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2001-2002 Annual Report

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Research Projects

Banks-Lee, Pam

Title: Evaluation of Animal Hair Fibers for Use in Textile Applications
Principal Investigator(s): P. Banks-Lee

Barletta, Kristin Thoney

Title: Emerging Supply Chain Configurations
Principal Investigator(s): R. King, T. Hodgson, T.J. Little, K. Thoney

Title: Rapid Development Scheduling
Principal Investigator(s): T. Hodgson, R. King, K. Thoney

Title: Production System Analysis
Principal Investigator(s): T. Hodgson, R. King, K. Thoney

Batra, Subhash K.

Title: Sloan Industry Fellowship
Principal Investigator(s): S. Batra

Cassill, Nancy

Title: Development of Fray Resistant Woven Labels
Principal Investigator(s): N. Cassill (with T.J. Little, W. Oxenham, A.M. Seyam)

Title: Textile and Apparel Industry Internships: Cross-University Sharing
Principal Investigator(s): N. Cassill (subcontract from Ohio State University)

Title: Resources Supporting Fiber, Textile, and Apparel Evolution
Principal Investigator(s): N. Cassill (subcontract from Louisiana State Univ.)

Title: Development of Teaching and Research Linkages with Universities in Sub-Saharan Africa
Principal Investigator(s): P. Kilduff and N. Cassill

Title: Journal of Textile and Apparel Technology and Management (JTATM)
Principal Investigator(s): N. Cassill

Donaldson, Robert A.

Title: Investigating the Unique Properties of Cationic Cotton Processing as a Novel Substrate Medium for Digital Printing
Principal Investigator(s): R.A. Donaldson, P. Hauser, M. Kanik
Title: Cationization Projects
Principal Investigator(s): R.A. Donaldson, P. Hauser

Title: Investigate the Possibilities and Potential of Real-Time Coloration of Warp Yarns in Weaving, through the Incorporation of a Digital, Ink-jet Printing Mechanism with the Loom Structure
Principal Investigator(s): R.A. Donaldson

Ghosh, Tushar K.

Title: Experimental Validation of Nonlinear Models for High-speed Yarn Transport Systems
Principal Investigator(s): T.K. Ghosh, S.K. Batra, W. Oxenham, B. Goswami

Title: Functionally Tailored Textiles: 3-D Structures through Melt Blown Technology
Principal Investigator(s): T.K. Ghosh, A.M. Seyam

Title: Conformal Flexible Surfaces for Planar Processed Robots (Electro-textiles)
Principal Investigator(s): A.M. Seyam, E. Grant, T. Nagle, J. Muth, T. Ghosh, T Little

Title: Dimensional Stability of Carpets
Principal Investigator(s): T. Ghosh,

Title: Development of Electrotextile Components for Distributed Robotics
Principal Investigator(s): A.M. Seyam, E. Grant, T. Nagle, J. Muth, T. Ghosh, T. Little

Title: Early Results Leading to Development of a Wearable and Conformable Solar Cell
Principal Investigator(s): T.K. Ghosh, J. Lindsey, T. Nagle

Title: Development of Layered Functional Fiber-based Micro-tubes
Principal Investigator(s): T. Ghosh, T. Little, R. Kotek, W. Hoffman

Hergeth, Helmut

Title: Transatlantic Textile Network
Principal Investigator(s): H. Hergeth, P. Kilduff, M. McCord

Istook, Cynthia L.

Title: Automated Garment Development from Body Scan Data
Principal Investigator(s): C. Istook, T.J. Little, C. Carrere, T. May-Plumlee, H. Hong

Jones, Michelle R.

Title: Information Engineering: Textile Industry’s Value-Added Key to Effective Decision-Making
Principal Investigator(s): M.R. Jones, G.L. Hodge, W. Oxenham

Little, Trevor J.

Title: Automated Garment Development from Body Scan Data
Principal Investigator(s): C. Carrere, C. Istook, T. May-Plumlee, T.J. Little, H. Hong

Title: Electro-Textiles: Conformal Flexible Surfaces for Planar Processed Robots
Principal Investigator(s): A.M. Seyam, T.K. Ghosh, B. Pourdeyhimi, W. Oxenham, Nagle, Muth, Grant, T.J. Little

Title: Functionally Tailored Textiles
Principal Investigator(s): T.J. Little, B. Pourdeyhimi

Title: Shell Company
Principal Investigator(s): T.J. Little, D. Hinks

Title: Fray Resistant Woven Labels
Principal Investigator(s): N.L. Cassill, W. Oxenham, A.M. Seyam, T.J. Little

Title: Emerging Supply Chain Configurations
Principal Investigator(s): K. Thoney, M. King, Hodgson, T.J. Little

Title: Development of Layered Functional Fiber-based Microtubes
Principal Investigator(s): T.K. Ghosh, Kotek, Hoffman, T.J. Little

Oxenham, William

Title: Niche Markets
Principal Investigator(s): W. Oxenham, N. Cassill

Title: Fiber Motion and Yarn Forming in High Speed Air Flows
Principal Investigator(s): W. Oxenham

Title: Thermal Stability of Textile Processing Aids
Principal Investigator(s): C. Grant, P. Hauser, W. Oxenham

Title: Carding Dynamics: The Assessment and Possible Control of Card Webs
Principal Investigator(s): A.M. Seyam, W. Oxenham

Title: Fiber Crimp and Crimp Stability in Nonwoven Fabric Processes
Principal Investigator(s): W. Oxenham, D. Shiffler

Title: Micromachine Based Fabric Formation Systems
Principal Investigator(s): A.M. Seyam, G.L. Hodge, W. Oxenham, E. Grant

Title: The Abrasion Characteristics of Open End Yarn
Principal Investigator(s): W. Oxenham

Title: Information Engineering: Textile Industries Value-Adding Key to Effective Decision Making
Principal Investigator(s): G.L. Hodge, W. Oxenham, M.R. Jones

Title: The Structure and Properties of Vortex Spinning
Principal Investigator(s): W. Oxenham

Parrillo-Chapman, Lisa

Title: Automated Garment Development from Body Scan Data
Principal Investigator(s): C. Carrere, L. Parrillo-Chapman

Pourdeyhimi, Behnam

Title: The Role of Orifice in Hydroentangling
Principal Investigator(s): B. Pourdeyhimi

Title: In-Plane Fluid Flow in Nonwovens
Principal Investigator(s): B. Pourdeyhimi

Title: Electronic Textiles
Principal Investigator(s): A.M. Seyam, T.J. Little, T.K. Ghosh, W. Oxenham, B. Pourd

Title: Hydroentangled Nonwovens for Fiber Reinforced Composites
Principal Investigator(s): B. Pourdeyhimi, M. Acar

Title: Bioploshing Nonwovens
Principal Investigator(s): B. Pourdeyhimi

May-Plumlee, Traci

Title: Automated Garment Development from Body Scan Data
Principal Investigator(s): C. Carrere, C. Istook, T.J. Little, H. Hong, T. May-Plumlee

Title: 3D Virtual Draping with Fabric Mechanics and Body Scan Data
Principal Investigator(s): T. May-Plumlee, J. Eischen

Title: Development of Improved Surgical Gown Design(s) through a Functional Design Approach
Principal Investigator(s): T. May-Plumlee

Title: Technologies for Developing Interactive Electronic Textiles
Principal Investigator(s): T. May-Plumlee, D. Meoli
Title: Simulating Hand Surface Design Techniques with Digital Printing
Principal Investigator(s): T. May-Plumlee, G. Lawrence

Title: Impact of Technology on Textile Product Design and Development Process
Principal Investigator(s): T. May-Plumlee

Seyam, Abdelfattah M.

