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:
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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
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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
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Master in Engineering Management
Universiti Tenaga Nasional, Malaysia (Feb 2020–May 2022)
🎓 GPA: 3.92/4.00 | Status: Withdrew
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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
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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
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Graduate Teaching Assistant
Louisiana State University (Aug 2022–Present) 🎓🇺🇸
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Lecturer, Dept. of Textile Engineering
Southeast University, Dhaka, Bangladesh (Jan 2014–Jan 2020) 🧑🏫
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Assistant Merchandiser
Opex & Sinha Textile Group (Sep 2012–Jan 2014) 🧵
🛍️ Worked with JC Penney buyer
📚 Research & Publications
🏆 Awards & Honors
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Best Faculty Award
🏅 Southeast University, Dhaka (2019)
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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