Faculty
Faculty and staff
Meet the instructors, advisors, and program leaders supporting the Textile Academy community.
Topher Anderson
Faculty, Textile Engineering and Science
PhD Jefferson University
Textile engineer, educator, and founder specializing in smart textiles, technical embroidery, and advanced soft goods manufacturing.
Ellie Naghib
Faculty, Operations Research
PhD Princeton University
Founder of embroidery.US, applying operations research, mathematics, and AI to textile software and manufacturing optimization.
Lucy Ciera
Guest Professor, Materials Engineering
PhD Ghent University
Researcher and educator focused on sustainable textile innovation, curriculum design, and technical training.
Hansika Medagedara
Senior Academic Consultant, Biomedical Textiles
PhD University of Moratuwa
Textile engineer and educator specializing in technical textiles and wearable smart textile systems.
Shimra Fine
Program Coordinator, Textiles Science
MS University of Rhode Island
Soft goods engineer and textile scientist specializing in wearable technology, medical textiles, and functional garment systems.
Tanzil Islam
Textile Specialist, Textile Science and Engineering
BSc University of Chittagong
Textile social compliance and sustainability professional with experience in ethical sourcing and supply-chain auditing.