Amit Talukder

Education

Research

• Development of Piezoelectric and Photovoltaic Nanomaterial-Integrated Personal Protective Textiles for Enhanced protection and Energy Harvesting (9/1/2023-present)
• Development of Novel Lightweight Textile Materials for Personal Protective Clothing: Reducing Burn Injuries and Heat Stress for Oil and Gas Field Workers (1/1/2024-present)
• Mechanical, chemical, and protein properties and application analysis of spider silk (10/1/2023-present)
• Evaluating the Effects of Compression Socks on Comfort and Postural Stability in Ankle Instability (9/1/2021 - 6/1/2022)
• Smart Fishing Shirt: Innovation of a Flotation Fishing Shirt that Provides Buoyancy and Tracking During Falls Overboard - Funded by CDC NIOSH (8/20/2021-7/31/2023)
• Incorporation of a smart sock with the virtual immersive test for postural stability, funded by NSF (09/01/2022- 7/31/2023)

Teaching

Teaching Assistant of TXMI 3520, FYOS1001, and TXMI2100E (Summer 2024 - Summer 2025)

Course Instructor: Dr. Suraj Sharma, Professor, Polymer, Fiber, and Textile Sciences, UGA

• Evaluating student essays, projects, labs, tests, and other assessments.
• Helping undergraduate students do hands-on activities during labs.

Teaching Assistant of FDM-2524-01 Textiles for Apparel (Fall 2021)

Course Instructor: Rachel Woodward, Lecturer, Human Development and Family Sciences, MSU

• Lecturing undergraduate students about different textile testing procedures.

• Helping undergraduate students do hands-on activities during lab sessions.

Teaching Assistant of FDM 2593 Product Development II (Fall 2021)

Course Instructor: Dr. Charles Freeman, Associate Professor & Graduate Coordinator, FDM, MSU

• Evaluating student essays, projects, labs, tests, and other assessments.
• Maintaining records on student progress/grades.

Prior Professional Positions

Awards

Editorial Appointments

Service

Advisory Committee

Dr. Suraj Sharma, Professor

Polymer, Fiber, and Textile Sciences

University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA

ssharma@uga.edu 

Areas of Expertise

Dedicated and experienced soft material professional with a proven track record of four years in the development, characterization, and performance evaluation of polymeric materials across diverse fields of applications (e.g., smart textiles, E-textiles, and protective textiles). Proficient in state-of-the-art methodologies and techniques to effectively design, optimize, and characterize polymeric materials for practical applications. Specialized expertise in understanding and leveraging polymer properties, synthesis, and processing to tailor materials for multifaceted functionalities.  

Biography

Amit Talukder is a dedicated professional at the intersection of technology and material innovation. With a bachelor's in textile engineering and an MS in business administration, he recently earned an MS in fashion design and merchandising from Mississippi State University. Now, he is pursuing his PhD in Polymer, Fiber, and Textile Sciences at the University of Georgia. 

Amit's career journey includes over four years of hands-on experience in industrial weaving and three years of research experience in material science. His research interests span human factors, ergonomics, smart textiles, nanomaterials, polymeric materials, and energy harvesting. His work has been recognized in media outlets, and he secured a grant for research on wearable flexible solar cells.

Current Research

• Leading research projects aimed at developing advanced PVDF-based nanogenerators for electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding and energy harvesting applications in protective textiles.
• Engineering lightweight, heat-resistant aramid-fiber-based nanofibers designed for personal protective clothing.
• Innovating and developing PHB/TiO₂ composites using touch and electrospinning techniques in biomedical and environmental fields.
• Designing and developing aligned PHB fibrous tissue engineering scaffolds through touch spinning apparatus and 3D printing for potential medical applications.

• Mechanical, chemical, and protein properties and application analysis of spider silk.

Journal Articles

• Talukder, A.; Derby, H.; Freeman, C.; Burch, R.; Knight, A.; Chander, H. Sensory and Tactile Comfort Assessment of Sub-Clinical and Clinical Compression Socks on Individuals with Ankle Instability. Textiles 2022, 2, 307-317. https://doi.org/10.3390/textiles2020017 
• Freeman, C., Orzadab, B., Cobb, K., and Talukder, A. Being part of a winning team: A Problem-based Approach to Teach Sustainability Adoption in Collegiate Athletic Uniforms, International Journal of Fashion Design, Technology and Education 2022, https://doi.org/10.1080/17543266.2022.2089240
• Derby, H., Conner, N., Talukder, A., Griffith, A., Freeman, C., Burch, R., Simpson, J., Goble, D., Knight, A. & Chander, H. The impact of sub-clinical and clinical compression socks on postural stability tasks among individuals with ankle instability, Healthcare 2022, 10(7), 1271; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare10071271
• Mamun, A. A., Bormon, K. K., Rasu, N. S., Talukder, A., Freeman, C., Burch, R., & Chander, H. An Assessment of Energy and Groundwater Consumption of Textile Dyeing Mills in Bangladesh and Minimization of Environmental Impacts via Long-Term Key Performance Indicators (KPI) Baseline, Textiles 2022, 2(4), 511-523; https://doi.org/10.3390/textiles2040029
• Mamun, A. A., Nabi, M. M., Islam, F., Bappy, M. M., Uddin, M. A., Hossain, M. S., Talukder, A. Video-based Automatic Fabric Pattern Recognition Using Bayesian Optimized Convolutional Neural Network, The Journal of the Textile Institute 2023; https://doi.org/10.1080/00405000.2023.2269760
• Ahmed, B., Hossain, M. J., Parvez, A. A., Talukder, A., Al-Amin, M., Mahmud, A. A., Islam, T. Recent Advancements of MXene/Nanocellulose Based Hydrogel and Aerogel: A Review, Advanced Energy and Sustainability Research 2023, 5(3); DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/aesr.202300231
• Hossain, M. M., Islam, T., M. Jalil, A., Rakibuzzaman, S. M., Surid, S. M., Zabed, M. R. I., Talukder, A., Hossain, S. Advancements of eco-friendly natural antimicrobial agents and their transformative role in sustainable textiles, SPE Polymers 2024; https://doi.org/10.1002/pls2.10135

