PUBLICATIONS

Kabir, S. M. F., Mathur, K., and Seyam, A. M., Impact Resistance and Failure Analysis of 3D Printed Continuous Fiberglass Reinforced Cellular Composites, Submitted to the Journal of the Textile Institute, Accepted May 31, In Production, 2020.

Seyam, A.M., Jasti, V.K., Oxenham, W., and Theyson, T., The Role of Hydrophilic Finishes in Frictional Electrification and Charge Decay of Woven Fabric from Polyester, JOTI, Vol 111, No. 1, 1-9, 2020.

Bogan, K., Seyam, A.M., and Slade, J., Evaluation of the Electrical Integrity of E-Textiles Subjected to Abrasion, JTATM, Vol 11, Issue 1, 2019.

Midani, M., Seyam, A.M., and Pankow, M., A Generalized Analytical Model for Predicting the Tensile Behavior of 3D Orthogonal Woven Composites Using Finite Deformation Approach, JOTI, Vol 109, No. 11, 1465-1476, 2018.http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00405000.2018.1425107

Bogan, K., Seyam, A.M., and Slade, J., Evaluation of the Electrical Integrity of E-Textiles Subjected to Environmental Conditions, JOTI, Vol 109, No. 3, 393-409, 2018.

http://www.tandfonline.com/eprint/hCAaghbXjprSZ3PWeMWk/full

Seyam, A.M., Monteiro, A.S., Midani, M., and Baruque-Ramos, Effect of structural parameters on the tensile properties of multilayer 3D composites from Tururi palm tree (Manicaria saccifera Gaertn.) fibrous material, Composites Part B, Vol 111, 17-26, 2017.

Haroglu, D., Powell, N. and Seyam, A.M., The response of polymer optical fiber (POF) to cyclic loading for POF sensor for automotive seat occupancy sensing, JOTI, Vol 108, No 1, 42-48, 2017

Vallabh, R., Hassanin, A.H., Said, M.A., and Seyam, A.M., Improving High Altitude UV-Vis Resistance of PBO Braided Tendons of Super Pressure Balloons, JOTI, Vol 107, No. 1, 136-143, 2016.

Hamouda, T., Seyam, A.M., and Peters, K., Investigating the Loss of an Embedded Perfluorinated Polymer Optical Fiber for Different Resin’s Gel Time, Fibers and Polymers, Vol 16, No 10, 2135-2140, 2015. (DOI 10.1007/s12221-015-5534-0)

Seyam, A.M., Vallabh, R., and Hassanin, A.H., Improving UV Resistance of Fibers: Idealized Computational Model Predicting the Distribution of UV Blocking Cylindrical Nanoparticles in Protective Polymeric Layer, Journal of Engineered Fibers and Fabrics, Vol. 10, Issue 1, 20-31, 2015.

Hamouda, T., Seyam, A.M., and Peters, K., Polymer Optical Fibers Integrated Directly into 3D Orthogonal Woven Composites for Sensing, Journal of Smart Materials and Structures, Vol. 24, 1-11, 2015.

Seyam, A.M., Saleh, S.S., Sharkas, M.Y., and AbouHashish, H.Z., Shaped Seamless Woven Garments, Research Journal of Textile and Apparel, Vol 18, No. 2, 96-107, 2014.

Seyam, A.M. and Ince, M.E., Generalized geometric modeling of three-dimensional orthogonal woven preforms from spun yarns, Journal of the Textile Institute, Vol. 104, Issue 9, 914-928, 2013.

Seyam, A.M. and Hamouda, T., Smart Textiles: Evaluation of Optic Fibers as Embedded Sensors for Structure Health Monitoring of Fiber Reinforced Composites, Journal of the Textile Institute, Vol. 104, Issue 8, 892-899, 2013.

Seyam, A.M., Saleh, S.S., Sharkas, M.Y., and Abou Hashish, H.Z., Development of Seamless Woven Garments with Desired Shapes and Sizes, Journal of Scientific Research (J. Sci. Res.), Vol 30, 2013.

Won, J.M., Said, M.A., and Seyam, A.M., Development of UV Protective Sheath for High Performance Fibers for High Altitude Applications, Fiber and Polymer Journal, Vol. 14, No. 4, 647-652, 2013.

Seyam, A.M. and Won, J., Development of UV Protective Electrospun Layers for High Performance Fibers for High Altitude Applications, Indian Journal of Fibre and Textile Research, Vol. 38, 121-125, June 2013.

Liu, L., Seyam, A.M., and Oxenham, W., Frictional Electrification on Polymeric Flat Surfaces, Journal of Engineered Fibers and Fabrics (JEFF), Vol. 8, Issue 1, 126-136, 2013.

Hassanin, A.H., Said, A.M., and Seyam, A.M., Composite Porous Membrane for protecting High Performance Fibers from UV-VIS Radiation, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Published online WILEYONLINELIBRARY.COM/APP, DOI:10.1002/APP.38476, October 7, 2012, final online release DOI: 10.1002/APP.38476, pp 1297-1303, 2013.

Seyam, A.M., Hudson, S., Ibrahim, H.M., Waly, A., and Abou-Zeid, N.Y., Healing Performance of Wound Dressing from Cyanoethyl Chitosan Electrospun Fibres, Indian Journal of Fibre and Textile Research, Vol. 37, 205-210, September 2012.

Seyam, A.M. and Mathur, K, A General Geometrical Model for Predicting Color Mixing of Woven Fabrics from Colored Warp and Filling Yarns, Fibers and Polymers Journal, Vol. 13, No. 6, 795-801, 2012.

