Doctor of Philosophy
Supervisor: Dr. Patricia Dolez
Dissertation title: Multidisciplinary approach to bra development for enhanced product performance and improved comfort.
The existing mass-manufacture of bras no longer fits in today’s world because not everyone fits; and more importantly, the functions of a bra have expanded. Beyond keeping the breast in position as an under wear, bras are now worn alone (sports bras, beach bras, etc.) and for specialized purposes (surgical bras). In addition, there is high variability within the human body and from person to person. In women, this variability is intensified by age, weight, pregnancy, breast surgery (mastectomy or breast reconstruction) and significant breast asymmetry amongst other factors.
Publications and other research contributions:
Peer-reviewed journals:
Omole, J. T., & Dauda, B. M. (2016). Physical and mechanical properties of chemically treated bagasse fibre for use as Filler in natural fibre polyester composite. International Journal of Composite Materials, 6(2), 48-54.
Omole, J. T., & Dauda, B. M. (2016). Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis of chemically treated bagasse fiber. American Chemical Science Journal, 15(2), 1-9.
Omole, J. T., Dauda, B. M., & Onoja, P. K. (2013). Efficiency of potato peel, rice and wheat husk in the removal of colour from textile waste water. Journal of Science, Technology, Mathematics and Education, 9(2), 1-14.
Conference presentations:
Omole, J., T., & Dauda, B. M. (2012, October). Use of some agricultural wastes for the removal of colour from textile waste water: a case study of vat and reactive dyes. Material Society of Nigeria. 11th international conference OAU-Ife, Nigeria: Poster presentation.
Scientific reports for Industry partners:
Bolaji, J. T., & Dolez, P. I. (2020). Test methods for the analysis of knitted fabrics. Report presented to Simply Best Underpinnings Corp., Canada
Bolaji, J. T., & Dolez, P. I. (2020). Test method for the analysis of stretch-woven fabrics. Report presented to Simply Best Underpinnings Corp., Canada
Bolaji, J. T., & Dolez, P. I. (2020). Product development and performance evaluation of bras for the outlier. Report presented to Simply Best Underpinnings Corp., Canada.
Bolaji, J. T., & Dolez, P.I. (2019). Single fit bespoke bra for atypical breast dimension and shape. Report prepared for Mitacs, Canada.
Bolaji, J. T., Dauda, B. M. & Isiaku, U.S. (2018). The role of natural polymer based functional textiles in achieving a carbon neutral world: a sustainable alternative precursor to the production of carbon fibers. Report submitted to the Center for Energy Sustainability, Zaria, Nigeria.
Bolaji, J. T., & Dauda, B. M. (2017). Value generation from bagasse fibres. Report presented to Dangote Sugar refinery, Nigeria.