Dr. Arash Kasebi
Bio
Born and raised in Raleigh, North Carolina, Arash joined TPACC during the Summer of 2017. Arash is currently a postdoctoral research scholar under the direction of Dr. Ormond. Arash has also volunteered as a firefighter in Wake County, North Carolina since 2015. His projects include investigating the durability of firefighter clothing, improving the performance of firefighter protective hoods, and transitioning the fire service towards safer practices and policies related to firefighting foam. Arash enjoys powerlifting, combat sports, and candlemaking outside of work.
Kasebi, A. (2022). Investigating the Continuing Performance of Firefighter Hoods following on-the-job Exposures [Dissertation, North Carolina State University]. NCSU Libraries Institutional Repository.
Education
B.S. Textile Technology North Carolina State University
M.S. Textile Engineering North Carolina State University
Ph.D. Fiber & Polymer Science North Carolina State University
Publications
- Exploring the Prospects and Challenges of Fluorine-Free Firefighting Foams (F3) as Alternatives to Aqueous Film-Forming Foams (AFFF): A Review , ACS OMEGA (2024)
- Toward the future of firefighter gear: Assessing fluorinated and non-fluorinated outer shells following simulated on-the-job exposures , JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL TEXTILES (2023)