Symposium Committee
The ITS Symposium is the cornerstone of our institute’s commitment to advancing textile science. This annual gathering serves as a critical nexus for academia and industry, fostering the exchange of groundbreaking research and innovative practical applications. The Symposium Organizing Committee is the driving force behind this event, working meticulously to curate a program that inspires collaboration and shapes the future of the textile landscape.
Current Members
The committee is comprised of dedicated professionals from across Canada and the United States, each bringing specialized expertise to the planning process:
Patricia Dolez, Ph.D.
Member (AB) & Chair of the Committee
Service Duration: 2008 to Present
Md. Saiful Hoque, Ph.D.
Member (ON) & Lead of Information Technology
Service Duration: 2020 - Present
Harishkumar Narayana, Ph.D.
Member (BC) & Lead of Social Media
Service Duration: 2020 - Present
Ludwig Vinches, Ph.D.
Member (QC) & Lead of Montreal Location
Service Duration: 2023 to Present
Kiarash Arangdad, Ph.D.
Member (BC)
Service Duration: 2025 to Present
Valerio Izquierdo
Member (QC)
Service Duration: 2025 to Present
Amanda Mills, Ph.D.
Member (USA) & Lead of Raleigh, NC, USA location
Service Duration: 2025 to Present
Justine Decaens, M.Sc
Member (QC)
Service Duration: 2025 to Present
Melwin Moncy, B.Sc
Member (AB)
Service Duration: 2025 to Present
Ayesha Siddika, M.Sc
Member (USA)
Service Duration: 2025 to Present
Former Members
The excellence of the ITS Symposium is a testament to the legacy of those who have served on this committee in previous years. We extend our sincere gratitude to our former members whose vision and hard work have established the symposium as a premier event in the field of textile science.
Laura Munevar, Ph.D.
Member (ON)
Service Duration: 2020 0 2025
Jemma Forgie, M.Sc
Member (AB) &HEGSA Representative
Service Duration: 2024 -2025
Jonathan Butterworth, MBA
Member (AB)
Service Duration: 2023 -2025
Zahid Rahman, M.Sc
Member (BC)
Service Duration: 2023 -2025
Emiel Den Hartog, Ph.D.
Member (USA)
Service Duration: 2024 - 2025
Nanci Li, B.Hecol
Member (AB) & HESA Representative
Service Duration: 2024 -2025
Mazeyar Parvinzadeh Gashti, Ph.D.
Member (BC)
Service Duration: 2020 - 2023
Joël Renaud
Member (QC)
Service Duration: 2021 -2023
Dan King
Member (AB)
Service Duration: 2020 - 2021