MY CV

Shafiul A. Islam, Ph.D., CText FTI
330A Tupper Street, Hawkesbury, Ontario K6A 2V2 Canada
Tel/Fax: 613 632 4090
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Scope:

Dynamic award winning textile technologist offering Strategic Textile Intelligence & Consulting Services; experienced in North American, European and Asian work environment.

Profile:

--Enhancing textile operations management, quality assurance, research & technology developement since 1982
--Merging textile science, technology & innovations with BioTechnology
--Designing & developing high value-added textile process-product for revolutionary recombinant spider silk spinning
--Directing, supervising & leading multidisciplinary projects & teams in developing BioTextiles from BioPolymer
--Specialize in enhancing individual self-sufficiency, productivity and business effectiveness
--Strategic planning, organizing & controlling fibre to fabric manufacturing operations
--Developing revolutionary recombinant spider silk spinning technology & process design
--Determining inter-relationships between design, materials and processing methods leading to process product optimization
--Installed and commissioned textile machinery & operation and maintenance
--Cut 78% wastage, improved productivity & profitability
--Researching, creative problem solving and computer based training programs
--Over 30 high quality research publications, patents, books and conference presentations - in 4 major languages
--Competent in computing and all aspects of communication & interpersonal skills

Education:

1996 PhD Textile Engineering and Technology: University of Leeds.
1986 BSc Textile Engineering and Technology: University of Dhaka. 1st Class 1st.

Research & Project Work:

PhD Thesis: 'Prevention of set marks in fabrics woven on power looms'. A computer laser linked cloth fell control system was designed to produce a fault free fabric during weaving. This has led to a number of high-quality publications & a patent specification.

BSc Thesis: Concerned with developing two weaving mechanisms related to warp feed and cloth control system for improving control of warp tension. One paper published and patent right obtained.

Project: Analysing the mixing & blending of resources, production systems, quality control, maintenance, layout planning, management & organisation structure in spinning & weaving.

Patents, Research Publications, and Conference Presentations: Please see Appendix A.

Professional Experience:

I have been working with TexTek Business Solutions since 1999 as a consultant; after serving as a Technical Consultant, Narroflex Wentworth Textiles Inc. Prior to this, I worked in various technical positions in the textile industry, taught a graduate level textile course, and conducted research. My interests include textile technology & engineering processes; integrated systems for specific applications; and inter-relationships between design, materials, and multidisciplinary projects leading to process-product optimization. This has led to a number of high-quality publications, patent specifications; and an internet based 'Textile Links' initiative'.

Other Experience:

Available on request.

Training / Continuing Education:

2001 Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Training for Workers: Danatec, Alberta, Canada. Feb 05.
2000 Directing, Controlling & Managing Projects: SkillPath Seminars, Kansas, USA. Nov 20.
2000 Fiber 2000: Clemson University, South Carolina, USA. Oct 24-25.
1999-00 The BAC Entrepreneurial Programs: Business Advisory Center of Hamilton-Wentworth, Canada.
1999 Exploring Entrepreneurship: Entrepreneurial Edge Inc., Hamilton, Canada.
1998 Conquering Workplace Negativity: CareerTrack Inc. USA, Hamilton Convention Center, Canada. Sep 25.
1994-95 Effective Teaching & Learning: Staff & Departmental Development Unit, Leeds Univ. Nov-Jan.
1991 Cost Reduction Techniques: Small & Cottage Industries Training Institute, Dhaka, Jul 13-18.
1991 Role of Productivity and Its Importance: National Productivity Organisation, Dhaka, Mar 10-14.
1990-91 Technology Transfer Training: On Japanese Spinning Machinery; Crosrol UK; Elitex Czechoslovakia; Laxmi Reiter, Texmaco, Trutzschler India.
1983-86 Club Officer's Schooling: LIONS Clubs International, Dhaka. President (85-86), Secretary (84-85), Joint Secretary (83-84) Green Road LEO (Leadership Experience and Opportunity) club.

Awards & Achievements:

1999-00 Self-Employment Assistance Program: Human Resources Development Canada.
1995-96 Postgraduate Award: School of Textile Industries, Leeds University.
1991-94 Commonwealth Scholarship: for Doctoral Research in England.
1982-86 Talent Pool Stipend: Directorate of Tech Education Board (82-86); Bangladesh Dyestuff Industries (86).
1986 Merit Awards: Textile Eng College Central Students Union, and Progressive Readers Circle.
1986 Best LEO Award: LIONS Clubs International for Leadership Excellence.
1982-85 Best Student Trophy: College of Textile Eng & Tech.
1981 Young Scientist Award for presenting 'Mathematical Magic' in the 4th National Science Week.

Professional Affiliations / Positions of Responsibilities:

2001 Board of Directors - Institute of Textile Science ITS, Canada.
2001 Chartered Fellow - Textile Institute TI , Manchester, UK.
2000 Active Member - Canadian Association of Textile Colourists & Chemists CATCC, Canada.
1999 Life Membership - Institution of Textile Engineers & Technologists ITET, Bangladesh.
1998 Chartered Textile Associate - Textile Institute TI , Manchester, UK.
1995 Life Membership - Leeds University Union LUU, UK.
1994-96 Careers Board Rep, Postgraduate Students Rep Council PGSRC, Leeds University.
1993-94 Staff-Student Rep, Safety Committee, School of Textile Industries, Leeds University.
1992-94 Postgraduate Rep, School of Textile Industries, Leeds University.
1991-93 General Secretary, Bangladesh Society, Leeds University Union.
1985-86 Convenor and Founder, Progressive Readers Circle, College of Textile Eng & Tech.
1983-86 President (85-86), Secretary (84-85), Joint Secretary (83-84): Green Road LEO Club sponsored by LIONS Clubs International.

