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11Advanced Textile EngineeringCreating a comfortable, sanitary environment as expectations for face masks growDivision of Textile and Kansei EngineeringNumerous types of masks, a familiar sanitary product in Japan, are sold for purposes such as protecting against pollen, the common cold, and other viruses, but satisfaction with these products is typically low. To address these products’ shortcomings, I am working to develop a mask that will function effectively while yielding a high level of user satisfaction.Mika MorishimaTenure-track Assistant ProfessorAn infrared image shows the range of temperatures when a mask is worn, illustrating how gaps form between the mask and the face.Wearers open and close their mouths frequently in daily life when coughing, sneezing, or speaking. Motion analysis reveals the degree of mask slippage when vowels are spoken.Assistant Professor Morishima took her position in 2010 after working as a researcher at the central research organization of the Muroran Institute of Technology and later as an assistant professor at Gifu City Women's College. Her areas of research include functional design engineering for textile products and textile engineering.Face masks are likely to see increasingly widespread use for such purposes as chemical sensitivity protection and health management. There are also many opportunities for helping create more sanitary environments, including through work clothes worn in clean rooms and protective gear used to shield wearers from chemical contaminants.Outlook for researchGraduates can leverage their experience and knowledge in experimentation and data analysis by working for manufacturers of sanitary products or in the textile industry.Outlook for students after graduation

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