Anil Kumar
Master of Science in Textiles & Clothing (Course based) Supervisor: Dr. Rachel McQueen Research topic: Sustainability in the apparel industry – Based on Material, recycling & reuse. Read More »
Anita Amir Labonno
Master of Science in Textiles & Clothing (Thesis based) Supervisor: Dr. Patricia Dolez Thesis title: Self-decontamination of Personal Protective Clothing using nano finish My thesis is focused on optimizing finish formulation and condition of application to have a robust N-halamine-based […] Read More »
Elena Kosareva
Doctor of Philosophy Supervisor: Dr. Jane Batcheller Thesis working title: Development of wildland firefighters protective clothing systems with improved thermal insulation properties. Wildland firefighters risk their health to prevent fires from spreading by performing fatiguing activities (e.g., felling trees, removing […] Read More »
Elham Kaviannasab
Master of Science in Textiles & Clothing (Thesis based) Supervisor: Dr. Patricia Dolez Thesis title: Protective clothing against chemical and biological agents using nanocomposite nanofibrous membranes My thesis is focused on enhancing thermophysiological comfort by nanofibrous membranes for chemical and biological […] Read More »
Jemma Forgie
Master of Science in Textiles & Clothing (Thesis based) Supervisor: Dr. Patricia Dolez Working thesis title: Electrospun self-decontaminating chemical protective barrier for firefighter protective clothing Firefighters are at high risk of cancer, as they are exposed to carcinogenic substances while working. Their […] Read More »
Jennifer Beaudette
Doctor of Philosophy Supervisor: Dr. Rachel McQueen Research Area: Have you ever had sportswear that develops an odour you can’t seem to get rid of? My research will focus on understanding why these odours develop. If we can find ways […] Read More »
Josephine Bolaji
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 […] Read More »
Laura Munevar-Ortiz
Doctor of Philosophy Ph.D. in Human Ecology & Chemical and Materials Engineering Supervisors: Dr. Patricia Dolez & Dr. John Nychka Thesis Title: Aging of moisture barriers used in firefighter’s protective clothing Moisture management is critical within firefighters‘ turnout gear because […] Read More »Md Rashedul Islam
Doctor of Philosophy Supervisor: Dr. Patricia Dolez Thesis Title: Thermophysiological Comfort Modeling of Textiles Read More »
Md. Saiful Hoque
Doctor of Philosophy Supervisor: Dr. Patricia Dolez Thesis (working) Title: Predicting the end-of-life of fire-protective fabrics The area of the research corresponds to current issues encountered with protective clothing against heat and flame, which include materials aging, lack of comfort, […] Read More »
Nadeesha Samaraweera
Master of Science in Textiles & Clothing (Thesis based) Supervisor: Dr. Patricia Dolez Research: Moisture sensor- End-of-life sensors for fire protective fabrics research project Read More »
René Arredondo Campos
Master of Science in Textiles & Clothing (Thesis based) Supervisor: Dr. Rachel McQueen Thesis title: Pollutants uptake by textile microfibres in aquatic ecosystems Microfibres released during laundering have the potential to absorb pollutants present in urban wastewater and transport them […] Read More »
Shakil Mahmud
Master of Science in Textiles & Clothing (Thesis based) Supervisor: Dr. Patricia Dolez Thesis title: Development of testing & quality control methods for e-textiles The global e-textiles business revenue is growing in an accelerated pattern and many e-textile products are […] Read More »Wing Sem Mak
Master of Science in Textiles & Clothing (Course-based) Supervisor: Dr. Rachel McQueen Research topic: A comparative study of the sustainable impact of recycled wool and virgin wool. Read More »