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Dr. Stephen
Michielsen (Steve)
Associate Professor
TECS
Phone:919-515-1414
Email: Stephen_Michielsen@ncsu.edu
Address: 2401 Research Dr.
Room: 3312
Courses
Research Interests
Education
Organizations
Biography
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Most Recent
Publications:
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Michielsen, S., & Lee, H. J..
(2007).
Design of a Superhydrophobic Surface Using Woven Structures
Langmuir
, 23
(pp. 6004-6010).
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Lee, H. J., & Michielsen, S..
(2007).
Preparation of a Superhydrophobic Rough Surface
Journal of Polymer Science: Part B: Polymer Physics
, 45
(pp. 253-261).
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Zapletalova, T., Michielsen, S. & Pourdeyhimi, B..
(2006, October).
Polyether Based Thermoplastic Polyurethane Melt Blown Nonwovens
Journal of Engineered Fibers and Fabrics
, 1
(1)
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Michielsen, S..
(2006, August).
Guarded Friction Meter
Journal of Engineered Fibers and Fabrics
, 1
(1)
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Averett, R. D., Realff, M. L., Michielsen, S., & Neu, R. N..
(2006).
Mechanical Behavior of Nylon 66 Fibers Under Monotonic and Cyclic Loading
Composites Science and Technology
, 66
(pp. 1671-1681).
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Courses:
TT 105 Introduction to Textiles
TT 507 Characterization of Nonwovens
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Research Interests:
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Surface modification of polymers, nanotechnology, smart polymers, nonwovens, structure/property/process relationships, Raman spectroscopy of polymers, polymer physics.
In particular, we try to covalently bond 1-10 nm thick coatings onto polymerics surfaces to introduce new functionality. My research group has developed antimicrobial treatments, and superhydrophobic materials (with water contact angles as high as 178 degrees). We have increased surface electrical charges, dye-sites, and stain resistance. We are currently working on ways to enhance electrical conductivity, UV and NIR absorption, and signalling characteristics for sensors. Of particular interest is the interplay of materials science with polymer physics using polymer chemistry to impart the desired functionalilty.
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Education:
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Ph. D. Physical Chemistry, University of Chicago, 1979.
B.S. Chemistry, State University of New York at Stony Brook, 1972.
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Organizations:
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The Fiber Society - Treasurer
American Chemical Society
American Physical Society
American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists
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Biography:
Dr. Michielsen received his Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Chicago in 1979 working with Prof. Stuart A. Rice. He did a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in the Chemistry Department at Stanford University under the direction of Prof. Robert Pecora. The then joined DuPont at the Experimental Station in the Polymer Products Department in 1980. In 1990, he moved to DuPont Fibers. Then in 1995, he joined the faculty of the School of Textile and Fiber Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. In 2004, he moved to North Carolina State University in the Department of Textile and Apparel Technology and Management in the College of Textiles.
Recently, Dr. Michielsen has invented an antiviral fabric with collaborators at Emory University (Atlanta, GA). A new spinoff company, LaamScience, has licensed this material from NCSU to bring it to the marketplace.
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