Jan Ballard

Professional Awards

• NCSU Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant for Textile Chemistry Department – 1982
• Research Triangle Institute Professional Development Award – 1992
• Wilson College of Textiles EPA Award for Excellence – 2002
• Outstanding Extension Service Award – 2012

Research

• Materials Testing
• Quality Control
• Fiber Science
• Dyeing and Finishing

Academic Degrees

• Ph.D. Fiber and Polymer Science, N. C. State University, 1987
• B.S. Textile Chemistry, N. C. State University, 1981

Grants

Fabric Testing Research Subcontract with the University of California San Diego

US Dept. of Energy (DOE) - Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E)(8/01/16 - 9/06/18)

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Fabric Testing Research Subcontract with the University of California San Diego

Sponsor: US Dept. of Energy (DOE) - Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E)

Start Date: 8/01/16

End Date: 9/06/18

Abstract

This research is focused on assisting the University of California, San Diego team with fabric test services, analysis and interpretion of the test data, consultation in perfecting the fabric design and identifying alternative methods and/or materials. He will lead the NC State team in developing best methods for testing of the fabrics created by UC San Diego including the Q-test Constant Rate of Tensile Test machine, air permeability test apparatus, the Martindale Pilling and Abrasion Tester, the Sweating Hot plate and the Kawabata Evaluation System.

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Producing Evidence to Support Implementing LLIN Resistance to Damage Guidelines

Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation(11/18/15 - 12/31/16)

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Producing Evidence to Support Implementing LLIN Resistance to Damage Guidelines

Sponsor: Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

Start Date: 11/18/15

End Date: 12/31/16

Abstract

Draft test instructions or Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) will be provided: -Prepared samples will be provided (5 products, 15 repeats per product), -The required testing items (hooks for tensile tests and abrasive paper) will be provided, -A NIRI staff member will be available for around half a day to explain the modified test methods to operators and go through the SOP’s. They can also assist in machinery set up and demonstrate methods.

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DEVELOPMENT OF PHYSICAL TEST METHODS FOR PREDICTING DURABILITY OF INSECTICIDE-TREATED BEDNETS

Centers for Disease Control & Prevention(10/01/11 - 9/30/12)

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DEVELOPMENT OF PHYSICAL TEST METHODS FOR PREDICTING DURABILITY OF INSECTICIDE-TREATED BEDNETS

Sponsor: Centers for Disease Control & Prevention

Start Date: 10/01/11

End Date: 9/30/12

Abstract

The purpose of this project is to develop laboratory test methods for mosquito netting that will measure the durability of netting under conditions simulating normal use in malaria-endemic regions. The methods will be based on standard testing equipment and existing standard methods. Modifications to equipment will be kept to a minimum so that the test methods recommended as a result of the study will be simple and reproducible.

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Organizations

• American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists
• AATCC Research Committee RA 56
• Industrial Fabrics Association International Technical Advisory Committee
• Delta Kappa Phi
• Sigma Tau Sigma
• Phi Kappa Phi

Additional Information

• 1997 – Present College of Textiles, N. C. State University (Currently Extension Specialist – Physical Properties Testing)
• 1993 – 1997 College of Textiles, N. C. State University – Physical Testing Lab Manager
• 1986 – 1993 Research Triangle Institute – Postdoctoral Chemist and Research Associate
• 1981 – 1986 College of Textiles, N. C. State University – Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant
• 1980 – 1981 Celanese Fibers Marketing Company, Summer Intern
  1975 – 1979 Elmore Corporation – Dyehouse Laboratory Intern