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 […]
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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 […]
Katelyn Lee
Katelyn Lee works in Textile Chemistry Research at Cotton Incorporated. She has been with Cotton Incorporated since 2007. She managed day-to-day operations in the digital printing and garment wet processing laboratories for five years. Her present role as a Textile Chemist focuses on conducting applied research projects to improve performance in enzymatic processing, dyeing, and […]
Anuradhi Liyanapathiranage
PhD student and Graduate Research Assistant E-mail: al76410@uga.edu Strong track record of orchestrating successful management strategies to deliver revenue goals. Project planning, new product development, customer relations, branch management, and operations oversight experience of 5 years in progressive roles. Refined relationship-building skills and experience working collaboratively with production, supply chain, sales, IT and marketing teams. […]
