Conference Speakers
Soeren Butz, Ph.D.
Head Of Technical Service-Textile, Synthomer Deutschland GmbH
Head Of Technical Service-Textile, Synthomer Deutschland GmbH
Developments On Next Generation Latex Binders for the Nonwoven Industry: A Novel Formaldehyde-free Self-cross-linking Technology Platform
Learn More »Thomas Carlyle
Nonwovens Commercial Manager-Americas, Lenzing Fibers Inc.
Nonwovens Commercial Manager-Americas, Lenzing Fibers Inc.
Innovation Using the Natural Circularity of Cellulose to Reduce the Impact of Single Use Plastics
Learn More »Sandi Childs
Film And Flexible Programs Director, Association Of Plastics Recyclers (APR)
Film And Flexible Programs Director, Association Of Plastics Recyclers (APR)
Maximizing the Molecule: Why Recycling Plastic is the Best Option
Learn More »Teresa Clark
Vice President - Product Development And Sustainability, ENSO Plastics, LLC
Vice President - Product Development And Sustainability, ENSO Plastics, LLC
Demystifying Biodegradation and the Circular Economy of Nonwoven Synthetic Materials
Learn More »John Connaughton, Ph.D.
Barings Professor of Financial Economics, UNC- Charlotte
Barings Professor of Financial Economics, UNC- Charlotte
U.S. Economic Outlook
Learn More »Camden Cutright
Graduate Student, North Carolina State University
Graduate Student, North Carolina State University
Hydrogel Functionalized Polypropylene Membranes
Learn More »Angela D'Orio
Student, The Nonwovens Institute At North Carolina State University
Student, The Nonwovens Institute At North Carolina State University
A Patent Landscape Methodology for Nonwovens in Filtration
Patent Landscape in Nonwovens
Learn More »Tony De La Hoz
Process & Product Development Engineer, Hills Inc.
Process & Product Development Engineer, Hills Inc.
3D Highloft Technology and Applications
Learn More »Hamid Ebrahimi
Ph.D. Student - Fiber & Polymer Science, North Carolina State University
Ph.D. Student - Fiber & Polymer Science, North Carolina State University
PLA Nonwovens
Learn More »Alireza Garmabi
Graduate Student, North Carolina State University
Graduate Student, North Carolina State University
Micro-mechanics of Thermal Nonwoven Bonds via Micro Digital Image Correlation
Learn More »Avoni Gharde
Graduate Student, North Carolina State University
Graduate Student, North Carolina State University
Recycled PET Characterization, Fiber Formation & Applications
Learn More »Drake Goolsby
Director, Intellectual Property Commercialization, Battelle
Director, Intellectual Property Commercialization, Battelle
Intelligent Heating: A Flexible Conductive Coating for Nonwovens
Learn More »Sooik Im
Ph.D. Student - Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, The Nonwovens Institute At North Carolina State University
Ph.D. Student - Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, The Nonwovens Institute At North Carolina State University
New tools for understanding charge on nonwovens
Learn More »Olaf Isele
Strategic Product Development Director, Trace Femcare, Inc.
Strategic Product Development Director, Trace Femcare, Inc.
Potential of Additive Manufacturing and 3-D Printing for Nonwovens and Textiles (and absorbent cores/articles)
Learn More »Brad Kalil
Director of Market Intelligence and Economic Insights, INDA
Director of Market Intelligence and Economic Insights, INDA
Market Dynamics and Trends That Are Driving Innovation in Nonwovens
Learn More »Imon Khan
Graduate Student, North Carolina State University
Graduate Student, North Carolina State University
Fundamental Study of Polymer Compatibility of Polymer Blends and Their Effects on Melt-Spinning Process and Fiber/Nonwoven Properties
Learn More »Eunyoung Kim
Ph.D. Student - Fiber & Polymer Science, North Carolina State University
Ph.D. Student - Fiber & Polymer Science, North Carolina State University
Fuzz Formation in Nonwovens
Learn More »Alexander Koukoulas
Director, Strategic Partnerships, Nonwovens Innovation & Research Institute (NIRI)
Director, Strategic Partnerships, Nonwovens Innovation & Research Institute (NIRI)
Surfaceskins
Learn More »Yang Li He
Director and Vice General Manager, Shanghai, P & P Biotech Co., Ltd.
Director and Vice General Manager, Shanghai, P & P Biotech Co., Ltd.
Remodellingâ„¢ Compound Hernia Patch
Learn More »James Loftus, Ph.D.