Title: Carding Dynamics: Improvement of the 3D Uniformity of Carded and Crosslapped Webs
Principal Investigator(s): W. Oxenham, A.M. Seyam

Title: The Impact of Input Energy, Fiber Properties, and Forming Wire on the Performance and Aesthetics of Hydroentangled Fabrics
Principal Investigator(s): A.M. Seyam, D. Shiffler

Title: Manufacturing of Functionally Tailored Fabrics
Principal Investigator(s): S.K. Batra, T.J. Little, T.K. Ghosh, A.M. Seyam

Title: Synthesis, Characterization and Application of Reactive Sizes to Cotton Warps
Principal Investigator(s): A.M. Seyam

Title: Applications of MEMS in Fabric Formation
Principal Investigator(s): A.M. Seyam, G.L. Hodge, W. Oxenham, E. Grant

Title: Computational Fabrics
Principal Investigator(s): A.M. Seyam, E. Grant

Title: Formation of Textile Structures with Inherent Shape
Principal Investigator(s): A.M. Seyam

Title: Development of Fray Resistant Woven Labels
Principal Investigator(s): N. Cassill, A.M. Seyam, W. Oxenham, T.J. Little

Title: Development of Electrotextile Components for Distributed Robotics
Principal Investigator(s): A.M. Seyam, E. Grant

Title: Texture Evolution and Jet Streaks in Hydroentangled Nonwovens
Principal Investigator(s): B. Pourdeyhimi, A.M. Seyam, R. Holmes

Suh, Moon W.

Title: 3-D Electronic Imaging of Fabric Qualities by On-Line Yarn Data
Principal Investigator(s): M.W. Suh, J.L. Woo, W. Jasper

Title: 1) Study on Single Fiber and Bundle Tensile Properties of Cotton
2) Study on Effects of High-Speed Ginning and Carding on Tensile and Shrinkage Behaviors of Resulting Fabric
Principal Investigator(s): M.W. Suh

Title: Optimal Investment Strategies for Enhanced Productivity in the Textile Industry
Principal Investigator(s): S. Chritofferson, D.K. Malhotra, A. Raheja, M.W. Suh

Winchester, Samuel

Title: Combining Theory of Constraints and Speech Act Theory for Constraint Based Coordination of New Product Developments
Principal Investigator(s): S. Winchester

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Publications

Anderson, Kim

Anderson, K., Seyam, A.M., “The Road to True Wearable Electronics,” Proceedings of the TI 82nd World Conference, Cairo, Egypt, March 2002.

Anderson, K., and Banks-Lee, P., “Discharge Printing without the Use of an Illuminating Dye,” TI Conference, Cairo, Egypt 2002.

Banks-Lee, Pam

Mohammadi, M., and Banks-Lee, P., “Air Permeability of Multi-Layered Nonwoven Fabrics: Comparison of Experimental and Theoretical Results,” accepted for publication in Textile Research Journal, November 2001.

Mohammadi, M., and Banks-Lee, P., “Air Permeability of Multi-Layered Nonwoven Fabrics: Experimental Method,” submitted for publication in Textile Research Journal, January 2002.

Mohammadi, M., and Banks-Lee, P., “Air Permeability of Multi-Layered Nonwoven Fabrics: Theoretical Method,” submitted for publication in Textile Research Journal, January 2002.

Mohammadi, M., and Banks-Lee, P., “Flow Permeability of Needled, Nonwoven Fabrics,” submitted for publication in Journal of Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management (JTATM), December 2001.

Barletta, Kristin Thoney

Thoney, K.A, Hodgson, T.J., King, R.E., Taner, M.R. and Wilson, A.D., “Satisfying Due-Dates in Large Multi-factory Supply Chains,” accepted in IIE Transactions.
King, R.E., Brain, L.C. and Thoney, K.A., “Control of Yarn Inventory for a Cotton Spinning Plant, Part 1: Uncorrelated demand,” accepted in Journal of Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management ( JTATM).

King, R.E., Brain, L.C. and Thoney, K.A., “Control of Yarn Inventory for a Cotton Spinning Plant, Part 2: Demand Correlation and Seasonality,” accepted in Journal of Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management (JTATM).

Batra, Subhash K.

Ghosh, T.K., Batra, S.K., and Murthy, A.S., “Dynamic Analysis of Yarn Unwinding from Cylindrical Packages, Part I: Parametric Studies of the Two-Region Problem, Tex. Res. J., 71(9), 771-778 (2001).

Ma, X., Ghosh, T.K., and Batra, S.K., “Dynamic Analysis of Yarn Unwinding from Cylindrical Packages, Part II: The Three-Region Analysis,” 71, No. 10: 855-784 (2001).
Farer, R., Seyam, A.M., Ghosh, T.K., Batra, S.K., Grant, E., and Lee, G., “Formation of Shaped/Molded Structures by Integration of Meltblowing and Robotic Technologies,” accepted for publication to Textile Research Journal.

Farer, R., Seyam, A.M., Ghosh, T.K., Grant, E., and Batra, S.K., “Study of Meltblown Structures Formed by Robotic and Meltblowing Integrated System: Impact of Process Parameters on Fiber Orientation and Fiber Diameter Distribution,” accepted for publication to Textile Research Journal.
Ghosh, T.K., and Batra, S.K., “On Over-end Unwinding of Yarn from Cylindrical Packages: A Progress Batra Report,” Mt. Fuji Conference, Hakone, Japan, August 2001.

Cassill, Nancy

Kincade, D.H., Vass, D., and Cassill, N., “Implementation of Technology and Relationships to Supply Chain Performance – Apparel Manufacturers’ Perspectives,” International Review of Retail, Distribution and Consumer Research, 11(3), 301-327, July 2001.

Ghosh, Tushar K.

Ghosh, T.K., and Batra, S.K., “On Over-end Unwinding of Cylindrical Packages: A Progress Report,” proceedings of the 30th Textile Research Symposium at Mt. Fuji in the New Millennium (2001), July 30 – August 1, 2001, Kyoto, Japan.

Huang, W., and Ghosh, T.K., “Online Characterization of Fabric Compressional Behavior,” Textiles Res. J., 72(2), 103-111 (2002).

Ma, X., Ghosh, T.K., and Batra, S.K., “Dynamic Analysis of Yarn Unwinding from Cylindrical Packages, Part II: The Three Region Analysis,” Textile Res. J., 71(10), 855-861 (2001).
Ghosh, T.K., Batra, S.K., and Murthy, A.S., “Dynamic Analysis of Yarn Unwinding from Cylindrical Packages, Part I: Parametric Studies of the Two Region Problem,” Textile Res. J., 71, 771 (2001).

Farer, R., Ghosh, T.K., Seyam, A.M., and Lee, G., “Formation of Shaped/Molded Meltblowing Nonwoven Structures,” proceedings of the TI 82nd World Conference, Cairo, Egypt, March 2002.

Hergeth, Helmut

Smith, G., Hergeth, H., and da Silva, F., “Manufacturing and Quality in Circular Knitting,” accepted for publication in Melliand International, Vol. 8, pp. 51-52, March 2002.

Istook, Cynthia L.

Istook C., “3D Technologies and mass customization,” presented in a seminar sponsored by the Manitoba Fashion Institute, Manitoba, Canada.

