10/21/2022

Cao, Q., Kim, S.C., Ou, Q., Chung, H.Y., Chen, W., Durfee, W., Arnold, S., Hillmyer, M., Griffin, L., & Pui, D., (2022) A Study on Common Respirator and Face Mask Materials Regarding Filtration Performance and Fiber Shedding Behaviors. Journal of Separation and Purification Technology. Available at http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4132447. [5337]

Cloet, A. G, *Griffin, L., Yu, M. G, & Durfee, W. (2022) Design considerations for protective mask development: A remote mask usability evaluation. Applied Ergonomics. 102, 103751. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apergo.2022.103751 [9470]

Cloet, A. G, Yu, M. G, & *Griffin, L. (2022). Activity and Usability Evaluation of Alternative Protective Face Mask Designs. Accepted in Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting. [4584]        

Du Puis, J., Goodge, K., Forstenhausler, L., Maher, M., Frey, M., Baytar, F., & Park, H. (2022). Cloth Face Mask Fit and Functionality for Children 4-6 Years Old – Part I: Design Exploration, Fashion and Textiles, 9(1), 1-20. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40691-022-00287-8

Galada, A. & Baytar, F., Developing a prediction model for crotch length measurement to improve bifurcated garment fit and enable mass customization (In Press). International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology

Goodge, K., Maher, M., Du Puis, J., Park, H, Baytar, F., & Frey, M. (In Press). Cloth Face Mask Fit and Functionality for Children 4-6 Years Old – Part II: Materials, Fashion and Textiles.

Goodge, K.; Frey, M. Cloth Face Coverings: Effect of Decontamination Method on Fabric Performance. AATCC Journal of Research 2022. https://doi.org/10.1177/24723444221132051

Griffin, L., Cloet, A. G, & Bye, E. (Fall 2022) A model for compression textile design considerations based on dynamic female body measurements. In K. Nimesh (Editor), Compression textiles for medical, sports, and allied applications, Taylor and Francis. [8380]

Griffin, L., Juhnke, B. G, Pokorny, C. G, Seifert, E. G, Savvateev, E. G, & Yu, M G. (Accepted, In Press) The Body-Product Relationship for Aging Women Examined through the Lens of Functional Anthropometry, [Special Issue on Anthropometrics]. Ergonomics in Design: The Quarterly of Human Factors Applications. (Accepted, in press) [5730]

Griffin, L., Yu, M. G, Cloet, A. G, Arnold, S., Carlson, N., Hillmyer, M., Ou, Q., Pei, C., Cao, Q., Pui, D., Franklin, R., and Durfee, W. (2022). Protective masks utilizing non-endangered components. ASME. J. Med. Devices. 16(1): 015001. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4053720 [6126]

Jo, J., Sokolowski, S., McQuerry, M., Griffin, L. & Park, H. (2022). Firefighters’ feet: differences by sex and weight-bearing. Applied Ergonomics, 102, DOI: 10.1016/j.apergo.2022.103753

Jo, J., Xu, A., Mishra, A. K., Bai, H., Derkovorkian, A., Rabinovitch, J., Park, H., & Shepherd, R. (2022), Advanced Materials Technologies. https://doi.org/10.1002/admt.202200437

Lin, S., Boorady, L. M., & Pate, S.S. (2022). "The Current and Future Use of RFID by Apparel Retailers," SSRG International Journal of Polymer and Textile Engineering, 9(3), 1-5. https://doi.org/10.14445/23942592/IJPTE-V9I3P101

Lin, S., Boorady, L., & Kang, J. (2022). Experiencing body scan and computer simulation virtual fitting. International Journal of Computer Trends and Technology. 10 (7), 21-29. https://doi.org/10.14445/22312803/IJCTT-V70I7P105

Liu, W., Chang, Y. C., Zhang, J., & Liu, H. (2022). Wet-Spun Side-by-Side Electrically Conductive Composite Fibers. ACS Applied Electronic Materials, 4(4), 1979-1988.

             Liu, X., Wu, Y., & Wu, H. (2022, July). Machine Learning Enabled 3D Body Measurement Estimation   

                           Using Hybrid Feature Selection and Bayesian Search. Applied Sciences.

 Mandal, S., Song, G. (2022) Characterizing steam penetration through thermal protective fabric materials. Textiles, 2(1), 16-28.

Mandal, S., Song, G., & Grover, I. B. (2022). Modeling of hot-water and steam protective performance of fabrics used in firefighters’ clothing. Fire and Materials, 46(2), 463-475.

Mazumdar, N., Mandal, S., Agnew, J. R., Petrova, A., Boorady, M, L., Song, G. (2022). Characterizing the tensile Strength of the fabric materials used in firefighters’ protective clothing under radiant heat exposure. Polymers, 14(2), 296.

Mazumdar, N., Mandal, S., Boorady, M, L., Knoepfli, K. (2022). Homemade textile-based masks during COVID-19 pandemic – An Innovative Solutions to Meet Needs of the Residences in an US Community. International Foundation of Fashion Technology Institutes (IFFTI) Annual Conference Proceedings Fashioning Resurgence, 23, 41-47.

McQuerry, M. & Easter, E. (2022). Wildland firefighting personal protective clothing cleaning practices in the United States. Fire Technology, 58(3), 1667-1688, DOI: 10.1007/s10694-021-01212-z (Impact 2.239)

McQuerry, M., Easter, E., & Cao, A. (2021). Disposable versus reusable medical gowns: a performance comparison. American Journal of Infection Control, 49(5), 563-570, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2020.10.013 (Impact 2.294)

Moraes, A.S.P., Carvalho, M.A.F., Boldt, R.S., Ferreira, F.B.N., Ashdown, S.P., Griffin, L. (2022). Firefighters’ Anthropometrics: A Comparison Between Two Portuguese Fire Brigades. In: Black, N.L., Neumann, W.P., Noy, I. (eds) Proceedings of the 21st Congress of the International Ergonomics Association. IEA 2021. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, vol 223. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-74614-8_12 [3778]

Morrissey, M.,  Casa, D., Brewer, G., Adams, W., Hosokawa, Y., Benjamin, C., Grundstein, A., Hostler, D., McDermott, B., McQuerry, M., Stearns, R., Filep, E., DeGroot, D., Fulcher, J., Flouris, A., Jacklitsch, B., Jardine, J., Lopez, R., McCarthy, R., Pitisladis, Y., Pryor, R., Schlader, Z., Smith, C., Smith, D., Spector, J., Vanos, J., Williams, W.J., Vargas, N., & Yeargin, S. (2021). Heat safety in the workplace: modified delphi consensus to establish strategies and resources at the organizational level to protect U.S. workers. GeoHealth, 5(8), 1-32, DOI: 10.1029/2021GH000443 (Impact: 4.53)

Pettys-Baker, R. G, Smith, J. U, Clarke, M. G, Cook, E. G,  Xiong, B. U, Yu, M. G, & *Griffin, L. (2022). A contemporary investigation into anthropometric dimensions and applications for design 70 years after the publication of "The Average Man." Accepted in Proceedings of the Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics 2022. [3808]

Psikuta, A., Sherif, F., Mert, E., Mandal, S., Annaheim, S. (2022). Clothing air gaps in various postures at firefighters work. doi: 10.1007/s00484-022-02391-2 International Journal of Biometeorolgy.

