University of Wisconsin-Madison Citizenship: USA

MAJID SARMADI

University of Wisconsin-Madison Citizenship: USA

Dept of Design Studies

1300 Linden Dr.

Madison, WI 53706-1524 (608) 262-7492 (O)

(608) 265-5099 (Fax)

ACADEMIC INTERESTS:

Textile sustainability, chemical properties and structures of textile fibers and yarns; plasma modification of polymeric materials, textile evaluation/specifications, dyeing and finishing

EDUCATION:

Ph.D. in Textile Science, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, 1986

M.S. in Textile Science, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, 1983

B.S. in Textile Engineering, Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science, 1980

EXPERIENCE:

Professor, UW-Madison, Dept. of Design Studies (formerly: Env. Textiles & Design), 1997-Present

Faculty, UW-Madison, Materials Science Graduate Program, 1992-Present

Faculty, Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies, 2009-Present

Chair, Department of Environment Textiles and Design, UW-Madison, 2001-2004

Associate Professor, UW-Madison, Dept. of Env., Textiles & Design, 1993-1997

Assistant Professor, UW-Madison, 1988-1993

Lecturer, UW-Madison, 1986-1987

HONORS:

Rothermel Bascom Professor, School of Human Ecology, UW-Madison, 2004-Present

Honorary member, Phi Upsilon Omicron, 2007-Present

Robert G. F. and Hazel T. Spitze Land Grant Faculty Award for Excellence, (presented jointly by the College Ag and life Sciences and SoHE) UW-Madison, April 2015

Faculty Award of Excellence, Center for Child and Family Well-Bing, SoHE, UW-Madison, August 2014

Certificate of Recognition from the Supreme Court of Wisconsin, September 2009

Certificate of Recognition from PEOPLE Program-UW July 2009

16 different awards for the Sustainable Carpet Project that saved about 40 million Dollars for the State of California only on one contract, 2007:

Governor's Award for Energy and Environmental Leadership

Awards from US Senate and US Congress

Many Awards from California Senate and Assembly

Award from the Mayor of Los Angeles

Harold DeWitt Smith Memorial Medal, presented jointly by ASTM International, Committee D13 on Textiles and Albany International Research Company, October 2002

Faculty Professional Excellence Award, School of Human Ecology, WU-Madison, 1997

HONORS: (Cont.)

Selected by QUINTESSENCE "as an example of excellence in the entire field of environmental contamination and toxicology" Kwon, Y. and Sarmadi, A. "Wettability of Nonwoven Fabrics: Effect of Laundering on Water Absorption." Clothing & Textiles Research Journal, Vol. 13, pp. 17-29, 1995

Certificate of Award for Second place paper, "Evaluation of Aftertreatments for Reusing Reactive Dyes", Intersectional Technical Paper Competition, International Technical Conference, AATCC, Atlanta, GA, October 1995

Certificate of Award for Excellence in Outreach, School of Family Resources and Consumer Sciences University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1990

Certificate of Award for third place paper, "Aging and Removal of Stains on Cotton and Wool," Intersectional Technical Paper Competition, International Technical Conference, AATCC, Charlotte, NC, October 1987

Certificate of Award for Second Place Paper, "Procedure for Determining Active Dye Content of Commercial Disperse Dyes” Intersectional Technical Paper Competition, National Technical Conference AATCC, Chicago, 1984

REFEREED PUBLICATIONS:

Roy Jr Gan and Majid Sarmadi “Modeling Degradation of Dye Molecules into Water, Light Molecular and Gaseous Components” AATCC Journal of Research, Vol, 2, No. 3, pp21-29, 2015

Y. Li, S. Manolache, Y. Qiu and M. Sarmadi, “Effect of Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Treatment condition on Adhesion of Ramie Fibers to Polypropylene for Composite ” J of Applied Surface Sci. 364, pp294-301, 2015

