Career highlights
2001 - 2010: Technical Services Manager, Institute for Technology Research and Innovation, Deakin University
1998 - 2001: Scouring, Dyeing and Finishing Technician, International Fibre Centre
1996 - 1998: Textile Engineer, Australian Dyeing Company
1993 - 1996: Production Supervisor (Dyehouse), Woolshed Yarns
Research interests
Dr Hurren spent eight years in industry as a textile colourist and fabric finisher and has a strong understanding of the textile manufacturing chain. He has significant knowledge and experience in the testing of textiles and has contributed to two book chapters on this topic.
Affiliations
Textile Institute
Fibre Society
Society of Automotive Engineers
Knowledge areas
Motorcycle protective clothing, techincal textiles and textile technology
Awards
Winner of the Bennett Family Award for Textile Excellence 2001
Winner of the Kempe International Award for best technology project 2001
Vice Chancellors award for outstanding contribution for outstanding 2003
contribution to another area of the strategic plan (Formula SAE)
Contributor in a successful Strategic Teaching and Learning Grant 2004
Contributor in the successful submission for the “Ford Model-T of 2008
the 21st Century” design challenge
Vice Chancellors award for the most outstanding contribution to 2009
to delivering effective partnerships and the Vice Chancellors award
for outstanding contribution through innovation (Ford T2 project)
Winner of the Smart Geelong Network Research Awards in the 2010
category of “Save the Planet”
Projects
Motorcycle Clothing Assessment Program (MotoCAP) www.motocap.com.au
Publications
Jiaqi Zhang, Siwei Zhang, Chao Liu, Zhentan Lu, Mufang Li, Christopher Hurren, Dong Wang
(2024), pp. 1-30, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, Netherlands, C1
Banana fibre-chitosan-guar gum composite as an alternative wound healing material
M Barman, S Rahman, N Joshi, N Sarma, P Bharadwaj, D Thakur, R Devi, D Chowdhury, C Hurren, R Rajkhowa
(2024), Vol. 259, pp. 1-15, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1
P Lyu, L Xia, X Liu, C Hurren, W Xu, X Wang
(2023), Vol. 306, pp. 122503-122503, Separation and Purification Technology, C1
The adsorption kinetics and mechanism of odorous gases onto textile fibers
W Bai, H Yu, L Liu, E Pakdel, B Tang, H Su, C Hurren, L Liu, J Wang, X Wang
(2023), Vol. 1, pp. 357-367, RSC Sustainability, Cambridge, Eng., C1
Nanofiber-based colorimetric platform for point-of-care detection of E. coli
J Zhang, C Hurren, Z Lu, D Wang
(2023), Vol. 463, pp. 1-10, Chemical Engineering Journal, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1
Modeling the temperatures of traveler and ring in ring spinning
X Wu, W Li, C Hurren, X Wang
(2023), Vol. 93, pp. 4080-4095, Textile Research Journal, London, Eng., C1
Arthroscopic knots: Suture and knot characterisation of modern polyblend suture materials
E Savage, C Hurren, G Rajmohan, W Thomas, R Page
(2023), Vol. 9, pp. 1-10, Heliyon, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1
Yarn breakage detection in ring spinning through ring temperature drop
X Wu, W Li, C Hurren, X Wang
(2023), pp. 1-10, Journal of the Textile Institute, London, Eng., C1
Textiles in soft robots: Current progress and future trends
C Fu, Z Xia, C Hurren, A Nilghaz, X Wang
(2022), Vol. 196, pp. 1-25, Biosensors and Bioelectronics, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1
A modified resistance to compression (RtC) test for evaluation of natural fiber softness
H Yu, C Hurren, X Liu, S Gordon, X Wang
(2022), Vol. 92, pp. 1771-1781, Textile Research Journal, London, Eng., C1
Efficient extraction of technical fibers from hemp in an ethanol-water mixture
P Lyu, L Xia, X Jiang, X Liu, W Xu, C Hurren, X Wang
(2022), Vol. 178, pp. 1-11, Industrial Crops and Products, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1
Numerical analysis of heat transfer in ring spinning
X Wu, C Hurren, W Li, X Wang
(2022), pp. 1-18, Textile Research Journal, London, Eng., C1
Multi-sensorized pneumatic artificial muscle yarns
C Fu, K Wang, W Tang, A Nilghaz, C Hurren, X Wang, W Xu, B Su, Z Xia
(2022), Vol. 446, pp. 1-11, Chemical Engineering Journal, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1
Reusing ethanol-water and recovering residual gum in hemp degumming
P Lyu, L Xia, X Liu, W Xu, C Hurren, X Wang
(2022), Vol. 185, pp. 1-11, Industrial Crops and Products, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1
Tensile Properties of Australian Soft Rolling Skin Wool and Conventional Merino Wool
H Yu, C Hurren, X Liu, X Wang
(2022), pp. 1-14, Journal of Natural Fibers, London, Eng., C1
pH-sensitive alginate hydrogel for synergistic anti-infection
J Zhang, C Hurren, Z Lu, D Wang
(2022), Vol. 222, pp. 1723-1733, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, Netherlands, C1