Riedy, R. & McQuerry, M. (in revision). Thermal comfort analysis of auto-racing suits using a sweating thermal manikin. Journal of Industrial Textiles (14 pages)

Sokolowski, S. L. & Zou. (2022). Workflow Analysis to Understand Ease of Importing, Stitching and Dressing Existing N95 Mask Patterns with Current 3D Apparel Modeling Software Programs for Sizing and Fit. International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings 78(1). DOI: 10.31274/itaa.13487

Sokolowski, S. L., & Bettencourt, C. (2022). Understanding Footwear Traction Performance to Reduce the Risk of Outdoor Falls and Improve Mobility for the Aging Population. Interdisciplinary Practice in Industrial Design, 48, 108-116. DOI:10.54941/ahfe1002022

Sokolowski, S. L., Searcy, J. A., Calabrese, D., and Zou, Y. (2021, October). Exemplar 3D Faces and N95 Pleated Mask Measurement Comparison by Sex and Race. Proceedings of

Sokolowski, S., Griffin, L., Wu, Y., McKinney, E., Morris, K., & Bettencourt, C. (2022). Examination of current U.S. female firefighting personal protective equipment (PPE) sizing and fitting process challenges: an opportunity to improve fit. Fashion and Textiles, 9 (40). Doi: https://doi.org/10.1186/s40691-022-00314-8

Sokolowski, S., Griffin, L., Wu, Y., McKinney, E., Morris, K., & Bettencourt, C. (Accepted, In Press). Examination of current U.S. female firefighting personal protective equipment (PPE) sizing and fitting process challenges: An opportunity to improve safety. Fashion and Textiles.  [9921]

Sokolowski, S., Marks, M., Park, H., Griffin, L., & McQuerry, M., (2022). Visual, volumetric and anthropometric measurements comparisons between boot interior and 3d foot scans to improve firefighters safety. Interdisciplinary Practice in Industrial Design, AHFE International, 48, 91-99, DOI: 10.54941/ahfe1002020 (Impact: 1.49)

Sokolowski, S., Park, H., Griffin, L., & McQuerry, M. & Tuttle, J. (2022). Visual, volumetric, and anthropometric measurements comparisons between boot interior and 3D foot scans to improve firefighters safety. Interdisciplinary Practice in Industrial Design, AHFE International, 48, 91-99, DOI: 10.54941/ahfe1002020

Sokolowski, S., Park, H., Griffin, L., McQuerry, M., & Tuttle, J. (2022). Visual, Volumetric and Anthropometric Measurement Comparisons Between Boot Interior and 3D Foot Scans to Improve Female Firefighter Safety. Accepted in Proceedings of the Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics 2022.[3135]

Sokolowski, S.L., Karolidis, E., Hakimian, A., Ackermann, S. (2022). Measuring Cool Touch of Key Sports Performance Apparel T-Shirt Materials Using a Modified Transient Plane Source (MTPS) Sensor to Inform Future Technology Development. In: TMS 2022 151st Annual Meeting & Exhibition Supplemental Proceedings. The Minerals, Metals & Materials Series. Springer, Cham. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-92381-5_126

Song, H.K., Baytar, F., Ashdown, S. & Kim, S. (2021). 3D anthropometric analysis of women’s aging bodies: upper body shape and posture changes. Fashion Practice, 1-24. https://doi.org/10.1080/17569370.2021.1879463

Yu, M. G & Griffin, L. (2022). A Pilot Study of Healthcare Workers’ Experience With Personal Protective Equipment. Accepted in Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting. [3865]

Yu, M. G & Griffin, L. (2022). User-Centered Design of a Face Shield for Healthcare Workers. Accepted in Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting. [3549]

09/12/2023

Amaly, Noha, Ahmed Y. EL-Moghazy, Basant Eweida Pramod K. Pandey, Gang Sun. "Development of sulfonated and aminated poly (ethylene-vinyl alcohol) nanofibrous membrane as a solid phase extraction matrix for trace metal ions preconcentration from dairy wastewater for direct ICP-OES analyses." Reactive and Functional Polymer,184, (2023), 1155191.

Amaly, Noha, Ahmed Y. EL-Moghazy, Nitin Nitin, Gang Sun, Pramod K. Pandey. "Design, preparation, and application of novel multilayer metal polyphenol composite on macroporous framework melamine foam for effective filtration removal of tetracycline in fluidic systems." Separation and Purification Technology, 2023, V321, 124238.

Baskan, A., Goncu-Berk, G. (2023). User experience of Wearable Technologies: A comparative analysis of textile-based and accessory-based wearable products. Applied Sciences.12 (21), 12(21), 11154.

Burch, R., Luczak, T. Ball, J., Saucier, D., Chander, H., & Freeman, C. “Wearable Sensor Motion Capture System” Utility U.S. Patent #11,672,480. Awarded & Continuation filed. 05/2023

Cao, Qingfeng, Seong Chan Kim, Qisheng Ou, Hoo Young Chung, Weiqi Chen, William Durfee, Susan Arnold, Marc A. Hillmyer, Linsey A. Griffin, and David YH Pui. "Filtration Performance and Fiber Shedding Behavior in Common Respirator and Face Mask Materials." Available at SSRN 4132447 (2022).

Cloet, A., Griffin, L., Yu, M., & Durfee, W. (2022) Design considerations for protective mask development: A remote mask usability evaluation. Applied Ergonomics. 102, 103751. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apergo.2022.103751

Davarzani, S., Saucier, D., Talegaonkar, P., Parker, E., Turner, A., Middleton, C., W., Ball, J. E., Gurbuz, A., Chander, H., Burch, R. F., Smith, B. K., Knight, A., & Freeman, C. (2023). Closing the Wearable Gap: Foot-ankle Kinematic Modeling via Deep Learning Models Based on a Smart Sock Wearable. Wearable Technologies. Accepted In Press.

