Maria Persson is a Researcher at the University of Borås, affiliated with the Department of Textile Technology within the Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business. She holds roles as Director of Studies for doctoral education in Textile Technology and Assistant Supervisor for doctoral students like Sabrina Kopf. Her research focuses on sustainable materials, polymer chemistry, and biomedical textiles, emphasizing innovation in textile processing and smart materials. Her work spans areas like resource-efficient dyeing methods, electroluminescent textiles, and biocompatible materials for tissue engineering. Publications highlight contributions to circular economy strategies in workwear, soft actuators for wearable robotics, and electrode design for biomedical applications. She actively participates in projects such as NSCirTex and EU Horizon 2020 initiatives. Key achievements include developing methods for textile actuation via conjugated polymers and optimizing adhesion for long-term EMG electrodes. Her research emphasizes sustainability, scalability, and interdisciplinary collaboration, reflecting her commitment to advancing textile science through both fundamental and applied studies.
Christine Campagne is a full professor at ENSAIT since 2010, affiliated with the Multifunctional Textiles and Processes Group. Her research activities focus on advanced textile functionalization and polymer surface modification techniques, with significant contributions to sustainable textile technologies and smart materials development. Professor Campagne's research interests span multiple cutting-edge areas of textile science. Her primary focus involves physical surface treatments using atmospheric plasma technology for textile functionalization, chemical surface treatments to impart antibacterial, hydrophilic, and hydrophobic properties to textiles, and 3D printing applications for textile innovation. She also specializes in surface nanostructuration for self-cleaning textiles, physico-chemical characterization of polymer surfaces, and processing of polymer nanocomposites including conductive and antibacterial multifilaments. Her work extends to the characterization and study of climatic ageing of textile materials, ensuring durability in various environmental conditions. Analysis of Professor Campagne's recent publications reveals a strong trend toward sustainable and multifunctional textile development. Her work increasingly focuses on bio-based solutions (like milk casein for antimicrobial textiles), eco-friendly processing techniques (plasma treatments replacing chemical mordants), and multi-functional applications where single textile systems provide multiple benefits (UV protection, water detection, chemical hazard protection). The research demonstrates growing integration of nanotechnology with traditional textile processes and increasing emphasis on circular economy principles in textile development. Professor Campagne serves as Principal Investigator or co-PI on several significant research projects including Autonotex, MA(T)TISSE, Phototex, Autotherme, Duratex, and MONI2TEX. Her teaching portfolio encompasses advanced topics in polymer science including physico-chemical properties of polymers , polymer functionalization , ageing mechanisms of polymers , biopolymers , and surface characterization of textile materials , reflecting her comprehensive expertise across both fundamental and applied aspects of textile science.
Professor Richard Blackburn is a Professor of Sustainable Materials at the University of Leeds, School of Design. His research focuses on applying sustainability principles to materials science, textile coloration, and cosmetics. He leads the Sustainable Materials Research Group and co-founded Keracol Limited, a spin-out company developing natural cosmetic ingredients from plant extracts. His work includes innovations in dyeing technologies, reducing microfibre pollution, and sustainable textile processing. Education: BSc (Hons) and PhD in Colour Chemistry from the University of Leeds Professional Memberships: Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, Royal Society of Chemistry, and Society of Dyers and Colourists. Key research interests span sustainable textile practices, natural dye extraction, polymer chemistry, and green chemistry applications. He has pioneered methods for extracting actives from food waste for cosmetics and developed fluorine-free repellent coatings for textiles. Awards: Silver Medal (Society of Dyers and Colourists, 2016) Fellowship (Society of Dyers and Colourists, 2017) Centenary Medal (2018 & 2019) Freedom of The City of London (2013) Advising & Grants: Leads multidisciplinary projects on textile sustainability, including FoodWasteNet and the Business of Fashion, Textiles and Technology partnership. His work bridges academia and industry through spin-offs like Keracol and RITE Group, focused on minimizing environmental impact. Labs & Teams: Head of the Sustainable Materials Research Group and collaborator with global industry partners to advance sustainable materials innovation.
