Renzo Shamey

Prof. Shamey served as the President of Inter-Society Color Council (USA, 2018-2022). He received the Fellowship of the Society of Dyers and Colourists and a Chartered Colourist (CCol) in the UK in 2010. He was selected a University Faculty Scholar at NCSU in 2014. He is an honorary professor at Tianjin Polytechnic University (China).

Prof. Shamey is the co-author of several books and book chapters, most notably, “Modeling, Simulation and Control of the Dyeing Process”, and “Pioneers of Color Science” and is the editor of the 2nd edition of the “Encyclopedia of Color Science and Technology”.

During his graduate studies Renzo Shamey was elected the Academic Secretary of the United Kingdom National Postgraduate Committee (NPC) as well as the President of the Postgraduate Representative Council (PGRC) of Leeds University between 1995-1998. He was a state champion in freestyle wrestling for several years in his school years. He enjoys playing badminton, traveling, and learning new languages.

Postdocs, and Visiting Scholars

1. Dr. Zhong Xian, Visiting Scholar, Zhejiang Science and Technology University, China 2019-2020
2. Ms. Liu Yang, Visiting Scholar, Donghua University, China, 2018-2020
3. Dr, Yuan Xiaohong, Visiting Scholar, Donghua University, China, 2019-2020
4. Dr. Ning Zhang, Visiting Scholar, Jiangnan University, China, 2018-2019
5. Dr. Ran Wang, Visiting Scholar, Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology, China, 2018-2019,
6. Dr. Yu Lin, Postdoctoral Associate, 2014- 2019
7. Ms. Ge Zhang, Visiting Scholar, Jiangnan University, China, 2017- 2018
8. Ms. Meiqin Wu, Visiting Scholar, Donghua University, China 2016-2018
9. Mr. Zhongjian Li, Visiting Scholar, Jiangnan University, China, 2016- 2017
10. Mr. Chen Zhe, Visiting Scholar, Jiangnan University, China, 2016- 2017
11. Dr. Lin Luo, Postdoctoral Assistant, 2015-2016
12. Dr. Juan Lin, Postdoctoral Assistant, 2013-2014
13. Ms. Shaungyan Wu, Visiting Scholar, Jiangnan University, China, 2015
14. Ms. Jiajun Liu, Visiting Scholar, Wuhan Textile University, China, 2015
15. Dr. Eunjou Yi, Visiting Scholar, Jeju National University, Korea, 2012-2013.
16. Dr. Yuzheng Lu, Visiting Scholar, Jiangnan University, China, 2012-2013.
17. Dr. Khaled El-Tahlawy, Research Associate, 2006-2008
18. Dr. Maqbool Hussain, Visiting Scholar, Pakistan, 2008- 2010
19. Ms. Merce Alsina Costabella, Visiting Scholar, Spain, Jan 2008- 2008
20. Dr. Senthilkmar Muthusamy, Visiting Scholar, India, 2006- 2007
21. Mr. Mahmud Elgammal, Visiting Scholar, National Research Center, Egypt, 2008

