Develop sustainable solutions with biopolymer nonwovens 

Nonwoven is a highly engineered fabric; it is everywhere —from filtration systems for purifying air, blood, and water, to various types of wipes, to many medical applications, to geotextiles, etc. —and makes everyday life better. The nonwoven industry is dynamic, continually growing and innovating. Students will have the opportunity to work with The Nonwovens Institute (NWI) – a leading research institute with a world-class lab-to-pilot-scale nonwoven fabrication facility – to develop functional nonwovens using more sustainable materials.

Desired Skills: Background in fiber & textiles, polymer science, material science, or chemical engineering