Ruksana Baby

Ruksana Baby is a researcher at North Carolina State University with expertise in Fiber and Polymer Science. She earned her Ph.D. (2021) and MS (2017) in Textile Engineering from NC State, building on her BS (2015) from Bangladesh University of Textiles.

• Current role: X-ray CT Lab Manager at Analytical Instrumentation Facility (AIF)
• Key research areas: Skin-Textile Interaction, Textile Forensics, X-ray Microcomputed Tomography, Wicking Dynamics, Biomechanics of Skin-Fabric Friction

Her work bridges material science and forensic applications, focusing on non-destructive characterization of textiles and frictional interactions between skin and fabrics. Publications reveal trends in:

• 2019-2025: Bloodstain Pattern Analysis on Textiles
• 2017-2022: Wicking Behavior and Fabric Wetting
• 2020-2023: Development of Friction Models for Skin Injury Prevention

She collaborates extensively with researchers in textile science, forensic analysis, and aerospace engineering, applying X-ray tomography and fluid dynamics principles to diverse problems.