Janani wants to create textiles that make a difference
Janani Thiyagarajan, a new PhD student in mechanical engineering at the Sports Tech Research Centre, is researching sustainability in outdoor textiles. "I hope to be able to create solutions that really make a difference.
30-year-old Janani Thiyagarajan, who comes from Chennai in southern India, has extensive experience in the textile field. During both her bachelor's and master's studies, she has studied sustainability in the textile industry and has a total of five years of study experience in the subject. It was obvious that she would continue to research sustainability and outdoor textiles.
"My goal is to develop innovative, sustainable solutions for outdoor textiles during my time here at Mid Sweden University," she says.
Janani has now been in Östersund for just over two months and is starting to prepare for his first winter with snow. She spends most of her time in STRC's Material Testing Lab, where textiles can be tested on everything from waterproofness to air permeability and durability.
Where do you see yourself in ten years?
"Then I am an expert in sustainable outdoor textiles and contribute to shaping the future of the industry.