Istook, C., “Technologies for mass customization” presented at the first annual Seoul National University/NC State University Research Symposium, held in Seoul, South Korea.

Jones, Michelle R.

Garg, A., and Jones, M.R., “Assessing the Value of Agent Certification in Global Sourcing: An Exploratory Study,” in process.

Jagannathan, B., Jones, M.R., and Cassill N., “Modeling the Establishment of an Electronic Journal in Textiles and Apparel,” in process.

Little, Trevor J.

Senanayake, M.M., and Little, T.J., “Measures for Product Development,” Textile Asia, Volume 23, No. 6, June 2002, pp. 41-45.

Le Pechoux, B., Little, T.J., and Honeycutt, T., “Developing a Pattern Language for Fashion Innovation Management,” Journal of Fashion Marketing and Management, Vol. 5, Issue 4, November 2001, pp. 289-302.

Le Pechoux, B., and Little, T.J., “Preliminary Explorations of a Pattern Language for Innovation Management,” Journal of Fashion Marketing and Management, Volume 5, Issue 3, August 2001, pp. 199-207.

May-Plumlee, T., and Little, T.J., “Consumer Purchase Data as a Strategic Product Development Tool,” Journal of Textile and Apparel Technology and Management, Volume 1, No. 3, 2001.

Senanayake, M.M., and Little, T.J., “Measures for New Product Development,” Journal of Textile and Apparel Technology and Management, Volume 1, No. 3, 2001.

Oxenham, William

Huh Y., Kim R.Y., Oxenham W., “Analyzing Structural and Physical Properties of Ring, Rotor, and Friction Spun Yarns”, Textile Research Journal, vol. 72, No. 2, pp 156-163, 2002.

Oxenham W., “Current and Future Trends in Yarn Production”, Proceedings of The Textile Institute 82nd World Conference, Cairo (Egypt), pp 1-8, [CD-ROM], 2002.
Mahmoudi M.R., Oxenham W., “A New Electro-Mechanical Method for Measuring Yarn Thickness”, Autex Research Journal, Volume 2, No1, pp 28-37, 2002.
http://www.p.lodz.pl/autexrj/No3/0018.pdf

Karpe Y, Hodge G., Cahill N. & Oxenham W., "Information Engineering Approaches for Decision Making in Textiles”, Proceedings of 6th International Conference on Information Quality, MIT, pp 261-272, 2001.

Oxenham W., Bauer-Kurz I,. & Shiffler D.A., "The Mechanics of Crimp Removal in Synthetic Staple Fibers”, Proceedings of 6th Asian Textile Conference, Hong Kong, [CD-ROM], pp. 1-8, 2001.

Koch M.C., Hergeth H.H., Oxenham W. & Ghosh T., “Managing Textile Waste”, Ars Textrina, vol. 33, pp 87-105, 2000.

Hwang Y.J., Oxenham W., Seyam M.A., “Formation of Carded Webs From Microfibers”, International Nonwovens Journal, pp 18-23, Spring 2001.
http://www.inda.org/subscrip/index.html

Karpe Y, Hodge G., Cahill N. & Oxenham W., "Can Information Engineering Enhance Information Quality for Effective Decision-Making in Textiles?,” Proceedings of Conference on Information Quality, MIT, pp 79-90, 2000.
http://web.mit.edu/tdqm/www/presentations2000.html

Parrillo-Chapman, Lisa

Parrillo-Chapman, L., and Istook, C., “Teaching Product Development in Textile Design with Off the Shelf Software,” ITAA 2001 Poster Session.

Parrillo-Chapman, L., and Istook, C., “Designing for Mass Customization,” ITAA 2001 Proceedings.
Parrillo-Chapman, L., and Istook, C., “Designing in 3D for Digital Printing onto Textiles,” TI 2002 Conference.

Pourdeyhimi, Behnam

Kim, H.S., Pourdeyhimi, B., Deshpande, A., Abhiraman, A., and Desai, P., “Characterization of Structural Changes in Point-Bonded Nonwoven fabrics during Load-Deformation Experiments,” Textile Research Journal, 71 (2), 157-164, (2001).

Kim, H.S., and Pourdeyhimi, B., “The Role of Structure on Mechanical Properties of Point-Bonded Nonwovens,” International Nonwovens Journal, Volume 10, (2), (2001).

Latifi, M., Kim, H.S., and Pourdeyhimi, B., “A Note on Pilling Due to fabric to fabric Abrasion,” Textile Research Journal, 71 (7), 640-644, (2001).

Kim, H.S., Pourdeyhimi, B., Desai, P., and Abhiraman, A., “Anisotropy in Mechanical Properties of Thermally Point-Bonded Nonwovens: Experimental Observations,” Textile Research Journal, 71 (11), 965-976, (2001).

Jeddi, A.A., Kim, H.S., and Pourdeyhimi, B., “Marring of Automotive Clear Coats Brought About by Wipes,” International Nonwovens Journal, Volume 10, (4), (2001).

Jeddi, A.A., Kim, H.S., and Pourdeyhimi, B., “Optical Fourier Transform for Determining ODF in Nonwovens,” International Nonwovens Journal, Volume 10, (3), (2001).
Kim, H.S., and Pourdeyhimi, B., “Automatic Characterization of Refractive Index profile of Fibers by Interferometry,” International Nonwovens Journal, Volume 11, (1), (2002).

Kim, H.S., and Pourdeyhimi, B., “Computational Modeling of Mechanical Performance in Thermally Point Bonded Nonwovens,” JTATM, http://www.tx.ncsu.edu/jtatm. Vol. 1, Issue 4, Summer (2001).

Casanova M.F., Hill, D., and Pourdeyhimi, B., “A study on the mass lesion effect of senile plaques,” J. Neuroscience Methods, 110 (1-2), 125-133, (2001).

Kim, H.S., Pourdeyhimi, B., Abhiraman, A., and Desai, P., “The Effect of Bonding Temperature on Load-Deformation Structural Changes in Point-Bonded Nonwoven fabrics,” Textile Research Journal, In Press.

Pourdeyhimi, B., and Kim, H.S., “Measurement of Fiber Orientation in Nonwovens: Hough Transform,” Textile Research Journal, In Press.

May-Plumlee, Traci

May-Plumlee, T., and Little, T.J., “Consumer Purchase Data as a Strategic Product Development Tool,” Journal of Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management (JTATM), Vol. 1, No. 3, (2001).

Meoli, D., and May-Plumlee, T., “Interactive Electronic Textile Development: A Review of Technologies,” submitted to Journal of Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management (JTATM).

May-Plumlee, T., and Pittman, A., “Surgical Gown Requirements Capture: A Design Analysis Case Study,” submitted to Journal of Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management (JTATM).

Seyam, Abdelfattah M.

Seyam, A. M., Proffitt, T. J. and Velmurugan, M., “Role of Fiber Finish in the Conversion of Fiber to Nonwovens, Part II: Finish Performance as a Mechanical Processing Aid in Carding,” International Nonwovens Journal 11, No. 1, 30-37, 2002.

Seyam, A. M. and Velmurugan, M., “Role of Fiber Finish in the Conversion of Fiber to Nonwovens, Part I: Need for an Unconventional Method to Evaluate Finish Performance as A Mechanical Process Aid,” International Nonwovens Journal 10, No. 4, 29-36, 2001.

Hwang, Y. J., Oxenham, W., and Seyam, A. M., “Formation of Carded Webs from Microfibers,” International Nonwovens Journal 10, No. 1, 18-23, 2001.
Seyam, A.M., “Weaving Technology: Advances and Challenges,” Proceedings of the TI 82nd World Conference, Cairo, Egypt, March 2002 (Plenary Paper).