Derby, H., Chander, H., Kodithuwakku Arachchige, S. N. K., Turner, A., Knight, A. C., Burch, R. F., Freeman, C., Wade, C., & Garner, J. C. (2023). Occupational Footwear Design Influences Biomechanics and Physiology of Human Postural Control and Fall Risk. Applied Sciences, 13(1), 116. https://doi.org/10.3390/app13010116.

Derby, H., Conner, N., Talukder, A., Griffith, A., Freeman, C., Burch, R., F., Simpson, J., Goble, D., Knight, A., & Chander, H. (2022). Impact of sub-clinical and clinical compression socks on postural stability tasks among individuals with ankle instability. Healthcare, 10(7), 1271. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/healthcare10071271.

Du Puis, J., Goodge, K., Forstenhausler, L., Maher, M., Frey, M., Baytar, F., & Park, H.      (2022). Cloth Face Mask Fit and Functionality for Children 4-6 Years Old – Part I: Design      Exploration, Fashion and Textiles (Impact factor: 2.765). 9(1), 1-20. DOI:      https://doi.org/10.1186/s40691-022-00287-8

El-Moghazy, A., N. Amaly, G. Sun, and N. Nitin. "Development and clinical evaluation of commercial glucose meter coupled with nanofiber based immuno-platform for self-diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 in saliva." Talanta 253 (2023): 124117-124117.

Freeman, C., Orzada, B., Cobb, K., and Talukder, A. (2022). Being Part of a Winning Team: A Problem-based Approach to Teach Sustainability Adoption in Collegiate Athletic Uniforms. International Journal of Fashion Design, Technology and Education. pp 1-8.

Freeman, C.; Burch, R.; and Casey, L. “Face Filtration Mount for Automated Filter Tester” Non-provisional U.S. Patent #29/801984. Awarded. 06/2023.

Goncu-Berk, G. (2022). Blink: Heart Rate Monitoring Sport Bra. TMC Smart Textiles and Innovation Salon, Montreal-Canada.

Goncu-Berk, G. Dadhich, Y. Shahaj, E. (2023). Wearable technology, Virtual Fashion & Immersive Technologies, in Accelerating Sustainability in Fashion, Apparel and Textiles (Eds) Charter. M., Black, S., Routledge.

Goncu-Berk, G., Ha, S.Y., Zhang, R. (2022). Distanced: Proximity Sensitive Morphing Dress. ITMC Smart Textiles and Innovation Salon, Montreal-Canada.

Goncu-Berk, G., Zhang, R. (2022). Bloom: Touch Actuated Interactive Collar. ITMC Smart Textiles and Innovation Salon, Montreal-Canada.

Goodge, K., Maher, M., Du Puis, J., Park, H, Baytar, F., & Frey, M. (2022). Cloth Face Mask Fit and Functionality for Children 4-6 Years Old – Part II: Materials, Fashion and Textiles, 9(1), 1-18 (Impact factor: 2.765).

Griffin, L., Cloet, A., & Bye, E. (2023). 4. A Model for Compression Textile Design Based on Dynamic Female Lower Body Measurements. In Compression Textiles for Medical, Sports, and Allied Applications (pp. 39-58). CRC Press.

Griffin, L., Juhnke, B., Pokorny, C., Seifert, E., Savvateev, E., & Yu, M. (2023) The Body Product Relationship for Aging Women Examined through the Lens of Functional Anthropometry, [Special Issue on Anthropometrics]. Ergonomics in Design: The Quarterly of Human Factors Applications.  https://doi.org/10.1177/10648046221134567

Griffin, L., Yu, M., Cloet, A., Arnold, S., Carlson, N., Hillmyer, M., Ou, Q., Pei, C., Cao, Q., Pui, D., Franklin, R., and Durfee, W. (2022). Protective masks utilizing non-endangered components. ASME. J. Med. Devices. 16(1): 015001. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4053720

Islam, Shahid Ul, Zheng Zhang, Cunyi Zhao, Nicharee Wisuthiphaet, Nitin Nitin, and Gang Sun. "Design and Development of Robust, Daylight-Activated, and     Rechargeable Biocidal Polymeric Films as Promising Active Food Packaging Materials." ACS applied bio materials. 2023, 6, 6, 2459–2467.

Jo, J. & Park, H. (2023, Accepted and in press). Machine Embroidery Enclosure for Stretchable Fiber Optic Respiration Sensor. Advanced Sensor Research. https://doi.org/10.1002/adsr.202300017

Jo, J. Sokolowski, S., McQuerry, M., Griffin, L., & Park, H. (2022). Firefighters’ Feet:      Difference by Sex and Weight Bearing, Applied Ergonomics (Impact factor: 3.661). DOI:     https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apergo.2022.103753

Jo, J., Xu, A., Mishra, A. K., Bai, H., Derkovorkian, A., Rabinovitch, J., Park, H., &      Shepherd, R. (2022), Measurement of Parachute Canopy Textile Deformation Using      Mechanically Invisible Stretchable Lightguides, Advanced Materials Technologies, 7(12),      (Impact factor: 8.856). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/admt.202200437

Lin, S., Boorady, L. M., & Pate, S.S. (2022). "The Current and Future Use of RFID by Apparel Retailers," SSRG International Journal of Polymer and Textile Engineering, 9(3), 1-5. https://doi.org/10.14445/23942592/IJPTE-V9I3P101.

Lin, S., Boorady, L., & Kang, J. (2022). Experiencing body scan and computer simulation virtual fitting. International Journal of Computer Trends and Technology. 10 (7), 21-29. https://doi.org/10.14445/22312803/IJCTT-V70I7P105.

Liu, W., Liu, H., Zhao, Z., Liang, D., Zhong, W. H., & Zhang, J. (2023). A novel structural design of cellulose-based conductive composite fibers for wearable e-textiles. Carbohydrate Polymers, 321, 121308.

Liu, X., Wu, Y., & Wu, H. (2022). Machine Learning Enabled 3D Body Measurement Estimation Using Hybrid Feature Selection and Bayesian Search. Applied Sciences.

