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Texas Tech researcher Prof Seshadri Ramkumar wins technical achievement award
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Seshadri Ramkumar, a professor of technical textiles and countermeasures to chemical threats in Texas Tech’s Department of Environmental Toxicology and The Institute of Environmental and Human Health (TIEHH), will receive TAPPI’s NET (Nonwovens Engineers and Technologists) Division Technical Achievement Award and the Mark Hollingsworth Prize for technical advancement in the field. The TAPPI NET Division is the world’s leading professional group in the field of nonwoven technology, and the Technical Achievement Award is deemed the highest technical award for the field’s researchers.
“This award has been possible because Texas Tech realized
the importance of research in the new field of nonwovens way back in 1999 and
supported my effort through the Admiral Zumwalt Program, which helped with the
creation of FiberTect decontamination wipe technology,†Ramkumar said. “The
research program showcases strong and continuing collaboration between Texas
Tech,
Ramkumar’s award will be presented at a May 17 awards
dinner during the 2016 NET INC (Innovative Nonwovens Conference) in
“I have known Ram for nearly a decade and am proud to be involved in presenting this well-deserved award to him,†said Larry N. Montague, TAPPI president and CEO. “He is extremely energetic, solid and passionate about the Nonwovens industry, and his leadership skills have helped to drive the TAPPI NET Division forward as a true motivator.â€
About Seshadri Ramkumar
Ramkumar’s research focuses on developing value-added
materials using nonwovens and nanotechnology. He created FiberTect, a nonwoven decontamination wipe capable of
cleaning chemical threat agents, and supervises the Nonwoven and Advanced
Materials Laboratory within TIEHH. He is an associate editor for the AATCC
Journal of Research published by the American Association of Textile Chemists
and Colorists. He serves on the editorial boards of many international
peer-reviewed journals, such as the Journal of Engineered Fibers and Fabrics.
He has successfully organized many international conferences on advances in
fibrous materials in
About TAPPI
TAPPI is the leading association for the worldwide pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and converting industries and publisher of Paper360°, Tissue360° and TAPPI Journal. Through information exchange, events, trusted content and networking opportunities, TAPPI helps members elevate their performance by providing solutions that lead to better, faster and more cost-effective ways of doing business. It has provided management training and networking to the industry’s leaders for more than 100 years. For more information, visit TAPPI’s website.
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