As a textile chemical engineer, Dr. Yiqi Yang is a Charles Bessey Professor of textiles and BiologicalSystems Engineering at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. His research focuses on development ofbiobased fibers and chemicals, and environmentally responsible technologies for textiles. Examplesinclude developing new lignocellulosic, protein and synthetic fibers and chemicals from agriculturalbyproducts and wastes, and recycling spent […]
Category: Speaker Bios
Michael Schuhmann, Archroma Textile Effects
Graduated as Chemical Engineer from Bergische Universität Wuppertal, Germany, in 1999 with majors in Textile Chemistry and Finishing Technology. Started in a British-American nonwoven manufacturer as product development engineer but already joined Clariant end of 2000 as application expert for Fibre Finishing in Frankfurt-Höchst, Germany. Since 2004 focussed on segment Technical Textiles and from end […]
Matt Farrell
Matt Farrell is a Manager in Textile Chemistry Research at Cotton Incorporated in Cary, NC. With a focus on textile chemistry and sustainable processes for cotton, Matt conducts and manages both internal and external research projects. Matt received an MS in Textile Chemistry and a Ph.D. in Fiber and Polymer Science from North Carolina State […]
Thomas Scheurenberg Resume
Nationality: German Actual home: Friendswood, TX University: 1989-1993 Hochschule Niederrhein, Mönchengladbach – Textile Technology with focus in Textile Processing – Final thesis about stenter exhaust air quality regarding certain wool finishing processes. Reference: Prof. Dr. Hans-Karl Rouette, Aachen/Germany Professional Milestones
Neha Kothari – Director, Fiber Quality Research
Neha leads the fiber quality research program at Cotton Incorporated located in Cary, North Carolina. She manages external and internal research projects that focus on technology improvement, assessment, and technology development in fiber quality. She also works in traceability and is responsible for dissemination of appropriate data and findings. She obtained her Ph.D. from Texas […]
Michael Savarie
Michael Savarie is the Sustainability Program Manager for Circularity and Textiles at UL Solutions, where he manages the Environmental Claim Validation (ECV), and the Textile Exchange programs. Michael has a background in sustainability in the apparel and textile industry, helping to successfully launch an apparel and material innovation brand, and later developing and leading the […]
Nelson E. Houser
A 1967 graduate of the College of Textiles North Carolina State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Textile Chemistry, he has served in various technical and management positions with dyestuff and chemical suppliers, and wet processors. After 53 years in the textile industry, Nelson retired in June 2019. Previous positions include Technical Service […]
Dr. Behnam Pourdeyhimi
Dr. Behnam Pourdeyhimi joined NC State immediately after completing his PhD at the University of Leeds in the United Kingdom in 1982. Soon, he left for other opportunities, Cornell (2 years), University of Maryland (11 years) and Georgia Tech (4 years) before returning to NC State in 1998-199 Academic year. Behnam is the William A. […]
Dr. Michael A. Drzewinski
Dr. Michael A. Drzewinski is currently the Chief Science Officer for Nufabrx (Conover, NC). As a founding member, Dr. Drzewinski has been instrumental in developing and building a novel textile delivery system for skin actives under the tradename of Health Wear. Much of Dr. Michael Drzewinski’s career has been spent developing innovative new products in […]
Eduardo Palmeira, Electrolux NA
Eduardo is the Application Laboratory Technical Leader for Fabric Care at Electrolux NA. His 10-year experience developing Major Appliances products gave him a deep understanding of the functionality of washers and dryers, consumer behaviors, and the impact that laundry has on the world. Electrolux is a leading global appliance company that has shaped living for […]