Luczak, T., Saucier, D., Chander, H., Tang, Y., Freeman, C., Lamberth, J., ... & Tian, L. (2023, March). The Opportunity to Collect Kinetic Forces During a Round of Golf Using Wearable Devices: Single-Subject Case Study–The Full Swings. In 2023 IEEE Conference on Virtual Reality and 3D User Interfaces Abstracts and Workshops (VRW) (pp. 249-253). IEEE.

Ma, Yue, Cheng Huang, Zheng Zhang, Linlin Xiao, Qingli Dong, and Gang Sun Controlled Surface Radical Graft Polymerization of N-Halamine Monomers on Polyester Fabrics and Potential Application in Bioprotective Medical Scrubs, ACS Applied Polymer Materials 4, no. 9 (2022): 6760-6769.

Ma, Yue, Muhammad Zohaib Aslam, Mengjie Wu, Nitin Nitin, and Gang Sun. "Strategies and Perspectives of Developing Anti-biofilm Materials for Improved Food Safety." Food Research International (2022): V159, 111543. 

Maher, M., Goodge, K., DuPuis, J., Frey, M., Park, H, & Baytar, F. (2023). Cloth Face Mask Fit and Function for Children Part Three: Facemask sizing and fit [Accepted to be published in Fashion and Textiles]

Mamun, A. A., Bormon, K. K., Rasu, M. N. S., Talukder, A., Freeman, C., Burch, R. F., & Chander, H. (2022). An Assessment of Energy and Groundwater Consumption of Textile Dyeing Mills in Bangladesh and Minimize Environmental Impacts via Long-term KPI Baseline. Textiles, 2(4), 511-523. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/textiles2040029.

Mandal, S*., Song, G., Zeng, H., Agnew, R. J., Chowdhury, I. Z., Boorady, L. M. (2023). Polymer Nanofibers. Encyclopedia of Polymer Science and Technology. https://doi.org/10.1002/0471440264.pst689

McQuerry, M. & Dodson, A. (in revision). An antimicrobial zinc ion fiber for COVID-19 prevention in nonwoven face coverings for healthcare settings. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene. (20 pages).

McQuerry, M. & Grzywacz, J.G. (2023). Thermal comfort assessment of active cooling technology for agricultural end use: a field study. Journal of Textile Engineering & Fashion Technology, 9(1), 14-19, DOI: 10.15406/jteft.2023.09.00327

McQuerry, M. & Kwon, C. (2023). Personal protective clothing inequities for female structural and wildland firefighters. Fire Engineering PPE Supplement. 16-17.

McQuerry, M. & Schofield, S. (in revision). United States structural firefighter personal protective clothing user needs: a mobility perspective. Emergency Management Science and Technology. (16 pages).

McQuerry, M., Kwon, C., & Poley-Bogan, M. (2023). Female firefighters’ increased risk of occupational exposure due to ill-fitting personal protective clothing. Frontiers in Materials Polymeric and Composite Materials; Special Issue: Challenges and Emerging Issues on Firefighter’s Toxic Chemical Exposure: Smoke Chemicals, Contaminated PPE, and Off-gassing. 10, 1-10, DOI: 10.3389/fmats.2023.1175559 (Impact: 3.985)

Mitchell, J., Agnew, J. R., Hwang, J., Larson, P., Mandal, S*. (accepted 2023). Preliminary analyses of accumulation of carcinogenic contaminants in retired turnout gear. Journal of Occupational & Environmental Hygiene.

Nasrin, S., Mandal, S.*, Islam, M., Petrova. A., Agnew, R. J., Boorady, L. M. (2023). Factors affecting the sweat drying performance of active sportswear - a review. Textiles, 3(3), 319-338.

Parker, E., Middleton, C., Luczak, T., Freeman, C., Ball, J., Burch, R., Chander, H., & Jones, B. “A Hand Wearable IMU Sensor Mount” Disclosure Filed – Filing date 04/2023.

Psikuta, A., Sherif, F., Mert, E., Mandal, S*., Annaheim, S. (2023). Clothing air gaps in various postures at firefighters' work. International Journal of Biometeorolgy, 67(1), 121-131.

Riedy, R. & McQuerry, M. (2023). Thermal comfort analysis of auto-racing suits using a sweating thermal manikin. Journal of Industrial Textiles, 53, 1-16, DOI: 10.1177/15280837221150649 (Impact 2.926)

Riedy, R., Maya, I., & McQuerry, M. (in revision). Analysis of physiological effects of compression gear on American college and pro-level football athletes. AATCC Journal of Research. (23 pages).

Shahid Ul Islam, Gang Sun, Biological Chemicals as Sustainable Materials to Synthesize Metal and Metal Oxide Nanoparticles for Textile Surface Functionalization, ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering. 2022, 10, 31,10084–10104.

Sokolowski, S., Griffin, L., Wu, Y., McKinney, E., Morris, K. & Bettencourt, C. (2022). Examination of Current U.S. Female Firefighting Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Sizing and Fitting Process Challenges: An Opportunity to Improve Safety. Fashion & Textiles.

Sokolowski, S., Griffin, L., Wu, Y., McKinney, E., Morris, K., & Bettencourt, C. (2023). Examination of current U.S. female firefighting personal protective equipment (PPE) sizing and fitting process challenges: An opportunity to improve safety. Fashion and Textiles. 9(40). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40691-022-00314-8

Sokolowski, S., Park, H., Griffin, L, McQuerry, M, & Tuttle, J. (2022). Visual, Volumetric and      Anthropometric Measurement Comparisons Between Boot Interior and 3D Foot Scans to    Improve Firefighter Safety. Interdisciplinary Practice in Industrial Design. 48, 91-99.

Strawderman, L., Jose, B., Burch, R. F., Warren, S., Taylor, C., Ball, J., Freeman, F., & Chander, H. (2022). The applicability of existing acceptance models for enterprise organizational technology acceptance of wearables. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 92, 103381. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ergon.2022.103381

Talukder, A., Derby, H., Freeman, C., Burch, R., Knight, A., & Chander, H. (2022). Sensory and Tactile Comfort Assessment of Sub-Clinical and Clinical Compression Socks on Individuals with Ankle Instability. Textiles, 2(2), 307-317.

Tang, Peixin, Bolin Ji, and Gang Sun. "Stabilization of Flavin Mononucleotide by Capturing Its “Tail” with Porous Organic Polymers for Long-Term Photocatalytic Degradation of Micropollutants." Journal of Hazardous Materials (2022): 435. 128982.

