Media & Press

In the Spotlight

Development of Smart Textile Solution for Monitoring Cardiovascular Health in this Era of Changing Climate — awarded a TransformHF Collaboration Starter Grant 2025.

8+ Media Features
8 Podcasts & Talks

Featured Media Releases

Additional Media Coverage

Chemistry Magazine article
Magazine

Why Firefighters' Clothing Isn't as Protective as It Should Be

Chemical Institute of Canada — Chemistry Magazine

This piece examines limitations in current firefighting garments and discusses gaps in materials, testing and standards that can leave wearers underprotected.

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PhD Research Projects

Sensor for firefighter protective clothing
PhD Research August 2021

Sensor Can Help Detect When Firefighters' Protective Clothing Is No Longer Safe

University of Alberta — Folio

Research from my PhD developing a sensor technology to detect damage in firefighters' protective clothing, providing a faster and easier way to ensure safety.

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Davey Textiles collaboration
Collaboration

Textiles Scientist Working with Davey Textiles to Develop a Faster, Easier Way to Detect Damage

Davey Textiles

Collaboration with Davey Textiles to develop innovative methods for detecting damage in protective textiles, building on my PhD research.

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Research Video

DND-Funded Research Project

YouTube Video

A project I worked on during my PhD, funded by the Department of National Defence (DND), focusing on advanced protective textile solutions.

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Interviews & Features

Convocation feature
Academic Feature

Saiful Hoque — Convocation Feature

University of Alberta — Faculty of Agricultural, Life & Environmental Sciences

Featured coverage of my convocation, highlighting my academic journey and research contributions during my PhD at the University of Alberta.

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CABHI Science Collaborative Spotlight
Spotlight

CABHI Science Collaborative Spotlight — Saiful Hoque, Ph.D.

CABHI — Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation

Featured in CABHI's Science Collaborative Spotlight, highlighting my research on smart textile innovation for healthcare and biomedical applications.

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Firefighters Podcast appearance
Podcast

#343 Beyond the Flames: The Lifespan of Firefighters Gear, PPE & Fabrics

Firefighters Podcast

This episode explores groundbreaking research from the University of Alberta on factors that weaken firefighters' protective clothing over time, featuring Saiful Hoque and Dr. Patricia Dolez discussing the effects of moisture, heat, and chemical exposure on PPE performance and lifespan.

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Podcast appearance on Spotify
Podcast

Podcast Interview

Spotify Podcast

I was invited to share my research journey, insights on smart textiles, and the future of protective clothing on this podcast episode.

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Presentations & Talks

Talk

Inside Textiles: Science, Design & Innovation — Session 1

YouTube

Invited talk as part of the Inside Textiles series, discussing research innovations in textile science, design, and protective clothing applications.

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Talk

Inside Textiles: Science, Design & Innovation — Session 2

YouTube

Continued discussion on textile science and innovation, exploring advanced materials and their applications in protective clothing and wearable technology.

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Talk

Inside Textiles: Science, Design & Innovation — Session 3

YouTube

Further exploration of textile research, covering smart textile technologies and their role in advancing protective gear and biomedical applications.

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Talk

Inside Textiles: Science, Design & Innovation — Session 4

YouTube

The final session of the series, bringing together key insights on textile science, design innovation, and the future of smart protective textiles.

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Talk

KITE Creates and FIBRE present: Aging, Thermoregulation and Everyday Clothing

YouTube — with Azadeh

Collaborative talk with Azadeh exploring the intersection of aging, thermoregulation, and everyday clothing, presented by KITE Creates and FIBRE.

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