INDA announces RISE conference keynote speakers

Yoel Fink, Ph.D., CEO, Advanced Functional Fabrics of America, and director, research laboratory of electronics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, will present the leading edge multifunctional fibre devices that are extending the frontiers of fibre materials.

Behnam Pourdeyhimi, Ph.D., professor, North Carolina State University, and director, The Nonwovens Institute, will present potentially disruptive material science technologies and key areas of materials research.

Christian Lenges, business development for BioMaterials in DuPont Industrial BioScience will discuss examples of new biomaterials along with a series of applications that provide differentiated performance in engineered fabrics.

Anke Domaske, founder and managing director, Qmilk GmbH will discuss about viscose and cellulose for natural fibre authenticity, 100 per cent renewable, antibacterial, with the smallest C02 footprint and zero waste.

Hardy Sullivan, vice president, market development, Crypton Inc. will explore a patented system that transports moisture away from the skin for quick dispersal for improved skin health and comfort.

Ayyoub M. Momen, Ph.D., research and development staff, Oak Ridge National Laboratory will show the world’s first ultrasonic clothes dryer for improved drying technology with high-frequency mechanical vibrations instead of heat.

Dave Rousse, INDA president said, “The RISE conference embraces INDA’s mission to stimulate, recognise, and reward innovation in fibre technologies, material science, and engineered fabric solutions. We are delighted to host these inspiring trailblazers at this year’s conference and offer attendees the chance to have one-on-one conversations with technology innovators and business leaders. It is appropriate that the event is held in the acclaimed Research Triangle, as Raleigh is the named home to a broad range of high-tech companies and educational resources.” (GK)

Fibre2Fashion News Desk – India