Samuel C. O. Ugbolue

Professor SAMUEL C. O. UGBOLUE, MSc, Ph.D., CText, FTI, FPIN

Department of Textile Sciences, College of Engineering
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, MA 02747, U.S.A.

Tel: (508) 999-8803

Fax: (508) 999-9139

Email: sugbolue@umassd.edu

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

College of Technology & Design	1965-1968
Blackburn, England, UK

University of Strathclyde	1969-1974
School of Chemical & Materials Sciences
Glasgow G1 1XW, Scotland, UK

QUALIFICATIONS

MSc	1971
Ph.D. Polymer and Fiber Science	1974
Fellow of the Textile Institute, Manchester, (FTI)	1981
Fellow of the Polymer Institute, (FPIN)	1990

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND INTERESTS
Chartered Member and Associate of the Textile Institute, Manchester, UK, 1968
Senior Member, American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC), 1975
Member of the Chemical Society of Nigeria, 1976
Member of the Science Association of Nigeria, 1977
Fellow of the Textile Institute, Manchester, UK, 1981
Foundation Fellow of the Polymer Institute of Nigeria, 1990
Vice President, The Textile Society of Nigeria, 1990-94
Chairman, The Textile Institute Eastern Zone of Nigeria, 1990-97
Chairman, Professional Council, Polymer Institute of Nigeria, 1990-97
Member, Materials Research Society, USA.1999
Voting Member, AATCC Research Committees: 1999

RA 32: Static Electricity Test Methods

RA 59: Fibrous Test Materials

RA 75: Correlation of Laboratory Tests with End-use Performance.

Member, American Chemical Society
Member, Fiber Society

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Full-time Faculty, Sept.1998- present
University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth
College of Engineering, Department of Textile Sciences
North Dartmouth, MA 02747-2300

Professor and Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration), Oct. 1992 -Dec 1997
Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria

Professor and Dean of Postgraduate School, Oct 1989 - June 1992
Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria

Association of Commonwealth Universities Fellow, Oct 1988 - Sept. 1989
University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST)
Department of Textiles, Manchester M60 1QD, UK

Professor and Dean, May 1985 - Sept. 1988
School of Earth, Mineral and Natural Sciences
Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria

Professor of Polymer Science and Textile Technology
Director of Chemical Sciences and Technology Programs, Oct 1983 - Sept 1988
School of Earth, Mineral and Natural Sciences, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria

Reader (Associate Professor) and Program Coordinator, Sept 1981 -Sept 1983
Polymer and Fiber Science and Technology
Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria

Pioneer Ag. Head of Department, Oct 1980 - Sept 1981
Department of Textile Science and Technology
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria Nigeria

Senior Lecturer in Polymer Science and Technology, 1978-1981
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria

Lecturer 1, 1976-1978
Department of Chemistry
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria

Textile Research Chemist. 1974-1976
Burlington Industries Inc.
Klopman Mills (Dyeing and Finishing Division)
Altavista, Virginia, USA

Research Scholar and Demonstrator, 1971-1974
School of Chemical and Materials Sciences
University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland, U.K.

Project Leader, June 1970 - Sept. 1970
Courtaulds Ltd. Westcroft Mills (Acrylics Division)
Bradford 7, England, UK

Industrial Engineer, July 1968 - Sept. 1969
Courtaulds Ltd, Westcroft Mills (Acrylics Division)
Bradford 7, England, UK