Giorgio Riello is a Full-time Professor and Chair of Early Modern Global History at the European University Institute in Florence, where he joined in 2019 after a distinguished career at the University of Warwick. He previously served as Professor of Global History and Culture at Warwick University (2011-present), Director of the Warwick Institute of Advanced Study (2014-17), and Chair of the Pasold Research Fund (2016-19). His academic journey began with a Ph.D. in History from University College London (2002) following a Laurea in Economia Aziendale from Ca' Foscari University, Venice (1998). Riello's research fundamentally explores the intersections of material culture, trade, and consumption in early modern Europe and Asia, with particular focus on textiles, fashion, and luxury goods. His work challenges Eurocentric narratives by demonstrating how Asian commodities and production techniques shaped global economic development. Key research areas include global cotton trade networks, the material culture of fashion, early modern capitalism, and Indian Ocean trade systems. His methodological approach combines economic history with material culture studies, using objects as primary sources for understanding global connections. His influential publications include Cotton: The Fabric that Made the Modern World (2013), which won the World History Association Bentley Prize, Luxury: A Rich History (2016, co-authored with Peter McNeil), and Back In Fashion: Western Fashion since the Middle Ages (2020). His recent work has focused on the 'Diamond-shaped Trade' concept connecting Atlantic and Indian Ocean systems, and he is currently co-authoring 'Cultures of Innovation: Silk in Pre-Modern Eurasia' with Dagmar Schaefer. World History Association Bentley Book Prize (2014) Iris Foundation Award for Decorative Arts (2016) Philip Leverhulme Prize (2011) Fernand Braudel Senior Fellowship (2012) Stanford Humanities Center Fellow (2010-11) Riello leads the ERC Advanced Grant project 'CAPASIA: The Asian Origins of Global Capitalism' and has successfully secured numerous major research grants including a Marie Curie COFUND and Leverhulme International Network funding. He supervises approximately 10 PhD students at the EUI and serves as second reader for another 8 students. His collaborative work extends to major international museums including the Victoria and Albert Museum, Peabody Essex Museum, and MUDEC Museum in Milan, where he participated in the redisplay of their permanent collection between 2019-2022.
Tonio Sebastian Richter is a Professor of Egyptology with a focus on Coptology at the Free University of Berlin's Department of History and Cultural Studies, Institute of Egyptology. He holds the position of Academy Professor at the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities and has served as the head of several major research projects including the DFG long-term project "Database and Dictionary of Greek Loanwords in Coptic" (DDGLC) and the Academy project "Structures and Transformations of the Vocabulary of the Egyptian Language. Text and Knowledge Culture in Ancient Egypt." His educational background includes a Magister Artium in Egyptology and Religious History from the University of Leipzig (1996), followed by a doctorate in 1999 and habilitation in 2005, both based on works concerning Coptic legal documents and their linguistic features. Richter has held academic positions at the Universities of Leipzig, Heidelberg, and Berlin, including serving as a Heisenberg Fellow of the German Research Foundation from 2011-2014. Richter's research interests span the history and cultural history of Egypt during the Roman, Byzantine, and early Islamic periods, with particular focus on Coptic language and texts. His work examines documentary texts including papyri, ostraca, and inscriptions that illuminate economic, legal, and social history. He has made significant contributions to the study of Coptic legal documents, magical and alchemical texts, and language contact phenomena between Egyptian/Coptic and Greek/Arabic. His research has revealed important insights into Coptic alchemical papyri, which represent some of the earliest witnesses to "the divine art" and enrich our knowledge of the development of late antique science and its transmission from Greek to Arabic. Richter has also pioneered work on language change and contact in the Egyptian-Coptic language, particularly regarding Greek and Arabic loanwords. Academy Professor, Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities (2015-present) Professor of Egyptology with focus on Coptology, Free University Berlin (2014-present) Heisenberg Fellow, German Research Foundation (2011-2014) Extraordinary Professor, University of Leipzig (2011) Richter has received numerous scientific awards including the Heisenberg Fellowship from the German Research Foundation (2011) and the Friedrich-Weller Prize from the Saxon Academy of Sciences (2000). He serves on the scientific advisory boards of several prestigious institutions including the International Thesaurus Commission of the Thesaurus Linguae Latinae and the Scientific Advisory Board of the German Archaeological Institute. As an educator, Richter has been a main instructor for multiple International Summer Schools in Coptic Papyrology and has organized numerous academic conferences and workshops on Coptology, papyrology, and Egyptology. His work bridges linguistic, historical, and archaeological approaches to understanding ancient Egyptian civilization through its textual remains.