Anderson, K., Seyam, A.M., “The Road to True Wearable Electronics,” Proceedings of the TI 82nd World Conference, Cairo, Egypt, March 2002.

Farer, R., Ghosh, T.K., Seyam, A.M., and Lee, G., “Formation of Shaped/Molded Meltblowing Nonwoven Structures,” Proceedings of the TI 82nd World Conference, Cairo, Egypt, March 2002.

Seyam, A.M., Mohamed, M.H., Hamilton, T., Abou-Zeid, N., Waly, A., and Hebeish, A., “Synthesis, Characterization and Application of Environmentally Friendly Sizes to Cotton Warps,” Proceedings of the TI 82nd World Conference, Cairo, Egypt, March 2002.

Seyam, A. M., Proffitt, T. J., and Velmurugan, M., “Role of Fiber Finish in The Conversion of Fiber to Nonwovens: Finish Performance as a Mechanical Processing Aid in Needlepunching,” Proceedings of the INTC 2001 International Conference, Baltimore, Maryland, September 2001.

Smith, Gary W.

Heinisch, M., Hergeth, H., and Smith, G., “Particle Boards from Waste Textile Fibers,” accepted by Melliand International.

Smith, G., Hergeth, H., and da Silva, F., “Manufacturing and Quality in Circular Knitting,” published in Melliand International, Vol 8, pp. 51-52, March 2002.

Smith, G., Hergeth, H., and da Silva, F., “Stoffproduktion und Qualitat in der Rundstrickerei,” published in Melliand Textilberichte, pp. 911-912, 11/12, 2001.

Smith, G., Hergeth, H., and da Silva, F., “Fabric Manufacturing and Quality Considerations in Circular Knitting,” published in Melliand Textilberichte, pp. E222-E224, 11/12, 2001.
Smith, G., Hergeth, H., and da Silva, F., “Yuvarlak Orme Malullerin Uretimi ve Kalitesi Uzerinde Genis Capli Yuvarlak Orme Makinelerinin Etkisi,” published in Melliand Turkiye Sayisis, pp. 21-22, 01, 2002.
Smith, G., Hergeth, H., and da Silva, F., “Yuvarlak Orme Isletmelerinde Kesikli Elyafli Iplikler Icin Kalite Ozellikleri,” published in Melliand Turkiye Sayisi, pp. 77-78, 03, 2001.

Suh, Moon W.

Koo, H.-J., M.W. Suh and Woo, J.L., “Variance Tolerancing and Decomposition in Short Staple Spinning Processes, Part I: Theories - Textile Research Journal, Vol. 71(1), pp1-7, 2001.

Suh, M.W., H.-J. Koo, and Woo, J.L., “Variance Tolerancing and Decomposition in Short Staple Spinning Processes, Part II – Simulation and Application to Ring Carded, Ring Combed and O-E Spun Yarns - Textile Research Journal, Vol. 71(2), pp105-111, 2001.

Suh, M.W. and Oh, H., “The Transformation of Fiber-Textile-Apparel-Retailer Supplier Chain Network in North America - Proc. 6th Asian Textile Conference, August 22 -24, 2001, Hong Kong.

Suh, M.W., and Lee, E.K., “Forecasting of US Apparel Demand Based on Linear Structural Model of Social Indicatorsee - Proc. 6th Asian Textile Conference, August 22 -24, 2001, Hong Kong.

Huh, Y. and Suh, M.W., “Analysis of Cross-Sectional Variability of Yarn by a Flying Laser Spot Scanning Method - Proc. 6th Asian Textile Conference, August 22 -24, 2001, Hong Kong.

Woo, J.L. and Suh, M.W., “Engineering at the Interface between Kansei Engineering and Fabric Objective Measurement,”: Proc. 6th Asian Textile Conference, August 22 -24, 2001, Hong Kong.
Suh, M.W. and Doh, S.J., ”Effects of Ginning and Carding Rates on Spun Yarn Characteristics,” Proc.(in print) of 14th Engineered Fiber Selection System Conference, November 1-2, 2001, Raleigh, NC.

Doh, S.J., Suh, M.W., Watson, M., and Anthony, S., “Effects of Ginning Methods on Mechanical Properties of Cotton Fibers,” Proc. (in print) of 2002 Beltwide Cotton Research Conference, January 10-12, 2002, Atlanta, GA.

Suh, M.W., Doh, S.J., Watson, M., and McAlister, D., “Effects of Ginning and Carding Rates on the Tensile Properties of Cotton Fibers and Spun Yarns,” Proc.(in print) of 2002 Beltwide Cotton Research Conference, January 10-12, 2002,Atlanta, GA.


Manuscripts, Books Chapters, Books for 2001-2002

Barletta, Kristin Thoney

Schultz, S.R., Hodgson, T.J., King, R.E. and Thoney, K.A., “On Minimizing Lmax for the
Job Shop Scheduling Problem,” submitted in IIE Transactions.

Taner, M.R., Hodgson, T.J., King, R.E. and Thoney, K.A., “Satisfying Due-Dates in a Job
Shop with Sequence Dependent Family Setups,” submitted in IJPR.

Hodgson, T.J., Melendez, B., Thoney, K.A. and Trainor, T.E., “The Deployment
Scheduling Analysis Tool (DSAT),” special issue of the Mathematical and Computer
Modeling Journal on defense transportation algorithms, models, and applications,
submitted.

Batra, Subhash K.

Farer, R., Ghosh, T.K., Seyam, A.M., Grant, E., and Batra, S.K., “Study of Meltblown Structures Formed by Robotic and Meltblowing Integrated System: Impact of Process Parameters on Fiber Orientation,” submitted to INJ.

Farer, R., Batra, S.K., Ghosh, T.K., Grant, E., and Seyam, A.M., “Study of Meltblown Structures Formed by Robotic and Meltblowing Integrated System: Impact of Process Parameters on Fiber Diameter Distributions,” submitted to INJ.

Cassill, Nancy

Divita, L., and Cassill, N., “Strategic Partnerships in the Domestic Textile Complex: Exploring the Suppliers’ Perspective (In press),” accepted to Clothing and Textile Research Journal.

Walker, J., Herr, D., and Cassill, N., “Leadership Development in Textile Programs,” submitted to Clothing and Textiles Research Journal.

Dattilo, P., King, M., Cassill, N., and Leung, J.C., “Medical Textiles’ Application of an

Absorbable Barbed Bi-Directional Surgical Suture,” submitted to Journal of Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management.

Ghosh, Tushar K.

LePechoux, B., and Ghosh, T.K., “Sizing and Fit Testing of Women’s Hosiery,” in press, Textile Progress.

Phillips, K., and Ghosh, T.K., “The Technology o fPolypropylene Tape Yarn Processing and Applications,” in press, Textile Progress.

Farer, R., Ghosh, T.K., Seyam, A.M., Grant, E., and Batra, S.K., “Study of Meltblown Structures Formed by Robotic and Meltblowing Integrated System: Impact of Process Parameters on Fiber Orientation,” submitted for publication to INJ.

Farer, R., Batra, S.K., Ghosh, T.K., Grant, E., and Seyam, A.M., “Study of Meltblown Structures Formed by Robotic and Meltblowing Integrated System: Impact of Process Parameters on Fiber Diameter Distributions,” submitted for publication to INJ.