RESEARCH INTERESTS AND FUNDED PROJECTS

Deformation Mechanisms of Semi-crystalline Polymers

Mechanical Properties of Fibers, Yarns, Fabrics and Composites

Responsive Surface Finishing of Polymeric Products

Interaction of Non-aqueous Solvents with Poly (ethylene terephthalate) Fibers

Effect of Grafting on the Properties of Modified Cellulosics

Structure-Property Relationships in Polymeric Materials

Electrospinning of various Polymers and Nanofibers

Improved Crosslinking Systems for High Quality Fiber/Fabric Performance

Clothing Engineering: Development of Mass-customized High Volume Garments

Fundamentals and Properties of Dendritic Textile Finishes

Dyeable Polypropylene via Nanotechnology

Environmentally Preferred Closed-loop Textile Preparatory Processes

Use of TAML(R) for Decoloration of Dyehouse Effluent

PATENT

US Patent No. 6,646,026 November 11, 2003

Method of enhancing dyeability of polymers

Fan, Q, Yang, Yiqi, Ugbolue, Samuel C. and Wilson, Alton R

PUBLICATIONS
(a) Peer Reviewed Research Papers

1 Air permeability and Bulk of Plain-knitted Fabrics, S C O Ugbolue, Journal of Textile Institute, Manchester, 66, 297-299, 1975.
"Cotton in a Competitive World" edited by P W Harrison, published by the Textile Institute, Manchester, UK, Contributions by S C O Ugbolue and P O Adegbile, 119-124, 1979.
The Emission of Smoke in the Processing of Textile Fabrics, S C O Ugbolue, Journal of Textile Institute 70, 412-413, 1979
The Effect of Geometry and Structure on the Mechanical Properties of Plain knitted-Fabrics, S C O Ugbolue, Invited Paper Presented to the Bombay International Textile Association of India, January 29-30, 1979 (Reviewed in the Journal of Textile Institute and Industry, 17, No. 6, 208-209, 1979).
The Application of Dimethylol Dihydroxy Ethylene Urea (DMDHEU) and Dimethylol Ethylene Urea (DMU) Resins on Cotton Fabrics, S C O Ugbolue, and A N Eboatu, Invited Paper Presented at the First International Workshop on the Textile Industry, The Textile Institute, Nigeria Section, Kaduna, March 26-28, 1980, pages 117-136.
Research and Development in the Nigerian Textile Industry, S C O Ugbolue, Paper Presented at the First International Workshop on the Textile Industry, The Textile Institute, Nigeria Section, Kaduna, March 26-28, pages 167-172.
The Effect of Dyes and Dyeing on the Mechanical Properties of Polymeric Materials, S C O Ugbolue and S M Aula, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 25, 1071-1077, 1980.
The Effect of Grafting on the Dyeability and Properties of some Modified Celluloses, U M Ibeagi, A M Yabani and S C O Ugbolue, Journal of Colloid and Polymer Science, 258, 1137-1144, 1980.
The Stabilization of some Poly (vinyl chloride) samples, S C O Ugbolue, O Okpe and B Basak, European Polymer Journal, 17, 683-684, 1981.
The Properties of Cross-linked and Grafted Cellulosic Materials, U M Ibeagi, A M Yabani and S C O Ugbolue, Acta Polymerica, 32, 630-633, 1981.
Effect of Modification of Fiber Structure on the Properties of Poly (ethylene terephthalate) Fibers, S C O Ugbolue and O E Ekpenyong, Acta Polymerica, 32, 634-636, 1981.
Studies on Poly (ethylene terephthalate) / Cotton Blends by Differential Scanning Calorimetry, B Basak, O Okpe, and S C O Ugbolue, Journal of Thermal Analysis, 21, 239-248, 1981.
Advances in the Chemical Processing of Textiles, S C O Ugbolue, and A O Noah, Invited Paper Presented at the Second International Conference on Recent Developments in Textile Manufacture and Management, The Textile Institute, Nigeria Section,Kaduna, April 2-3, 1981 (Reviewed in the Textile Institute and Industry, 19,157, 1981)