Tang, Peixin, Sasha Eckstein, Bolin Ji, Bofeng Pan, and Gang Sun. " Hierarchical porous nanofibrous aerogels with wide-distributed pore sizes for instantaneous organophosphorus pesticides decontamination-and-fluorescence sensing" Chemical Engineering Journal (2022),  V456, 138183.                       

Thompson, M., Burch, R., Ball, J., Luczak, T., Freeman, C., Saucier, D., & Chander, H. “Mobile Markerless Motion Capture for Movement Data Collection in all Environments” Disclosure Filed – Filing date 02/2023.

White, S. A., Zhang, X., Campbell, Y. L., Smith, S. W., Phillips, T. W., Freeman, C., & Schilling, M. W. (2023). Effectiveness of nets treated with food-grade coatings following various drying methods for controlling mite growth on dry-cured hams. Journal of Stored Products Research, 100, 102065. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jspr.2022.102065

White, S., Zhang, X., Campbell, Y., Smith, S., Phillips, T., Freeman, C., & Schilling, W. (2023). Uses and commercialization of food-grade coated ham nets: A Review. Textile Research Journal. In Press.

Xu, X., McQuerry, M., Poley-Bogan, M., Rioux, T., Gonzalez, J., & Hoyt, R. (2023). Thermal properties of three cold weather ensembles and an unpowered heated base layer ensemble. U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine (USARIEM) Technical Report T23-004 https://discover.dtic.mil/

Yang, J., Wang, F., Song, G., Li, R., & Raj, U. (2022)/ Effects of clothing size and air ventilation rate on cooling performance of air ventilation clothing in a warm condition. International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics 28(1),354-363. https://doi.org/10.1080/10803548.2020.1762316

Yang, J., Wang, F., White, M. D., Li, R., Song, G., Etter, C. V., & Perrotta, A.S. (2022). A 7-segment numerical hand-glove/mitten model for predicting thermophysiological responses of the human hand in extremely cold conditions. Computers in Biology and Medicine, 151, 106351.

Yu, M., Griffin, L., Arnold, S., & Durfee, W. (Accepted, Under Revision) Part 1: Development of new facial landmarks and anthropometry to aid in mask fit prediction. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene.

Yu, M., Griffin, L., Arnold, S., & Durfee, W. (Accepted, Under Revision) Part 2: Mask Fit Prediction. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene.

Yu, Xingjian, Bofeng Pan, Cunyi Zhao, Diedra Shorty, Lucas N. Solano, Gang Sun, Ruiwu Liu, and Kit S. Lam. "Discovery of Peptidic Ligands against the SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein and Their Use in the Development of a Highly Sensitive Personal Use Colorimetric COVID-19 Biosensor." ACS sensors. 2023, 8, 6, 2159–2168.

Zhang, R., Fang, R., Fang, C., Homayoun, H., Goncu Berk, G. (2023, October). Privee: A Wearable for Real-Time Bladder Monitoring System.  2023 ACM International Joint Conference on Pervasive and Ubiquitous Computing & the 2023 ACM International Symposium on Wearable Computing, Cancun-Mexico.

Zhao, Cunyi, Bofeng Pan, Minyuan Wang, Yang Si, Ameer Y. Taha, Gangyu Liu, Tingrui Pan, and Gang Sun. "Improving the Sensitivity of Nanofibrous Membrane-Based ELISA for On-Site Antibiotics Detection." ACS sensors (2022). 2022, 7, 5, 1458–1466.

Zong, W., Elangovan, T., McQuerry, M., Poley-Bogan, M., Simonson, N., Park, H. (in revision). Survival jacket design for homeless. Clothing and Textile Research Journal. (30 pages)

 

Scientific and Outreach Presentations

Akter, H., Goncu-Berk, G. (2022). Vision Inclusive Clothing Design: A Study on Perception of Clothing by Visually Impaired People, International Textile and Apparel Association 2022 Annual Conference, Denver: CO.

Alam, M., & Xiang, C. (2023). Development of a Colorimetric Nanofiber Sensor for Selective Detection of Organophosphate Pesticides. AATCC 2023 Textile Discovery Summit, Greenville, SC, USA, Sep 12-14.

Baytar, F., Maher, M. & Galada, A. (2022). Evaluating Fit by Using Animated Body Scan Avatars and Digital Coveralls. 3DBODY.TECH Conference & Expo. [Online presentation]. Lugano, Switzerland.

Baytar, F., Maher, M., Galada, A. & Yang, Y.  (2023). Scan avatar rigging challenges and their effects on clothing simulation. The International Conference Clothing-Body Interaction 2023.

Campbell, L. F., Delp, K., & Baytar, F. (2022). Flat Patterns from Curved Bodies. Bridges Conference (July 27-31) https://www.bridgesmathart.org/

Chowdhury, I. Z., Mandal, S., Agnew, R. J., Petrova, A., Boorady, L. M., & Tushar, S. I. Investigating the Effects of Air Gap on Thermal Protective Performance of Protective Textiles under Different Heat Exposure. 2023 ITAA Annual Conference, Maryland, USA, November 8- 11, 2023.

Ferguson, B., Goncu-Berk, G., Young, J., Mishra, T. (2023). S.O.S. Design Manifesto, 9th Congress of the International Association of Societies of Design Research (IASDR 2023), Hong Kong. (Reviewed Workshop).

Freeman, C., Talkuder, A., Black, C., Burch, R., Strawderman, L., & Chander, H. (2022). “Quantifying fabric mask effectiveness to improve public health messaging.” Paper presented at American Chemical Society Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV.

Freeman, C., Talkuder, A., Black, C., Burch, R., Strawderman, L., & Chander, H. (2022). “Biomechanical, physiological, and subjective perception assessment of personal flotation devices (PFD).” Paper presented at American Chemical Society Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV.

Goncu-Berk, G. (2022). 3D Printing of Flexible Conductive Filaments for Electronic Textile Applications. 8th International Conference on Intelligent Textiles and Mass Customization, Ontario: Canada.

Goncu-Berk, G. (2022). From Soft Robotics to Designing Inflatable Wearable Products: A Hands-on Teaching Module for Online Studio Classes, International Textile and Apparel Association 2022 Annual Conference, Denver: CO.

Goncu-Berk, G. (2023). CalmWear: A Smart Tactile Sensory Stimulation Clothing, 21st Turkish Neuroscience Conference, Virtual.

Goncu-Berk, G. (2023). Future of Wearables: E-textiles and Smart Clothing, Royal College of Art, Textiles Department, London: UK.