V. Totolin, M. Sarmadi, S. Manolache, and F. S. Denes, “Environmentally Friendly Flame Retardant Materials Produced by Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Modifications”, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Vol. 124, Issue 1, pp 116-122, 2011

V. Totolin, M. Sarmadi, S. Manolache, and F. S. Denes "Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Enhanced Synthesis of Flame Retardant Cellulosic Materials" Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Vol. 117, 1, 2010

V. Totolin, M. Sarmadi, S. Manolache, and F. S. Denes “Low Pressure, Non Equilibrium Plasma-Assisted Generation of Flame Retardant Cotton” AATCC review, Vol. 9, No 6, pp32-37, 2009

S. N. Jampala, S. Manolache, M. Sarmadi, F. Denes, “Surface Functionalization by RF Plasma Deposition of Ethylene Diamine, Acrylonitrile and Acetonitrile”, Journal of Applied Polymer Science Vol. 107, No. 3, pp. 1686-1695, 2008

S. N. Jampala, M. Sarmadi, E.B. Somers, A. Wong, F. S. Denes, “Plasma-Enhanced Synthesis of Quaternary Ammonium Thin Layers on Stainless Steel and Cellulose Surfaces, Langmuir, Vol. 24, pp 8583-8591, 2008

Kang, J-Yun, Deivasigamani, J. and Sarmadi, M “Dyeability of Cotton Fabric Cross-linked with BTCA, AATCC Review , Vol. 4, No. 4, pp. 28, April 2004

Kang, J-Yun and Sarmadi, M. “ Textile Plasma Treatment Review -Natural Polymer-Based Textiles”, AATCC Review , Vol.4, No. 10 pp.28, October 2004

Kang, J-Yun and Sarmadi, M. “Plasma Treatment of Textiles – Synthetic Polymer-Based Textiles Fibers”, AATCC Review , Vol. 4, No. 11, pp. 29, November 2004

Ma, Y.C., Manolache, S., Sarmadi, M. and F. Denes,"Synthesis of Starch Copolymers by Silicon Tetrachloride Plasma Induced Graft Polymerization", Starch/Stärke, Vol. 56, pp.47-57, 2004

Hartig GK, Connor NP, Warner TF, Heisey DM, Sarmadi M, Conforti ML, “Testing a Device to Replace the Leech for Treating Venous Congestion” Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery, 5(1) 70-77. Jan.-Feb. 2003

REFEREED PUBLICATIONS (cont.):

Ma, Y.C., Manolache, S., Sarmadi, M. and F. Denes, “Plasma-Enhanced Synthesis of Maltodextrin-Polydimethylsiloxane Grafted-copolymers”, J. of Applied Poly Science,Vol. 80, No.8,pp.1120, 2001

Negulescu, I., Despa, S. Chen, J., Collier B., Despa, M., Denes, A., Sarmadi, M., Denes, F., ”Characterizing Polyester Fabrics Treated in Electrical Discharge of Radio-Frequency Plasma”, Textile Res. J., Vol. 70, No. 1, pp. 1, 2000

Ganapathy, R., Manolache, M., Sarmadi, M. and Denes, F., “Immobilization of a-Chymotrypsin on RF-Plasma Functionalized Polymer Surfaces” J. of Applied Poly Science, Vol.78, pp.1783, 2000

Lee, S., Manolache, M., Sarmadi, M., , F. and Denes “Deposition of High Fluorine Content Macromolecular Thin Layer Under Continuous-Flow-System corona Discharge Conditions” Polymer Bulletin , Vol. 43, No. 4, pp. 409, 1999

Ganapathy, R., Sarmadi, M. and Denes, F., “Immobilization of a-Chymotrypsin on RF-Plasma Functionalized PET and PP Surfaces” J. of Biomaterials Science , Polymer Edition, Vol. 9, No. 4, pp.389, 1998

