Kiarash Arangdad

Kiarash Arangdad, Ph.D., currently serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at North Carolina State University since November 2022. Kiarash has extensive industry experience at Elevate Textiles, where roles have included Director of Emerging Chemistries, Senior Principal Scientist-Innovation, and Research and Development Chemist from January 2016 to present. Kiarash's previous research experience includes a role as a Research Assistant at North Carolina State University from 2012 to December 2015, focusing on the photodegradation of copolyesters and the photostability of various additives. Earlier experience includes serving as the Production Manager of Dyeing, Printing, and Finishing at Borujerd Textile Company from 2008 to 2010, specializing in dyeing techniques for various fabrics. Kiarash earned a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Fiber and Polymer Science with a minor in Chemistry from North Carolina State University in 2015.