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Dr. Jon P. Rust is the new head of the Department of Textile Engineering, Chemistry and Science (TECS) at North Carolina State University.
Rust, a professor of textile engineering, served as associate head of the department for the previous eight years, during which he worked to create strong ties between the university and industry through his multi-disciplinary student internship program. He has led process improvement projects for several different companies and directed the work of more than 100 undergraduate and graduate students on those projects.
In addition to his work with private industry, Rust also maintains a research program in fiber measurement and yarn formation and characterization. His research interests include short staple yarn manufacturing, and his current and upcoming projects include development of novel ginning technology and further development of novel fiber instrumentation for measuring several important cotton fiber properties.
Rust received his bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering in 1982 and his master's degree in fiber science is 1985, both from Clemson University. His doctoral research at NC State was in yarn formation mechanisms; he graduated in 1990. His wife, Dr. Jane Griffiths, is also an NC State alumnus and is a counselor at the University's Counseling Center.
TECS is affiliated with the College of Engineering but administered by the College of Textiles.
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