Farer, R., Seyam, A.M., Ghosh, T.K., Batra, S.K., Grant, E., and Lee, G., “Formation of Shaped/Molded Structures by Integration of Meltblowing and Robotic Technologies,” in press, Textile Research Journal.

Farer, R., Seyam, A.M., Ghosh, T.K., Grant, E., and Batra, S.K., “Study of Meltblown Structures Formed by Robotic and Meltblowing Integrated System: Impact of Process Parameters on Fiber Orientation and Fiber Diameter Distribution,” in press, Textile Research Journal.

Hergeth, Helmut

Chen, A., Hergeth, H., and Zuckerman, G., “Environmentally Conscious Manufacturing Through Total Cost Management,” accepted by the Journal of Applied Business Research.

Kilduff, P., Hergeth, H., and Goetz, S., “Beyond Quick Response: In the Digital Age, Will Zero Movement Become the Holy Grail for the Textile and Apparel Industries?,” accepted for publication in Ars Textrina.
Heinisch, M., Hergeth, H., and Smith, G., “Particle Boards from Waste Textile Fibers,” accepted for publication in Melliand International.

Criegee, C., and Hergeth, H., “Computer Systems in the Textile Industry,” submitted for publication to the Journal of The Textile Institute.

Hergeth, H., “Income/OutcomeTM Analysis as an Enhancement for Traditional Financial Analysis --- Analysis of a Textile Firm,” submitted for publication to the Journal of The Textile Institute.

Hergeth, H., “Making the Cost of Offshore Production Transparent,” submitted for publication to the Journal of The Textile Institute.

Kruger, A., and Hergeth, H., “Mass Customization --- But at What Cost?,” submitted to the Journal of the Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management (JTATM).

Little, Trevor J.

Little, T.J., Le Pechoux, B., and Istook, C.L., “Innovation Management in Creating New Fashions in Fashion Marketing,” Contemporary Issues, Chapter 8, Published 2001, Edited by Dr. Margaret Bruce, UMIST.

Oxenham, William

Oxenham, W., “Current and Future Trends in Yarn Production,” submitted as a review paper to the Journal of Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management (JTATM).
Dodd, E.L., and Oxenham, W., “Outlook for the US Short Staple Yarn Industry,” submitted as a referred paper to the Journal of the Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management Department (JTATM).

Pourdeyhimi, Behnam

Kim, H.S., Pourdeyhimi, B., Desai, P., and Abhiraman, A., “Anisotropy in Mechanical Properties of Thermally Point-Bonded Nonwovens: Orthotropic Modeling,” Textile Research Journal, Submitted.

Pourdeyhimi, B., “Yarn Hairiness Determined by Various Optical Methods,” Textile Research Journal, In Preparation.

Pourdeyhimi, B., “Evaluating Cracking Using Image Analysis, Part 2: Crack Initiation and Propagation in Coatings,” European Coatings Journal, In Preparation.

Konopka, A., Kim, H.S., and Pourdeyhimi, B., “The Effect of Structure on in-plane Liquid wicking in Nonwoven Fabrics,” Textile Research Journal, Submitted.

Pourdeyhimi, B., and Kohel, L., “Area Based Strategy For Determining Web Uniformity,” Textile Research Journal, Submitted.

Tafreshi, H., Pourdeyhimi, B., Holmes, R., and Shiffler, D., “The Role of Geometry on Flow Characteristics of Hydroentangling Jet Nozzles,” Textile Research Journal, submitted.

Seyam, Abdelfattah M.

Farer, R., Ghosh, T.K., Seyam, A.M., Grant, E., and Batra, S.K., “Study of Meltblown Structures Formed by Robotic and Meltblowing Integrated System: Impact of Process Parameters on Fiber Orientation,” Submitted to INJ.

Farer, R., Batra, S.K., Ghosh, T.K., Grant, E., and Seyam, A.M., “Study of Meltblown Structures Formed by Robotic and Meltblowing Integrated System: Impact of Process Parameters on Fiber Diameter Distributions,” Submitted to INJ.

Berklap, O.B., Pourdeyhimi, B., Seyam, A.M., and Holmes, R., “Texture Retention After Fabric-to-Fabric Abrasion in Nonwovens,” Submitted to TRJ.

Farer, R., Seyam, A.M., Ghosh, T.K., Batra, S.K., Grant, E., Lee, G., “Formation of Shaped/Molded Structures by Integration of Meltblowing and Robotic Technologies,” Accepted for Publication, Textile Research Journal.

Farer, R., Seyam, A.M., Ghosh, T.K., Grant, E., and Batra, S.K., “Study of Meltblown Structures Formed by Robotic and Meltblowing Integrated System: Impact of Process Parameters on Fiber Orientation and Fiber Diameter Distribution,” Accepted for Publication, Textile Research Journal.

Seyam, A. M., Proffitt, T. J. and Velmurugan, M., “Role of Fiber Finish in the Conversion of Fiber to Nonwovens, Part III: Finish Performance as a Mechanical Processing Aid in Needlepunching,” Accepted, INJ.

Seyam, A. M., “Structural Design of Woven Fabric: Theory and Practice,” in Press, the Textile Progress Journal.

Zheng, H., Seyam, A. M., Shiffler, D., “The Impact of Input Energy on the Performance and Aesthetics of Hydroentangled Fabrics,” Accepted for Publication, Proceedings of the INTC 2002 International Conference, Atlanta, Georgia, September 2002.

Suh, Moon W.

Suh, M.W., and Jeong, S.H., “Sequential Channeling of Time-Dependent Variances in Spun Yarn Manufacturing,” accepted to be published in the Textile Research Journal.

Suh, M.W., and Jeong, S.H., “Signal Processing of Yarn Density Profiles for Visualization of Fabric Qualities,” under review in the Textile Research Journal.

Woo, J.L., and Suh, M.W., “Sensory (“Kansei”) Engineering for Textiles and Apparels: More Discipline, Less Myth,” under review in the Textile Research Journal.
Woo, J.L., and Suh, M.W., “Generalized Variance Function and Allen Variance Applicable to Irregularities in Textiles,” under review in the Textile Research Journal.

Zeidman, M.I., Suh, M.W., Batra, S.K., and Sasser, P.E., “Estimating HVI-Specific Length Measures from Suter-Webb Array Data,” under review in the Textile Research Journal.

Research Journal

Suh, M.W., and Jeong, S.H., “Signal Processing of Yarn Density Profiles for Visualization of Fabric Qualities,” Textile Research Journal.

Lee, J.Y., and Suh, M.W., “Bale Laydown Grouping in Spinning – A New Class of Clustering Problem with Two Objective Functions,” Journal of Applications in Operations Research.

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Presentations

Anderson, Kim

Anderson, K., and Seyam, A., “The Road to Wearable Electronics,” TI Conference, Cairo, Egypt, 2002.

Anderson, K., and Banks-Lee, P., “Discharge Printing without the Use of an Illuminating Dye,” TI Conference, Cairo, Egypt 2002.

Barletta, Kristin Thoney

Schultz, S.R., Hodgson, T.J., King, R.E. and Thoney, K.A., “On Minimizing Lmax for the Job Shop Scheduling Problem,” Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Orlando, FL, May 12-15, 2002, accepted.

Hodgson, T.J., Melendez, B., Thoney, K.A. and Trainor, T.E., “Scheduling Military Deployments,” International Federation of Operational Research Societies, Edinburgh, Scotland, July 8-11, 2002, accepted.

Thoney, K.A., Hodgson, T.J., Joines, J.A., and Manninagarajan, P., “Rolling Horizon Scheduling in Large Job Shops,” Winter Simulation Conference, San Diego, CA, December 8-11, 2002, submitted.

