Shinshu University

Invited Lectures

2010, July 15

Prof. Jin-lian Hu (Hong Kong Polytechnic University, P.R.China)
“Future Adaptive Polymers for Textiles”

Prof. Hugh Gong (University of Manchester, United Kingdom)
“Hybrid Nano-Textile Structures”

Prof. Xiangwu Zhang (North Carolina State University,
United States)
“A Nanofiber Approach to Advanced Energy Storage
and Conversion”

Prof. Mutsumi Kimura (Shinshu University, Japan)
“Foldable Textile Electronic Devices All- Organic Conductive Fibers”

Prof. Chris Carr (University of Manchester, United Kingdom)
“Development of funding Schemes to Promote Innovation
in Research”

Prof. John H. Xin (Hong Kong Polytechnic University, P.R.China)
“Photocatalytic Self-cleaning Fabrics Based on Nano TiO2”

2010, July 16

Prof. Tsukada Masuhiro (Shinshu University, Japan)
“Acylation of Silk and Wool with Acid Anhydrides and Preparation of Water Repellent Fibers”

Prof. Harold S. Freeman (North Carolina State University,
United States)
“Molecular Engineering of Sustainable Synthetic Colorants”

Prof. Muriel Rigout (University of Manchester, United Kingdom)
“Surface Chemical Analysis and Performance of Easy Care
Finishes for Cotton”

Prof. Yutaka Ohkoshi (Shinshu University, Japan)
“Micro-second's structure development analysis
for the strengthening mechanism of PET fiber”

Prof. (Tao Xiao-ming) Presented by John H. Xin
(Hong Kong Polytechnic University, P.R.China)
“Industrial Collaboration of Textile related research in Hong Kong”

Mr. Francois Pinaud (KERMEL, France)
“Kermel, an example of emerging textile engineering for heat and flame protection with a strong international collaboration”

Prof. A. Blanton Godfrey (North Carolina State University,
United States)
“Driving Innovation in Textile Design, Production, and Distribution”

Prof. Paul Hogg (University of Manchester, United Kingdom)
“The Future for Textiles in Composite Materials”

Prof. Moon W. Suh (North Carolina State University, United States)
“Modeling for 100 Years of Textile Research - Good Models, Bad Models and Wrong Models”