Jon Rust

Textile Engineering, Chemistry and Science

Jon Rust is a Professor of Textile Engineering in the Textile Engineering, Chemistry and Science (TECS) Department in the Wilson College of Textiles at North Carolina State University. Prior to being named Department Head in 2008, he served as Associate Head and Director of Undergraduate Programs from 2000 to 2008, Program Director for the Textile Engineering Program from 1998 to 2000, and as a faculty member in the Wilson College of Textiles since 1985. He also served as Interim Associate Dean for General Education Implementation during the 2008 – 2009 academic year.

As a faculty member, Rust has taught courses in many aspects of Textile Engineering but primarily in fiber and polymer science, fiber to yarn conversion, and senior design. His teaching awards include the Gertrude Cox Award for Innovative Excellence in Teaching and Learning with Technology, the NCSU Distinguished Undergraduate Professor Award, and he is a three-time Wilson College of Textiles Board of Governors Award nominee.

Rust has co-authored more than thirty published peer-reviewed research articles and is a co-inventor on eight patents and one pending patent application. Prior to being named Department Head, from 1992 through 2008, Dr. Rust worked in the textile industry for a diverse group of textile companies during the summer leading teams of students on process improvement projects. He is currently a member of the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists and the American Society for Engineering Education.

Research Interests

Rust’s research interests include the broad area of short staple yarn manufacturing. Past successful research projects have dealt with: process controls in drawframe autolevelling, novel sensing and control in carding, HVI cotton fiber property measurement and significance, roller-drafting and autoleveling at carding (includes 4 patents with Dr. T. Clapp), moisture control in staple spinning, ginning technology development, and novel fiber instrumentation.

His current and projected future projects will be related t further development of roller-drafting and autoleveling technology at carding, continued carding development in control and improved sliver quality, development of novel ginning technology, further development of novel fiber instrumentation for measuring several important cotton fiber properties, and in-plant cleaning and moisture control.

Education

DegreeProgramSchoolYear
Ph.D.Doctorate of Philosophy in Fiber and Polymer ScienceNorth Carolina State University1990
MSFSMaster of Science in Fiber ScienceClemson University1985
BSMEBachelor of Science in Mechanical EngineeringClemson University1982

Honors and Awards

  • Gertrude Cox Award for Innovative Excellence in Teaching and Learning with Technology, NC State University
  • Distinguished Undergraduate Professor Award, NC State University
  • Board of Governors Award nominee, Wilson College of Textiles

Publications

The development of an in vitro test method for predicting the abrasion resistance of textile and metal components of endovascular stent grafts
Yao, T., Choules, B. D., Rust, J. P., & King, M. W. (2014), JOURNAL OF BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS RESEARCH PART B-APPLIED BIOMATERIALS, 102(3), 488–499. https://doi.org/10.1002/jbm.b.33026
Fatigue cracking resistance of fiber-reinforced asphalt concrete
Lee, S. J., Rust, J. P., Hamouda, H., Kim, Y. R., & Borden, R. H. (2005), TEXTILE RESEARCH JOURNAL, 75(2), 123–128. https://doi.org/10.1177/004051750507500206
Mutual support: CAC programs and institutional improvement in undergraduate education
Anson, C. M., Carter, M., Dannels, D., & Rust, J. (2003), Language and Learning Across the Disciplines, 6, 25–37.
Effects of feed sliver moisture content on rotor spinning performance and rotor spun yarn properties
Basal, G., & Rust, J. P. (2001), Textile Research Journal, 71(3), 271–274. https://doi.org/10.1177/004051750107100313
Fiber length measurement by image processing
Ikiz, Y., Rust, J. P., Jasper, W. J., & Trussell, H. J. (2001), TEXTILE RESEARCH JOURNAL, 71(10), 905–910. https://doi.org/10.1177/004051750107101009
Dealing with fiber crossovers in fiber length measurements by image processing
Rust, J., Jasper, W., Trussell, H. J., & Ikiz, Y. (2000), Thirteenth annual Engineered Fiber Selection System Conference proceedings: April 17-19, 2000, Sheraton Imperial Hotel and Convention Center, Research Triangle Park, NC. [Cary, N.C.]: Cotton Inc.
Fabric softness classification using linear and nonlinear models
Peykamian, S., & Rust, J. P. (2000), TEXTILE RESEARCH JOURNAL, 70(3), 201–204. https://doi.org/10.1177/004051750007000304
Yarn quality indexing using a mechanical stylus
Peykamian, S., & Rust, J. P. (1999), TEXTILE RESEARCH JOURNAL, 69(6), 394–400. https://doi.org/10.1177/004051759906900602
Balloon irregularities in ring spinning
Lord, P. R., Rust, J. P., & Fenercioglu, F. (1998), JOURNAL OF THE TEXTILE INSTITUTE, 89(3), 498–514. https://doi.org/10.1080/00405009808658636
Draftless silver coiler packaging system for automated textile drafting system
Clapp, T. G., Rust, J. P., Farrington, C., & Bowen, D. T. (1998). , . Washington, DC: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

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Grants

  • Adaptive Textiles Technology with Active Cooling & Heating
  • Fabrication Services for Welspun USA Inc.
  • Development of Portable Pneumatic Splicing System for Heavy Denier Continuous Filament Yarns
  • Transformers: Phase I
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