Mr. Md Nazmul Haque | Textile Awards | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Md Nazmul Haque | Textile Awards | Best Researcher Award 

Mr. Md Nazmul Haque, Louisiana State University, United States

Md Nazmul Haque is a Ph.D. candidate in Apparel Merchandising at Louisiana State University, specializing in consumer responses to greenwashing in the fashion industry. With a Master of Science in Textile Engineering from Bangladesh University of Textiles and extensive research in sustainable apparel production, Nazmul has contributed to advancing knowledge in areas such as greenwashing, cultural fashion, and textile recycling. He has published multiple papers, including systematic reviews and netnographic analyses on fashion consumer behavior. Nazmul has professional experience as a lecturer at Southeast University in Bangladesh and as an assistant merchandizer in the textile industry. His research proficiency spans advanced statistical modeling and software tools like Mplus, SPSS, and R, supporting his focus on sustainable fashion practices. He has been recognized for excellence in teaching and actively participates in the International Textile and Apparel Association.

Professional Profile:

GOOGLE SCHOLAR

Summary of Suitability for the Best Researcher Award

Md. Nazmul Haque’s research addresses critical and timely issues in the fashion and textile industries, focusing on greenwashing, sustainable apparel production, recycling, and vulnerable consumer behavior. His doctoral dissertation explores consumer responses to various levels of greenwashing, employing advanced statistical modeling to generate insights with both academic and practical significance. This research contributes to the growing global emphasis on sustainability and ethical practices in fashion, offering valuable guidance for both policymakers and industry stakeholders.

🎓 Education

  • Ph.D. Candidate in Apparel Merchandising
    Louisiana State University, USA (Aug 2022–Present)
    📌 Dissertation: Fashion Consumers Respond to Greenwashing
    🧑‍🏫 Advisor: Dr. Chunmin Lang
    📊 GPA: 3.91/4.00

  • Master in Engineering Management
    Universiti Tenaga Nasional, Malaysia (Feb 2020–May 2022)
    🎓 GPA: 3.92/4.00 | Status: Withdrew

  • M.Sc. in Textile Engineering (Apparel Manufacturing Engineering)
    Bangladesh University of Textiles (Sep 2017)
    🧠 Thesis: Worker fatigue & boredom in production
    🎓 GPA: 3.78/4.00

  • B.Sc. in Textile Engineering (Apparel Manufacturing Engineering)
    Bangladesh University of Textiles (Aug 2012)
    🧪 Project on bleach wash in denim
    🏅 9th in Department | GPA: 3.27/4.00

💼 Work Experience

  • Graduate Teaching Assistant
    Louisiana State University (Aug 2022–Present) 🎓🇺🇸

  • Lecturer, Dept. of Textile Engineering
    Southeast University, Dhaka, Bangladesh (Jan 2014–Jan 2020) 🧑‍🏫

  • Assistant Merchandiser
    Opex & Sinha Textile Group (Sep 2012–Jan 2014) 🧵
    🛍️ Worked with JC Penney buyer

📚 Research & Publications

  • Topics: Greenwashing, Fashion & Identity, Sustainable Apparel, Textile Recycling ♻️

  • Published in:

    • International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA) Proceedings

    • Textile Today

    • SEUJSE

    • International Journal of Textile Science

🏆 Awards & Honors

  • Best Faculty Award
    🏅 Southeast University, Dhaka (2019)

  • Student Achievement (Advisor Role):
    👩‍🎓 Student ranked in top 5 in Textile Talent Hunt (2019)

Publication Top Notes:

Impact of different sorts of marker efficiency in fabric consumption

Generation Z Perception Regarding Fast Fashion Brand Greenwashing Phenomena

Investigating Blind Consumer Clothing and Identity: A Netnographic Analysis

Trends and Forms of Greenwashing in the Fashion Industry: A Systematic Review

 

 

Mr. Md Faisal Mahmud | Fabric Sensor Awards | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Md Faisal Mahmud | Fabric Sensor Awards | Best Researcher Award 

Mr. Md Faisal Mahmud, Department of Materials, Faculty of Science and Engineering, United Kingdom