The Impact of Education and Training in the Nigerian Textile Industry,S C O Ugbolue, Invited Paper Presented at the Third International Conference,Textile Institute, Nigeria Section, Kaduna, April 29-30, 1982 (Abridged Paper was published in the Textile Horizons, 2, No. 11, 32-33, 1982).
Relation between Yarn and Fabric Properties in Plain Knitted Structures, S C O Ugbolue, Journal of Textile Institute, 74, 272-280, 1983.
Computer Applications in Textiles: The Nigerian Experience, S C O Ugbolue,P Ng, and P O Adegbile, The Textile Institute, Manchester, Annual Conference, Hong Kong, Proceedings, Edited by P W Harrison, pages 176-181, 1984.
Innovation in Tie-and-dye Fabric Production Process, P O Adegbile, Comfort Mado-Alabi, and S C O Ugbolue, Proceedings of the Annual World Conference of the Textile Institute, Manchester held in London, May 1985.
Recent Developments in the Production of Traditional Nigerian Fabrics, S C O Ugbolue, P O Adegbile, and Vera Adeniran, The Textile Institute, Manchester, Annual World Conference, Sydney, Australia, 10-13, pages 64-70, July 1988.
The Dyeability and Properties of Some Structurally Modified Poly (ethylene terephthalate) Fibers, S C O Ugbolue, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 36,1627-1637, 1988.
Studies on Solvent induced Structural Modifications of Poly (ethylene terephthalate) Filaments, S C O Ugbolue and A V Popoola, Acta Polymerica, 40, 475-479,1989.
The Effect of Design and Construction of Agbada Garments on the Thermal Wear-comfort under Hot Climatic Conditions, V R Obasuyi, S C Harlock, S C O Ugbolue and G M Thomson, Ars Textrina, 22 December 1994.
Some Mechanical Properties of Solvent-treated Polypropylene Films, S C O Ugbolue and T C Uzomah, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 55, 1-7, 1995.
Effect of Exposure Time on the Mechanical Properties of Solvent Vapor-treated and Pre-tensioned Poly-proylene Films, S C O Ugbolue and T C Uzomah, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 62, 1693-1698, 1996.
Time and Temperature Effects on the Tensile Yield Properties of Polypropylene, T C Uzomah and S C O Ugbolue, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 65,625-633,1997.
Time and Temperature Effects on the Ultimate Properties of Thermally Oxidized Polypropylene Films, T C Uzomah and S C O Ugbolue, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 66, 1217-1226, 1997.
Strength properties of solvent vapour-treated pre-tensioned polypropylene films: Part 1 Halohydrocarbon solvents, T.C. Uzomah and S.C.O Ugbolue, Journal of Materials Science, 34, 1839-1845, 1999.
Strength properties of solvent vapour-treated pre-tensioned polypropylene films: Part 11 Aromatic solvent vapours, T.C. Uzomah and S.C.O Ugbolue, Journal of Materials Science, 34, 4057-4064, 1999.
Electrospinning and Properties of some Nanofibers, A. Buer, S.C. Ugbolue and S.B Warner, Textile Res. J. 71(4), 323-328, 2000.
Effect of Nanoparticle Size and its Distribution on the Dyeability of Polypropylene, Gopinath Mani, Qinguo Fan, Samuel C. Ugbolue and Isabelle M. Eiff, AATCC Review, 3. No. 1, 22-26, Jan. 2003.
Nanoclay-Modified Polypropylene Dyeable with Acid and Disperse Dyes, Qinguo Fan, Samuel C. Ugbolue, Alton R. Wilson, Yassir S. Dar and Yiqi Yang, AATCC Review,3, No.6, 25-29, June 2003
Fundamental Investigations on Electrospun Fibers, Veli E. Kalayci, Prabir K. Patra, Alexandre Buer, Samuel C. Ugbolue, Yong K. Kim, Steve B. Warner, Journal of Advanced Materials, 36, No. 4, 43-47, October 4, 2004.
Morphological Studies of Polypropylene Nanoclay Composites, G. Mani, Q. Fan, S.C. Ugbolue and Yiqi Yang, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., in press
Nanoclay and Modified Nanoclay as Sorbents for Anionic Cationic and Nonionic Dyes, Yiqi Yang, Q. Fan and S.C. Ugbolue , Text Res. Jour, in press.