Batra, Subhash K.

Ghosh, T.K., and Batra, S.K., “On Over-end Unwinding of Yarn from Cylindrical Packages: A Progress Batra Report,” Mt. Fuji Conference, Hakone, Japan, August 2001 (Invited paper).
Batra, S.K., and Brookstein, D., “Rethinking the US ‘Textile Industry’,” Autex II Conference, July 1-3, 2002, Brugge, Belgium.

Cassill, Nancy

Cassill, N., “International Marketing of Textiles,” NFI/USIFI (Industrial Fabrics) Outlook 2002 Conference, Greensboro, North Carolina, USA, May 8-9, 2002.
Cassill, N., “Globalization of the Textile and Apparel Industry,” “Through the Eye of a Needle,” Textile Institute 82nd World Conference, Cairo, Egypt, March 24-27, 2002.

Isley, A., Cassill, A., and Cassill, N., “Tax Treatment of U.S. Companies participating in the Maquiladora Industry: Recent Developments Involving Intergovernmental Agreement of Transfer Pricing and Other Issues,” Conference of the International Applied Business Research, Puerta Vallarta, Mexico, March 14-19, 2002.

Cassill, N., “Globalization of the Fiber Industry,” “New Frontiers of Fiber Science,” Fiber Society Meeting, Raleigh, NC, USA, May 23-25, 2001.

Cassill, N., “Globalization of the Fiber Industry,” NCSU College of Textiles Graduate Seminar, Raleigh, NC, USA, September 12, 2001.

Cassill, N., “Consumers’ Needs and Attitudes about Textile Care,” International Drycleaners’ Congress, Phoenix, Arizona, USA, October 14, 2001, presented by Dr. Manfred Wentz).

Cassill, N., “International Textile Marketing,” “Board of Directors Annual Meeting,” North Carolina Textile Foundation, Raleigh, NC, USA, October 12, 2001.

Cassill, N., and Kilduff, P., “International Textile Marketing and the NCSU College of Textiles,” North Carolina Department of Commerce ----- International Textile Trade Symposium, Raleigh, NC, USA, October 26, 2001.

Cassill, N., “Globalization in Textiles,” “Unifi Development Presentation,” NCSU College of Textiles, Raleigh, NC, USA, September 27, 2001.

Donaldson, Robert A.

Donaldson, R.A., “Textile Fabrics and Future Trends: How to Prepare, Dye and Finish Them for use with Today’s New Electronic Printing Technologies,” presentation to Jacob Mueller, A.E.G., et al, in Dusseldorf, Germany, May 2002.

Donaldson, R.A., “A Touch O’ The Tartan,” invited keynote speaker at Scotland County, NC “Tartan Day” Celebration (April 6th) to mark Laurinburg’s ‘twin-city’ relationship with Oban in Scotland.

Donaldson, R.A., “From the Tartans to the Scottish District Checks,” invited as this year’s James Gunn Memorial Lecturer to deliver the above presentation to the N.C. Historical Society in Tryon Palace, New Bern, NC, in January 2002.
Donaldson, R.A., “Life in Mediaeval Times --- What People Wore,” invited by Centennial Campus Middle School to give four class presentations.

Ghosh, Tushar K.

Ghosh, T.K., and Huang, W., “Online Measurement of Fabric Compressional Behavior,” presented at the UCSD-MMC Symposium, San Diego, CA, June 27-28, 2001.

Ghosh, T.K., and Batra, S.K., “On Over-end Unwinding of Cylindrical Packages: A Progress Report,” Invited paper, 30th Textile Research Symposium at Mt. Fuji in the New Millennium (2001), July 30 – August 1, 2001, Kyoto, Japan.

Farer, R., Ghosh, T.K., Seyam, A.M., and Lee, G., “Formation of Shaped/Molded Meltblowing Nonwoven Structures,” The TI 82nd World Conference, Cairo, Egypt, March 2002.

Ghosh, T.K., “Future of Fiber-Textile Research, NC Textile Foundation Board Meeting in Fort Mill, SC, January 29, 2002.

Ghosh, T.K., “State of Textile Education and Research at NCSU,” Outlook-2002 Conference, USIFI, Greensboro, NC, May 8, 2002.

Hergeth, Helmut

Chen, A., Feitshans, T., Hergeth, H., and Zuckerman, G., “Green Standards in Textiles --- Selecting the Right Standard from a Business Perspective,” presented at the International Conference on the Fiber Industry and Environmental Biocomplexity, Auburn, AL, January 28-29, 2002.

Hergeth, H., “Income/OutcomeTM Analysis for Apparel Companies,” accepted for the Hawaii International Conference on Business (June 2002), not presented due to state budget constraints.

Hergeth, H., “Costing and Pricing New Products,” accepted as “very good” for presentation at the 82nd Annual Conference of the Textile Institute in Egypt, March 2002, not presented due to state budget constraints.

Istook, Cynthia L.

Istook, C., “Mass Customization: Implications & Implementation,” presented at the Textile Institute 82nd World Conference—Egypt 2002, March 23-27, in Cairo, Egypt.

Chapman, L.P., and Istook, C., “Designing in 3d for Digital Printing onto Textiles,” presented at the Textile Institute 82nd World Conference—Egypt 2002, March 23-27, in Cairo, Egypt.

Hwang, S., and Istook, C., “Body Measurement Standards for use with 3D Body Scanning for Apparel Development,” presented at the Textile Institute 82nd World Conference—Egypt 2002, March 23-27, in Cairo, Egypt.

Simmons, K.P., and Istook, C., “Analysis of the Current Sizing System and Body Type Classification for Women’s Ready-to-wear Clothing in the United States,” presented in a Poster presentation at the Textile Institute 82nd World Conference—Egypt 2002, March 23-27, in Cairo, Egypt.

Chapman, L.P., and Istook, C., “Designing for Mass Customization,” presented in a Poster presentation at the Textile Institute 82nd World Conference—Egypt 2002, March 23-27, in Cairo, Egypt.
Istook, C., “Digital Printing on Textiles: Practical Application for Rapid Prototyping and Mass Customization” presented at the American Association of Textile Chemists and
Colorists 2001 International Conference & Exhibition, held in Greenville, S.C.

Istook, C., “3-D Body Scanning: Technology, Accuracy, and Practical Application,” presented at the 2001 Seoul KSCT/ITAA Joint World Conference held in Seoul, South Korea.

Simmons, K.P., and Istook, C., “Body Measurement Techniques: A Comparison of 3-D Body Scanning and Physical Anthropometric Methods,” presented at the 2001 Seoul KSCT/ITAA Joint World Conference held in Seoul, South Korea.

Hwang, S., and Istook, C., “Body Measurement Terminology used in the Apparel Industry,” presented at the 2001 Seoul KSCT/ITAA Joint World Conference held in Seoul, South Korea.

Istook, C., and Chapman, L.P., “The Development of an Interdisciplinary Digital Design Laboratory in Support of Rapid Prototyping and Mass Customization,” poster presented at the 2001 Seoul KSCT/ITAA Joint World Conference held in Seoul, South Korea.

McKinnon, L., and Istook, C., “Digital Printing in the Textile Complex,” poster presented at the 2001 Seoul KSCT/ITAA Joint World Conference held in Seoul, South Korea.

Chapman, L.P., and Istook, C., “Teaching Product Development with off the Shelf Software,” poster presented at the 2001 Seoul KSCT/ITAA Joint World Conference held in Seoul, South Korea.