• Mamun, A. A., Uddin, M. A., Shohag, M. A. S., Hossain, Bappy, M. M., and Talukder, A. Energy consumption modeling in industrial sewing operations: a case study on carbon footprint measurement in the apparel industry, Manufacturing Letters 2024, 41; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mfglet.2024.09.190

• Talukder, A.; Freeman, C.; Kobia, C.; Burch, R.F.V. Evaluating the Impact of Laundering on the Electrical Performance of Wearable Photovoltaic Cells: A Comparative Study of Current Consistency and Resistance. Textiles 2024, 4, 493–506. https:// doi.org/10.3390/textiles4040028 

• Uddin, M. M., Dip, T. M., H. R., Tushar, Sayam, A., Anik, S. I., Arin, M. R. A., Talukder, A., and Sharma, S. Triboelectric Nanogenerators for Self-Powered Degradation of Chemical Pollutants. ACS Omega, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1021/acsomega.4c07889 

• Talukder, A.; Freeman, C.; Kobia, C.; Burch, R.F.V. Assessing Corrosion Effects on the Electrical Performance of Wearable Photovoltaic Cells: A Comparative Analysis of Current Consistency and Resistance. Materials 2025, 18, 267. https://doi.org/10.3390/ma18020267

• Talukder, A., & Jo, J. (2025). Elastic textile-based wearable modulation of musculoskeletal load: A comprehensive review of passive exosuits and resistance clothing.  Wearable Technologies, 6, e11. https://doi.org/10.1017/wtc.2025.2

Conference Abstracts (Accepted and Published)

• Gourley, K.; Hagan, F.; Talukder, A.; Bailey, J.; Lesley, S.; Freeman, C.; Burch, R.; Knight, A.; and Chander, H., "Impact of different personal floatation devices during a simulated workload on physiological responses," International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings 2024: Vol. 16: Iss. 3, Article 271.
• Biomechanical, Physiological, and Subjective Perception Assessment of Personal Flotation Devices, Journal of the Mississippi Academy of Sciences, 2022, Talukder, A., Freeman, C., Burch, R., & Chander, H. Saucier, D.
• Comparing current consistency and electrical resistance of wearable photovoltaic cells pre- and post-laundering and corrosion resistance testing conditions. Journal of the Mississippi Academy of Sciences, 2022, Talukder, A., Freeman, C.

Conferences and Seminars

• Touchspun and Electrospun Nanofibers for Enhanced Photocatalysis: ​A Novel Method for Controlled Fabrication​ (Presented in AATCC 2024 Textile Discovery Summit)

• Western Regional Meeting 2022 (Oct 19-22, 2022)

1. Freeman, C., Talukder, A., Strawderman, L.,  Reuben, B., Saucier, D., & Chander, H.,"A biomechanical, physiological, and subjective perception assessment of personal flotation devices (PFD)" (Abstract accepted for Oral presentation.)

• 87^th Annual Mississippi Academy of Sciences Meeting, Biloxi, Mississippi (Feb 23-24, 2023)

1. Talukder, A., Jose, B., Hagan, F., Strawderman, L., Freeman, C., Reuben, B., & Chander, H., "Biomechanical, Physiological, and Subjective Perception Assessment of Personal Flotation Devices", Journal of the Mississippi Academy of Sciences, 2022, 68(1) (Abstract accepted for a Poster presentation)

2. Talukder, A., Freeman, C., Kobia, C., and Reuben, B., "Comparing Current Consistency and Electrical Resistance of Wearable Photovoltaic Cells Pre- and Post-Laundering and Corrosion Resistance Testing Conditions", Journal of the Mississippi Academy of Sciences, 2022, 68(1) (Abstract accepted for an oral presentation)

• Hagan, F., Talukder, A., Jose, B., Strawderman, L., Freeman, C., Reuben, B., & Chander, H., "Impact of different personal flotation devices during a simulated workload on physiological responses" (Accepted in Undergraduate Summer research Showcase 2023)

Press Releases and Media

1. Life vest research at MSU changing course for commercial fishermen, https://www.msstate.edu/newsroom/article/2023/07/life-vest-research-msu-changing-course-commercial-fishermen

2. Interview: MSU research team working on new life jacket, https://www.wtva.com/video/interview-fishing-vest/video_157e9bd3-4071-5ca4-9c02-c812eda1cc38.html

3. Life-Saving Research, https://www.msstate.edu/state-spotlight/2023/07/life-saving-research

4. Life vest research at MSU changing course for commercial fishermen, https://memo.msstate.edu/story.php?id=7165

5. Life vest research at MSU changing course for commercial fishermen, https://www.djournal.com/mbj/life-vest-research-at-msu-changing-course-for-commercial-fishermen/article_4a21b964-262e-11ee-9e32-0b66963a6afa.html?

Publications

Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=JVuPt8QAAAAJ&hl=en

ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8339-0419