Next Alumni

From 2016-2017, Allison held the position of fusion developer in wearable technology and e-textiles. She lead projects ranging from an infant onesie that monitors ECG, shirts that harvest energy from breathing, and socks that can measure biometrics.

From 2016-2017, Jack worked as a research associate and lab manager. His work focused on development and characterization of thermoelectric generators (“TEGs”) designed specifically for integration into garments and on development of on-body, garment-integrated, ultra-low power sensing platforms for monitoring biosignals.

From 2014-2015, Raju held the position of postdoctoral researcher in thermoelectric textiles designs for low temperature waste heat recovery in the NEXT research group.
Krishnamraju Ankireddy
Research Scientist, University of Louisville

From 2014-2015, Ryan held the position of postdoctoral researcher in electronic system design for the NEXT research group and the ASSIST (Advanced Self-Powered Systems of Integrated Sensors and Technologies) Engineering Research Center.

Ryan Hodges
Data Analyst Engineer, Valencell Inc.

From 2015-2016, Halil held the position of postdoctoral researcher in material design for the NEXT research group and TPACC (Textile Protection and Comfort Center).

Halil Akyildiz
Assistant Professor – Materials Science & Engineering, Uludağ University

Jonathan received his Ph.D. in Fiber & Polymer Science in 2014.

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Jonathan Halbur
Research Scientist, Agilent Technologies

Richard received his Ph.D. in Fiber & Polymer Science in 2014.

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Richard Padbury
Senior Scientist, Lucideon

Nasim received her Ph.D. in Fiber & Polymer Science in 2015.

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Nasim Farahbakhsh
Product Development Engineer, Suominen Corp.

Kelly received her Ph.D. in Fiber & Polymer Science in 2015.

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Kelly Stano
R&D Materials Scientist, INVISTA

Halil received his Ph.D. in Fiber & Polymer Science and Materials Science & Engineering in 2015.

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Halil Akyildiz
Assistant Professor – Materials Science & Engineering, Uludağ University

Amanda received her Ph.D. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in 2017.

Amanda Mills

Hasan received his Ph.D. in Fiber & Polymer Science in 2017.

Hasan Shahariar

Raj received his Ph.D. in Fiber & Polymer Science in 2018.

Raj Bhakta

Yujie received her M.S. in Textile Engineering in 2012.

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Yujie Sun
Quality Assurance Engineering, Ventara Corporation

Alexa received her M.S. in Textile Engineering in 2017.

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Alexa Kearns
Materials Developer, The North Face

Nate received his M.S. in Textile Engineering in 2017.

Rachel Foote
Textile Engineer, ATACAMA, Inc

Brian Iezzi
Ph.D. Candidate, Univ. of Michigan – Materials Science & Engineering

Fernanda Diomede
M.S. Student, N.C. State – Textile Engineering

Victoria Rind
Material Innovation, adidas

Kayla Messier
Chemist, Naval Surface Warfare Center