Abdel-Fattah Seyam
Charles A. Cannon Professor of Textiles, Alumni Distinguished Graduate Professor, Alexander Quarles Holladay Medal for Excellence Award
Textiles Complex 3330
Bio
Nanosciences, Surface Modification, Fibers and Polymers, Technical Textiles and Textile Structures, Health and Safety, Educational Innovation Established Research Areas: Mechanics of Woven Fabrics, Carding Dynamics, Needlepunching Process and Products, Direct Garment Manufacturing using Meltblowing and Robotic Technologies, Smart Electrotextiles, Computer Simulation and Formation of Nonwovens using Electrostatic Field, Applications of MEMS in Textiles, Static Generation/Dissipation on Polymeric and Textiles’ Surfaces, Modeling of the Hydroentanglement Process, Fiber Reinforced Composites from High Performance Fibers and Sustainable Biodegradable Natural Fibers and Resins, Smart Textile Structures Containing Optical Sensors for Automotive and Composite Applications, Protection of High Performance Fibers from UV, Jacquard Fabrics on Demand, Seamless Shaped Garments and Medical Textiles, Design and Performance of Inflatable Laminated Structures for Airships, Development of Non-stop Tying-in Process.Research
Education
Ph.D. Fiber and Polymer Science North Carolina State University 1985
M.S. Textile Engineering Alexandria University 1978
B.S. Textile Engineering Alexandria University 1972
Area(s) of Expertise
Fiber Science
Polymer Science