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Biography
Professor Parikshit Goswami (B.Sc. (Tech), MSc, PhD, MRSC, ASDC, CCol, CText, FTI, CMgr, MCMI, FHEA) did his MSc in Advanced Textile and Performance Clothing, and his PhD from the University of Leeds. Professor Goswami is the Associate Dean for Research, Innovation, and Knowledge Exchange for Arts and Humanities. Previously he was the Head of the Department for Fashion and Textiles and then of Music and Design Arts at the University of Huddersfield. He is also the Director of the Technical Textiles Research Centre. Before joining the University of Huddersfield, Professor Goswami was the Director of Research and Innovation at the School of Design at the University of Leeds and led the Fibre and Fabric Functionalisation Research group at Leeds. In his research, since joining the University of Huddersfield, Professor Goswami has proactively developed the research profile and activities in Technical Textiles. He is committed to multidisciplinary research and is working towards building constructive collaborations with the University of Huddersfield and industries to transform the competitiveness of the European technical textiles industries. Since joining Huddersfield, Professor Goswami has won government and commercial funding for several research projects, including a collaborative £5.4M project (AHRC Creative Economy- Industry Challenge) with the University of Leeds and the Royal College of Art.
Research Expertise and Interests
Professor Goswami’s domains of research are product development using flexible materials and application of chemistry for functionalising textiles. Professor Goswami manages a large profile of research concerned with fibre/polymer science, nonwovens, medical textiles (implantable materials and non-implantable materials), sustainable materials (fundamentally understand the properties of new material), application and development of nano/submicron fibres for novel applications, and plasma treatment for functionalising textiles and textile chemistry. He is a member of Society of Dyers and Colourists (SDC), Education, Qualifications and Accreditation Board (EQAB), a trustee of SDC, and was a member of EDANA’s R&D working group. Professor Goswami is also the first academic to be appointed to the board of the UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT).He is also a member of the high-profile advisory board for Textiles 2030, a national agreement led by WRAP, a global Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) based in the UK that works with governments, businesses and individuals to ensure that the world’s natural resources are used sustainably. The Textile 2030 advisory board includes national policymakers, online and high street retailers, charitable organisations, technical experts and members from trade associations. Professor Goswami is a Freeman of the City of London and the Worshipful Company of Woolmen, and currently the President of Bradford Textile Society.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Research Expertise and Interests
- Technical Textiles
- Nonwovens
- Textile Dyeing and Finishing;
- Plasma Treatment
- Polymer and Fibre Science
- Medical Textiles
- fibre-reinforced composite
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Projects
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Future Fashion Factory - Digitally Enabled Design & Manufacture of Designer Products for Circular Economies
Goswami, P., Russell, S. J., Almond, K. & Postlethwaite, S.
1/10/18 → 1/03/23
Project: Research
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A combinatorial approach to the elastic response of electrospun mats: Architectural framework and single fiber properties
Singh, D., Sibal, A., Sharma, D., Sharma, S., Sebők, D., K. Satapathy, B., Goswami, P., Kukovecz, A. & Rawal, A., 1 Jan 2023, In: Mechanics of Materials. 176, 14 p., 104484.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Functional and smart textiles in care, treatment, and diagnosis of COVID-19
Hebden, A. & Goswami, P., 20 Mar 2023, Smart and Functional Textiles. Adak, B. & Mukhopadhyay, S. (eds.). de Gruyter, p. 721-750 30 p. (De Gruyter STEM).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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A Brief Review on the Development of Alginate Extraction Process and Its Sustainability
Saji, S., Hebden, A., Goswami, P. & Du, C., 1 May 2022, In: Sustainability. 14, 9, 20 p., 5181.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Chemical bonding: processes, structure and properties
Chapman, R. A., Molinari, M., Rana, S. & Goswami, P., 31 May 2022, Handbook of Nonwovens . Russell, S. J. (ed.). 2 ed. Woodhead Publishing, p. 395- 440 46 p. (The Textile Institute Book Series).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Life cycle environmental impact and economic assessment of British Wool face masks
Angelis-Dimakis, A., Whitehouse, A., Vyrkou, A., Hebden, A., Rana, S. & Goswami, P., 1 Sep 2022, In: Cleaner Environmental Systems. 6, 10 p., 100084.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Activities
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Keynote: Product Innovation with Textiles: The Fundamentals and the Scope
Parikshit Goswami (Speaker)
28 Feb 2023Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Net-Zero- Let's critically understand the barriers and the opportunities
Parikshit Goswami (Speaker)
10 Feb 2023 → 12 Feb 2023Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Sustainability of the Textile Supply Chain - Stakeholders and Complexities
Parikshit Goswami (Speaker)
25 Jan 2023Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Plenary Lectures: Innovations & Sustainable trends in textiles: The global landscape
Parikshit Goswami (Speaker)
13 Nov 2022Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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'Future Fashion Factory' Virtual Showcase 2022
Parikshit Goswami (Participant)
15 Jun 2022Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...
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Business Matters: Leeds City Region and India - Building partnerships to drive textile innovation
23/04/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Leeds City Region Textiles Sector Showcase
30/10/20
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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Roundtable- Leeds City Region: Fabrics of the Future
29/10/20
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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WOVEN Go & See: Innovation Special
17/09/20
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities