Faculty

Apr 28, 2025

Wilson College Faculty Member’s ‘Extraordinary Commitment’ Inspires 2025 Outstanding Teacher Award

The NC State Provost’s Office recognized Associate Professor Janie Woodbridge as part of the university’s annual celebration of teaching excellence.

Three men in suits pose indoors: From left to right: Randy Woodson, Xiangwu Zhang and Ed Weisiger Jr. They stand in front of white walls and glass doors, with a podium to the left. Xiangwu Zhang wears the Holladay Medal. The lighting is bright and the atmosphere formal.

Apr 11, 2025

Textiles Professor Wins NC State’s Top Honor

Associate Dean Xiangwu Zhang is one of three faculty members to win the 2025 Holladay Medal.

Bailey Knight operates a blue industrial machine in the Wilson College of Textiles' Flex Factory. She wears large blue earrings and a black shirt. Spools of red thread are visible on the machine, indicating a textile or sewing process.

Apr 10, 2025

NC State Research Empowers Product Developers to Make More Sustainable Choices

An in-progress database will enable brands to compare the environmental impacts of the most common fibers.

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Mar 17, 2025

Meet Four Wolfpack Women Who’ve Launched Research-based Startups

The Office of Research Commercialization asked four women who’ve launched and led startup companies based on NC State research (including two from the Wilson College of Textiles) for their advice and insights.

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Mar 11, 2025

Two Wilson College Faculty Members Named University Faculty Scholars

Associate Professors Sonja Salmon and Kavita Mathur received university-wide recognition for their teaching, leadership and cutting-edge research.

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Feb 19, 2025

Industry Professional Brings Experience to the Classroom

Zahra Saki returns to the Wilson College as an assistant professor.

Portrait of Yang Zhang (left) in blue lab coat (in focus) with lab equipment and neon dyes in beakers (right, out of focus)

Feb 18, 2025

NC State Faculty Member Receives NSF CAREER Award

Assistant Professor Yang Zhang’s funding from the National Science Foundation will advance researchers’ understanding of fluorescent dyes and foster a new generation of chemists.

Feb 10, 2025

Wilson College of Textiles Alumna Returns as Faculty Member

Hanna Lee is furthering her research on the trends shaping the future of fashion in her new role as assistant professor.

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Jan 27, 2025

Wilson College’s Newest Faculty Member Aims to Bridge Academia, Industry and AI Expertise

Md Abdul Quddus recently joined the Wilson College of Textiles as an assistant professor in the Department of Textile Engineering, Chemistry and Science.

Robert Barnhardt stands to the left of a red sign that says "College of Textiles" with a corner of the Wilson College of Textiles building visible to the left.

Jan 24, 2025

Celebrating the Life of Dean Emeritus Robert Barnhardt

The fifth dean of the Wilson College of Textiles made an impact on the college and the industry that will benefit generations to come.