Goncu-Berk, G. (2023). Technology meets Fashion: Smart Textiles and Clothing, Costume Culture Association Annual Conference, Korea.

Goncu-Berk, G. (2023). When Garments to more than Fashion: Wearables for Health and Wellbeing, COEH Builds Bridges: Algorithm based Work, Wearables & Surveillance, UC Davis Health Campus.

Goncu-Berk, G., DeLong M. (2022).  Post Pandemic Accessible Pedagogy: The Case for Collaborative Online Class Resources for Trend Research and Forecasting. International Textile and Apparel Association 2022 Annual Conference, Denver: CO.

Grace, G., Islam, M.M., Mandal, S., Limbaugh, D., Evaluating physical properties of textiles to use for digital textile assets in design. 2023 ITAA Annual Conference, Maryland, USA, November 8-11, 2023.

Graciano, C. & Wu, Y. (2022). Undergraduate Research Award from the Office of Undergraduate Research & Creative Inquiry, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, United States.

Graciano, C. & Wu, Y. (2022, November). Protecting Women Who Protect Us: Designing Female-Specific Firefighting Personal Protective Turnout Coat & Pants. International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference. Denver, CO. October (2022 ITAA Paper of Distinction Award in the Undergraduate Research Track).

Islam, M., Mandal, S., Chowdhury, I. Z., Agnew, R. J., Petrova, A., Schnitzler, E., Boorady, L. M., Studies of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon exposure to wildland firefighters’ protective clothing. Institute of Textile Science Symposium 2023, Edmonton, Canada, March 7-8, 2023.

Islam, M.M., Mandal, S., Schnitzler, E., Habeeb, A.M., Agnew, R. J., Petrova, A., Boorady, L. M., Studies of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon exposure to wildland firefighters’ protective clothing. 2023 ITAA Annual Conference, Maryland, USA, November 8-11, 2023.

Jo, J., & Park, H. (2022). Machine Embroidery Enclosure for Stretchable Fiber Optic Respiration       Sensor. 2022 Annual Conference of ITAA (International Textile and Apparel Association), Denver, CO.

Jo, J., & Park, H. (2022). Machine Embroidery Enclosure for Stretchable Fiber Optic Respiration      Sensor. 2022 Annual Conference of ITAA (International Textile and Apparel Association), Denver, CO.

LaPier, J., Blum, A., Brown, B., Kwiatkowski, C., Ray, H., Philips, B., and Sun, G. (2022) Evaluating the Performance of PFAS Finishes on Upholstery Fabrics, AATCC Textile Discovery Summit, Charlotte, NC, October 4-6, 2022.

Li, R., Joshi, A., Xiang, C., & Song, G. (2022). Achieving high-performance protective gloves: effects of glove area factor and microclimate properties.  ACS WRM 2022, Las Vegas, NV, Oct 20-22.

Li, R., Wu, Y., & Song, G. (2023). Firefighter Turnout Gloves: Holistic Evaluation of Protection, Comfort, and Dexterity. AATCC 2023 Textile Discovery Summit, Greenville, SC, USA, Sep 12-14.

Lin, A., & Park, H. (2023). A Modular Framework for Smart Garment Design. 2023 Annual Conference of ITAA (International Textile and Apparel Association), Baltimore, MD.

Luczak, T., Jackson, K., Neff, M., Freeman, F., Burch, R. F., Barlow, J., Chen, J., Lamberth, J., Chander, H., Ball, J., Nelsen, P., Parker, E., Middleton, C., Duclos, M., Taquino, M., & Grice, S. (2022). “The opportunity to collect kinetic forces during a round of golf using wearable devices: Single-person pilot study.” Paper presented at World Scientific Congress of Golf, Sioux Falls, SD.

Maher, M., Goodge, K., Du Puis, J. L., Frey, M., Park, H., & Baytar, F. (2022). Cloth Face Mask     Fit and Function for Children: Sizing and Fit Analysis. 2022 Annual Conference of ITAA     (International Textile and Apparel Association), Denver, CO (Best paper award)

Mandal, S., Chowdhury, I. Z., Agnew, R. J., Boorady, L. M., Petrova, A. (2023). Characterization of flame protective performance of textile fabrics used in firefighters’ bunker gear under different extreme fire environments. AUTEX 2023 International Conference, Melbourne, Australia, June 26-28.

Mandal, S., Chowdhury, I. Z., Boorady, L. M., Agnew, R. J. (2023). Analysis of sweat moisture drying performance of fabrics used in workers’ protective clothing. AATCC Textile Discovery Summit, South Carolina, USA, September 12-14.

Mandal, S., Nasrin, S., Islam, M., Petrova, A., Boorady, L. M., Agnew, R. J. (2023). Investigating the effect of structural properties on sweat drying performance in sportswear fabrics. AATCC Textile Discovery Summit, South Carolina, USA, September 12-14.

Mazumder, S., Mandal, S. (2022) Characterizing the tensile strength of the fabric materials used in firefighters' protective clothing under radiant heat exposure. AATCC Virtual Showcase on Protective Textiles. November 8.

McQuerry, M & Easter, E. (November 2022). Wildland firefighting personal protective clothing cleaning practices in the United States. 4th Global Summit on Future Materials Science and Research. Las Vegas, NV (virtual).

McQuerry, M. & Kwon, C. (2022). Investigation of design, comfort, and mobility issues for female firefighter personal protective clothing. National Fire Protection Association, Fire Protection Research Foundation, Technical Panel. (presented virtually).

McQuerry, M. & Kwon, C. (2022). The future of women’s gear: a comparison of NFPA 1971 and 1977 sizing standards to U.S. female firefighter anthropometrics. National Fire Protection Association, Fire Protection Research Foundation, 2022 Webinar Series. (virtual webinar).

McQuerry, M. & Kwon, C. (2023). Women in the fire service and the female PPE study. International Association of Fire Fighters Redmond Health and Safety Symposium. New York City, New York. August 23.

McQuerry, M. & Kwon, C. (March 2023). Outfitting Female Firefighters: Why female specific personal protective clothing is important for the fire service. 8^th Biennial Fire Industry Education Resource Organization (FIERO) PPE Symposium. Greenville, SC.

McQuerry, M. & Kwon, C. (May 2023). Evaluating female firefighter anthropometrics for improved mobility and design in personal protective clothing for the United States fire service. 10^th European Conference on Protective Clothing (ECPC). Arnhem, the Netherlands.

