{"id":10007,"date":"2017-10-25T10:17:24","date_gmt":"2017-10-25T14:17:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/news\/?p=10007"},"modified":"2017-10-25T10:17:24","modified_gmt":"2017-10-25T14:17:24","slug":"ashish-kapoor-three-minute-thesis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/news\/2017\/10\/ashish-kapoor-three-minute-thesis\/","title":{"rendered":"Fiber and Polymer Science Student to Compete at Three Minute Thesis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em><span>Written by Julie Watterson<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>One of 10 finalists chosen to participate in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncsu.edu\/\">NC&#160;State University\u2019s<\/a> third annual <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/grad.ncsu.edu\/research\/three-minute-thesis\/\"><span>Three Minute Thesis competition<\/span><\/a><span>&nbsp;on Oct. 31 will represent the Wilson College of Textiles. Ashish Kapoor is pursuing his Ph.D. in Fiber and Polymer Science. The event, which is part of the university&#8217;s celebration of <a href=\"https:\/\/redwhiteweek.ncsu.edu\/\">Red and White Week<\/a>, provides the opportunity for&nbsp;PhD and master&#8217;s students to present a compelling oration on their thesis topic and its significance.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>\u201cWhen I first found out about the \u2018Three Minute Thesis Competition\u2019, I wanted to be a part of it because it was an opportunity for me to showcase my research at the university level,\u201d said Kapoor.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Kapoor received his Master\u2019s in Textile Engineering in 2015 from the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.iitd.ac.in\/\"><span>Indian Institute of Technology<\/span><\/a><span> in Delhi, India, where he worked on developing a cotton fabric for moisture transport. \u201cI completed two internships in India in the field of yarn spinning where I worked with ring spinning and new spinning systems. I joined the Ph.D. program at Wilson College of Textiles in fall 2015 after receiving NC&#160;State University\u2019s Provost Doctoral Recruitment Fellowship for 2015-16 and started working with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/directory\/people\/tghosh\"><span>Dr. Tushar K. Ghosh<\/span><\/a><span>,\u201d said Kapoor. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>His interests lead him outside of the field of textiles as well. \u201cI am majoring in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/doctor-of-philosophy-in-fiber-and-polymer-science\/\"><span>Fiber and Polymer Science<\/span><\/a><span> along with a minor in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ece.ncsu.edu\/\"><span>Electrical Engineering<\/span><\/a><span>. My current research focuses on the development of fiber-based active sensory textiles and photoresponsive polymer based actuators for soft robotics applications,\u201d said Kapoor. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>After obtaining his master\u2019s degree, Kapoor yearned to delve more into textile research. He decided NC&#160;State was the best possible location to carry out innovative research in the field. \u201cIt is known worldwide for its quality of research and prestigious degree programs. I joined the Fiber and Polymer Science Ph.D. program here as it aligned well with my research interests and background,\u201d said Kapoor.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Kapoor was led to textile engineering when he observed that wanted to study the science and engineering behind clothing and textiles. \u201cI was also fascinated about various interesting textile structures and wanted to learn to engineer them to suit various needs,\u201d said Kapoor. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>In the Three Minute Thesis competition, Kapoor plans to present his research titled \u2018Fiber-based Fabric Sensors.\u2019<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>\u201cThis research is primarily about imparting electrical functionality at the fiber level, creating sensory textiles where the crossover point of two fibers will be the sensing pixel. This allows pressure, strain, shear and wetness detection. This novel technology may be used to mass produce large area, smart textile based sensing arrays. These fabric sensors can be used for monitoring vital signs of infants, bed-ridden elderly and soldiers. It may also help detect projectile impact in combat situations, as well as monitoring inner prosthetic socket environment,\u201d explained Kapoor.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>For more information on the Three Minute Thesis and to hear Kapoor present, visit: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/grad.ncsu.edu\/news\/2017\/10\/finalists-chosen-for-3mt\/\"><span>https:\/\/grad.ncsu.edu\/news\/2017\/10\/finalists-chosen-for-3mt\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false,"raw":"<!-- wp:ncst\/dynamic-header -->\n<!-- wp:ncst\/default-post-header \/-->\n<!-- \/wp:ncst\/dynamic-header -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em><span>Written by Julie Watterson<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><span>One of 10 finalists chosen to participate in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncsu.edu\/\">NC State University\u2019s<\/a> third annual <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/grad.ncsu.edu\/research\/three-minute-thesis\/\"><span>Three Minute Thesis competition<\/span><\/a><span>&nbsp;on Oct. 31 will represent the Wilson College of Textiles. Ashish Kapoor is pursuing his Ph.D. in Fiber and Polymer Science. The event, which is part of the university's celebration of <a href=\"https:\/\/redwhiteweek.ncsu.edu\/\">Red and White Week<\/a>, provides the opportunity for&nbsp;PhD and master's students to present a compelling oration on their thesis topic and its significance.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><span>\u201cWhen I first found out about the \u2018Three Minute Thesis Competition\u2019, I wanted to be a part of it because it was an opportunity for me to showcase my research at the university level,\u201d said Kapoor.<\/span><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><span>Kapoor received his Master\u2019s in Textile Engineering in 2015 from the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.iitd.ac.in\/\"><span>Indian Institute of Technology<\/span><\/a><span> in Delhi, India, where he worked on developing a cotton fabric for moisture transport. \u201cI completed two internships in India in the field of yarn spinning where I worked with ring spinning and new spinning systems. I joined the Ph.D. program at Wilson College of Textiles in fall 2015 after receiving NC State University\u2019s Provost Doctoral Recruitment Fellowship for 2015-16 and started working with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/directory\/people\/tghosh\"><span>Dr. Tushar K. Ghosh<\/span><\/a><span>,\u201d said Kapoor. <\/span><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><span>His interests lead him outside of the field of textiles as well. \u201cI am majoring in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/doctor-of-philosophy-in-fiber-and-polymer-science\/\"><span>Fiber and Polymer Science<\/span><\/a><span> along with a minor in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ece.ncsu.edu\/\"><span>Electrical Engineering<\/span><\/a><span>. My current research focuses on the development of fiber-based active sensory textiles and photoresponsive polymer based actuators for soft robotics applications,\u201d said Kapoor. <\/span><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><span>After obtaining his master\u2019s degree, Kapoor yearned to delve more into textile research. He decided NC State was the best possible location to carry out innovative research in the field. \u201cIt is known worldwide for its quality of research and prestigious degree programs. I joined the Fiber and Polymer Science Ph.D. program here as it aligned well with my research interests and background,\u201d said Kapoor.<\/span><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><span>Kapoor was led to textile engineering when he observed that wanted to study the science and engineering behind clothing and textiles. \u201cI was also fascinated about various interesting textile structures and wanted to learn to engineer them to suit various needs,\u201d said Kapoor. <\/span><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><span>In the Three Minute Thesis competition, Kapoor plans to present his research titled \u2018Fiber-based Fabric Sensors.\u2019<\/span><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><span>\u201cThis research is primarily about imparting electrical functionality at the fiber level, creating sensory textiles where the crossover point of two fibers will be the sensing pixel. 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