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Dr. Russell
E. Gorga
Associate Professor and TE Program Director
TECS
Phone:919-515-6553
Email: regorga@ncsu.edu
Address: 2401 Research Dr.
Room: 3304
Courses
Research Interests
Education
Graduate Projects
Organizations
Biography
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Most Recent
Publications:
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Ojha, S. S., Stevens, D. R., Hoffman, T. J., Stano, K. L., Klossner, R., Scott, M. C., Krause, W. E., Clarke, L. I. and Gorga, R. E. .
(2008).
Fabrication and characterization of electrospun chitosan nanofibers formed via templating with polyethylene oxide
Biomacromolecules
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Ojha, S. S., Stevens, D. R., Stano, K. L., Hoffman, T., Clarke, L. I. and Gorga, R. E. .
(2008).
Characterization of electrical and mechanical properties for coaxial nanofibers with poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO) core and multiwalled-carbon nanotube/PEO sheath
Macromolecules
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(pp. 2509-2513).
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Ojha, S. S., Afshari, M., Kotek, R. and Gorga, R. E. .
(2008).
Morphology of electrospun nylon-6 nanofibers as a function of molecular weight and processing parameters
Journal of Applied Polymer Science
, 108
(1)
(pp. 308 ? 319).
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Ajeli, S., Jeddi, Ali A. A., Rastgo, A. and Gorga, R. E. .
(2008).
An Analysis of the Bending Rigidity of Warp Knitted Fabrics Using a Mechanical Model
Journal of the Textile Institute
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McCullen, S.D., Stevens, D.R., Roberts, W.A., Ojha, S.S., Clarke, L.I., Gorga, R. E. \.
(2007).
Morphological, electrical, and mechanical characterization of electrospun nanofiber mats containing multi-walled carbon nanotubes
Macromolecules
, 40
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(pp. 997-1003).
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Courses:
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Current:
TE 105 - Introduction to Textile Engineering and Systems
TE 401 - TE Senior Design I
TE 402 - TE Senior Design II
TE 463 - Polymer Engineering
TMS 211L- Introduction to Fiber Science Laboratory
Previous:
TMS 500 - Microscopy
TE 565 - Composites
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Research Interests:
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My interests lie in producing polymer fibers (including nanofibers and nanocomposite fibers) with superior mechanical, barrier, and conductive properties.
Specific interests include the fabrication and characterization of novel scaffolds for functional tissue engineering and filtration applications. Approaches include incorporation of nanoparticles for improved strength, conductivity, and optimal fiber morphology. Additionally, bicomponent fibers are utilized to optimize structural integrity and surface functionality of the fibrous structure. Development of scaffolds with antimicrobial properties are also a focus.
Similar strategies are also employed for filtration media.
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Graduate Projects:
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Seth D. McCullen: Thesis Proposal, “Controlled differentiation and growth of hMSCs via electrical stimulation and shear stress” PhD [co-C]
Nagarajan Thoppey Muthukumar: Thesis Proposal, “Development and optimization of an alternative electrospinning process for high throughput” MS [C]
Sangeetha Ramaswamy: Thesis Proposal, “Effect of electrical stimulation on growth and differentiation of stems cells seeded on novel fibrous scaffolds” MS [C]
Sara Arvidson: Thesis Proposal, “Fundamentals of fiber formation in the spun-bond process” PhD [Co-C]
Sridevi Seshabattar: Thesis Proposal, “Bi-component fibers for enhanced thermal bonding and structural integrity” MS [C]
Philip Bradford: Thesis Proposal, “Mechanical Properties of carbon nanotube yarns” MS [Co-C-CMP - May 2007]
Satyajeet Ojha: Thesis Proposal, “Conductivity of sheath/core Nanocomposite Nanofibers” MS [C-CMP, December 2007]
Seth D. McCullen: Thesis Proposal, “Effect of Nanocomposite fibers on Tissue Growth” MS [Co-C-CMP – December 2006]
William Dondero: Thesis, “Morphological and Structural effects of Polypropylene fibers filled with Multiwall Carbon Nanotubes” MS [C-CMP – June 2005]
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Education:
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Post Doctoral Associate, Chemical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2002 - 2003
Ph.D., Chemical Engineering, Iowa State University, 2002
M.S., Chemical Engineering, Rutgers University, 1997
B.S., Materials Engineering, Drexel University, 1994
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Organizations:
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Academy of Outstanding Teachers, NC State University, inducted 2007
Alpha Sigma Mu, Honorary Materials Engineering Society
American Chemical Society
American Chemical Society, NC Section, Polymer Discussion Group, President
American Institute of Chemical Engineers
American Physical Society
The Fiber Society
Materials Research Society
Sigma Xi, Honorary Research Society, MIT Chapter
Tau Beta Pi, Honorary Engineering Society
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Biography:
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Russell E. Gorga is currently an Assistant Professor in the Textile Engineering, Chemistry, and Science Department at NC State University. His main interests lie in developing polymer nanocomposites with improved properties (mechanical, conductive, and barrier) for functional tissue engineering and filtration applications.
Before coming to NC State, Dr. Gorga was a post doctoral associate at MIT where he worked on improving the strength of brittle polymers (such as poly (methyl methacrylate). This work was carried out under Prof. Robert Cohen in the Department of Chemical Engineering.
His doctoral work focused on developing relationships between molecular-micro-macro properties of polymer-polymer interfaces. Specifically, interfacial strength was mechanistically related to miscibility and mobility characteristics of the polymer constituents.
In addition, Dr. Gorga worked as a research engineer at Union Carbide Corporation from 1997 through 2000, where he focused on structure-property relationships of semi-crystalline polymers for high strength commodity applications.
Dr. Gorga is also extremely interested in classroom innovations, and continually seeks new ways to make the classroom a learning-focused environment.
In his spare time, he enjoys surfing, hiking, kayaking, photography, and music.
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