(b) Books Published and Chapters in Books

Nigerian Textile Industry: Resource Potentials, S C O Ugbolue and P O Adegbile Published by the Ahmadu Bello University Press Ltd., Zaria, 189 pages, 1980.
A Laboratory Course in Physical Textile Testing, Analysis and Quality Control, P O Adegbile and S C O Ugbolue, The Textile Institute, Nigeria Section, 70 pages, 1982.
Priorities in Education in Nigeria, U D Gomwalk, S C O Ugbolue and J C Anafulu, Committee of Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities, Lagos, Tenth Annual Seminar, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, 339 pages, 1987.
Structure-Property Relationships in Textile Fibers, S C O Ugbolue, The Textile Manchester, UK, Textile Progress, Volume 20, Number 4, 1990.
Qualitative and Quantitative Identification of Fibers and Yarns, in Chemical Testing of Textiles, Edited by Q. Fan, Woodhead Publishing, Cambridge, U.K.(In press)

(c) Seminar / Refereed Conference Proceedings

The Deformation and Tensile Elastic Recovery of Wool Fabrics, S C O Ugbolue, Paper Presented at the Textile Institute Scottish Section Conference, Galashiels, May 1973.
Geometrical and Structural Properties of Single Jersey Knitted Fabrics, S C O Ugbolue, Paper Presented at the Workshop on the Teaching of Textiles held at the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, July 4-7, 1977.
Cotton Fiber, S C O Ugbolue, Invited Paper Presented at the International Seminar Organized by the Textile Institute of Nigeria in Collaboration with the International Institute of Cotton, Belgium held at Kaduna, June 3, 1978.
The Nigerian Cotton: Production, Characteristics and Utilization, S C O Ugbolue and P O Adegbile, The Textile Institute, Nigeria Section Seminar, Kaduna, December 9, 1978.
The Nigerian Textile Industry: Problems and Prospects, S C O Ugbolue, Invited Paper Presented at the Kaduna Trade Fair Symposium on Nigerian Industrial Development in the Eighties, Durbar Hotel, Kaduna, February 15, 1981.
The Plastic and Textile Industries of Nigeria: Challenges and Growth Prospects, S C O Ugbolue, Paper Presented at the First International Seminar on the Nigerian Petro-chemical Industry: Down Stream Industries Organized by the Aba Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture, Palm Royal, Aba, September 16-17, 1985.
The Identification and Analysis of Investment Opportunities in Chemical and Allied Industries, S.C O Ugbolue, Invited Paper Presented at the National Workshop on Investment Opportunities in Small and Medium Scale Enterprises, Concorde Hotel, Owerri, July 28-29, 1988.
The Polymer and Textile Industries and the Nigerian Environment, S C O Ugbolue, Invited Paper Presented at the First National Environmental Seminar on Industries and the Nigerian Environment Organized by the Federal Environmental Protection Agency at Lagos Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja, May 21-23, 1990.
The Professionalization of the Practice in the Polymer Science and Engineering Technology, S C O Ugbolue, Invited Paper Presented at the First ECOWAS Plastic and Rubber Expo'90 held at the Parade Ground, Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos, September 4-9,1990.
Vocational Training and Retraining in the Nigerian Textile Industry, S C O Ugbolue and J O Ukponmwam, paper for the International Labor Office, Training policies Branch, Geneva, Switzerland, June - July 1990.
Education and Training in the Nigerian Polymer Industry, S C O Ugbolue, Invited Paper Presented at the Annual Conference on Strategies for Improved Profitability in the Nigerian Polymer Industry Organized by the Polymer Institute of Nigeria at the Imo Concorde Hotel, Owerri, November 21-23, 1990.
Substitutes for Imported Dyes and Pigments, S C O Ugbolue, Keynote Address, Chemical Society of Nigeria, Enugu State Chapter, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, June 11, 1992.
Training For Manpower Needs of the Nigerian Polymer Industry, S C O Ugbolue, Invited Paper Presented at the Nigeria's Industrial Sub-sector Development and ITAP Sub-sector Training Workshop, Ibadan, June 29 - July 13, 1992.
Some Mechanical Properties of Solvent-treated Polypropylene Films, S C O Ugbolue and T C Uzomah, Paper Presented at the 1992 Annual Technical Conference of the Polymer Institute of Nigeria, Hotel Presidential, Port Harcourt, November 18-20, 1992.