Óscar Andrey Herrera Sancho is a Full Professor at the University of Costa Rica and a researcher at the Atomic, Nuclear and Molecular Sciences Research Center. He holds a PhD in Physics from Leibniz University Hannover and has held roles including Head of the Physical Metrology Department at the National Metrology Institute of Costa Rica. His research spans Quantum Optics, Quantum Biology, Surface Physics, and Educational Physics, with interdisciplinary work in art conservation, biophysics, and cultural heritage science. Education: Postdoc Fellowship, Institute for Quantum Optics and Quantum Information, University of Innsbruck (2016) PhD in Physics, Leibniz University Hannover (2012) M.Sc. in Physics, University of Costa Rica (2008) B.Sc. in Physics, University of Costa Rica (2003) Research Interests: His work bridges quantum physics with cultural heritage preservation, including material analysis of historical artifacts, fungal biodeterioration studies, and pedagogical innovations linking literature and science. He also investigates surface physics phenomena relevant to astrophysical ice transitions and quantum gas systems. Scientific Awards: Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Fellow Advising & Grants: While specific grants are not listed, his extensive co-authorship network and leadership roles indicate active collaboration in interdisciplinary research. His work on cultural heritage has involved student teams in material analysis and software development for artifact preservation. Labs & Teams: Leads the Spatially Resolved Ultracold Rydberg Physics group at the 5th Institute of Physics, focusing on quantum systems and their applications in precision measurement and cultural heritage science.
Prof. Dr. Fatma Gulen Iskender is a Professor at the Department of Environmental Engineering of Istanbul Technical University (ITU) , within the Faculty of Civil Engineering . She has held this position since 2007, following promotions from Associate Professor (2001–2007) and Research Assistant (1986–2001). Her work focuses on Biotechnology , Water and Wastewater Treatment , and Sustainability . She has extensive experience in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) , Advanced Oxidation Processes , and environmental toxicity reduction . Her research includes evaluating water treatment plants' environmental impacts, textile industry wastewater management, and occupational health and safety in manufacturing. She contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to clean water (SDG 6) and responsible consumption (SDG 12). Her research outputs span 37+ publications , with notable works on water treatment plant LCA, ozonation of textile auxiliaries, and toxicity assessment of pharmaceutical effluents. She is affiliated with organizations like TÜBİTAK-ARBIS, Istanbul University Community Medicine, and the Istanbul Women Entrepreneurs Council. Her work emphasizes practical solutions for industrial pollution and sustainable infrastructure.
Yangchuan Xing is a Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering at the University of Missouri, with an adjunct appointment in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE). He holds a PhD from Yale University and a postdoctoral fellowship from Johns Hopkins University. His research focuses on advanced functional materials, electrocatalysis for fuel cells, and sustainable manufacturing of nanopowders. He has led over $5M in grants from NSF, DOE, and industry partners, and his work has been recognized with a named professorship (2025-2028). He teaches courses in transport phenomena, chemical reaction engineering, and process design. Education: PhD in Chemical Engineering, Yale University ME in Chemical Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences BE in Chemical Engineering, Northeastern University, China Research Interests: Dr. Xing’s work spans electrochemical energy storage systems (lithium-ion batteries, fuel cells), nanoparticle synthesis via flame spray pyrolysis, and nanocoating technologies for catalyst supports. He develops novel materials for CO₂ capture, optoelectronic devices using perovskite nanocrystals, and sustainable industrial processes. Key themes include defect engineering in materials and scalable production methods. Awards & Recognition: 2025: Named Professorship Appointment (University of Missouri) 2023: Engineering Faculty Award for Patented Technologies Lab & Collaborations: His laboratory focuses on material synthesis-structure-property relationships. Major collaborations include the Army Research Office (ARO) on battery materials and NSF-funded studies on perovskite optoelectronics. The 2023 lab renovation provided advanced characterization tools for nanoparticle research.
Tae Jin Kim is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical & Molecular Engineering at Stony Brook University . His research focuses on developing catalytic methodologies to control hydrocarbon-based reaction pathways, with a particular emphasis on biomass conversion to fuels and chemicals. He employs advanced techniques like in-situ/operando spectroscopy and Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculations to study catalyst active sites and reaction mechanisms. Education : Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Lehigh University (2007) M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Hong Ik University (1996) B.A. in Chemical Engineering, Hong Ik University (1994) Research Interests : Catalyst design for biomass valorization Heterogeneous catalysis and solid acid catalysts Computational modeling of catalytic processes Operando characterization techniques Environmental catalysis for pollutant degradation Key Projects : His work integrates experimental and computational methods to understand complex reaction pathways. Notable contributions include the development of ceria-supported metal-oxide catalysts via one-pot chemical vapor deposition (OP-CVD) and studies on boron nitride nanotubes (BNNTs) for catalytic applications. Collaborations with Argonne National Laboratory enhance his computational studies of catalytic systems. Labs & Teams : He leads a research group focused on catalytic innovation, with active projects in renewable energy and sustainable chemistry. The group collaborates with institutions like Argonne National Laboratory and UC Berkeley.
