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Parikshit Goswami

Also known as: Parik Goswami

University of Huddersfield School of Applied Sciences, University of Huddersfield, University of Leeds, University of Calcutta

Research areas: Materials Science · Polymers and Plastics · Dyeing and Modifying Textile Fibers · Textile materials and evaluations · Advanced Cellulose Research Studies

ORCID iD 0000-0003-1488-409X
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Biography
Professor Parikshit Goswami (BSc (Tech), MSc, PhD, MRSC, ASDC, CCol, CText, FTI, CMgr, MCMI, FHEA) is Director of Research and Innovation at the University of Huddersfield and Director of the Technical Textiles Research Centre. He provides strategic leadership for the University's research and innovation portfolio, supporting the development of a vibrant research culture, enhancing research excellence, strengthening external partnerships, and driving innovation and impact across disciplines.

Prior to his current role, Professor Goswami served as Associate Dean for Research, Innovation and Knowledge Exchange and Head of the Department at the University of Huddersfield.

Before joining Huddersfield, Professor Goswami was Director of Research and Innovation within the School of Design at the University of Leeds, where he led the Fibre and Fabric Functionalisation Research Group. Throughout his academic career, he has championed interdisciplinary and challenge-led research, bringing together expertise from across academia, industry, healthcare, and the public sector to address complex societal and industrial challenges.

An internationally recognised expert in technical textiles, advanced materials, fibre science, and product innovation, Professor Goswami has established extensive collaborations with industry, government agencies, and academic institutions in the UK and internationally. His research spans advanced materials, functional textiles, medical textiles, sustainable materials, surface engineering, and emerging manufacturing technologies, with a strong emphasis on translating research into practical applications that deliver economic, societal, and environmental benefits.

Since joining the University of Huddersfield, Professor Goswami has secured and led a substantial portfolio of competitively awarded research, innovation, and knowledge exchange funding. His work has contributed to the development of new technologies, products, and services, supporting innovation, business growth, and regional and national economic development.

Professor Goswami is committed to fostering a collaborative and inclusive research environment that enables researchers, students, and external partners to generate world-leading research and real-world impact. He continues to play a prominent role in shaping research and innovation agendas within the University and across the wider higher education, manufacturing, and textile sectors.

Research Expertise and Interests
Professor Parikshit Goswami is an internationally recognised researcher in advanced materials, technical textiles, and product innovation. His research focuses on the development of novel products and applications using flexible materials, underpinned by a deep understanding of fibre, polymer, and textile science. A particular area of expertise is the application of chemistry and surface engineering technologies to functionalise textiles, enabling materials to deliver enhanced performance, functionality, and sustainability.

Professor Goswami leads a diverse and extensive research portfolio spanning fibre and polymer science, nonwoven materials, medical textiles, sustainable materials, and advanced manufacturing technologies. His work in medical textiles encompasses both implantable and non-implantable materials, contributing to innovations that improve healthcare outcomes and patient wellbeing. He is also actively engaged in the development and characterisation of sustainable materials, focusing on understanding the fundamental properties of emerging fibres, polymers, and bio-based materials to support the transition towards a more sustainable materials economy.

A significant strand of his research explores the design, fabrication, and application of nano- and submicron-scale fibres for high-value and emerging applications, including healthcare, filtration, environmental technologies, and smart materials. He has also worked on the use of plasma technologies and advanced surface treatments for textile functionalisation, enabling the development of novel materials with enhanced physical, chemical, and biological properties. His work bridges fundamental science with industrial application, delivering innovations that address real-world challenges across multiple sectors.

Beyond his academic research, Professor Goswami has played a prominent leadership role within the UK textile and manufacturing sectors. He was the first academic to be appointed to the Board of the UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT), the UK’s largest trade association for the fashion and textile industry, and to the Board of the Textile Centre of Excellence (TCoE), reflecting the high regard in which his expertise is held by industry and policy stakeholders.

Professor Goswami is also a Freeman of the City of London and a Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Woolmen, honouring his long-standing contributions to the textile industry, innovation, and the wider proolmen.

Employment

  • University of Huddersfield School of Applied Sciences Professor in Technical Textiles
    2018 - Present
  • University of Huddersfield Professor and Head of Department
    2017 - 2019
  • University of Leeds Associate Professor
    2009 - 2017

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