Business and Sustainable Development in Nigeria: The Textile Industry and the Nigerian Environment, S C O Ugbolue, Invited Paper Presented at the Foundation for Environmental Development and Education in Nigeria, (FEDEN), National Seminar, July 20-21,1995, Chartered Institute of Bankers, Lagos.
The Challenges of Establishing Polymer Education Curricula in Nigerian Universities, S C O Ugbolue, Polymer Institute of Nigeria Distinguished Lectureship sponsored by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, R&D Division, Port Harcourt, May 15,1996 at the NNPC Conference Room, Port Harcourt.
The Impact of Diversification in the Textile Industry and the Nigerian Environment, S C O Ugbolue, Paper Presented at the Textile Institute's 77th World Conference, Tampere, Finland, May 21-24,1996.
Irradiation Crosslinking of Polymers and Rubber, S C O Ugbolue, Symposium on Irradiation Technology for National Development, The Sheda Science and Technology Complex, Federal Ministry of Science and Technology, Abuja, October 16-17, 1996.
In the Throes of Polymers and Textiles, An Inaugural Lecture, S C O Ugbolue, Federal University of Technology Owerri, December 11, 1996.
Electrostatic Spinning and Properties of Some Nanofibers, in the Proceedings of Polymer Fiber 2000 Conference, The Manchester Conference Center, Manchester, U.K, July 5-7, 2000.
Improved Crosslinking Systems for High Quality Fiber/Fabric Performance, S.C. Ugbolue, S.B. Warner, Q. Fan, J.Boisvert, M. DiPietro, R.Stacey and S. Hoskote, in "Environmentally Conscious Manufacturing," Surenda M. Gupta, Editor, Proceedings of SPIE Vol. 4193, 321-331, 2001.
Dyeable Polypropylene via Nanotechnology, Q.Fan, S.C. Ugbolue, A. R. Wilson, Y.S. Dar and Yiqi Yang, TechTextil North America, Invited paper, April 19, 2002, Atlanta, GA, USA
Dyeable Polypropylene via Nanotechnology, S.C. Ugbolue, Q. Fan, A.R. Wilson, Y.S. Dar, Polymer Fibres 2002 Conference on The Specialty High Performance Polymer Fibers, 10-12 July, 2002, UMIST, Manchester.
Size Reduction of Clay Particles for Nanocomposite Polypropylene, Gopinath Mani, Q. Fan, S.C. Ugbolue, and Isabelle Eiff, Fiber Society Annual Technical Conference, Oct 18, 2002, Natick, MA.
Nanoclay modified Dyeable Polypropylene, Q.Fan, S.C. Ugbolue, A. R. Wilson, Y.S. Dar and Yiqi Yang, Fiber Society Annual Technical Conference, Oct 18, 2002, Natick, MA,
Ultrafine Fibers from Electrostatic Solution Spinning, P. K. Patra, V.E. Kalayci, Y.K. Kim, S C. Ugbolue and S B. Warner, Fiber Society Annual Technical Conference, Oct 18, 2002, Natick, MA,
Nanoclay modified Dyeable Polypropylene, Q.Fan, S.C. Ugbolue, A. R. Wilson, Y.S. Dar and Yiqi Yang, Proceedings of 12th TANDEC Conference, Knoxville, TN, Nov. 2002
Size Reduction of Clay Particles in Nanometer Dimensions, Gopinath Mani, Q. Fan, S.C. Ugbolue, and Isabelle Eiff, MRS Proceedings Fall Meeting Symposium Dec.2-6, 2002, Boston, MA.
Charge Consequences in Electrospun Nanofibers, P. K. Patra, V.E. Kalayci, Y.K. Kim, S C. Ugbolue and S B. Warner, MRS Proceeding Fall 2002, paper D3.5, Dec.2-6, 2002, Boston, MA.
Nanoclay-Modified Polypropylene with Acid and Disperse Dyeability, Nonwoven Enhancement Q. Fan, S. Ugbolue, Y. Yang, A. Wilson, Y. Dars, INDA/AATCC , Raleigh NC, June 2003.
Morphological Studies of Polypropylene Nanoclay Composites, G. Mani, Q. Fan, S. Ugbolue, 10th Int. Conference on Composites/Nano Engineering, New Orleans, LA, July20-26, 2003.
Synthesis and Characterization of Diethyleneglycol Monobutylene-capped Polysiloxane-Polyethyleneglycol Block Copolymer, Joel E. Quezada-Martich, Q. Fan and S.C. Ugbolue, 226th ACS National Meeting, New York, NY, Division of Polymer Chemistry, September 7-11, 2003.
Thermo-Responsive Finishing of Cellulose fabrics using PNIPAAm Grafting for Smart Application, Karthik Ramaratnam, Q. Fan and S.C. Ugbolue, 226th ACS National Meeting, New York, NY, Division of Polymeric Materials: Science and Engineering, September 7-11, 2003.
Nanocomposite Polypropylene with Acid and Disperse Dyeability Q. Fan, S. Ugbolue, A. Wilson, Y. Dar, Y. Yang, IC&E, AATCC (Greenville SC, Sept. 10-12, 2003.
Solution Electrospinning of Nylon/Ferrite Nanofibers, Autumn Dhanote, Samuel C. Ugbolue, Steven B. Warner, Prabir K. Patra, Phaneshwar Katangur, and Shamal K.Mhetre, Mat. Res. Soc. Symp. Proc, 788, L8.45, 2003.
Thermal Responsive Finishing of Textiles, Q.Fan, K. Ramaratnam, S.C. Ugbolue, Textile Institute 83rd. World Conference, Shanghai, China, May23-27, 2004.