Lee, S.D., Sarmadi, M., F. Denes, and J. L. Shohet, “Surface Modification of Polypropylene under Argon and Oxygen-RF-Plasma Conditions” Plasmas and Polymers, Vol. 2, No. 3, pp. 177, 1997

Denes, F., Young, R. A., Sarmadi, M. “Surface Functionalization of Polymers under Cold Plasma Conditions- A Mechanistic Approach” Journal of Photopolymer Science and Technology, Vol. 10, No. 1, pp.91-112, 1997

Ganapathy, R., X. Wang, Denes, F., and M. Sarmadi, “Primary Amine Implantation onto Polypropylene Surfaces from Melamine and Urea RF Plasmas”, Journal of Photopolymer Science and Technology, Vol. 9, No. 2, pp.181-200, 1996

Sarmadi, M., Denes, A.R., and F. Denes, "Improved Dyeing Properties of SiCl4 Plasma Treated Polyester Fabrics", Textile Chemist and Colorist Vol. 28, No.6, pp. 17-22, 1996

Gatewood, B.M., Lews, A.M, Strauss, M.D., Robinson, A.C., Lattie, R.K., Sarmadi, A.M., Crows, P., Easter, E.P, Ladisch, M. and Brewster, M., "Evaluation of Aftertreatments for Reusing Reactive Dyes", Textile Chemist and Colorist, Vol. 28, No. 1, pp. 38-42, 1996

Sarmadi, M. and Denes, F. "Surface Modification of Polymers under Cold Plasma Conditions" TAPPI, Vol. 79, No. 8, pp. 189-204, 1996

Ying, T., Sarmadi, A., Hop, C. and Denes, F. "The structure and Properties of Tin-containing Polymers Deposited From Tetramethyltin HF-Plasma", J. of Applied Poly Science. Vol. 55, pp. 1537-1551, 1995

Kwon, Y. and Sarmadi, A. "Wettability of Nonwoven Fabrics: Effect of Laundering on Water Absorption." Clothing & Textiles Research Journal, Vol. 13, pp. 17-29, 1995

Sarmadi, A., Ying, T. and Denes, F., "HMDSO-Plasma Modification of Polypropylene Fabrics", European Polymer Journal. Vol.31, No. 9, pp. 847-857, 1995

Denes, F., Sarmadi, A., Hop, C. and Young, R. "Plasma Polymerization of Methyl Methacrylate" Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Applied Polymer Symposium, Vol. 54, pp., 55-75 1994

Denes, F., Sarmadi, A., Hop, C., Buncick, M. and Young, R. "Silicon Contamination of Fluorocarbon Plasma Produced in Glass Reactors" Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Vol. 52, 1419-1429, 1994

Denes, F., Sarmadi, A., Nayar, S., Ying, T., Hop, C. and Young, R. "Silicon Contamination of Polypropylene Films from Glass Reactors in BCl3RF Cold Plasma," Poly. Bull. Vol. 31, pp. 351-358, 1993

Sarmadi, A. and Kwon, Y. "Improved Water Repellency and Surface Dyeing of Polyester Fabrics by Plasma Treatment" Tex. Chem. and Colorist , Vol. 25, No. 11, pp. 33-40, 1993

REFEREED PUBLICATIONS (cont.):

Sarmadi, A., Ying, T. and Denes, F. "Surface Modification of Polypropylene Fabrics by Acrylonitrile (AN) Cold Plasma" Textile Research J., Vol. 63, No. 12, 1993

Rhee, H., Young, R. and Sarmadi, A. "The Effect of Functional Finishes and Laundering on Textile Material: Part I. Surface Characteristics" Journal of the Textile Institute Vol. 84, No. 3, pp. 394-405, 1993

Rhee, H.,Young, R. and Sarmadi, A. "The Effect of Functional Finishes and Laundering on Textile Materials: Part II. Characterization of Liquid Flow" Journal of the Textile Institute Vol. 84, No. 3, pp. 406-418, 1993

