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That\u2019s how Imon Khan, Ph.D., captures what\u2019s best about the Wilson College of Textiles. \u201cI believe that I\u2019ll be able to capitalize on the experiences I gained through my research work and student leadership role here at the college in my future career,\u201d he said. \u201cThe quality of the education and the capabilities and research facilities the college offers are quite rare.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Khan came to NC State and the Wilson College in 2015 to pursue graduate studies, where he earned his Master of Science in Textile Engineering (2017) and doctorate in Fiber and Polymer Science (2020). After graduating from Bangladesh University of Textiles with a Bachelor of Science in Textile Technology, Khan began his career in industry with companies including COATS Dye house, BASF Performance Chemicals and the French sporting goods retailer, Decathlon. \u201cMy professional tenure was mostly in the manufacturing and product development environment \u2013 and that drove me to gain research experience,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Khan chose the Wilson College for its facilities and the wide range of research areas. What he discovered, however, was much more. \u201cThe connectivity and outreach of the community was a pleasant surprise!\u201d he said, thinking back on his tenure as president of the <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.textiles.ncsu.edu\/tags\/\">Textile Association of Graduate Students<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Khan\u2019s research focus is on polymer blend compatibility and their effects on melt-spinning process and fiber properties, highlighted by his work on an engineering project supported by the <a href=\"https:\/\/thenonwovensinstitute.com\/\">Nonwovens Institute<\/a>. He plans to pursue a career that \u201cbalances my experiences and interests the most\u201d in a technology management position.<\/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><a href=\"\/academics\/graduate\/phd-degrees\/wilson-in-a-word\/\">Wilson in a Word<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Not just <strong>\"community<\/strong>,<strong>\"<\/strong> but <em>incredible<\/em> community. That\u2019s how Imon Khan, Ph.D., captures what\u2019s best about the Wilson College of Textiles. \u201cI believe that I\u2019ll be able to capitalize on the experiences I gained through my research work and student leadership role here at the college in my future career,\u201d he said. \u201cThe quality of the education and the capabilities and research facilities the college offers are quite rare.\u201d<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Khan came to NC State and the Wilson College in 2015 to pursue graduate studies, where he earned his Master of Science in Textile Engineering (2017) and doctorate in Fiber and Polymer Science (2020). 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