(d) Papers / Technical Reports Presented in Support of Research

Replacement Solvents, K Brennan, S C Ugbolue, A F Lewis and S B Warner, TURI, Lowell. MA, June 1998.
A Fundamental Investigation of the Formation and Properties of Electrospun Fibers, S B Warner, A Buer, S C Ugbolue, G C Rutledge and M Y Shin, National Textile Center Annual Report: November 1998 pages 83-90 US Department of Commerce Grant 99-27-07400, Project M98-D01.
A Fundamental Investigation of the Formation and Properties of Electrospun Fibers S.B. Warner, A. Buer, M. Grimler, S.C. Ugbolue, G.C. Rutledge, and M.Y. Shin, National Textile Center Annual Report, November 1999, US. Department of Commerce Grant 99-27-07400, Project M98-D01.
A Fundamental Investigation of the Formation and Properties of Electrospun Fibers, G.C. Rutledge, and M.Y. Shin, S.B. Warner, A. Buer, M. Grimler, and S.C. Ugbolue, National Textile Center Annual Report, November 2000, US. Department of Commerce Grant 99-27-07400, Project M98-D01.
Electrospinning, S. B. Warner, S. C. Ugbolue, P. Patra, A. Buer, V. Kalayci and Y. Kim, Paper presented at the International Spring Technical Meeting, The Fiber Society, New Frontiers in Fiber Science, NCSU, Raleigh, N.C., May 23-25, 2001.
Dyeable Polypropylene via Nanotechnology, Q.Fan, S C. Ugbolue A R. Wilson, Y. Dar and Yiqi Yang, National Textile Center Annual Report, November 2001, U.S Department of Commerce Grant 99-27-07400 Project C01-D20.
Dyeable Polypropylene via Nanotechnology, Q.Fan, S C. Ugbolue A R. Wilson, Y. Dar and Yiqi Yang, National Textile Center Tenth Research Forum, Charlotte, NC, Poster presentation, Feb. 9-12, 2002.
Dyeable Polypropylene via Nanotechnology, Q.Fan, S C. Ugbolue A R. Wilson, Y. Dar and Yiqi Yang, National Textile Center Annual Report, November 2002, U.S Department of Commerce Grant 99-27-07400 Project C01-D20.
Electrostatic Spinning and Properties of Ultrafine Fibers, G.C. Rutledge, S. Fridrikh, S.B. Warner, S.C. Ugbolue and P. Patra, National Textile Center Annual Report, November 2002, U.S Department of Commerce Grant 99-27-07400 Project M01-D22.
Dyeable Polypropylene via Nanotechnology, Q.Fan, S C. Ugbolue A R. Wilson, Y. Dar and Yiqi Yang, National Textile Center Twelfth Research Forum, Hilton Head, S.C, Poster presentation, Feb. 15 - 17, 2004.
Electrostatic Spinning and Properties of Ultrafine Fibers,Y. Li, S. Fridrikh, J. Yu, G. Rutledge, M. Shin, M. Brenner, M. Hohman, A. Dhanote, H. Khurana, P. Patra, S.C. Ugbolue, and S.B. Warner, National Textile Center Twelfth Research Forum, Hilton Head, S.C, Poster presentation, Feb. 15 - 17, 2004.

COURSES TAUGHT: 1976-2005
Undergraduate Courses Taught, 1976-1997

CHM 102 Chemistry Laboratory Courses B.Sc. Tech and B.Eng. Foundation Year Students