Principal, Loftus Technical Consulting, LLC
Principal, Loftus Technical Consulting, LLC
Using the US Patent Database as a Strategic Tool
Learn More »Salvatore Luiso
Graduate Student - PhD - Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, North Carolina State University
Graduate Student - PhD - Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, North Carolina State University
PVDF Nonwovens Structure-property relationships
Learn More »Vanessa Mason
Senior Vice President Of Engineering, PrimaLoft, Inc.
Senior Vice President Of Engineering, PrimaLoft, Inc.
The First 100% Recycled, Biodegradable Performance Synthetic Fiber for Textile Applications
Learn More »Kay McCoy
Technical Sales Representative, Pulcra Chemicals LLC
Technical Sales Representative, Pulcra Chemicals LLC
Fiber Finish/Component New Product Development for the Diaper / Hygiene Market
Learn More »Tomik Moradi
Ph.D. Student - Fiber & Polymer Science, North Carolina State University
Ph.D. Student - Fiber & Polymer Science, North Carolina State University
Blends of Most Commonly Used Polymers in Nonwovens and Their Interface
Learn More »Isao Noda, Ph.D., D.Sc.
Member of the Board of Directors, Danimer Scientific
Member of the Board of Directors, Danimer Scientific
Nodaxâ„¢ PHA Copolymers
Learn More »Chris Plotz
Director of Education & Technical Affairs, INDA
Director of Education & Technical Affairs, INDA
Sustainability and the Circular Economy: What X Are We Solving For?
Learn More »Behnam Pourdeyhimi, Ph.D.
William A. Klopman Distinguished Professor, and Executive Director, The Nonwovens Institute, North Carolina State University
William A. Klopman Distinguished Professor, and Executive Director, The Nonwovens Institute, North Carolina State University
New & Novel Environmentally Friendly Fibers and Polymers – What’s Available Now and What’s Under Development?
Learn More »Sai Aditya Pradeep
Graduate Student, Clemson University
Graduate Student, Clemson University
Thermoplastic Based Nonwoven Composites – The New Promising Lightweight Materials for Automotive Structures
Learn More »Srivatsan Ramesh
Graduate Student, North Carolina State University
Graduate Student, North Carolina State University
Self-repairing nonwoven fabrics using stimuli-responsive hydrogels
Learn More »Richard Reid
Regional Business Manager, Kelheim Fibres GmbH
Regional Business Manager, Kelheim Fibres GmbH
A Fully Flushable Wipe with Zero Issues in Sewage Treatment
Learn More »Erin Roberts
Graduate Student, North Carolina State University
Graduate Student, North Carolina State University
Advanced Meltblown Structures
Learn More »Susan Selke, Ph.D.
Director & Professor, Michigan State University - School of Packaging
Director & Professor, Michigan State University - School of Packaging
Biodegradation-Promoting Additives for Plastics – Questions You Should Ask
Learn More »Yu Song
Graduate Student, North Carolina State University
Graduate Student, North Carolina State University
Effects of filter media structures on particle capture and dust holding capacity
Learn More »Nicholas Swain
CEO, Rep-L Antimicrobials, Inc.
CEO, Rep-L Antimicrobials, Inc.
Novel Approach to Developing Very Effective Antimicrobials
Learn More »Matthew Tipper, Ph.D.
Operations Director, Nonwovens Innovation & Research Institute (NIRI)
Operations Director, Nonwovens Innovation & Research Institute (NIRI)
Open Innovation and a Human-centered Approach for the Nonwovens Industry
Learn More »Richard Venditti, Ph.D.
Professor, NC State University - Department of Forest Materials
Professor, NC State University - Department of Forest Materials
Microfibers from Laundering and Their Fate in Aquatic Environments
Learn More »Yanan Wang
Ph.D. Student - Fiber & Polymer Science, North Carolina State University
Ph.D. Student - Fiber & Polymer Science, North Carolina State University
Elastomeric Multifunctional Nonwoven
Learn More »Brett Watkins
Business Innovations - Americas, Sukano Polymers Corporation
Business Innovations - Americas, Sukano Polymers Corporation
Adding Value and Circularity to Nonwovens through Masterbatch Additives
Learn More »Lanjun Yin
Graduate Student, North Carolina State University
Graduate Student, North Carolina State University
Evaluations and engineering of skin comfort and tactile properties of nonwoven fabrics
Learn More »Yang Yu
Ph.D. Student - Fiber & Polymer Science, North Carolina State University
Ph.D. Student - Fiber & Polymer Science, North Carolina State University
Surface modification of nonwovens for water filtration
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