Chapman, L.P., and Istook, C., “Butterfly Garden,” presented at the 2001 Seoul KSCT/ITAA Joint World Conference held in Seoul, South Korea.

Little, Trevor J.

Senanayake, M.M., and Little, T.J., “Measures for Product Development,” presented (Little) at 6th Asian Textile Conference, August 2001, Hong Kong.

Oxenham, William

Seyam, A.M., Grant, E., Hodge, G., Oxenham, W., Lee, J.H., and Slusser, T., “Applications of Micromachines in Fabric Formation, TechTextile Symposium North America, Atlanta, GA, April 2002 (presentation and poster session)

Pourdeyhimi, Behnam

Pourdeyhimi, B., “Nonwovens Cooperative Research Center: Industry University Partnership,” Beltwide Conference, Jan 2001, Anneheim, California.

Pourdeyhimi, B., and Kim, H.S., “Predicting Mechanical Properties in Point Bonded Nonwovens,” April 10, 2001, Dupont, Kinston, NC.

Pourdeyhimi, B., and Kim, H.S., “Predicting Mechanical Properties in Point Bonded Nonwovens,” INTC Conference, September, 2001, Baltimore, MD.

Pourdeyhimi, B., “Measurement of Fiber Orientation in Heavy Nonwovens,” INTC Conference, September, 2001, Baltimore, MD.

Konopka, A., and Pourdeyhimi, B., “Measurement of In-Plane Fluid Transport in Nonwovens,” INTC Conference, September, 2001, Baltimore, MD.

May-Plumlee, Traci

May-Plumlee, T., “How Do We Create Knowledge in Design?,”invited presenter, International Textile and Apparel Association, Special topic session “Creating Knowledge for the 21st Century: Epistemological Constructions, Alterations and Fit in Textile and Apparel Research,” Kansas City, KS, November 10-12.

May-Plumlee, T., “An Integrated Process for Design and Development of Functional Apparel,” The Textile Institute 82nd World Conference, parallel Session 13, Paper 1, Cairo, Egypt, March 23-27, 2002.

May-Plumlee, T., “Impact of Digital Printing on Material Utilization and Design Aesthetics,” The Textile Institute 82nd World Conference, Parallel Session 20, Paper 2, Cairo, Egypt, March 23-27, 2002.

Seyam, Abdelfattah M.

Seyam, A.M., Grant, E., Hodge, G., Oxenham, W., Lee, J.H., and Slusser, T., “Applications of Micromachines in Fabric Formation,” TechTextile Symposium North America, Atlanta, GA, April 2002. (Presentation and Poster Session)
Seyam, A.M., “Weaving Technology: Advances and Challenges,” the TI 82nd World Conference, Cairo, Egypt, March 2002 (Plenary Lecture).
Anderson, K., Seyam, A.M., “The Road to True Wearable Electronics,” the TI 82nd World Conference, Cairo, Egypt, March 2002.

Farer, R., Ghosh, T.K., Seyam, A.M., and Lee, G., “Formation of Shaped/Molded Meltblowing Nonwoven Structures,” the TI 82nd World Conference, Cairo, Egypt, March 2002.

Seyam, A.M., Mohamed, M.H., Hamilton, T., Abou-Zeid, N., Waly, A., and Hebeish, A., “Synthesis, Characterization and Application of Environmentally Friendly Sizes to Cotton Warps,” the TI 82nd World Conference, Cairo, Egypt, March 2002.
Seyam, A. M., Proffitt, T. J., and Velmurugan, M., “Role of Fiber Finish in The Conversion of Fiber to Nonwovens: Finish Performance as a Mechanical Processing Aid in Needlepunching,” INTC 2001 International Conference, Baltimore, Maryland, September 2001.

Seyam, A. M., “Advances in Textile Manufacturing,” DARPA DSRC Summer Conference, Portland, OR, July 12, 2001.

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Thesis and Dissertations

Banks-Lee, Pam

“Abrasion Characteristics of Ring-Spun and Open-End Spun Yarns,” by Jeremy Jones

Barletta, Kristin Thoney

“Rolling Horizon Plant Scheduling” by Padmanabhan Manninagarajan

“On Scheduling Delivery in a Military Deployment Scenario” by Barbra Melendez

“Scheduling Military Deployments” by Tim Trainor

Batra, Subhash K.

“Dynamic Analysis of Over-end Unwinding of Yarn,” by Zhicheng Pan

Cassill, Nancy

“An Analysis of Sub-Saharan Africa’s Textile and Apparel Industries” by Aaron McRee

“Modeling the Establishment of an Electronic Journal in Textiles and Apparel” by Balachandar Jagannathan

Donaldson, Robert A.

“Investigation into Coincident Digital Coloration of Pre-woven Jacquard Patterns” by Caroline King

Ghosh, Tushar K.

“Dynamic Analysis of Over-End Unwinding of Yarn,” by Pan Zicheng

Istook, Cynthia L.

“Integrating Digitally Printed Designs for Mass Customization” by Prashanti Chenimilla

Jones, Michelle R.

“Assessing the Value of Agent Certification in Global Sourcing: An Exploratory Study” by Ashwajeet Garg

“Modeling the Establishment of an Electronic Journal in Textiles and Apparel” by Balachandar Jagannathan

Little, Trevor J.

“Integrating Digitally Printed Designs for Mass Customization” by Prashanti Chenimilla

May-Plumlee, Traci

“Interactive Electronic Textiles: Technologies, Applications, Opportunities and Market Research” by Dina Meoli

“Foaming of 3D Composites by Chemical Agent” by Tarek Mohamed

Oxenham, William

“Creation of Casual Index Based on Habit Stocks and General Social Behaviors” by Eun Kyung Lee

“Economic Analysis of using MEMS Technology for Monitoring Warp Tension and Breaks in Weaving” by Can Kobaner

“Data Mining and its Potential Use in Textiles” by Stacey Schertel

“Abrasion Characteristics of Ring-Spun and Open-End Yarns” by Jeremy Jones

Pourdeyhimi, Behnam

“In-Plane Liquid Transport in Nonwovens” by Amy Konopka

Seyam, Abdelfattah M.

“Development of Woven Fabric-Based Electrical Circuits” by Anuj Dhawan

“Economic Analysis of MEMS Technology for Monitoring Warp Tension and Breaks in Weaving” by Can Kobaner

“Synthesis, Characterization, Application, and Evaluation of Reactive Sizes to Cotton Warps” by Todd Hamilton

Suh, Moon W.

“Creation of Casual Index Based on Habit Stocks and General Social Behaviors” by Eun Kyung Lee

Winchester, Samuel

“A Novel Method and Device for the Creation and Management of Data and Information in Electronic Networks” by Sanjay Sharma

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Scholarly and Professional Consulting

Banks-Lee, Pam

Hergeth, H., Chowoe, S., and Banks-Lee, P., “The Effect of Abrasion on Sound Absorption of Automotive Fabrics,” Melliand Textilberichte International, July/August 2001.

Batra, Subhash K.

NATO-ASI workshop proposal submitted to NATO HQ.

Awarded the Sloan Industry Fellowship to work at Harvard Center for Textile and Apparel Research for one year. This activity will continue through end of 2002, while I continue to fulfil my obligation at NCSU.

Cassill, Nancy

Best paper award: International Applied Business Research Conference, March 2002.

Donaldson, R.A.