CHM 201 Physical Chemistry Laboratory Courses B.Sc. Tech

CHM 315 Polymer Chemistry

GST 104 Science, Technology and Society, Foundation Year Students

PFT 202 Introduction to Polymer and Textile Science and Technology

PTT 305 Yarn Manufacture

PTT 307 Weaving and Knitting Technology

PTT 314 Man-made Fiber Production

PTT 316 Dyeing and Chemical Technology

PTT 322 Analysis and Testing of Polymeric and Textile Materials

PTT 401 Polymer Processing Technology

PTT 403 Quality Control in Polymer and Textile Processes

PTT 405 Bulk Properties of Polymers

PTT 501 Polymer and Fiber Science

PTT 504 Modern Yarn Production

PTT 512 Theory of Textile Structures

PTT 516 Research Project

Graduate Courses Taught:
MSc Polymer Science and Technology Program

CH 551 The Nature of High Polymers

CH 555 Structures and Properties of Polymers, Analysis and Testing

CH 555A Heterochain Thermoplastics and Thermosetting Plastics

CH 556B Properties and Applications of Thermoplastic and Thermosetting Polymers

CH 557A Fine Structure of Natural and Man-made Fibers

CH 557B Textile Technology; Dyeing and Finishing

MSc and Ph.D. Polymer Science and Engineering Program

PTT 603 Polymer Properties and Characterization

PTT 615 Computers and Applications

PTT 618 Man-made Fibers

PTT 622 Polymer Physics

Academic Courses Taught at UMass Dartmouth, 1998- 2005
Undergraduate courses

TES 105 Contemporary Issues in Textile Sciences

TES 110 Environmental Science and Business

TES 300 Fabric Design and Structure 1

TES 302 Textile Manufacturing 11

TES 310 Statistical Quality Control

TES 401 Textile Manufacturing 111

TES 402 Advanced Materials and Composites

TES 403 Mechanics of Textile Structures

TEC 410 Polymer Chemistry

Graduate courses

TEC 510 Polymer Chemistry

TET 503 Research Techniques

TET 563 Fibrous Structures

TET 564 Mechanics of Fibrous Structures

Other Activities related to Instruction and Advising

BS and MS and PhD Research Projects

Have served as supervisor for many undergraduate and graduate students' theses at the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, the Federal University of Technology, Owerri from 1977-199 and at the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth , 1998-to date.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND EXTERNAL APPOINTMENTS

Member, Industry, Training National Advisory Committee on Textiles (ITAC- Textiles), 1977-1983

Chairman, ITAC-Committee on Vocational Centers in the Eastern and former Bendel States, Nigeria.

Member, Standard Organization of Nigeria, Technical Committee on Textiles, 1978 -1997.

Chairman of Standards Organization of Nigeria, Technical Committee on Textiles, 1992-1997.

Consultant to the Standards Organization of Nigeria, 1998 to-date

Chairman, Organizing Committee, National Workshop on Growth of Polymers and Textiles in the Nigerian Economy, held at the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, September 18-20, 1986.

Chairman, Local Organizing Committee, Tenth Annual Seminar Committee of Vice Chancellors of Nigeria Universities, held at the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, March 12-13, 1987

Representative of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, on the Governing Board of Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Lagos, 1984 /85 to 1987 / 88

Chairman, Faculties of Science Admission Panel, JAMB, Lagos, 1987 / 88

Member, National Board for Technical Educ. Accreditation Panel for various Polytechnics, 1983-1988

Member, National Universities Commission Academic Standards Panel for Environmental Sciences, 1986 / 87

Member of the Governing Council of The Textile Institute Manchester, UK 1988 -1997

Council Representative, The Textile Institute, Manchester, Activities Committee, 1988-1990

Council Representative, The Textile Institute, Manchester, Professional and Educational Affairs Committee, 1988-1990.

Member, Governing Council of the Federal College of Education (Technical), Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria 1990-1993.

Member of the Finance and General Purposes Committee of the Governing Council of the Federal College of Education (Technical), Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria.

Assessor, Journal of Technical Education, Publishers: National Board for Tech.Education, Kaduna

Reviewer:

(i) Nigerian Journal of Science and Technology

(ii) Indian Journal of Fiber and Textile Research

(iii) Journal of Applied Polymer Science, USA

(iv) Journal of The Textile Institute

PUBLIC / COMMUNITY SERVICES AND APPOINTMENTS

Chairman, Development Project Seminars, Aniocha and Oshimili LGA, Nigeria 1977

Chairman, All Saints Chapel Council, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, 1986-1988

Member, Kiwanis International, Owerri, Board of Directors, 1985-1997

Kiwanis International, Owerri, Vice-President, 1986/87; President, 1987/88

Member, Imo State of Nigeria Amateur Cycling Association, 1992

Member, Imo State of Nigeria Ahiajoku Lecture Planning Committee, 1992-1996

Vice- Chairman, Ahiajoku Gala Night Sub-Committee and Ahiajoku Editorial Sub-Committee

Vice-President, Issele-Uku Progressive Union, Owerri Branch, 1992 -1997

President, Aniocha Development Union, Owerri Branch, 1992 -1997

Member, Issele Association in North America Inc. 1999-to-date

Member, United Nations Focus Group on African Initiatives for the Millennium, 2000 to-date

Member, First Baptist Church New Bedford, Breakfast for the Needy Program, 2002 to-date

Member, First Baptist Church, New Bedford Ministry Planning Group

Financial Secretary, First Baptist Church, New Bedford, MA