Raha Saremi
College of Family and Consumer Sciences
Materials Researcher and Lab Manager
Education
| Degree | Field of Study | Institution | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. | Polymer, Fiber & Textile Sciences | University of Georgia | 2013-2018 |
| M.Sc. | Fiber & Textile Engineering | Tehran Polytechnic | 2007-2009 |
| B.Sc. | Fiber & Textile Engineering | Tehran Polytechnic | 2002-2007 |
Research
Research interests lie in the area of functional coatings, nanofibers, nanocellulose materials, textile dyeing, polymer thin films, bioplastics/biocomposites, and smart textiles.
Areas of Expertise
Research and Development, Nonwoven Processing and Characterization, Composite Reinforcement, Industrial and Product Design, Micro and Nanofibers, Color Data Analysis, Fiber, Polymer and Textile Testing, Manufacturing and Products, Supply Chain, natural and synthetic polymers and yarn spinning, Testing Protocols ASTM/AATCC, Statistical Data Analysis, denim fabrications and finishes, Textile Process and Apparatus, Experimental Design and Quality Control, Cellulose and Nanocellulose (NFC and NCC) Processing and Analysis, Fatigue behavior in fibers, yarns, and fabrics, Smart Fabrics
Awards
| Award Name | Awarded By | Year Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Eleonora M. Costa Graduate Scholarship | University of Georgia | October 2017 |
| Jones-Anderson Family Endowment | University of Georgia | May 2017 |
| Graduate Student Travel Funding-Costa Fund Award | University of Georgia | September 2016 |
| L. Frank and Georgia D. Rodgers Graduate Student Award | University of Georgia | August 2016 |
| Sustainable Textile Dyeing Using Nanocellulosic Fibers won the first prize (EUR 50,000). | Elsevier Green and Sustainable Chemistry Challenge | April 2016 |
| Textile dyeing using nanocellulosic fibers. US Patent Application: 20160010275. | January 2016 | |
| AATCC Foundation Grant | American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists | December 2015 |
| Jones Anderson Family Endowment scholarship | University of Georgia | October 2015 |
| Iris Price Dover Scholarship | University of Georgia | October 2014 |
| Gwendolyn Brooks o’Connell Scholarship | University of Georgia | November 2013 |