Prof. Behary Nemeshwaree: Professor/Researcher at ENSAIT-Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Arts et Industries Textiles, in Roubaix, affiliated to University of Lille, France
Dr. Nemeshwaree Behary Massika is a distinguished Full Professor at ENSAIT (École Nationale Supérieure des Arts et Industries Textiles) in Roubaix, France. She holds HDR (Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches), signifying her accreditation to supervise doctoral research. Her expertise lies in eco-innovative functionalization of textiles, where she integrates eco-technologies and biotechnologies to reduce environmental impacts and create bio-functional, antimicrobial, and multifunctional fabrics. Her recent research extends to improving textile circularity by pre-treating textiles at their end-of-life to remove dyes and functional molecules effectively.
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Education
Dr. Behary completed her PhD in Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry at Lille University in 1999, with a focus on textile science and chemistry. She earned her Habilitation to Supervise Research (HDR) in 2014, presenting work on eco-technologies and biotechnologies for textile functionalization. Earlier, she completed a Master’s degree in Textile Engineering at ENSAIT and a DEA-Master in Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry.
Research Focus
Her research primarily explores sustainable textile processing methods, including eco-technologies and biotechnologies for pre-treatment, dyeing, and functionalization. These techniques incorporate bio-based functional molecules such as enzymes, dyes, and biopolymers to enhance sustainability. She also focuses on antibacterial and medical textiles, emphasizing eco-design for circular textiles at their end-of-life.
Experience
Dr. Behary has supervised 10 completed PhD projects and is currently guiding two doctoral candidates. She is the director of the Master’s program “Sustainable Textiles” at ENSAIT and has taught courses such as Dyeing and Finishing, Biotechnologies Applied to Textiles, and Sustainable Textile Processes. Additionally, she has coordinated international academic exchanges and collaborated with institutions in Poland and Spain.
Research Timeline
From 2014 onward, her research has concentrated on developing eco-functional textiles and innovative circular pre-treatment methods. She has led several international and European research projects, publishing extensively on sustainable textile technologies and collaborating with global experts to advance the field.
Awards & Honors
Dr. Behary has consistently received Grade A recognition for the Prime d’Excellence Scientifique (PEDR) since 2014, underscoring her significant scientific achievements and leadership in textile innovation.
Top-Noted Publication
Dr. Behary has authored over 60 peer-reviewed publications and delivered 50 oral presentations worldwide. Her work spans eco-functionalization of textiles, biotechnological applications, and sustainability in textile processing. For a detailed list of her publications, visit her ORCID Profile.
- Genipin-mediated immobilization of glucose oxidase enzyme on carbon felt for use as heterogeneous catalyst in sustainable wastewater treatment
- Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering
- Published: August 2021
- DOI: 10.1016/j.jece.2021.105633
- This study explores the immobilization of the glucose oxidase enzyme on carbon felt using genipin, offering sustainable catalytic solutions for wastewater treatment.
- Immobilizing Redox Enzyme on Amino Functional Group-Integrated Tailor-Made Polyester Textile: High Loading, Stability, and Application in a Bio-Fenton System
- ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering
- Published: July 2021
- DOI: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.1c03775
- This research demonstrates the successful integration of redox enzymes into amino-functionalized polyester textiles, enhancing their application in bio-Fenton catalytic systems.
- Dyeing performance and antibacterial properties of air-atmospheric plasma treated polyester fabric using bio-based Haematoxylum campechianum L. dye, without mordants
- Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy
- Published: April 2021
- DOI: 10.1016/j.scp.2020.100372
- This paper focuses on eco-friendly dyeing techniques for polyester fabrics, employing plasma treatments and bio-based dyes for sustainable production.
- Investigation into the color stripping of the pigment printed cotton fabric using the ozone-assisted process: A study on the decolorization and characterization
- Journal of Engineered Fibers and Fabrics
- Published: January 2021
- DOI: 10.1177/1558925021992757
- This study evaluates the effectiveness of ozone-assisted processes in stripping pigments from cotton fabrics, contributing to sustainable textile recycling methods.
- Environmental Profile Study of Ozone Decolorization of Reactive Dyed Cotton Textiles by Utilizing Life Cycle Assessment
- Sustainability
- Published: January 2021
- DOI: 10.3390/su13031225
- Using life cycle assessment, this article analyzes the environmental impact of ozone decolorization methods for reactive dyed cotton textiles.