{"id":18277,"date":"2023-03-12T09:26:27","date_gmt":"2023-03-12T13:26:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/people\/ajwest2\/"},"modified":"2024-04-29T16:43:09","modified_gmt":"2024-04-29T20:43:09","slug":"ajwest2","status":"publish","type":"person","link":"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/people\/ajwest2\/","title":{"rendered":"Andre West"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dr. Andre West is an Associate Professor and Director of The Zeis Textiles Extension (ZTE) at the Wilson College of Textiles at North Carolina State University. He has been in the apparel business for over 40 years, in fashion trend forecasting, fashion design, textile design, manufacturing, retailing, and finally, in academic research and teaching.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The researcher focuses primarily on integrating technology into the textile and apparel industry. This encompasses several key aspects, including consumer-oriented customization, 3-D virtual garment creation, AI-driven generative design, 3-D body scanning, and whole-garment knitwear. Furthermore, the researcher has adopted a holistic approach to his work, which is evidenced by his establishment of The Greater Good Textile Group, a student-led initiative at NC&#160;State University who are dedicated to sustainability in the textile industry while also being a supportive advocate for the ethical and humane treatment of industry workers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The researcher has also received international recognition for collaborating with researchers from the CALS and the Entomology Department, which involved designing and producing mosquito-resistant clothing without harmful chemicals. His efforts in this area have garnered grant awards from the Department of Defense and others.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The researcher&#8217;s latest area of research focuses on developing sustainable fabrications and a circular textile economy. Specifically, he is exploring the use of hemp as an alternative fiber for military and commercial clothing to mitigate the negative impact of textiles on global warming and the fast fashion industry.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Research<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Fabrics and Garments\u00a0 for Insect Vector Protection<\/li>\n<li>Sustainability<\/li>\n<li>Alternative Fibers<\/li>\n<li>Advance Knitting Construction<\/li>\n<li>Computerized Whole Garment Knitwear<\/li>\n<li>3-D Body Scanning<\/li>\n<li>Aromatherapy\/Essential oil-infused garments for health and well-being<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Organizations<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"orgs\">\n<li class=\"org\"><span class=\"org_name\">Greater Good Textile Group Faculty Liason<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Southern Textiles Association<\/li>\n<li class=\"org\"><span class=\"org_name\">International Textile and Apparel Association<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Global One Health Academy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Recent Publications<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Luan, K., Kirkwood, E., Newman, Z., West, A., &amp; DenHartog, E. (2022). New insight into flexural<br \/>\nrigidity of multi-filaments yarn. Textile Research Journal. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/00405175221114655<\/li>\n<li>Li, J., Xia, S., West, A. J., &amp; Istook, C. L. (2022). A 2d image body measurement system developed<br \/>\nwith neural networks and a color-coded measurement garment. International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1108\/IJCST-08-2021-0114<\/li>\n<li>Cave, G. L., West, A. J., McCord, M. G., Koene, B., Beck, J. B., Deguenon, J. M., Luan, K. &amp; Roe, R.<br \/>\nM. (2022). Novel 3-D spacer textiles to protect crops from insect infestation and that enhance plant<br \/>\ngrowth. Agriculture. 12, 498. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/agriculture12040498<\/li>\n<li>Li, J., Xia, S., West, A. J., &amp; Istook, C. L. (2022). Fashionable sportswear working as a body<br \/>\nmeasurement collecting tool. International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology.<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/doi.org\/10.1108\/IJCST-07-2021-0090<\/li>\n<li>Luan K., West A. J., McCord M. G., DenHartog E. A., Shi Q., Bettermann I., Li J., Travanty N. V.,<br \/>\nMitchell R. D., Cave G. L., Strider J. B., Wang Y., Neumann F., Beck T., Apperson C. S., &amp; Roe R. M.<br \/>\n(2021). Mosquito-textile physics: A mathematical roadmap to insecticide-free, bite-proof clothing for<br \/>\neveryday life. Insects. 12(7), 636. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/insects12070636<\/li>\n<li>Deshpande, M. V., West, A. J., Bernacki, S. H., Luan, K., &amp; King, M. W. (2020). Poly (\u03b5-caprolactone)<br \/>\nresorbable auxetic designed knitted scaffolds for craniofacial skeletal muscle regeneration.<br \/>\nBioengineering. 7, 134. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/bioengineering7040134<\/li>\n<li>Luan, K., West, A., DenHartog, E., &amp; McCord, M. (2020). Auxetic deformation of the weft-knitted<br \/>\nmiura-ori fold. Textile Research Journal. 90(5-6), 617-630. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/0040517519877468<\/li>\n<li>Mouhamadou, C. S., Luan, K., Fodjo, B. K., West, A. J., McCord, M. G., Apperson, C. S., &amp; Roe, R.<br \/>\nM. (2020). Development of an insecticide-free trapping bednet to control mosquitoes and<br \/>\nmanage resistance in malaria vector control: A new way of thinking. Insects. 11, 732.<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/insects11110732<\/li>\n<li>Halbkat, L., Luan, K., Cave, G., McCord, M. G., Roe, M. R., DenHartog, E., Apperson, C. S., &amp; West,<br \/>\nA. J. (2019). Novel method for infusing fabric with a botanical repellent for protection against<br \/>\nmosquitoes. Journal of the Textile Institute https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1080\/00405000.2019.1603576<\/li>\n<li>West, A. J., Istook, C. L., Porterfield, A. J., &amp; Ghosh, T. K. (2017). A service-learning collaborative to<br \/>\nbuild a sustainable enterprise for underprivileged women (SEuW). Journal of Textile Design Research<br \/>\nand Practice. 5(1), 3-16. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1080\/20511787.2017.1362144<\/li>\n<li>Chen J., West, A. J., Cheng, K., &amp; King, M. A. (2017). Biodegradable knitted cardiac patch for<br \/>\nmyocardium regeneration using cardiosphere-derived cells (CDCs). Journal of Donghua University.<br \/>\n(Eng. Ed.), 34(2).<\/li>\n<li>West, A. J., &amp; Annett-Hitchcock, K. E. (2016). The process of development of an herb-infused bag that<br \/>\nregenerates aromatherapy textiles. The International Journal of Designed Objects. 5(2) ,17-30.<br \/>\nDOI: 10.18848\/2325-1379\/CGP\/v10i02\/17-30<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Graduate Projects<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Ph.D. Co-Chair Jiayin Li\u00a0 &#8220;The Evaluation of a 2D Measuring Garment for Accuracy in a Size Range and Customer Acceptance&#8221; Completed 2020<\/li>\n<li>Ph.D. Co-Chair Sibei Xia &#8220;Predict 3D body measurements with 2D images&#8221; Completed 2018<\/li>\n<li>M.S. Chair Zoe Newman\u00a0 The impact of the introduction of hemp fiber into more sustainable knit footwear structures Completed 2020<\/li>\n<li>M.S. Co-Chair Jacqueline Sewell\u00a0 Addressing the Feasibility of Moving an Existing Cut and Sew Combat Shirt to Seamless Knitting Completed 2019<\/li>\n<li>M.S. 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