Md. Faisal Mahmud is a dedicated researcher and textile engineer currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Textiles and Apparel at The University of Manchester, England, supported by the prestigious Dean’s Doctoral Scholarship Award (2024–2025). He also holds an M.Sc. in Textile Technology (Technical Textiles) from the same university, where he graduated with distinction and ranked first in his class. Faisal earned his B.Sc. in Textile Engineering (Fabric Engineering) from Bangladesh University of Textiles with the highest CGPA in both his department and faculty. His research interests span robotics-integrated textile composites, advanced functional and sustainable materials, textile-based sensors, and energy storage technologies. With hands-on experience as a Research Assistant and several impactful publications in high-impact journals, Faisal has contributed significantly to plasma-treated self-cleaning textiles and graphene-embedded textile sensors. In addition to his academic achievements, he has served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at The University of Manchester and held teaching positions at Ahsanullah University of Science & Technology and Green University of Bangladesh. His industrial experience includes roles in production engineering at New Asia Group. A proactive contributor to academic and social initiatives, Faisal has held leadership roles in student organizations, represented postgraduate researchers, and actively participated in volunteer work, earning multiple national scholarships and accolades throughout his career.

Professional Profile:

ORCID

Summary of Suitability for the Best Researcher Award

Md. Faisal Mahmud demonstrates exceptional promise as a young researcher in the fields of technical textiles, smart composites, and sustainable materials. His work combines cutting-edge technologies—including robotics, energy storage, and sensing materials—with textile engineering, contributing to the development of next-generation materials for defense, healthcare, and industry. His current doctoral work at The University of Manchester builds on a foundation of academic excellence and applied innovation, particularly in the areas of self-cleaning textiles and plasma surface treatments.

🎓 Education

  • PhD in Textiles and Apparel (Oct 2024 – April 2028)
    The University of Manchester, UK
    (Ongoing)

  • M.Sc. in Textile Technology (Technical Textiles) (Sept 2023 – Sept 2024)
    The University of Manchester, UK
    🏆 Distinction – 1st Position

  • B.Sc. in Textile Engineering (Fabric Engineering) (April 2014 – July 2019)
    Bangladesh University of Textiles, Dhaka
    🥇 CGPA: 3.92/4.00 – 1st in Department and Faculty

💼 Work Experience

  • Graduate Teaching Assistant (Jan 2025 – Present)
    Department of Materials, University of Manchester, UK

  • Lecturer (On Leave) (Dec 2020 – Present)
    Ahsanullah University of Science & Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh

  • Lecturer (Jan 2020 – Dec 2020)
    Green University of Bangladesh, Dhaka

  • Production Engineer (May 2019 – Jan 2020)
    New Asia Group (Salek Textiles Ltd.), Gazipur, Bangladesh

  • Internship (Jan 2019 – Feb 2019)
    New Asia Group (Salek Textiles Ltd.)

🏅 Achievements & Honors

  • 🎓 Dean’s Doctoral Scholarship Award – University of Manchester (2024–25)

  • 🥇 Best Performance Award – M.Sc. First Position, University of Manchester (2024)

  • 🧪 Science & Technology Fellowship – Ministry of Science and Technology, Bangladesh (2022)

  • 🏅 70% Merit Scholarship – Global Supply Chain Case Competition (2018)

  • 📚 Board Scholarship – Secondary & Higher Secondary Education Board, Bangladesh (2013)

  • 🎖️ Junior Scholarship – Board of Education, Bangladesh (2008)

Publication Top Notes:

Understanding the Design and Sensory Behaviour of Graphene-Impregnated Textile-Based Piezoresistive Pressure Sensors

Application of Low-Temperature Air Plasma for the Enhancement of Defense Fabric’s Self-Cleaning Property

Artificial Intelligence (AI) in sustainable textile processing chain: scopes, challenges, and opportunities

Mapping Digitally Enabled Sustainable Practices in Fashion Manufacturing to Scale Up Circularity

Evaluation of physical and mechanical characteristics of three-thread fleece knit fabric for their structural changes

Evaluation of the impact of cotton sheath linear density of core spun yarn on the performance of denim fabrics

Effect of Cotton Sheath Linear Density of Spun Yarn( Cotton/Spandex) on the Stretch Ability and Tearing Strength of the Denim Woven Fabrics