Isabel Maria Dias Cabral is a Contracted Researcher at the Centre for Textile Science and Technology (2C2T) at Universidade do Minho, Portugal. She holds a Doctorate in Textile Engineering (2018) and has academic background in Industrial Design (2004) and multiple Masters in Textile and Design fields (2009, 2011). Her research focuses on smart materials applied to textile design, particularly color change materials, shape memory textiles, and sustainable practices. Doctorate in Textile Engineering (2018) Master in Space, Product and Communication Design (2009) Licenciatura in Industrial Design (2004) Her work explores intersections between Humanities (Arts, Architectural Design) and Engineering (Materials, Textiles). Key research areas include smart textiles , interactive materials , and ecological coloration , with a focus on thermochromic , photochromic , and hydrochromic textile systems. Recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate expertise in natural dyes (eucalyptus, weld, madder), colorimetry in design education , and functionalization of materials for specific applications. She co-supervises PhD and MSc students in projects related to sustainable fashion , smart printed textiles , and ecological coloration . Scientific recognition includes: CEECIND award (2022) Post-Doc grant (2018) FCT PhD grant (2012) Active in project coordination (Bioeconomia Têxtil e Vestuário_BE@T), educational outreach through workshops, and international collaboration with institutions in Sweden, Spain, and Belgium. Her work bridges art , science , and technology in textile innovation.
Giorgio Riello is Professor of Global History and Culture at the University of Warwick and Chair of Early Modern Global History at the European University Institute in Florence. He serves as Director of the Warwick Institute of Advanced Study and has held significant leadership positions including Head of Department of History at the European University Institute (2021-22) and Director of Warwick in Venice (2018-19). His academic career spans multiple prestigious institutions across Europe and North America. His educational background includes a Laurea in Business Economics from Ca' Foscari University, Venice (1998) and a Ph.D. in History from University College London (2002). His academic appointments progressed from Assistant Professor (2007-9) to Associate Professor (2009-11) and finally Professor of Global History and Culture at the University of Warwick (2011-present). Riello's research focuses on the intersections of material culture, trade, and consumption in early modern Europe and Asia, with particular expertise in textile history. He explores how objects shape global historical narratives, examining the relationship between consumption and production, with specific reference to textiles and clothing. His work bridges economic, cultural, and global history through innovative methodologies that incorporate material culture studies. His publication record reveals a consistent focus on global connections, particularly in textile history and early modern trade networks. Riello has pioneered concepts like the 'Diamond-shaped Trade' connecting Atlantic and Indian Ocean spaces, challenging traditional Eurocentric narratives of industrial development. His research demonstrates how Asian knowledge and commodities fundamentally shaped European economic development. Fellow of the Royal Historical Society (2013) Philip Leverhulme Prize (2010) World History Association Bentley Book Prize for Cotton: The Fabric that Made the Modern World (2014) Braudel Senior Fellowship, European University Institute (2012) Iris Foundation Award for contribution to the Decorative Arts and Material Culture (2016) Riello has successfully secured major research funding including an ERC Advanced Grant 'CAPASIA. The Asian Origins of Global Capitalism' (2022-27) and a Marie Curie COFUND grant. He currently supervises 10 PhD students at the EUI and acts as Second Reader for another 8 PhD students. His research has been supported by the Leverhulme Trust, Arts and Humanities Research Council, British Academy, and Economic History Society. As director of the Pasold Research Fund since 2010 and active collaborator with major international museums including the Victoria and Albert Museum and MUDEC Museum in Milan, Riello bridges academic research with public engagement in material culture studies.