Sarmadi, A. Majid, Kwon, Young Ah, and Young, Raymond, "Wettability of Nonwoven Fabrics: Part I. Effect of Fluorochemical Finishes on the Water Repellency" Industrial Engineering Chemistry Research, Vol. 32, pp. 279-287, 1993

Sarmadi, A., Kwon, Y. and Young, R. "Wettability of Nonwoven Fabrics: Part II. Effect of Cationic Surfactant Treatment", Industrial Engineering Chemistry Research, Vol. 32, pp. 287-293, 1993

Reagan, B., Co-Chair and Sarmadi, A., Co-Chair, Lattie, R., Easter, E., Ladisch, C., Laughlin, J., Crew, P., Johnson, D. "Influence of Fluorescent Whitening Agents on Silk Phototendering and Dye Fading" Textile Chemist and Colorist, No. 5, Vol. 22, pp. 17-21, 1990

Sarmadi, A. "Conformity of Purified and Unpurified Basic Dyes to Beer Lambert Law" Textile Chemist and Colorist, No. 6, Vol. 22, pp. 17-19, 1990

Sarmadi, A., Noel, C. and Birch, J. "Effect of Heat Treatment on Dyeability, Glass Transition Temperature, and Tensile Properties of Polyacrylonitrile Fibers" Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research, Vol. 29, pp. 1640-1646, 1990

Tate, M., Young, R., and Sarmadi, A. "Aging and Removal of Stains on Cotton and Wool" Textile Chemist and Colorist, No. 2, Vol. 20, pp. 23-30, 1988

Hurwitz, M., Acree, W., Etters, J., Lunsford, W., Noel, C., Owen, J., Sarmadi, A. and Shaw, J. "Procedure for Determining Active Dye Content of Commercial Disperse Dyes" Textile Chemist and Colorist, No. 3, Vol. 17, pp. 27-32, 1985

PATENTS:

Denes, F., Manolache, S., Sarmadi, M., Young, R., Ganapathy, R., Martinez-Gomez, A.,”Process for

Intercalation of Spacer Molecules Between Substrates and Active Biomolecules” P6,402,899US, June 20

Denes, F., Sarmadi, M., and Sandberg, R., “Sealing Roller System for Surface Treatment Gas Reactors, P97115US, awarded July 2000, (Purchased by Industry 2013)

Denes, F., Manolache, S., Sarmadi, M.,Young, R., Ganapathy, R., Martinez-Gomez, A., “Cold-Plasma Enhanced Functionalization of Organic and Inorganic Polymeric Substrates for Molecular Recognition and Molecular Manufacturing (Biotechnologgical) Application”, P99131US, Nov., 1999 (Purchased by Industry 2013)

Denes, F., Sarmadi, M.,Young, R., Shohet J. L., “Plasma Synthesis of New Thin Layer Polymeric Networks”, P5604038 US. Awarded Feb. 18, 1996

RESEARCH BULLETINS, WEBSITES:

M. Sarmadi, Sustainable Carpet and Selection and Care, for Contract use, Website (sohe.wisc.edu/projects/carpet), published, 2014

M. Sarmadi, Sustainable Carpet Selection and Care, for Home Owners, Website (sohe.wisc.edu/projects/carpet), 2012

RESEARCH BULLETINS (cont.):

Wadsworth, L.(Editor), Sarmadi, M.(Sub-Editor), and Warnock, M (Sub-Editor). “New Technologies for the Utilization of Textile Materials” a five year multi-state research report (12 universities and USDA-Southern Regional Research Center) Electronic Bulletin, Feb 2007

Warnock, M., Ferguson, R., Cloud R., Leonas, K., Ladisch, C., Gatewood, B., Ramaswami, G., Ester, P.,

Collier, B., Boyd, C. Crews, P., Kim, C., Sewell, J, Wadsworth, L., Sarmadi, M. “Environmental Compatibility of Textile and other Polymeric Materials”. Southern Cooperative Series Bulletin 393 for Cooperative Regional Research Project S-250, September 1999