“The Magic of Digital Printing on Textiles”: Title of an invited article, written at the request of The Textile Museum, Washington, DC --- for the museum’s formal catalog, published to coincide with the February opening of their exhibition, entitled “The Cutting Edge.”
Donaldson, R.A., “A Brief History and Overview of Pile Fabrics,” submitted for publication in the Journal of the Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management (JTATM).

Donaldson, R.A., “Woven Fabric Design, Fabric Structure and The Use of CAD,” in progress, preceding series of monographs represent formative parts of this proposed textbook.

“Printing Textiles Digitally; Substrate and Materials’ Issues,” invited paper and presentation, delivered at the special annual meeting of the North American Printing Inks Research Institute (N.P.I.R.I.) at Lehigh University, PA, in July.

Donaldson, R.A., “Textile Design & Design Management: Catalysts for Change in the Global Millennium,” accepted for presentation at the 6th Asian Textile Conference, Hong Kong, August 2002, Conference theme: “Innovation & Globalization.”

Hergeth, Helmut

Hergeth, H., “Nuevos Desarrollos en Equipos de Hilatrua y Preparacion de Hilatura,” Textiles Panamericanos, Vol. 62, Num. 1, January/February 2002, pp. 48-49.

Hergeth, H., “Spinning in the New Millenium,” invited paper in Textile Industries, October 2001, pp. 40-41.

Hergeth, H., “Joint Symposium, Contribution to “Was macht die Kunst?,” Die Festschrift fur Friedrich Aumann, Hannover/Dortmund 2001.

Istook, Cynthia L.

Istook, C., “Evening in New York.” Original garment design in runway exhibition
presented at the Annual International Textile and Apparel Association meeting, Kansas
City, KS November 8-12, 2001.

Chapman, L. P., and Istook, C., “Butterfly Garden.” Original garment design in runway
exhibition presented at the Annual International Textile and Apparel Association
meeting, Kansas City, KS November 8-12, 2001.

Jones, Michelle R.

Fairchild Award $1500 --- joint proposal awarded with Traci May-Plumlee.

Oxenham, William

PP Townend Memorial Lecture, organized by The Joint Yorkshire Sections of the Textile Institute, “Trends in Yarn Production,” Bradford (UK), February 2002.

Parrillo-Chapman, Lisa

Parrillo-Chapman, L., “Butterfly Garden,” Visual Art Exchange.

Parrillo-Chapman, L., “Butterfly Garden,” Live Gallery ITAA 2001.

May-Plumlee, T.

Hudson, K., [May-Plumlee, T., sponsor], “Ruffled Shadows,” Juried Gallery Exhibit, International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Meeting, November 10-12, Kansas City, KS, student piece developed under my direction.

May-Plumlee, T., Wall Hanging featured in Surface Design: The Journal of the Surface Design Association, Vol. 26, Number 2, p. 59.

Carrere, C., Istook, C., Little, T.J., Hong, H., and May-Plumlee, T., “Automated Garment Development from Body Scan Data,” Annual Report for NTC project 100-S15.

May-Plumlee, T., “An Integrated Process for Design and Development of Functional Apparel,” The Textile Institute 82nd World Conference Papers on CD-ROM, 13th parallel session, paper 1.

May-Plumlee, T., “Impact of Digital Printing on Material Utilization and Design Aesthetics,” The Textile Institute 82nd World Conference Papers on CD-ROM, 20th parallel session, paper 2.

Carrere, C., Istook, C., Little, T.J., Hong, H., and May-Plumlee, T., “Automated Garment Development from Body Scan Data,” Research Brief for NTC project I00-S15, not yet available.

Abstracts

May-Plumlee, T., “Use of Quality Function Deployment (QFD) In Design of Functional Apparel,” proceedings of ITAA/KSCT 2001 Joint World Conference, June 12-15, Seoul, Korea.

May-Plumlee, T., “Comparing Digital and Traditional Printing for Apparel: A Simulation,” proceedings of ITAA/KSCT 2001 Joint World Conference, June 12-15, Seoul, Korea.

Meoli, D., and May-Plumlee, T., “Using Conductive Inks to Develop Intelligent Garments,” proceedings of ITAA/KSCT 2001 Joint World Conference, June 12-15, Seoul, Korea.

Nelson, N., Kaiser, S., Delong, M., Hegland, J., May-Plumlee, T., Thompson, M., and Williams, G., “Creating Knowledge for the 21st Century: Epistemological Constructions, Alterations and Fit in Textile and Apparel Research,” (in press), proceedings of the 2001 International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Meeting.

May-Plumlee, T., “An Integrated Process for Design and Development of Functional Apparel,” The Textile Institute 82nd World Conference Abstracts, p. 42.

May-Plumlee, T., “Impact of Digital Printing on Material Utilization and Design Aesthetics,” The Textile Institute 82nd World Conference Abstracts, p. 66.

Smith, Gary W.

Knit Fabric Sourcing – Victor Innovatex for $27,000.

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Site Visits

Abercrombie & Fitch
Albany International Co.
American & Efird
American Apparel Manufacturers Association
American Trutzschler
Brooks Brothers
Burlington Lee
Burlington Performance
CB&A
Cambridge Towel
Carolina Mills
Charles Stark Draper Labs
CIS Graphics, America
Continental Warp Knits
Corning
Cotton Incorporated
Dan River
Design Center
Disney Costumes
Engineered Yarns Company
Ethan Allen Mt. Holly Furniture Plant
Ethiopia, Africa (13 plants visited)
Express/Express Man
FiberVisions
Garland Shirt Manufacturing
Gear for Sports
Glen Raven
Glenoit Mills
Hacoba Textile Machines (Sucker Muller)
Highland Industries
Hill’s. Inc.
Izumi International, Inc.
Joe Boxer
Koret
Kurt Salmon Associates
Lee Jeans
Milliken
Misr Spinning and Weaving Company
Monarch Knitting Machinery
N. Schlumberger
New England Ropes
Paxar Corporation
Precision Fabrics
Proctor & Gamble
Raybestos
Retail Forward
Rhodia
Royal Park Uniform
Russell Athletics
Sara Lee Corporation
Seoul National University
Springs Mill
Staubli Corporation
(TC)2
Tiger Brand
Tissurama
Toray and Toyobo Research Laboratories in Japan
Tumble Colors
U.S. Customs
USDA-ARS Clemson Lab
Unifi
Unitek Miyachi Corp.
VF Jeanswear
VF Playwear
Victoria’s Secret
West Point Stevens
Zellweger Uster

Professional Consulting for 2001-2002

Alcan-Wheaton
Atlas
Baumgartner, Inc.
Highland Industries
Honeywell
J.B. Martin Company
L’Oreal, Atco International
Mizuno
Morningside Evaluations
Pennie & Edmonds, LLP
Proctor & Gamble
Sara Lee Corporation
Tekmatex/Tsudakoma Corp.
Tissurama

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New Patents

Barletta, Kristin Thoney

Delivered the Deployment Scheduling and Analysis Tool (DSAT) to the Transportation Engineering Agency of the Military Transportation and Mobility Command (MTMCTEA)

Istook, Cynthia L.

Composite Elastic and Wire Fabric for Physiological Monitoring Apparel. Patent
No: US 6,341,504B1 Inventor: Cynthia L. Istook; Assignee: VivoMetrics, Inc. (January 29, 2002).

Oxenham, William

High Strength Delamination Resistant Composite Material and Air Jet Textured High Modulus Yarn for Forming Same (with Acar, Dani, Renduchintala, Qui) (Provisional Pat Applications, 60/248,279)

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