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 […]
Category: Speaker Bios
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. […]
Wesley Clements
Director of Engineering and Product Management – Precision Application Technology Baldwin Technology Company Former Head of Engineering for a Global printing press supplier and user of Precision Application Technology. Lived for 10 years in New Hampshire. BSc and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Queen’s University Belfast.
Steve Arcidiacono
Mr. Arcidiacono received a BS in Zoology and an MS in Microbiology from the University of Rhode Island. He joined the Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center in 1985 as a research microbiologist and conducted research in microbiology, biotechnology, and materials science. Primary areas of focus are 1) antimicrobial textile testing; 2) gut and […]
Will Duncan
Will Duncan CEO, Will Duncan and Associates EVP, SEAMS Association Will Duncan is the founder and CEO of Will Duncan and Associates, a management and operations consulting firm focused on maximizing the effectiveness of your people and processes. Will also serves as the Executive Director for SEAMS, the Association and Voice of the US […]
Ken Greeson
Ken Greeson came to Cotton Incorporated in June, 2002. Ken Greeson’s current position at Cotton Incorporated is Manager, Finishing Research as part of the Textile Chemistry Research department. Ken’s primary responsibilities include research and development in the field of fabric finishing, including areas such as wrinkle resistance, moisture management, repellency, flame retardancy, and abrasion resistance. […]
Tian Lan
Tian Lan Manager, Liquid Formulation Research and Development, Microban International Tian Lan, Manager of odor control research and development for textiles and liquid based products at Microban International, have made multiple accomplishments in specialty chemical product innovation. As part of his role, Tian Lan, is a part of cross-functional teams responsible for the research and […]
Terry McInerney
Following a successful career in commercial insurance; from the mid-1990s Terry has focused on his passion for researching and developing thin film thermal management systems. His research efforts began with paints and coatings for hard surfaces such as industrial machinery, building envelopes, rail cars, electronics, and automotive. Then progressed to applying the technology to textiles […]
