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: March 2nd, 2024 08:43

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.

By: T. Williams n, F. Vacchi*, A. Santos*, M. Szymczyk n, G. Umbuzeiro* & H. Freeman n

co-author countries: Brazil 🇧🇷 United States of America 🇺🇸
author keywords: aquatic toxicity; azo dyes; hair dyes; hydrophobic dyes; mutagenicity; sustainability
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: March 28, 2022

2022 article

Mad about madder

Williams, T. N. (2022, July 29). NATURE CHEMISTRY, Vol. 7.

By: T. Williams n

co-author countries: United States of America 🇺🇸
MeSH headings : Anthraquinones; Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 8, 2022

2022 journal article

Metal-complexed monoazo dyes as sustainable permanent hair dye alternatives-Toxicological and durability properties

DYES AND PIGMENTS, 197.

By: T. Williams n, F. Vacchi*, A. Santos*, G. AragaUmbuzeiro & H. Freeman n

co-author countries: Brazil 🇧🇷 United States of America 🇺🇸
author keywords: Aquatic toxicity; Hair dyes; Metal-complexed dyes; Mutagenicity; Sustainability
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science
Added: October 5, 2021

2021 chapter

Coloration, Hair

In R. Shamey (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Color Science and Technology (pp. 1–10).

By: T. Williams n

co-author countries: United States of America 🇺🇸

Ed(s): R. Shamey

Sources: NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 18, 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.

By: T. Williams n, M. Szymczyk n & H. Freeman n

co-author countries: United States of America 🇺🇸
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
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: September 20, 2021

2021 chapter

Melanin

In R. Shamey (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Color Science and Technology (pp. 1–5).

By: T. Williams n

co-author countries: United States of America 🇺🇸

Ed(s): R. Shamey

Sources: NC State University Libraries, ORCID
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.

By: T. Williams n & H. Freeman n

co-author countries: United States of America 🇺🇸
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
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.

By: T. Williams, G. Van Den Driessche, D. Fourches & H. Freeman

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.

By: E. Woods, T. Williams & R. Ormond

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.

By: T. Williams, G. Van Den Driessche, D. Fourches & H. Freeman

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 1. Database Development and Analysis

ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING, 6(2), 2344–2352.

By: T. Williams n, M. Kuenemann n, G. Driessche n, A. Williams*, D. Fourches n & H. Freeman n

co-author countries: United States of America 🇺🇸
author keywords: Cheminformatics; Hair dyes; HDSD; Mutagenicity; Skin sensitization; Sustainability
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

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.

By: T. Williams n, G. Driessche n, A. Valery n, D. Fourches n & H. Freeman n

co-author countries: United States of America 🇺🇸
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

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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