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• Perform literature review on the project called Comfort-Optimized Materials for Operational Resilience, Thermal-transport, and Survivability (COMFORTS). • Prepare the electrospinning solution with the solvent, polymer, and nanoparticles.• Conduct laboratory experimentation to produce the electrospun nanofiber membranes that provide chemical and biological protection.• Prepare presentations to the team meetings.• Provided a presentation as a guest speaker in the class HECOL… Show more • Perform literature review on the project called Comfort-Optimized Materials for Operational Resilience, Thermal-transport, and Survivability (COMFORTS). • Prepare the electrospinning solution with the solvent, polymer, and nanoparticles.• Conduct laboratory experimentation to produce the electrospun nanofiber membranes that provide chemical and biological protection.• Prepare presentations to the team meetings.• Provided a presentation as a guest speaker in the class HECOL 574/674 - Introduction to Nanotechnologies and Smart Textiles.• Analyze Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) images to identify optimal fabrication parameters. Show less

• Research effect of aging on moisture barriers used in firefighters’ protective clothing to overview of the current information.• Prepare moisture barrier samples for ultraviolet radiation, moisture, laundering, and thermal aging.• Conduct textile tests according to ASTM (D5587 – Tearing Strength of Fabrics by Trapezoid Procedure; D5035- Breaking Force and Elongation of Textile Fabrics; D1777 - Thickness; D3776 – Mass Per Unit Area; D3775- Fabric Count of Woven Fabric; E96- Standard… Show more • Research effect of aging on moisture barriers used in firefighters’ protective clothing to overview of the current information.• Prepare moisture barrier samples for ultraviolet radiation, moisture, laundering, and thermal aging.• Conduct textile tests according to ASTM (D5587 – Tearing Strength of Fabrics by Trapezoid Procedure; D5035- Breaking Force and Elongation of Textile Fabrics; D1777 - Thickness; D3776 – Mass Per Unit Area; D3775- Fabric Count of Woven Fabric; E96- Standard Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of Materials).• Conduct Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), Helium Ion Microscopy (HIM), optical microscopy, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) analysis, and Energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX).• Conduct statistical analysis (ANOVA) of tear strength and water vapor transmission rate results. Show less

• Managed inventory, including ordering and stocktaking of materials.• Compiled and analyzed data, statistics, and other relevant information.• Assisted clients in finding the products or services they required.

• Planned and delivered workshops in preparation for the course exams.• Graded and provided feedback on exams and assignments.• Assisted the instructor in examination and evaluative activities.• Provided support to students regarding the use of advanced Excel functions

• Planned and graded exams and assignments• Supported students with questions• Planned and used Microsoft Visio software to develop class activities