Tova Williams
sustainability, green chemistry, toxicity, dyeing and finishing, hair dyes, textile dyes
Tova N. Williams is currently the Principal Investigator of The Sustainable Dye Chemistry Laboratory at NC State (Wilson College of Textiles). Her research thrust includes the design and development of environmentally benign dyes and coloration methods using traditional and non-traditional approaches. She completed her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Fiber and Polymer Science (Chemistry minor) in 2018 from North Carolina State University. Her dissertation research focused on approaches to the design of sustainable (less toxic) permanent hair dyes. She is a 2015 National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellow and a 2014 National Institutes of Health (NIH) Initiative for Maximizing Student Diversity Graduate Scholar. Tova is also a 2014 graduate of North Carolina State University, where she completed her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Polymer and Color Chemistry with Summa Cum Laude honors and University Scholars Program distinction. Tova is committed to K-12 science outreach and mentoring women interested in pursuing STEM careers.
Works (12)
Updated: April 4th, 2024 16:09
2022 journal article
Evaluation of the Toxicological and Color Properties of Anionic Hydrophobic Monoazo Dyes for Sustainable Human Hair Coloration
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING, 10(8), 2593–2601.
author keywords: aquatic toxicity; azo dyes; hair dyes; hydrophobic dyes; mutagenicity; sustainability
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: March 28, 2022
2022 article
Mad about madder
Williams, T. N. (2022, July 29). NATURE CHEMISTRY, Vol. 7.
MeSH headings : Anthraquinones; Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being
(Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 8, 2022
2021 journal article
In situ Chelation of Monoazo Dyes in Human Hair Keratin Fibers Using Environmentally Benign Metal Ions
ACS Applied Bio Materials, 4(8), 6195–6202.
author keywords: azo dyes; chelation; hair dyeing; keratin fibers; metal ions; sustainability
MeSH headings : Cytoskeletal Proteins / analysis; Hair / chemistry; Hair Dyes / analysis; Humans; Hydrogen Peroxide / analysis; Ions / analysis; Keratins, Hair-Specific / analysis; Metals / analysis
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being
(Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: September 20, 2021
2021 journal article
Metal-complexed monoazo dyes as sustainable permanent hair dye alternatives-Toxicological and durability properties
DYES AND PIGMENTS, 197.
author keywords: Aquatic toxicity; Hair dyes; Metal-complexed dyes; Mutagenicity; Sustainability
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being
(Web of Science)
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: October 5, 2021
2020 chapter
Coloration, Hair
In R. Shamey (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Color Science and Technology (pp. 1–10).
Ed(s): R. Shamey
Sources: NC State University Libraries, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 18, 2022
2020 chapter
Melanin
In R. Shamey (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Color Science and Technology (pp. 1–5).
Ed(s): R. Shamey
Sources: NC State University Libraries, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 18, 2022
2019 journal article
Analysis of keratin films as screening tools for predicting the efficacy of potential hair dyes
COLORATION TECHNOLOGY, 135(4), 253–266.
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 5, 2019
2019 conference paper
Designing the next generation of hair dyes using cheminformatics
American Chemical Society National Meeting & Expo. Presented at the American Chemical Society National Meeting & Expo, Orlando, FL.
Event: American Chemical Society National Meeting & Expo at Orlando, FL
Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 18, 2022
2019 conference paper
Development of a Colorimetric Sensor for the Detection of Methyl Salicylate during Man-In-Simulant Test
133rd NC Local Section Meeting of the American Chemical Society. Presented at the 133rd NC Local Section Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Research Triangle Park, NC.
Event: 133rd NC Local Section Meeting of the American Chemical Society at Research Triangle Park, NC
Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 18, 2022
2018 speech
Chemistry to Dye For: Hair Dyes— Designing the next generation of hair dyes using cheminformatics
Williams, T. N., Van Den Driessche, G. A., Fourches, D., & Freeman, H. S. (2018, November). Presented at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, Adult Nights: The Upside Down Halloween, Raleigh, NC.
Event: North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, Adult Nights: The Upside Down Halloween at Raleigh, NC
Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 18, 2022
2018 journal article
Toward the Rational Design of Sustainable Hair Dyes Using Cheminformatics Approaches: Step 2. Identification of Hair Dye Substance Database Analogs in the Max Weaver Dye Library
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING, 6(11), 14248–14256.
author keywords: Cheminformatics; Hair dyes; Hair Dye Substance Database; Max Weaver Dye Library; Skin sensitization; Sustainability
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science
Added: December 3, 2018
2017 journal article
Toward the Rational Design of Sustainable Hair Dyes Using Cheminformatics Approaches: Step 1. Database Development and Analysis
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING, 6(2), 2344–2352.
author keywords: Cheminformatics; Hair dyes; HDSD; Mutagenicity; Skin sensitization; Sustainability
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018
Employment
Updated: October 27th, 2022 09:43
2022 - present
NC State Raleigh, NC, US
Research Assistant Professor
Textile Engineering, Chemistry & Science
2022 - 2022
Tokyo Chemical Industry (USA) Remote, US
Distribution Channel Manager
2021 - 2022
NC State University Raleigh, NC, US
Adjunct Assistant Professor
Textile Engineering, Chemistry & Science
2019 - 2022
Tokyo Chemical Industry (USA) Remote, US
Southeast Reagent Sales Account Manager
2019 - 2019
NC State Raleigh, NC, US
Postdoctoral Research Scholar
Textile Protection and Comfort Center
2018 - 2019
Cotton Incorporated Cary, NC, US
Research Assistant (Contract)
Textile Chemistry Research
Education
Updated: May 22nd, 2018 08:48
2014 - 2018
North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC, US
Ph.D. Fiber and Polymer Science w/ Chemistry Minor
Textiles
2010 - 2014
North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC, US
B.S. Polymer and Color Chemistry
Textiles
Funding History
Funding history based on the linked ORCID record. Updated: October 7th, 2022 08:55
grant
January 1, 2023
Revolutionizing Sustainable Dye Production Using Synthetic Biology
Comparative Medicine Institute
award
January 1, 2022
Minority undergraduate/high school research experience
North Carolina Textile Foundation
grant
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
BioColour - Bio Based Dyes and Pigments for Colour Palette Date
Academy of Finland
award
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018
National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship
National Science Foundation
award
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Initiative for Maximizing Student Diversity (IMSD) Assistantship
National Institutes of Health
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