Former Graduate Students 

1. Nian Xiong
   Omni Vision, 2023, PhD, Chair: Shamey
   Quality Control of Multicolored Objects Using Imaging Systems
2. Jiajun Liu
   Data Analytics, TransUnion, 2020, PhD, Chairs, Chapman- Shamey
   Inkjet Printing of Textiles
3. Muhammad Zubair
   Organic Dyes and Pigments, 2020, PhD, Chair, Shamey
   Development of a diagnostic expert system for the coloration of blend fibers
4. Kazi Islam,
   202x, PhD, Chair, Shamey
   Development of a diagnostic expert system for the coloration of polyamide and acrylic fibers
5. Sonali Mandal
   Director of Textile Research & Testing, 2017, PhD, Chairs: Hauser-Shamey
   Colorimetric characteristics of cationized cotton dyed with anionic colorants
6. Sajeesh Kulappurath
   Subject matter expert, color, Apple, 2017, PhD, Chair, Shamey
   Assessment of Texture
7. Heekwang Koo
   2018, MS, Chair, Shamey
   Dermatological Application of Colorants
8. Daniel Hines
   2018, MS, Chair, Shamey
   Assessing the role of glare in colorimetric use of cameras
9. Renbo Cao
   Camera Algorithm Engineer, Apple, USA, 2015, Chair: Shamey
   Development of an instrumental technique for quality control of complex colored patterns.
10. Weethima Sawatwarakul
    Johnston Printing, Thailand, 2014, Chair: Shamey
    Development of a diagnostic expert system for coloration of protein fibers.
11. Juan Lin
    Reiko, USA, 2013, PhD, Chair: Shamey
    Factors Affecting the Perception and Measurement of Optically Brightened White Textiles.
12. Berdan Kalav
    Lecturer, Istanbul Technical University, 2012, PhD, Chairs: Shamey- Dayioglu
    Development of a diagnostic expert system for inkjet printing of cotton substrates.
13. Gang Fang
    Qualcom, USA, 2012, PhD, Co-Chairs: Shamey-Hinks
    Development of Instrumental Techniques for Color Assessment of Camouflage Patterns.
14. J. Reid Clonts
    2011, PhD, Co-Chairs: Shamey-Hinks
    Perception of Blackness and the Formulation of a Blackness Index
15. Mehmet Ozturk
    Research Associate, Cornell University, 2011, PhD at Istanbul Technical University, Co-Chairs: Shamey-Dayioglu
    Optimization & Study of Exhaustion Profiles in the Dyeing of Cotton.
16. Changhai Xu
    Professor & Dean, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China, 2009, PhD, Co-Chairs: Hinks-Shamey
    The Chemistry and Perception of Fluorescent White Textile Materials
17. Woo Sub Shim
    Research scientist, Korea, 2009, PhD, Co-Chairs: Shamey-Joines                                                               Development of a Diagnostic Expert System for the Dyeing of Polyester Substrates
18. Lina Maria Cardenas
    Assistant Professor, Chile, 2009, PhD, Co-Chairs: Shamey-Hinks,
    Evaluation of Variability in Visual Assessment of Small Color Differences
19. Kamran Iqbal
    Textile Research & Innovation Center, Pakistan, 2008, MS, Chair: Shamey
    Development of a visual dataset around a CIE high chroma blue color center.
20. Seung Geol Lee
    Associate Professor, Korea, 2007, MS, Co-Chairs: Shamey-Jasper
    Assessment of Metrics in Color Spaces
21. Reduwan Bilal Shah
    Postdoctoral Research Fellow, UK, 2007, PhD, Co-Chairs: Christie-Shamey
    The Molecular Design, Synthesis and Application of Photochromic Dyes on Protein Substrates
22. Mukesh Kumar Sinha
    Assistant Director, defense research labs, India, 2006, PhD, Co-Chairs: Shamey-Christie
    An Investigation of the Photodegradation of a Nylon Support Net used in Exhibition of Historic Textiles
23. Mr. Mohammad K. Basher
    Sales manager, Canada, 2005, MPhil, Co-Chairs: Wardman-Shamey
    An Investigation on the Characteristics and Role of Surface Deposits Formed on the Wool Fiber During the Dyeing Process with Metal-Complex Dyes and Minimising Their Formation.
24. Syed Iqbal Ahmed
    Process Engineer, UK, 2005, PhD, Co-Chairs: Shamey-Mather
    Coloration of Polypropylene: Prospects and Challenges
25. Xiaoming Zhao
    Professor, Tianjin Polytechnic University, China, 2004, PhD, Co-chairs: Shamey-Wardman
    Modelling of the Mass Transfer and Fluid Flow in Package Dyeing Machines
26. Tanveer Hussain
    Rector, National Textile University, Pakistan, 2004, PhD, Co-Chairs: Shamey-Wardman
    A Knowledge Based Expert System for the Dyeing of Cotton.

Undergraduate Research Projects

1. Marian Talip
   2023, The effect of water hardness on dye build-up
2. Samriddhi Jaichand
   2023, The effect of water hardness on dyeing polyester
3. Savannah Schroeder
   2022, Calibration dyeing of polyester with Terasil dyes
4. Haley Lindell
   2017, The effect of LEDs on light fastness of conventional and cationic cotton dyed with reactive dyes
5. Emily Rundell
   2017, Assessment of the degree of blackness of commercial colorants
6. Kaylin Sutton
   2017, The effect of fabric color on perceived facial attractiveness of Caucasian and Chinese
7. Anne MacLean
   2014, Threshold determination of “simultaneous contrast” and “spreading”
8. Haley Barkely
   2013, Development of a perceptually geometric gray scale on polyester woven substrate
9. Chris Ohnstad
   2013, Effect of certain chemical and mechanical treatments on colorimetric attributes of polyester substrate dyed with disperse dyes
10. Sarah Shepherd
    2011, Brunescence and Its Influence on Assessment of Small Color Differences.
11. Troy Tomassino
    2011, Development of a Sample Set around a CIE High Chroma Blue Color Center
12. Sarah Jane Simpson
    2011, Development of a ‘gray’ hue circle.
13. Adam Stegall
    2010, Development of a fabric based gray scale for assessment of color change
14. Michael Sedito
    2007, Determination of unique hue based on Munsell chips
15. Hal Walrod
    2007, Establishing a translucency index for textiles using translucent compression garments
16. Kevin Bullock
    2006, Determining the Effect of Relative Humidity, Fabric Structure, and Finishing on Colorimetric Properties of Direct Dyed Cotton Fabrics
17. Karmen Cressman Miller
    2005, Assessment of large color differences using DigiEye and Datacolor spectrophotometers