Skills & Interests:

Computing Skills: MS Office 2000, 98, 97, MS Project, MS Word, Access, Power Point, MS Excel, MS Outlook, Windows 2000, 98, 95, 3.1, Design of Experiement DOE, Winstar, CAD, CAM, CIM, Microcal Origin, Excel, Data analysis, Cricket Graph, Micrografx Designer, E-mail, HTML and Web design. Used Turbo C in designing programs to control & analyze weaving parameters.
Technical Interests: Quality Assurance, Process-product optimisation, R & D, IT and Teaching.
General Interests: Chess, Badminton, Travelling, Classical Music and Calligraphy.

References:

Available on request.

Appendix A

Patents, Research Publications, and Conference Presentations

Patent Specifications:

2002 Submitted Patent Application.

1996 Islam A T M S and Bandara M P U, 'Cloth Fell Control to Obviate Start-up Marks in Fabrics Woven on Power Looms', University of Leeds Innovations Ltd ULIS, British Patent Priority Application No. 9627143-2, Dec 24.

1991 Islam A T M S, Quddus M A and Ahmed M, 'Simplified and Synchronised Let-off and Take-up Mechanisms for Improved Control of Warp Tension', BP 1 002 290, Oct 31.

Research Publications:

2002 Islam S, �Weaving a Winning Work Environment' (In preparation).

2002 Islam S, �Silk: Technically Advanced Performance Fiber' (In preparation).

2002 Islam S, �High Value-Added Textile Process-Product Design' (In preparation).

2002 Islam S, �Textile Calculations and Units' (In preparation).

2002 Islam S, �A New Technique for Preventing Set Marks in Weaving� (To be published).

2002 Islam A T M S, 'Prevention of Set Marks for Weaving Viescoelastic Silk-Like Materials', Submitted to the Canadian Textile Journal, Nov 12.

2001 Islam S, 'Pick Spreading with Specific Reference to Set Marks in Weaving', Canadian Textile Journal, Vol. 118, No. 5, Sep-Oct, 23-27.

2001 Islam S, 'Features Identification & Analysis of Set Marks in Weaving', Canadian Textile Journal, Vol. 118, No. 4, Jul-Aug, 28-31.

2000 Islam A T M S, 'Prevention of Set Marks in Weaving', Journal of the Institution of Textile Engineers and Technologists ITET, Vol. 8, Feb, 42-47.

1999 Islam A T M S and Bandara M P U, 'Cloth Fell Control to Prevent of Start-up Marks in Weaving', Journal of the Textile Institute, Part 1: Fiber Science & Technology, Vol. 90, No. 3, 336-345.

1998 Islam A T M S, 'A Novel Technique for Compensating On-loom Warp and Fabric Creep', Textile Technology for China, London, UK, 45-46.

1997 Islam A T M S, 'Textile Links' http://www.geocities.com/shafiul_i/textile.html, Oct 12.

1996 Islam A T M S and Bandara M P U, 'Yarn Spacing Measurement in Woven Fabrics with Specific Reference to Start-up Marks', Journal of the Textile Institute, Part 1: Fiber Science & Technology, Vol. 87, No. 1, 107-119.

1996 Islam A T M S, 'Prevention of Start-up Marks in Fabrics Woven on Power Looms', PhD Thesis, School of Textile Industries, University of Leeds, i-xxi and 1-257.

1989 Islam A T M S, 'Simplified and Synchronised Let-off and Take-up Mechanisms for Improved Control of Warp Tension', B. Sc. Thesis, College of Textile Technology, University of Dhaka.

Conference Presentations:

1996 Islam A T M S and Bandara M P U, 'Aspects of Cloth Fell Control to Minimise Set Marks in Fabrics Woven on Power Looms', Proceedings of the 25th Textile Research Symposium, Mt. Fuji, Japan, Aug 2-5, 247-254.

1996 Islam A T M S, 'Effect of Extension Rate and Cyclic Loading on Some Physical Properties of Viscose', Proceedings of the Textile Institute 96 Fibre Science /Yarn Group Conference, Manchester, Dec 3-4, 1-6.

1995 Islam A T M S and Bandara M P U, 'Measurement of Pick Spacing and Related Aspects in Woven Fabrics', ARS TEXTRINA International Textiles Conference, University of Leeds, Jul 10-12.

Guest Speaker:

2001 Islam S, �Production of Fault Free Woven Fabric�, The 91st Scientific Session, Institute of Textile Science, Kingston Oct 17.

1997 Islam A T M S, �Touch of Textiles - Weaving a Flexible Future!�, The British Association for the Advancement of Science BAAS Annual Science Festival, University of Leeds, Sep 7-12.

1994 Islam A T M S, �Measurement of Pickspacing and Related Aspects in Woven Fabrics�, Effective Teaching & Learning: Staff & Departmental Development Unit, University of Leeds, Dec 5-8.

Books:

1998 Islam A T M S, 'Tomorrow's Textiles', Leeds, England, 2nd Edition, Feb.

1992 Sayeem M A, 'Textile Fibre', Sunflower Publisher, Dhaka, Jan. I made major contribution to this book.

Project Publication:

1988 Islam A T M S, 'Mill Training Report' was presented as a part of graduation course based on practical in-sessional industrial training at Meghna Textile Mills Ltd., College of Textile Engineering & Technology, Dhaka University.

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