyester/Wool Fabrics (1999)
`
`Patterson, S., Evaluation of the Degree of Sensitivity of the Measured Hand Values to Different
`Fabric Mechanical Properties (1999)
`
`Parker, L., A Review of the Recent Developments in the Carding Process (1999)
`
`Whittaker, M., The Tensile and Frictional Properties of Carpet Yarns Before and After the
`Removal of Fiber/Spin Finish (1999)
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