Leading interdisciplinary research spanning healthcare wearables, protective textiles, functional yarns, and advanced materials — funded by NSERC, CIHR, Mitacs, and more.
Flagship biomedical textile project developing wearable solutions for real-time sleep apnea monitoring and therapeutic intervention through smart textiles. Combines advanced fabric engineering with physiological monitoring capabilities.
Advanced textile prototypes capable of real-time skin temperature monitoring and adaptive thermal regulation for healthcare applications. Ideal for patients requiring continuous thermal management in clinical and home settings.
Smart fabrics designed for continuous respiratory rate and breathing pattern monitoring with clinical-grade accuracy. Mentoring PhD and MSc students on developing innovative textile-based respiratory sensors for healthcare settings.
Developed functional yarns using additive manufacturing technology and innovative extrusion processes for the NSERC-NFRF funded smartwear revolution project. Created 3D-printed flexible composites for wearable textiles and soft robotics applications.
Novel moisture and thermal sensors using laser-induced graphene technology for textile degradation monitoring and performance assessment. Developed end-of-life detection methods for protective clothing with industry partners.
Comprehensive aging analysis of para-aramid, meta-aramid, and other high-performance fibers for firefighters' protective clothing reliability. Developed accelerated aging programs simulating real service conditions with industry partners DuPont and LION Protects.
Development of nanofibre membranes capable of chemical and biological detoxification. Comprehensive material characterization and performance testing for protective applications through various microscopy and spectroscopy techniques.
Identified and characterized potential polymeric materials for product development. Explored innovative lamination techniques for fabrication and developed functional prototypes for specialized military protective applications.