McQuerry, M. (2022). Equitable Sizing Standards for Female Firefighter PPE. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory (NPPTL), Equitable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Protections Workshop. Invited Presenter/Panelist, (virtual).

Nazmy, H., Hebert, P. R., Mandal, S., & Agnew, R. Considering textiles flammability tests in interior design education [Poster Presentation]. Environment and Health: Global/Local Challenges and Actions. Environmental Design Research Association 54th Annual Conference, Mexico City, Mexico, June 20-23, 2023.

Purandare, S., Xiang, C., Li, R., & Song, G. (2022). ε-Poly-L-lysine/polyamide nanocomposite membrane for respiratory protective devices. ACS WRM 2022, Las Vegas, NV, Oct 20-22.

Riedy, R. & McQuerry, M. (October 2022). Analyzing the heat loss of motorsports racing suits. International Textile and Apparel Association Conference. Denver, CO.

Song, G, & Li, R. (2022). A convergent multidisciplinary approach for cold weather protection. ACS WRM 2022, Las Vegas, NV, Oct 20-22.

Song, G., Wu, Y., & Li, R. (2023). Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) Simulation for standardized PPE contamination using a cone calorimeter. 10^th European Conference on Protective Clothing, Arnhem, Netherlands, May 9-12.

Sun, G. (2022). Development of Antibacterial and Antiviral Fibrous Materials for Improved Personal Protection, ACS WRM (NC-170), Las Vegas, NV, October 21.

Sun, G. (2022). Development of Antibacterial and Antiviral Textiles, IFAI Expo Functional Textile Symposium, Charlotte, NC. October 12, 2022

Sun, G. (2022). Developments of Textile Materials with Novel Biocidal and Chemical Detoxification Functions for Improved Personal Protection, Ulpas 11th Conference, Gebze Technical University, November 4, Turkey.

Sun, G. (2022). Polymeric Fibers with Novel Antibacterial and Antiviral Functions, Golden Gate Polymer Forum, California, USA. July 19.

Sun, G. (2022). Progresses in Sustainable and Eco-friendly Textiles, 2022 International Conference on Frontier Textile Research and Technologies, Donghua University, December 1-4. Shanghai China

Sun, G. (2023). Developments of Functional Materials for Improved Personal Protection and Safety, Empa, St Gallen, Switzerland, May 25.

Sun, G. (2023). Photo-Active Vitamins as Biocidal Agents for Improved Personal Protections, University of Auckland, New Zealand, March 13.

Sun, G. (2023). Reusable and Rechargeable Biocidal Fibrous Materials for Improved Medical Protection, 38th International Conference of Plastic Processing Society, St Gallen, Switzerland, May 22-25.

Talukder, A., Freeman, C., Chander, H., Burch, R., & Saucier, D. (2023). “Biological, physiological, and subjective perception assessment of personal flotation devices.” Poster presented at Mississippi Academy of Sciences Annual Meeting, Biloxi, MS.

Tang, P. & Sun, G. (2022). Super Sorptive and Super Active Cotton Fabrics for Biological and Chemical Protections, AATCC Textile Discovery Summit, Charlotte, NC, October 4-6, 2022.

Tushar, S. I., Mandal, S*., Chowdhury, I. Z., & Boorady, L. M. Developing a State-of-the-art Textile Laboratory: Utilizing the Maximum Space with Flexible Configuration. 2023 ITAA Annual Conference, Maryland, USA, November 8-11, 2023.

Ul Islam, S., Zhang, Z., Sun, G. (2023). Reusable and Daylight Induced Antibacterial Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate Copolymer Films, ACS 2023 Spring Meeting, Indianapolis, IN, USA, March 26-30.

Wang, L., Zou, J., Sun, G. (2023). Development of Green, Reusable, and Self-Cleanable “ICE” Cubes to Reduce Temperature Abuse in Cold Chain, USDA A1364 Novel foods and Innovative Manufacturing Technologies, June 5-7, 2023.

Wu, Y., Li, R., & Song, G. (2023). Investigation of the Reliability of a Smoke Generation System: A Preliminary Study. AATCC 2023 Textile Discovery Summit, Greenville, SC, USA, Sep 12-14.

Yilmaz, C., Goncu-Berk, G. (2022). Resistance Intravehicular Activity Clothing for Microgravity, International Textile and Apparel Association 2022 Annual Conference, Denver: CO.

Zhang, M., Li, R., & Song, G. (2023). A 2D Image-Based Anthropometric Measurements of Human Hands. AATCC 2023 Textile Discovery Summit, Greenville, SC, USA, Sep 12-14.

Zhang, R., Fang, R., Fang, C., Homayoun, H., Goncu Berk, G. (2023). Privee: A Wearable for Real-Time Bladder Monitoring System. In Adjunct Proceedings of the 2023 ACM International Joint Conference on Pervasive and Ubiquitous Computing & the 2023 ACM International Symposium on Wearable Computing (pp. 291-295).

Zhang, Z. & Sun, G. (2022) Vitamins suitable for preparation of daylight induced antibacterial and antiviral nanofibers and textiles, Fiber Society Fall Meeting, Raleigh, NC, October 19-21.

Zhao, C. & Sun, G. (2022). Structural Features of Nanofibrous Membranes on Developments of Personal Use Biosensors, ACS Fall meeting, Chicago, August, 2022

Zong, W., Elangovan, T., McQuerry, M., Poley-Bogan M., Simonson, N., & Park, H. (October 2022). Recycled tent converted to a survival jacket for homeless people. International Textile and Apparel Association Conference. Denver, CO.

 

Funds Leveraged

 

Baytar, F. (PI). Development of protective coveralls for female farmworkers to use before, during, and after pregnancy, National Institute of Food and Agriculture, USDA, Amount Funded: $90,000, Period: October 2022 – September 2025.

 

Burch, R., Ball, J., Gurbuz, A., Strawderman, L., Knight, A., Smith, B., Wang, J., Burch, R., Hill, E., & Freeman, C. “MSU iCORPS Hub” Sponsored by the National Science Foundation, Federal, $140,001. Awarded, Contracted. (1/1/24 – 6/30/25).

 

Frey, M. (PI). (2023). Atkinson Center for a Sustainable Future fast grant $10,000.

 

Goodge, K. (PI) (2023). AATCC dissertation research grant, $4000.

 

Griffin, L. (2022-2023) 3D Anthropometric Head Assessment and Respirator Design for Occupational Workers in the United States (MAES)

 

Griffin, L. (2022-2023) Kusske Design Initiative, Co-Principal: Linsey Griffin. Interdisciplinary design for PPE Development.