Seyam, A.M., Lee, J.H., Hodge, G., Oxenham, W., and Grant, E., Prevention of Warp Breaks in Jacquard Weaving, Fibers and Polymers Journal, Vol. 8, No. 1, 79-83, 2007.

A., Seyam^b, A.M.,  Mock, G., ^band Theyson, T., Investigation of Ultra Violet (UV) Resistance for High Strength Fibers, Advances in Space Research, Vol. 37, Issue 11, 2052-2058, 2006.^b

Xiang, P., Kuznetsov, A.V., and Seyam, A. M., Modeling of the Hydroentanglement Process, Journal of Engineered Fibers and Fabrics, Vol. 1, No. 2, 1-14, 2006.

Anderson, K. and Seyam A.M., Developing Seamless Shaped Woven Medical Products, Journal of Medical Engineering & Technology 28, 110-116, May/June 2004.

Grant, E., Luthy, K.A., Muth, J.F., Mattos, L.S., Braly, J.C., Seyam, A., Ghosh T., Dhawan, A., Natarajan, K., Developing Portable Acoustic Arrays on a Large-Scale E-Textile Substrate, International Journal of Clothing Science & Technology 16, No. 1/2, 73-83, 2004.

Seyam, A.M., Weavability Limit of Yarns with Thickness Variation in Shuttleless Weaving, Fibers and Polymers Journal 4, 176-181, 2003.

Seyam, A. M., and Sarin, S., Effect of Needle Position in the Needle Board and Needle Orientation on Dynamic Needle Forces, Textile Research Journal 67, 772-776, 1997.

Seyam, A. M., and El-Shiekh, A., Mechanics of Woven Fabrics, Part I: Theoretical Investigation of Weavability Limit of Yarns with Thickness Variation, Textile Research Journal 60, 389-404, 1990.

Barghash, A. and Seyam, A. M., Interpretation of Loss in Strength and Breaking Elongation of Resin-Treated Cotton Fibers Using Microscopical Technique, ASME Journal of Engineering for Industry, Vol. 105, 16-20, Feb. 1983.

EDUCATION

EDUCATION

Ph.D.  Fiber and Polymer Science

            August 1985, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, U.S.A

M. S.   Textile Engineering

            June 1978, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt

B. S.    Textile Engineering (with Honor)

            June 1972, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt

RESEARCH INTEREST

Established Research Areas: Shaped Seamless Garments, Structural Mechanics of Woven Fabrics, Direct Garment Manufacturing Using Integrated Meltblown and Robotic Technologies, Carding Dynamics, Needlepunching Process and Products, Electrotextile Structures, Computer Simulation and Formation of Nonwoven Webs using Electrospinning Process and Electrostatic Field, Applications of MEMS in Woven Fabric and Yarn Formation, Static Generation/Dissipation on Polymeric Surfaces, Modeling of the Hydroentanglement Nonwoven Process, Fiber Reinforced Composites from High Performance Fibers and Natural Fibers, Protection of High Performance Fibers from UV, Laminates for Airships, Non-stop Tying-in Process.

HONORS AND AWARDS

• Alexander Quarles Holladay Medal for Excellence Award, 2018
• Named Charles A. Cannon Professor of Textiles, May 2017
• Recipient of the University Alumni Distinguished Graduate Professorship Award 2014
• Recipient of Lifetime Honored Membership of Lexington Who’s Who of Executive and Professionals
• Recipient of first place award (with Mehmet E. Ince of Textile Engineering Department, Gaziantep University, Turkey) for the proposal titled “Application of Composites from 3D Orthogonal Woven Preforms in Automotive and Marine”, Turkey Innovation Week, the Turkish Exporters Association, Istanbul, Turkey, December 4-6, 2014
• Recipient of second place award (with Mehmet E. Ince of Textile Engineering Department, Gaziantep University, Turkey) in Mobiltech (Transportation) Category for the proposal titled “Application of Composites from 3D Orthogonal Woven Preforms in Automotive and Marine”, 6^th International R&D Brokerage Event, Bursa, Turkey, April 3-4, 2014
• Recipient of Outstanding Service Award for participating in the Industrial Review Board in Development of Manufacturing Technology for Apparel Automation Presented by NCSU College of Textiles, June 1995.
• Awarded (with F. Sun, E. McPherson, T. Clapp, and T. Little) for Literary Excellence in recognition of the "Outstanding Paper" published in the International Journal of Clothing Science & Technology in 1993, the paper entitled "Manufacturing Technology for Apparel Automation - Layup Module."
• Recipient of merit award for trade secret innovation from Burlington Industries for developing a method to predict maximum construction of woven fabrics, April 1988.

EDITORSHIP

The Fiber Society

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers

The Textile Institute

Lexington Who’s Who (Lifetime)

Marquis Who's Who in Science and Engineering 2011-2012 (11th Edition)

Member of the International Advisory Panel, AUTEX On-Line Journal

Member of Emerald Literati Club, International J. of Clothing Science & Technology

Technical Editor, Textile World Magazine

Member of Operating Editorial Board, Journal of Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management

Member of the International Review Board of International Foundation of Fashion Technology Institutes (IFFTI)

Member of the International Advisory Board, International Conference of Textile Research Division, National Research Center, Cairo, Egypt

Member of the Editorial Board of the Indian Journal of Fibre & Textile Research for the period January 2011-December 2013

Member of the International Advisory Board of the Alexandria Engineering Journal

Member of editorial board of Journal of Arts and Applied Sciences (JAAS), Damietta University, Egypt

Editorial Board of the International Journal of Textile Science & Engineering 

Sector Editor, Textile Technology and Chemistry, Bulletin of the National Research Centre.

Advisory Board Member of the Nigerian Journal of Textiles, February19, 2019 –  February 18, 2021