Using enzymes to facilitate removal of recalcitrant seed coat fragments present in cotton fabric.
My previous research included-
To extract and apply antibacterial agents in the form of dyes from natural source onto textile substrates. To evaluate the effectiveness of this property by testing against bacteria.
Teaching:
* Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO; 2005- 2007
Teaching Assistant
o Responsible for teaching laboratory in DM 120 Textiles for undergraduate students
o Taught courses in Textile Technology to undergraduate students
Education:
2007-Current
Ph.D.
Textile Sciences
University of Georgia
2005-2007
M.S.
Textile Science
Colorado State University
1999-2003
B.Tech.
Textile Technology
Osmania University (India)
Selected Publications/Presentations:
·Renuka D., & Sarkar, A.K. (2007). Antibacterial activity and UV property of shikonin on silk substrate. JTATM, 5 (4).
·Presented paper at AATCC Student Paper Competition, 2006, “The use of Pomegranate as an Antibacterial Agent on Textile Substrates”, available on Proceedings of the Annual International Conference & Exhibition of AATCC.
·Hayavadana, J., & Renuka, D. (2003). Tissue engineering- a new era in textiles. Asian Textile Journal, 107-110.
Renuka Dhandapani
