Melissa Carmen Sharp

Textiles, Biochemistry, Enzymes, Polyester, Biopolymers, Fabrication, Testing, Product Development

Works (4)

Updated: February 19th, 2026 16:21

2025 magazine article

Biomedical Textiles at NC State

Sharp, M., Gluck, J., Ali, K., Khodadadi, M., & Gaddy, K. (2025, December). Society for Biomaterials Forum. https://biomaterials.org/publications/biomaterials-forum/issues

By: M. Sharp , J. Gluck, K. Ali, M. Khodadadi & K. Gaddy

Ed(s): M. Sharp , J. Gluck, K. Ali, M. Khodadadi & K. Gaddy

biomaterials.org
Source: ORCID
Added: December 15, 2025

2025 conference paper

Visualized Example of Textile Fibers Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)

Symposium on Data Science and Statistics (SDSS) 2025. https://ww3.aievolution.com/AMSTATevents/Events/viewEv?ev=4562

By: Z. Saki

Contributors: M. Sharp  & K. Leonas

ww3.aievolution.com
Source: ORCID
Added: July 14, 2025

2022 report

“RESHORING” A TALENT ECOSYSTEM IN NORTH CAROLINA’S TEXTILE INDUSTRY: Establishing a Model for Workforce Development

In M. Sharp, L. Suber, F. Baxter, & J. Cox-Wade (Eds.), North Carolina State University. https://sites.textiles.ncsu.edu/textilesnc/data-and-information/

By: M. Sharp , L. Suber & F. Baxter

Contributors: M. Sharp , M. Sharp & F. Baxter

Ed(s): M. Sharp , L. Suber, F. Baxter & J. Cox-Wade

sites.textiles.ncsu.edu
Source: ORCID
Added: July 15, 2024

2020 article

AATCC M14-2020, Guidance and Considerations for General Purpose Textile Face Coverings: Adult

(2020, August 7). AATCC. https://members.aatcc.org/store/m014/3085/

Contributors: M. Sharp 

members.aatcc.org
Source: ORCID
Added: January 29, 2025

Employment

Updated: November 7th, 2025 10:37

2024 - present

NSF Textile Innovation Engine of North Carolina Raleigh, North Carolina, US
Deputy CEO, R&D

2010 - present

NC State University Raleigh, NC, US
Associate Director Zeis Textiles Extension

Education

Updated: May 5th, 2023 14:13

2018 - 2022

NC State University Raleigh, NC, US
Masters of Science, Textile Chemistry Textile Engineering, Chemistry and Science

2001 - 2010

North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC, US
Bachelor of Science Biochemistry

Funding History

Funding history based on the linked ORCID record. Updated: July 14th, 2025 09:54

grant August 1, 2025 - July 1, 2026
Repurposing Fabric Waste from Department of Defense Garment Production: A Circular Economy Framework
Next Defense Solutions
grant February 1, 2025
NC Idea: Pitch to the Pack
NC Idea
grant December 1, 2024 - June 1, 2026
Development of Life Cycle Assessment Database
Walmart Foundation
grant August 1, 2024 - March 1, 2025
Chemical Recycling of Cotton Waste Resulting to Produce New Synthetic Cotton Filaments
Apani Labs
grant July 1, 2024 - June 1, 2025
North Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership
National Institute of Standards and Technology
grant March 1, 2024 - February 1, 2026
NSF Engines: Type 2: (NCTISE) Creating a Modern, Green and Inclusive Textile Sector
National Science Foundation
grant January 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025
The Textile Workforce Community Consortium
Advanced Functional Fabrics of America
grant July 1, 2023 - June 1, 2025
The Central American - US Education for Innovation in Textiles Ecosystem Initiative (Hilando Oportunidades)
United States Agency for International Development
grant June 1, 2021 - August 1, 2022
Weaving a Talent Ecosystem in North Carolina Textile Industry: Establishing a Statewide Model for Workforce Development
Advanced Functional Fabrics of America

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