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Rachel McQueen is a Professor in the Department of Human Ecology at the University of Alberta. Her primary research focuses on the development of methods to reduce odour retention in textiles, examining how skin microflora interact with textile fibres and odorous molecules. She employs a holistic approach that includes human wear trials to collect data on body odour emanating from fabrics, along with laboratory testing of odour-control technologies for the textile industry. Apart from odour retention, her research interests extend to moisture transport in textiles, assessing user needs for enhancing clothing comfort, and protecting against workplace hazards. Previously, Dr. McQueen investigated the decontamination of pesticides on clothing and the degradation influences on chemical protective garments. Her notable contributions include several publications analyzing consumer behaviour towards clothing disposal, the impact of physical conditions on garment life-extension, and comprehensive reviews on odour evaluation methods for textiles.
University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB, Canada
Teaching and conducting research in Human Ecology with a focus on textiles.
Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management