Professor Dr. Sundaresan Jayaraman

Biography

Sundaresan Jayaraman is a Professor in the School of Materials Science and Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology and the founding Director of the Kolon Center for Lifestyle Innovation. His pioneering work in the convergence of textiles and computing has led to the creation of the paradigm known as the 'Fabric Computer.' Professor Jayaraman's research encompasses various areas including Smart Textile-based Wearable Systems, Computer-Aided Manufacturing, and Engineering Design Analysis of Intelligent Textile Structures. He has been instrumental in the development of the world's first Wearable Motherboard™, including the well-known 'Smart Shirt,' which is part of the Smithsonian Museum's archives. His prior experience includes a significant role at Lotus Development Corporation as a Product Manager, further contributing to the computing industry. He has received substantial research funding exceeding $16 million from numerous sources. Among his accolades, he was awarded the 1989 Presidential Young Investigator Award by the NSF and is a Fellow of the Textile Institute.

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