 

Griffin, L. (2023) U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Enhancing Firefighter Glove Fit and Performance: Design and Implementation of a Comprehensive Sizing and Analysis Tool Utilizing AI Aided Hand Measurements and Anthropometric Data.

 

Griffin, L. (2023) UMN-Toyota: Dynamic Hand 3D Anthropometry & Analysis

 

Jordan, J., Gelston, K., Bounds, C., McCall, T., Hill, E., & Freeman, C. “Regional Engines Developmental Program: SmartTech MS – Regional Manufacturing Automation and Industry 4.0.” Sponsored by the National Science Foundation, Federal, $1,000,000. Awarded, Contracted. (05/23 – 06/24).

 

Kundu, S., Freeman, C., & Elmore, B. “Enhancing and Validating the Performance of Bio-Based Polymers.” Sponsored by Mississippi Research Council, State, $87,400. Awarded, Contracted. (1/1/23 – 12/31/24).

 

Luczak, T., Burch, R., Ball, J., Chander, H., Freeman, C., Saucier, D. “The Smart Health Sock App: Improving Fall Detection to Reduce Injuries.” Sponsored by Mississippi Research Council, State, $87,400. Awarded, Contracted. (1/1/23 – 12/31/24).

 

Lui, H. (2022). CAREER: Processing Intrinsically Conductive Polymers for Fibers vis Side-by-Side Spinning”, National Science Federation, Funding Period: 3/2022 – 2/2027

 

Mandal, S. (2023). Article Processing Charge (APC) for publications MDPI Publisher, Switzerland. $900 (In-Kind).

Mandal, S. (2023). Funding Application to Purchase and Equipment for Evaluating the Rain Protective Performance of Textile Fabrics – Rain Shower Tester (RST) College of Education and Human Sciences (CEHS) Resources, Equipment, Software and Technology (REST) Program $19,475.

 

Mandal, S. (2023). Funding Application to Purchase Knitting Machine OSU College of Human Sciences Technology Seed Funding. $44,663.

 

Mandal, S. (Co-PI) (2023). Investigating the Effects of Moisture and Airgap on Thermal Protective Performance of Protective Textiles under Different Heat Exposure AATCC Student Research Grant. $500

 

Mandal, S. (P.I.), Park., J. (Co-PI). (2023). “Farm-to-closet” sourcing from farmers to retailers: The role of cotton in the sustainable fashion movement. Cotton Incorporated Curriculum Grant, USA, $33,908.00.

 

Mandal, S.& Chowdhury, I. (2023). Presenting the Research work on Fire Textiles in India Don and Cathey Humphreys Travel Grant. $5,000.

 

Mandal, S.& Nasrin, S. (2023). Presenting the Research Work on Sportswear in India Don and Cathey Humphreys Travel Grant. $5,000.

 

McQuerry, M. (2022-2023). Dynamic Heat Flux Analysis of Heated Garments for Warfighters under Arctic Conditions. U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Environmental Medicine (USARIEM). ($61,500).

 

McQuerry, M. (2023). Physiological Performance Analysis of Heated Garments for Warfighters under Arctic Conditions. Congressionally Directed Funding (Army). ($180,890).

 

McQuerry, M. (PI) & Kwon, C. (Co-PI). (9/20/20123-9/19/2026). Development of Novel Personal Protective Clothing Designs for Structural and Wildland Female Firefighters. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), FY 2022 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. ($1,539,374).

 

Mohammadi-Aragh, J., Seitz, H., Panse-Barone, C., Gillen, Z., Freeman, C., McCubbins, O.P. “Acquisition of Biomechanical Movement and Body Volumetric Baselining Technology Suite for Motion Capture Improvement and Sensor-based Validation of Lower Body Characteristics.” Sponsored by National Science Foundation, Federal, $770,000. Awarded, Contracted. (8/1/22 – 7/31/23).

 

Park, H. (PI). Smart Firegear Development Research with STEM Education Outreach Component for 4H groups PI: Park, H, National Institute of Food and Agriculture, USDA, Amount Funded: $156,966, Period: October 2022 – September 2025

 

Poley-Bogan, M.* (PI). & McQuerry, M. (Co-PI). (2023). Analysis of thermal comfort cooling mechanisms to combat heat stress in the construction industry. AATCC Student Research Foundation Grant Program. Faculty Advisor ($550).

 

Shaw, A. (2022-2023). NC-170 funds were leveraged to support the operator safety initiative coordinated by the International Center for PPE for Pesticide Operators (ICPPE), University of Maryland, Eastern Shore.

 

Xiang, C. (2022). Iowa Board of Regents, Regents Innovation Fund, Development of hand-specific thermoregulation model and systematic tool for PPE design and evaluation.

 

Xiang, C. (2022). U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency                          Management Agency (FEMA), Developing a systematic tool for contaminant protection and reducing exposure to contaminated PPE.

 

Xiang, C. (2023). 2023 National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health U01, A systematic approach to enhance extremity protection in Alaska fishing industry.

 

Xiang, C. (2023). Iowa Board of Regents, Innovation Acceleration Fund, Project NanoShield:  

Advanced Material and Treatment Solutions for Fine Particle Exposure.

 

Xiang, C. (2023). U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Enhancing Firefighter Glove Fit and Performance: Design and Implementation of a Comprehensive Sizing and Analysis Tool Utilizing AI Aided Hand Measurements and Anthropometric Data.

 

California

Continuously funded by USDA-NIFA (August, 2018-April, 2023) for colorimetric sensors for antibiotics in foods.

 

Continuously funded in 2020-2023 by “An Integrated Approach to Eliminate Cross-Contamination during Washing, Conveying, Handling and Packaging of Fresh Produce” May, 2015-April, 2023.

 

Continuously funded by USDA-NIFA (June, 2020-May, 2023) for development of reusable and green ice cubes.

 

Continuously funded by USDA-NIFA (May, 2020-April, 2023) for development of antimicrobial waxing agents for fruits and vegetables.

 

Funded by Center for Produce Safety (January 2021-December 2022) Bio-based antimicrobial coatings for reducing risk of cross-contamination during harvesting

 

Funded By CDC/NIOSH through Iowa State University (September 2021-August 2024) Biodegradable, reusable and antiviral facemask materials

 

Funded by UC Davis, Academic Senate, Collaborative Large Interdisciplinary Grant (July 2023-September 2024 for development of e-textile based bioimpedance spectroscopy system.