RISE^® 2025 Conference Schedule

Understanding the Influence of Molecular Ordering on Wetting Resistance
Young Jae Kim, Graduate Student, NCSU
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Effect of Surface Coatings on Biodegradability and Functional Properties of Biopolymer Substrates
Anicah Smith O'Brien, Graduate Student, NCSU
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Understanding and Improving Charge Retention in PLA Meltblown Nonwoven Fabric
Nora Karimian, Graduate Student, NCSU
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Textile Waste Valorization into Nonwovens
Olamide Badara, Doctoral Researcher, Aalto University
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Thermo-Rheological Behavior of Biopolymer Blends for Fiber Spinning
Sarvesh Nadkarni, Graduate Student, NCSU
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Single Shot Polarization Imaging of Defects in Fiber Spinning
Hossam Elnaggar, Graduate Student, NCSU
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Exploring Adsorbent Particulate Deposition for Functionalization of Spunbond Webs and Fibers
Darshana Malusare, Graduate Student, NCSU
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Particle Deposition in Co-form Meltblown Process
Md Nur Uddin, Graduate Student, NCSU
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Fiber Degradation Evaluation and Sustainable Alternatives in Wet Wipes
Mahsa Nazem, Graduate Student, NCSU
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Understanding the Fundamentals of Biodegradability of Polymer Blends and Additives for Nonwoven Applications
Jose Fernandez, Graduate Student, NCSU
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AI in Textile Sorting - Vision Transformers and Hybrid Architectures
Ehsan Faghih, Graduate Student, NCSU Wilson College of Textiles
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Charge Characterization in Fibers
Morgan Gilbert, Graduate Student, NCSU
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Effect of Calendering on Performance Properties of Cotton/PLA Needle-Punched Nonwovens
Tarikul Islam, Graduate Student, University of Georgia (UGA)
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Accelerated Aging Studies on Filtration Efficiency of Melt blown Biopolymer Nonwovens
Ivan Moldavchuk, Graduate Student, University of Georgia (UGA)
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Development of Deep Learning Based Defect Detection Framework
Mingwei Gao, Graduate Student, NCSU - Wilson College of Textiles
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Spunbond and Meltblown Process with Biodegradable Polymers
Alex Gray, Graduate Student, NCSU - Wilson College of Textiles
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Spunbond and Meltblown Process with Biodegradable Polymers
Deborah Domingo, Graduate Student, NCSU - Wilson College of Textiles
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Spunbond and Meltblown Process with Biodegradable Polymers
Zach Bozann, Graduate Student, NCSU - Wilson College of Textiles
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Controlled Biodegradation Studies of Nonwoven Textiles through Activated Vermiculite
Jess Rugeley, Graduate Student, NCSU - Wilson College of Textiles
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Optimization and Characterization of Selective Enzymatic Degradation in Cellulosic Blended Materials
Jeongmin Oh, Graduate Student, NCSU - Wilson College of Textiles
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Renewable Carbon and the Circular Shift: Future-Proofing Raw Materials
Lars Borger, Ph.D., CEO, nova-Institute GmbH
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Comparison of Hemp Fiber Based Spunlace Formulations to Select Traditional Spunlace Products
Trey Riddle, Ph.D., CFO, IND Hemp
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Fibre-to-Fibre Recycling - Overcoming Polymerization Challenges
Jack Eaton, Chief Commercial Officer, NIRI Ltd
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Applications for Bio-Material Based Fibers Sourced from Seaweed
Anuradha Gupta, Ph.D., Director - R&D, Keel Labs, Inc.
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Chris Mekeel, Ph.D., CTO, Keel Labs
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Nonwoven Fibre Which Enhances the Circular Economy
Kamila Rahman, Regulatory Manager, Aquapak Polymers Ltd
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Using Unique Amorphous PHA to Enhance the Processing, Performance, and Sustainability of PLA Spunbond Nonwovens
Octavius Davies, Sr. Account Manager, CJ Biomaterials, Inc.
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New PLA Meltblown for Future-Ready Filtration
Kristel Beckers, Sr. Application Technician, Total Corbion PLA
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Mycelium-Based Binders and Packaging Materials with Engineered Properties: Sustainable High-Performance Alternatives for Hygiene and Absorbent Applications
Sanjay Wahal, Ph.D., Founder & President, Decarbonization, LLC
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Multicomponent Fiber: From R&D to Mainstream
Allison Hanney, Communications Director, Hills, Inc.
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Timothy Robson, Business Development, Hills Inc.
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Establishing the Quality of Superior Needle-Punched Nonwovens
Lothar Kaierle, VP Sales Nonwovens, American Truetzschler, Inc.
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Green Chemistry as the Foundation of Sustainability and the Circular Economy
John Warner, Ph.D., CEO & CTO, The Technology Greenhouse
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Invisible Invasion: The Pervasive Threat of Microplastics
Bryan Haynes, Ph.D., Senior Technical Director, Global Nonwovens, Kimberly-Clark Corporation
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Effect of Critical Process Parameters on Particle Deposition in Coform Meltblown Process
Md Nur Uddin, Graduate Student, NCSU
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Behnam Pourdeyhimi, Ph.D., William A. Klopman Distinguished Professor, and Executive Director, The Nonwovens Institute, North Carolina State University
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Disruptive Dry Powder Impregnation Solutions for Flax Fiber Intermediate Products
Sofien Bouzouita, Innovation Manager, Fibroline SA
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Ingredient Induced Fiber Degradation in Wet Wipes
Mahsa Nazem, Graduate Student, NCSU
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A Commercial Outsider's View: Ever-evolving Challenge of Downgauging Nonwoven Fabrics in Disposable/Semi-durable Applications
Nick Carter, Head of Innovation, Gottlieb Binder GmbH & Co. KG
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Advances in 3D Embossing & Aperturing Technologies for High-Performance Nonwovens in Hygiene Applications
Bastian Brocks, Sales Manager - Nonwoven, SAUERESSIG Surfaces
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Nonwovens in a Shifting Trade Landscape: Navigating Tariff and Policy Risks in a Second Trump Administration
Wes Fisher, Director of Government Relations, INDA
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