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Mansour Mohamed smiles at the camera in front of weaving machinery. He wears a bright white shirt that takes up most of the left-hand corner of the black and white film photograph. The machine behind him has many tubes leading to a loom-like structure.

Jul 24, 2026

Remembering Professor Emeritus Mansour H. Mohamed

Reflect on the industry-changing achievements of the late Mansour H. Mohamed, who taught and researched at the Wilson College of Textiles for nearly 30 years.
Karen Leonas points to a specimen in the hands of another researcher, a man with a dark beard wearing a lab coat and blue latex gloves. Karen also wear a lab coat and gloves with a white button up and a short blonde bob. They stand parallel to a lab counter, with a cabinet of beakers and sink.

Jul 17, 2026

Karen Leonas Named Cornelson Family Distinguished Professor

Read about textiles industry leader Karen Leonas and her continuing work at the Wilson College in the Department of Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management.
Ahmed El-Shafei poses for a portrait in a room with many windows, flooded with sunlight. He has a short dark hair cut and dark-framed glasses. He wears a read and white striped shirt and a red tie.

Jul 16, 2026

Ahmed El-Shafei Named INVISTA Distinguished Professor of Fiber and Polymer Chemistry

Ahmed El-Shafei has been named the INVISTA Distinguished Professor of Fiber and Polymer Chemistry at NC State University for his expertise in fiber and polymer chemistry and his commitment to advancing sustainability and technology in the field. El-Shafei attended Mansoura University in Mansoura, Egypt to earn his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in chemistry and organic…
Emiel DenHartog smiles for a portrait in a courtyard, with a brick building and stairs in the distance behind him. He wears grey glass and a black NC State polo shirt.

Jul 15, 2026

Emiel DenHartog Named Abel C. Lineberger Distinguished Professor

Read about the accomplishments and ongoing work being done by textile technology researcher Emiel DenHartog.
Roger Barker stands in a TPACC lab in front of someone wearing a firefighter turnout suit.

Jul 6, 2026

Roger L. Barker Appointed to the Order of the Long Leaf Pine by Governor Stein

Read about the outstanding achievements of Burlington Distinguished Professor of Textile Technology Roger L. Barker and his contributions to protective textiles over the past four decades.
Andre West smiles for a picture in front of a display commemorating the Zeis Textile Extension. He wears a black suit with a red, black and white plaid tie. The table he leans on features Wilson College merch and a vase of cotton. The plaque on the red wall behind him features the photos of Steve and Frosene Zeis next to a block of text.

Jun 30, 2026

Andre West to Step Down as Director of ZTE

Melissa Sharp will take over as director of Zeis Textiles Extension, as West returns to the Wilson College of Textiles faculty part time.
Professionals gathered around circular tables in a large conference room with grey walls. There are a few dozen adults sitting in black chairs facing a presenter towards the left of the frame.

Apr 23, 2026

AI in Textiles: Implementing and Regulating New Technologies 

Wilson College researchers and experts participated in a conference exploring the implications and use of AI in the fashion industry.
Wilson College of Textiles sign

Apr 23, 2026

Two Wilson College Faculty Receive Outstanding Engagement Award 

Amanda Mills and Xiaomeng Fang are honored for their contributions both inside and outside the classroom. 
Wilson College of Textiles building and breezeway from graduate commons

Mar 30, 2026

New Associate Department Heads Named at the Wilson College of Textiles

Both new associate department heads have one common goal in their new roles: helping others.
Kristin-Thoney Barletta smiles and looks at the camera on a sunny day. She stands in a breezeway and some of the Wilson College of Textiles main building is visible in the background.

Mar 23, 2026

New Wilson College of Textiles Department Head Shares Vision of Growth and Innovation 

Kristin Thoney-Barletta will lead the Department of Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management with continuous improvement in mind.