Amit Talukder
College of Family and Consumer Sciences
Graduate Assistant
Aspiring Material Scientist
360 Dawson Hall
305 Sanford Dr.
Athens, GA 30602
Education
Degree | Field of Study | Institution | Graduation |
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Ph.D. | Materials Science (Polymer, Fiber, and Textile Sciences) | University of Georgia | 2023- |
MS | Fashion Design and Merchandising | Mississippi State University | 2023 |
MBA | Marketing | Jahangirnagar University | 2021 |
BSc | Textile Engineering | University of Chittagong | 2015 |
Research
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Development of Piezoelectric and Photovoltaic Nanomaterial-Integrated Personal Protective Textiles for Enhanced protection and Energy Harvesting (9/1/2023-present)
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Development of a 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)
- Integrated stretch and pressure sensors into the socks.
- Validated against gold-standard human performance measurements using force platforms and the MOCAP system.
- Ergonomic Assessment: Bending and Reaching into Boxes and Pallets, ABB Motors (5/15/2022-8/15/2022)
- Analyzed risk levels of 21 job operations by conducting RULA and REBA for 60 postures and assessed the risk levels on a low, moderate, or high-risk scale.
- Developed solutions for high-risk operations.
- Developed analytical thinking skills, identified safety issues, and performed operation analysis.
Teaching
Teaching Assistant of TXMI 3520, FYOS1001, TXMI2100E (Summer 2024 - Fall 2024)
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
Organization | Title | Years of Service |
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Envoy Textiles Limited | Senior Executive (Weaving Production) | 4.5 years |
Fakir Knitwears Limited | Intern | 2 months |
Awards
Award Name | Awarded By | Year Awarded |
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The Graduate School Doctoral Fellow Award | The Graduate School of the University of Georgia (UGA) | 2023 |
AATCC Foundation Student Research Support Grant | American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) | 2022 |
Travel Grant from Bangladesh-Sweden Trust Fund | Bangladesh-Sweden Trust Fund | 2022 |
Research Award | The School of Human Sciences (Mississippi State University) | 2023 |
3rd Place Poster Presentation Award | Mississippi Academy of Sciences | 2023 |
Editorial Appointments
Position | Name of Journal | Year(s) |
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Peer Reviewer | Research Journal of Textile and Apparel | 2023- |
Peer Reviewer | Polymer-Plastics Technology and Materials | 2023- |
Peer Reviewer | Heliyon | 2024- |
Peer Reviewer | Journal of Applied Polymer Science | 2024- |
Peer Reviewer | Plos One | 2024- |
Service
Organization | Title | Year(s) | Service Type |
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American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists | Student | 2023 | Membership |
International Textile and Apparel Association | Student | 2022 | Membership |
International Student Liaison Program 2022, International Student Advisory Board(ISAB) | Student Liaison | 2022 | Voluntary |
49th Georgia Junior Science & Humanities Symposium | Paper Readers, Office of Academic Special Programs | 2024 | Voluntary |
UGA College of Family and Consumer Sciences | TXMI Graduate Inclusive Excellence Representative | 2024 | Voluntary |
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 background in Textile Engineering and an MS in Business Administration, he recently earned an MS in Fashion Design and Merchandising from Mississippi State University.
Amit's career journey includes over four years of hands-on experience in industrial weaving and a deep commitment to practical application. His research interests span human factors, ergonomics, smart textiles, 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 focused on developing advanced PVDF-based nanogenerators for EMI shielding and energy harvesting in protective textile applications.
- Developing lightweight and heat-resistant aramid-fiber-based nanofibers for personal protective clothing.
- Developing PHB/TiO2 composites using touch and electrospinning techniques for biomedical and environmental applications.
- Developed aligned PHB Fibrous Tissue Engineering Scaffolds Via Touch spinning Apparatus and 3D Printing.
Job Description
Research and Development:
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.
Academic Assistance:
Assist in instructing undergraduate students, offering guidance during hands-on lab activities, and ensuring an interactive learning environment.
Supporting the academic evaluation process by grading essays, projects, labs, tests, and other student assessments following course standards.
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 Sustainabilty 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
Conferences and Seminars
- Western Regional Meeting 2022 (Oct 19-22, 2022)
- 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.)
- 87th Annual Mississippi Academy of Sciences Meeting, Biloxi, Mississippi (Feb 23-24, 2023)
- 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)
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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
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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
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Interview: MSU research team working on new life jacket, https://www.wtva.com/video/interview-fishing-vest/video_157e9bd3-4071-5ca4-9c02-c812eda1cc38.html
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Life-Saving Research, https://www.msstate.edu/state-spotlight/2023/07/life-saving-research
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Life vest research at MSU changing course for commercial fishermen, https://memo.msstate.edu/story.php?id=7165
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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
Orchid ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8339-0419