Warnock, M., Editor, Sarmadi, A., Assistant Editor, Boyd, C., Assistant Editor, "Textile Fiber Systems for Performance and Protection and Comfort" Southern Cooperative Series Bulletin 357 for Cooperative Regional Research Project S-250, June 1994

Horswill, M.,Young, R., Gordon, B., and Sarmadi, A. "Characterization and Preservation of Weighted Silk" Textile Conservation Newsletter, Spring 1992

Wentz, M. and Sarmadi, A. "Effects of Functional Textile Finishes on Comfort and Protection of Consumers" Southern Cooperative Series Bulletin 357 for Cooperative Regional Research Project S-163, Editors: McClaskey, B., Warnock, M., Ferguson, E.R., Clemson University, July 1991

CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS:

Majid Sarmadi* “Farmlands for Plastics, Textiles, Dyes or Food: Are Bio-Based Materials Really Sustainable?” Society of Plastics Engineers, ANTEC® May, 2016 (to be published)

Chunanchom Aumnate, Claudia Spsicker, Raphael Kiesel , Majid Sarmadi, Natalie Rudolph, “Recyclying of PP/LDEP Blend; Misceability, Thermal Properties, Rheological Behavior and Crystal Structure” ?” Society of Plastics Engineers, ANTEC® May, 2016 (to be published)

Ying Li1,3, Sorin Manolache2, Yiping Qiu1, and Majid Sarandi*, “Atmospheric-Pressure Plasma Modification of Ramie Fibers to Reinforce Polypropylene Composites” International Conference on Plasma and Application, Esfahan, Iran, September 2015, Invited (abstract)

Majid Sarmadi*, “Sustainability of Natural-based Materials vs. Synthetics: Myth and Reality” 8th Annual Growing sustainable Communities Conference, Dubuque, IA, Oct. 2015, Invited (abstract)

Y. Li, S. Manolache, Y. Qiu and M. Sarmadi*, “Atmospheric-Pressure Plasma Modification of Ramie Fibers in Alcohol-Vapors Environment” the 9th International Conference on Plasma Assisted Technologies, St. Petersburg Russia, June 2014. Invited (abstract)

M. Sarmadi*, Advantages and Disadvantages of Plasma Treatment of Textile Materials, 21st International Symposium on Plasma Chemistry, Cairns Australia, August, 2013.

Hasti Mirkia*, Arash Sangari, Mark Nelson, Majid Sarmadi, Amir Asadi “Computational Architectural Neuroscience: Towards the Computational Theory of the Human Brain Interactions with Architectural Design” The 2012 World Congress in Computer Science Computer Engineering and Applied Computing, Las Vegas, July 2012

V. Totolin, M. Sarmadi, S. Manolache, and F. S. Denes “Obtaining Flame Retardant Cotton Fabric from Silicone Based Compounds by Plasma Processes”, AATCC International Conference, Atlanta, May 2010

V. Totolin, M. Sarmadi, S. Manolache, and F. S. Denes “Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Enhanced Synthesis of Green Flame Retardant Cellulosic Materials” ACS National Meeting & exposition, San Francisco, March 2010, (Abstract)

V. Totolin, M. Sarmadi, S. Manolache, and F. S. Denes, “Cold Plasma Treatment Improvement of the Natural Polymers’ Flame Retardant Properties” 38th ACS Great Lakes Regional Meeting, Chicago, May 2009, (Abstract)

CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS: (Cont.)

V. Totolin, M. Sarmadi*, S. Manolache, and F. S. Denes “Low Pressure, Non Equilibrium Plasma-Assisted Generation of Flame Retardant Cotton” The 1st International Coference on Sustainable Textiles Wuxi, China, Oct. 2008. (Abstract) Conference, Knoxville, Ten, April 2006, Invited