Franklin Anariba is a Senior Lecturer at the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) in the Department of Materials and Design Thinking SMT EPD. He holds a Ph.D. in Molecular Device Fabrication (2005) and M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry (2002) from The Ohio State University, alongside a B.A. in Chemistry from Rutgers University (1999). Research Interests include: Photoluminescent Textiles Novel Materials for Photocatalysis and Gas Sensing Design Thinking and Pedagogical Innovation His work spans spectroscopic characterization of fluorescent dyes, synthesis of metal oxide materials for environmental applications, and integrating design science with electrochemical principles in education. Recent publications focus on BiFeO3 nanofibers, LED-activated photocatalysts, and electrospun conductive textiles. Teaching Experience includes roles at SUTD (2012–Present), California Polytechnic State University (2011–2012), and San Bernardino Valley College (2007).
Prof. Dr. Nuray Işık Kabdaşlı is a Professor at the Department of Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Istanbul Technical University (ITU). She holds a PhD in Environmental Engineering from ITU (1990-1995) and has been a faculty member since 1988. Her research focuses on Environmental Chemistry, Water Pollution Control, and Water Resources Management. She has held administrative roles such as Vice President of the Department (1998-1999) and was a Visiting Professor at Cranfield University (2003). Her work emphasizes advanced oxidation processes, electrochemical water treatment, and nutrient recovery from wastewater. Notable awards include the TUBITAK Science Incentive Award (2001). She is a member of organizations like the Turkish National Committee for Water Pollution Research and Control and the International Association on Water Quality. Her recent publications address AI-driven electrochemical remediation, sustainable wastewater strategies, and viral wastewater surveillance. Research spans electrocoagulation, struvite precipitation, and AOPs for organic pollutant degradation. Her contributions bridge cutting-edge technologies with environmental sustainability.
Prof. Dr. Ali Coruh is a distinguished faculty member at Sakarya University 's Faculty of Science, Department of Physics , where he has served as Head of the General Physics Department since 2022. With a career spanning over three decades, his expertise lies in Condensed Matter Physics , Nanotechnology , and Materials Science , focusing on perovskite oxides , adsorbent materials , and supercapacitor applications . PhD in Physics, Middle East Technical University (2003) MSc in Physics, Sakarya University (1996) BSc in Physics, Karadeniz Technical University (1989) His research interests include computational modeling of molecular structures, environmental pollutant removal using nanomaterials, and electrochemical properties of advanced materials. Recent studies focus on pharmaceutical pollutant recovery via organoclay composites, Pd-doped perovskites for biosensing, and perovskite oxides for energy storage. His work bridges theoretical and experimental approaches in solid-state physics and environmental remediation . The article trends show consistent contributions to Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers , Chemical Engineering Journal , and Journal of Energy Storage , with a focus on adsorption mechanisms , electrocatalysis , and nanocomposite synthesis . Collaborations span international institutions, including studies on supercapacitor electrode materials and microwave absorbing textiles . As an academic leader, he has supervised 14 doctoral and master's theses , including works on molecular dynamics , perovskite oxides , and nanoparticle-based sensors . He has also served on editorial boards for journals like Materials Chemistry and Physics (2010-2013) and contributed to TUBITAK Olympiad training .
Anna Jarosz-Wilkołazka , Professor of Biological Sciences at the Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (UMCS) in Lublin, is affiliated with the Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology and leads research at the Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology . With expertise spanning fungal enzymes, microbial polymers, and biomaterial modification, her work bridges biochemistry, biotechnology, and environmental science. Current research focuses on biocatalysis in aqueous/non-aqueous systems , fungal enzyme applications (particularly laccases), and the characterization of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) from bacteria and algae for biosorption and bioflocculation. She has coordinated major research projects including "Modification of biopolymer materials with protease inhibitors" (NCN OPUS 13, 2017-2022) and "Oxalate oxidase in Abortiporus biennis" (NCN Opus 5, 2015-2019). Her recent publications (2016-2023) highlight advancements in fungal laccase immobilization for pollutant removal, EPS applications for heavy metal biosorption, and novel bioactive dyes. A 2023 study investigated oxalate oxidase sources in wood-rotting fungi, while 2020 work explored EPS from endophytic Fusarium culmorum strains affecting cereal crops. Earlier studies focused on lignin degradation mechanisms (2017) and EPS-driven biomineralization (2016). As a scientific supervisor, she has guided NCN projects on Rhodococcus opacus EPS properties (2016-2021) and fungal enzyme immobilization techniques (2015-2018). She actively participates in science outreach through initiatives like the Mobile Science Festival and Design Thinking Week under Erasmus+.
