{"id":58531,"date":"2024-03-25T15:28:27","date_gmt":"2024-03-25T19:28:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/?p=58531"},"modified":"2024-03-26T13:32:25","modified_gmt":"2024-03-26T17:32:25","slug":"ph-d-student-busra-ozdemir-researches-respirators-with-the-nonwovens-institute","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/news\/2024\/03\/ph-d-student-busra-ozdemir-researches-respirators-with-the-nonwovens-institute\/","title":{"rendered":"Ph.D. Student B\u00fc\u015fra \u00d6zdemir Researches Respirators with The Nonwovens Institute\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n
Degree Type: <\/strong>Ph.D. During my undergraduate studies at Istanbul Technical University, I developed a strong interest in researching medical topics. As I delved deeper into the discipline of textile engineering, I had the opportunity to explore various areas and discover my intellectual affinity for nonwovens. What particularly captivated me about nonwoven science was its tangible applications, as the solutions within this field arose from practical challenges. This realization sparked a motivation within me to pursue further studies and contribute meaningful research to address these real-world issues. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The versatility, lightweight nature, high strength, and unique properties of nonwovens make them an attractive alternative to conventional textiles. The ability to tailor their properties by modifying parameters like fiber type, density and\/or bonding techniques, opens up exciting possibilities for innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Respirator research holds significant importance for nonwovens applications, and my specific focus is on investigating the parameters that impact the efficiency and pressure drop of respirators. The global COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the critical role of respirators in preventing the spread of diseases and protecting public health. By achieving stable efficiency over extended wear times, we can substantially decrease the incidence of epidemic illnesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Expected Graduation Date: <\/strong>August 2024
School\/Department: <\/strong>Wilson College of Textiles<\/a>, NC State University
Program\/Focus: <\/strong>Fiber and Polymer Science
<\/a>Research Project: <\/strong>Charging Behavior of Nonwovens
Professor\/Faculty Advisor: <\/strong>Behnam Pourdeyhimi, Ph.D., NWI\/NC State University; Hooman Tafreshi, Ph.D., NC State University<\/p>\n\n\n\nHow did you come to have an interest in nonwovens?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Why are your research\/findings particularly important\/compelling for nonwovens applications?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n