Lucas Tyson is the Senior Business Developer of Hologenix, a materials science company dedicated to developing products that amplify human potential and improve health and wellness. CELLIANT®, its flagship technology, is an infrared ingredient brand that enhances textile-based products with health and wellness benefits across performance, recovery and sleep. CELLIANT’s natural blend of IR-generating minerals […]
Category: Speaker Bios
Howard Malpass
Howard Malpass received a BS in Textile Chemistry at North Carolina State University in 1967 and served as a lieutenant in the US Navy before returning to NC State to complete a Masters in Textile Technology in 1973. Malpass worked at Milliken & Company first as a supervisor and eventually dyeing superintendent of textured polyester, […]
Mary Ankeny
Mary Ankeny serves as VP, Product Development and Implementation at Cotton Incorporated overseeing all lab operations, outside research planning and funding for cotton textile applications, as well as the Textile Chemistry Research Department, where the focus is on sustainable wet processing technology for cotton from preparation through finishing. Mary has held various research positions within […]
Dr. Matthew Hardwick
Dr. Matthew Hardwick, CEO and founder of ResInnova Laboratories, is a thought leader in the field of infection prevention in the healthcare environment of care and is an expert in antimicrobial surface technologies. He has 20 years of academic research experience, at Georgetown University where he completed his PhD in Cell Biology, and at Johns […]
Diana Wyman
Diana Wyman is Executive Vice President of AATCC, a professional association and standards development organization for the global textile industry. A self-proclaimed textile nerd, Diana has been involved in all aspects of textile testing—from managing a contract lab to developing specifications for a retail brand. She has participated in the standards development process as both […]
David Clark
David Clark is a 1993 graduate in Textile Chemistry from Clemson University. After graduation he joined Cone Mills as a dye and printing chemist at their Carlisle Finishing plant and spent the next five years working in production and in the laboratory with both new product development and commission printing. In 1998, he joined Ciba […]
Preston Aldridge
Bibliography of Preston Aldridge B. S. Chemistry Graduate of the University of North Carolina – GO HEELS! 1961 – 1971: Burlington industries in various capacities involving research and development followed by management positions in manufacturing 1971 – 1983: The Bibb Company, Plant Manager and Director of R & D 1983 – 1993: United Merchants, EVAC, […]
Don A. Alexander
Don Alexander is President of Anovotek, LLC an entrepreneurial company he founded in 2003. Anovotek is a science based, product oriented and market driven company focused on bringing exceptional value to customers through innovative performance technologies integrated into products made from fibers, polymers and textiles. Anovotek has worked with a broad variety of clients including […]
Dr. Roger Barker
Director, Textile Protection and Comfort Center (TPACC) and Burlington Distinguished Professor, Department of Textile Engineering, Chemistry and Science, NC State University. About Roger L. Barker is a Professor in the Department of Textile Engineering, Chemistry and Science at North Carolina State University and Director of TPACC. He is internationally recognized for his work in the […]
Tim Heller
Tim Heller graduated with a BS in Chemistry from University of South Florida. After graduation, went to work for Milliken in the Elm City Plant and spent 10 years there where I held various positions including product development and Technical Manager in Dyeing and Finishing. In 1993 went to work for JB Martin Co as […]
