Faculty of Dept. Textile Sciences At UMD



Professor Paul Calvert, BA, MA (Cambridge); PhD (MIT)

Materials Science, Polymer Science, Biomedical and Biomimetic Materials, Organic Electronics, Artificial muscles, 3D printing and inkjet printing processes for devices and structures.

Paul Calvert's Research Interests and Publications


Room 218, Department of Textile Sciences
phone: 508-999-8355 e-mail:pcalvert@umassd.edu



Professor Yong Kim, (BS, MS Seoul Nat. University; PhD NCSU 1980)

Fiber and Textile Materials and Processes, Fiber-Reinforced Composites, Knitting, Polymer-Modified Fabrics for Flexible Composites, Mechanics of Fibrous Structures, Computer Integrated Textile Manufacturing, Flock Technology


Room 216, Department of Textile Sciences
phone: 508-999-8452 e-mail: ykim@umassd.edu



Professor Ken Langley (BS UMass Dartmouth; MS ITT 1968)

Statistical Process Control, Design and Analysis of Experiments, Quality Engineering (Taguchi), Yarn Manufacturing, Light Microscopy, Animal Fibers, Natural Dyes, TQM


Room 213, Department of Textile Sciences
phone: 508-999-8199 e-mail: klangley@umassd.edu



Adjunct Professor Armand Lewis (BS UMass Dart.; MS OK State U; PhD LeHigh 1958)

Flock Technology, Durability of Polymeric Materials, Recycling and Textile Waste Utilization, Fibrous Wiping of Polymer Surfaces, Environmental Issues, Marine Applications, Adhesion and Adhesives, Dynamic Mechanical Properties, Fibrous Composites, Textile Printing, Physical Chemistry of Dyeing

phone: 508-999-8452 e-mail: alewis@umassd.edu



Professor Emeritus Al Wilson (BS, MS UMass Dartmouth 1969)

Nonwoven Fabric Structure, Woven Fabric Design and Development, Physical Testing (Fibers, Yarns, and Fabrics), Flocked Fabric Testing and Specifications, Fabric Defects, Process Development and Control in Weaving

phone: 508-999-8453 e-mail: awilson@umassd.edu



Professor Steve Warner (BS, MS, ScD MIT 1976)

Materials Science, Polymer Structure, Nonwoven Materials and Processes, Thermal Bonding, Composite Materials and Processes, Fiber Structure and Properties, Diaper Technology, Fluid Management in Fibrous Assemblies, Heat transfer in Textiles, Optical Microscopy, Thermal Analysis, Dynamic Mechanical Properties

Dr. Warner's Research Program for Graduate Students


Room 214, Department of Textile Sciences
phone: 508-999-8449 e-mail: swarner@umassd.edu



Professor Sam Ugbolue (C Text, FTI, The Textile Institute, Manchester, England; MS, PhD U Strathclyde, Scotland 1974)

Polymer Structure and Properties, Textile and Fiber Science, Yarn Technology, Knitting, Apparel Design and Engineering, Physical Testing, Textile Education


Room 212, Department of Textile Sciences
phone: 508-999-8803 e-mail: sugbolue@umassd.edu



Associate Professor Qinguo Fan (BS, MS China Textile University; PhD Leeds 1995)

Textile Chemistry, Chemical Analysis, Waste Water treatment, Dye Chemistry, Color Science


Room 212, Department of Textile Sciences
phone: 508-999-9147 e-mail: qfan@umassd.edu



Adjunct Professor Roger Warburton (BSc Sussex University; MS, PhD UPenn 1976)

MIS Systems, Apparel Manufacturing, Statistics, Software Cost Estimation, Formation of Neutron Stars During Supernovas

phone: 508-677-0048 X34 e-mail: roger@griffinmanufacturing.com