Md. Islam

Textile scientist with strong training in fiber and polymer-based materials, protective textiles, and performance evaluation of personal protective equipment (PPE). Experienced in studying polymer–contaminant interactions, combustion-derived toxicant deposition, and textile barrier performance. Demonstrated record of peer-reviewed publications, competitive research funding, interdisciplinary collaboration, and laboratory-based teaching. Seeking PhD training in Fiber and Polymer Science at North Carolina State University with long-term goals in academic and translational research. Detail-oriented professional with strong skills in textile testing methods and laboratory protocol development. Experienced in fiber and fabric characterization, contributing to research that enhances firefighter safety and health.

• American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC)
• International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA)
• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

• AATCC Foundation Student Research Support Grant, 2023
• Arthur & Mary Lea Hahn Graduate Scholarship, 2025
• 1st Place, 3-Minute Thesis Competition – Department Level, 2024
• Paper of Distinction Award, ITAA Annual Conference, 2023
• GPSGA Travel Grants, 2023, 2025

• Peer Reviewer, Journal of Natural Fibers (Taylor & Francis)
• Peer Reviewer, Cellulose (Springer Nature)

• General Secretary, Bangladesh Student Association, Oklahoma State University, 12/25 - Present
• Cultural Secretary, Islamic Society of Stillwater, 03/23 - 05/24
• Treasurer-Elect, Bangladesh Student Association, Oklahoma State University, 02/23 - 01/24
• Treasurer, Computer Club, Bangladesh University of Textiles, 01/16 - 12/17
• Coordinator, Research Club, Bangladesh University of Textiles, 06/16 - 12/17

• Moira Wright, 02/25 - 05/25, Evaluating Drying Performance of Common Textile Fibers for Functional Applications
• Grace Goodrich, 02/23 - 05/23, Analyzing Textile Attributes for Digital Design, Poster presentation at Textile & Apparel Association Annual Conference, Nov 8-11, 2023, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
• Lauren Dickens, 02/23 - 04/23, Developing the Seamstress’s Apron, Accepted for oral presentation at Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium 2023, Oklahoma State University

• Islam, M. M., Mandal, S., Al‐Mashala, H. H., Schnitzler, E. G., Petrova, A., Agnew, R. J., & Boorady, L. M., Wildfire Smoke and Firefighter Safety: A Review of Toxic Particle Exposure, Clothing Performance and Health Implications, Fire and Materials, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1002/fam.70020
• Islam, M. M., Ahmed, D. M., & Shahariar, H., An approach to develop electrically conductive cotton yarn by facile multilayered deposition of silver particles, Emergent Materials, 2023, 6, 3, 1027-1036, https://doi.org/10.1007/s42247-023-00505-z
• Islam, M. M., Reza, M. A., Ahmed, D. M., Mamun, M. A. A., & Shahariar, H., Facile metallization technique of textiles for electronic textile applications, Functional Textiles and Clothing, 91-99, Springer Singapore, 2019, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-7721-1_8
• Mamun, M. A. A., Islam, M. T., Islam, M. M., Sowrov, K., Hossain, M. A., Ahmed, D. M., & Shahariar, H., Scalable process to develop durable conductive cotton fabric, Adv Fiber Mater, 2020, 2, 291–301, https://doi.org/10.1007/s42765-020-00051-x
• Nasrin, S., Mandal, S., Islam, M. M., Petrova, A., Agnew, R. J., & Boorady, L. M., Factors affecting the sweat-drying performance of active sportswear—a review, Textiles, 2023, 3, 3, 319-338, https://doi.org/10.3390/textiles3030022
• Afroz, F., Rashid, M. M., Islam, M. M., & Akter, S., Investigation on the effect of cotton-tencel (50: 50) siro yarn twist multipliers on fabric stiffness, Heliyon, 2022, 8, 12, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e12498
• Afroz, F., & Islam, M. M., Study on mechanical property of woven fabrics made from 50/50 cotton-tencel blended siro yarn, Heliyon, 2021, 7, 10, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e08243
• Hossain, M. S., Islam, M. M., Dey, S. C., & Hasan, N., An approach to improve the pilling resistance properties of three thread polyester cotton blended fleece fabric, Heliyon, 2021, 7, 4, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e06921
• Afroz, F., Islam, M.M., Akter, S., Ahmed, D.M., Investigating Tear Strength in Sustainable Cotton-Lyocell Blend Siro Spun Fabrics: Twist Multiplier and Weave Type Effects, Textile & Leather Review, 2023, 6, 718-741, https://doi.org/10.31881/TLR.2023.111
• Hossain, M. S., Islam, M. M., & Hasan, N., Selection of suitable knitting parameters for 1 x 1 rib collar manufacturing in V-bed knitting machine, Heliyon, 2021, 7, 3, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e06545
• Mandal, S., Chowdhury, I. Z., Hebert, P. R., Petrova, A., Tushar, S. I., Islam, M. M., & Boorady, L. M., An Approach for Predicting the Apparent Color of Carpets under Different Illuminants, Applied Sciences, 2022, 13, 1, 500, https://doi.org/10.3390/app13010500
• Hossain, M. S., Islam, M. M., Smriti, S. A., Dey, S. C., & Islam, M. A., An approach to improve the elasticity of rib fabric through mechanical and chemical finishing, Textile & Leather Review, 2022, 5, 626–639, https://doi.org/10.31881/tlr.2022.93

• Fiber and polymer science for protective textiles
• Polymer degradation and contaminant transport in textile systems
• Firefighter and wildland PPE exposure science
• Structure–property–performance relationships of fibers and fabrics
• Smart, conductive, and functional polymer-based textiles
• Textile comfort, thermal regulation, and human health
• Sustainability and durability of high-performance textile materials

• Textile scientist with strong training in fiber and polymer-based materials, protective textiles, and performance evaluation of personal protective equipment (PPE). Experienced in studying polymer–contaminant interactions, combustion-derived toxicant deposition, and textile barrier performance. Demonstrated record of peer-reviewed publications, competitive research funding, interdisciplinary collaboration, and laboratory-based teaching. Seeking PhD training in Fiber and Polymer Science at North Carolina State University with long-term goals in academic and translational research.
• Graduate Researcher, Oklahoma State University, 08/22 - 05/24, Developed controlled combustion exposure protocols to simulate wildland fire conditions, Investigated deposition and retention of polycyclic aromatic hydrocar (PAHs) on PPE textiles, Conducted solvent extraction, gravimetric analysis, and material characterization, Evaluated fiber chemistry, fabric structure, air permeability, and barrier performance, Collaborated with faculty and industry partners on firefighter health-focused research