W Bai, E Pakdel, Q Wang, B Tang, J Wang, Z Chen, Y Zhang, C Hurren, X Wang
(2022), Vol. 10, pp. 108920-108920, Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, C1
Coloured powder from coloured textile waste for fabric printing application
L Gan, Z Xiao, J Zhang, R Van Amber, C Hurren, W Xu, Y Wang, X Wang
(2021), Vol. 28, pp. 1179-1189, Cellulose, C1
Z Zhao, C Hurren, L Zhou, L Sun, J Wu
(2021), Vol. 112, pp. 1954-1964, Journal of the Textile Institute, C1
P Lyu, G Li, Y Zhao, H Chi, X Wang, C Hurren, D Chen, W Xu, X Liu
(2021), Vol. 6, Advanced Materials Technologies, C1
H Gan, S Hutchinson, C Hurren, Q Liu, X Wang, R Long
(2021), Vol. 171, Industrial Crops and Products, C1
Objective comparison of the softness of Australian Soft Rolling Skin wool and ordinary Merino wool
H Yu, C Hurren, X Liu, X Wang
(2021), pp. 1-11, Textile Research Journal, London, Eng., C1
H Yu, C Hurren, X Liu, X Wang
(2021), Textile Research Journal, C1-1
Degumming methods for bast fibers-A mini review
P Lyu, Y Zhang, X Wang, C Hurren
(2021), Vol. 174, Industrial Crops and Products, C1-1
Q Zhou, W Wang, Y Zhang, C Hurren, Q Li
(2020), Vol. 90, pp. 2175-2183, Textile Research Journal, C1
Z Zhao, M Zhang, C Hurren, L Zhou, J Wu, L Sun
(2020), Vol. 90, pp. 2245-2257, Textile Research Journal, C1
Study on photofading of two natural dyes sodium copper chlorophyllin and gardenia yellow on cotton
Z Zhao, M Zhang, C Hurren, L Zhou, J Wu, L Sun
(2020), Vol. 27, pp. 8405-8427, Cellulose, C1
Z Zhao, C Hurren, M Zhang, L Zhou, J Wu, L Sun
(2020), Vol. 13, pp. 1-16, Materials, Switzerland, C1
Ultrasonic scouring as a pretreatment of wool and its application in low-temperature dyeing
Y Pan, W Wang, K Gong, C Hurren, Q Li
(2019), Vol. 89, pp. 1975-1982, Textile research journal, London, Eng., C1
Dynamic analysis of spinning triangle geometry part 2: spinning triangle geometry and yarn quality
N Haleem, S Gordon, X Liu, C Hurren, X Wang
(2019), Vol. 110, pp. 671-679, Journal of the textile institute, Abingdon, Eng., C1
Dynamic analysis of spinning triangle geometry part 1: validation of methodology
N Haleem, S Gordon, X Liu, C Hurren, X Wang
(2019), Vol. 110, pp. 660-670, Journal of the textile institute, Abingdon, Eng., C1
N Haleem, X Liu, C Hurren, S Gordon, S Najar, X Wang
(2019), Vol. 89, pp. 3007-3023, Textile research journal, London, Eng., C1-1
Y Pan, C Hurren, Q Li
(2018), Vol. 41, pp. 227-233, Ultrasonics Sonochemistry, Netherlands, C1
Char production using waste fibers from dehairing processes
Z Zou, J Wu, X Liu, C Hurren
(2018), Vol. 109, pp. 1529-1535, Journal of the Textile Institute, Abingdon, Eng., C1
Research on the influence of yarn parameters on the ultraviolet protection of yarns
Y Yu, C Hurren, K Millington, L Sun, X Wang
(2017), Vol. 108, pp. 178-188, Journal of the Textile Institute, C1
Y Yu, C Hurren, K Millington, L Sun, X Wang
(2017), Vol. 108, pp. 1609-1617, Journal of the textile institute, Abingdon, Eng., C1
A study on wicking in natural staple yarns
Q Li, J Wang, C Hurren
(2017), Vol. 14, pp. 400-409, Journal of natural fibers, Abingdon, Eng., C1
L Meredith, C Hurren, E Clarke, M Fitzharris, M Baldock, L de Rome, J Olivier, J Brown
(2017), Vol. 61, pp. 1-7, Journal of safety research, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1
Ultrasonic assisted industrial wool scouring
Q Li, C Hurren, X Wang
(2017), Vol. 200, pp. 39-44, Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Natural Fibers 2017, Braga, Portugal, E1
Effects of fibre parameters on the ultraviolet protection of fibre assemblies
Y Yu, C Hurren, K Millington, L Sun, X Wang
(2016), Vol. 107, pp. 614-624, Journal of the textile institute, London, Eng., C1
X Jin, J Zhang, C Hurren, J Li, R Rajkhowa, X Wang
(2016), Vol. 86, pp. 1935-1946, Textile research journal, London, Eng., C1
Colour effect on fibre diameter measurement with OFDA 2000
Q Li, P Brady, C Hurren, X Wang
(2016), Vol. 41, pp. 102-106, Indian journal of fibre and textile research, New Delhi, India, C1
Abrasion resistance performance of clothing worn by Australian motorcyclists
L Meredith, E Clarke, C Hurren, M Fitzharris, M Baldock, J Olivier, J Brown, E de Rome
(2016), pp. 505-506, IRCOBI 2016 : Proceedings of the International Research Council on the Biomechanics of Injury Conference, Malaga, Spain, E1-1
UV protection performance of textiles affected by fiber cross-sectional shape
Y Yu, C Hurren, K Millington, L Sun, X Wang
(2015), Vol. 85, pp. 1946-1960, Textile research journal, London, Eng, C1
J Wang, H Zhu, C Hurren, J Zhao, E Pakdel, Z Li, X Wang
(2015), Vol. 3, pp. 1437-1443, Journal of environmental chemical engineering, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1
Extended studies on fibre diameter measurement with OFDA instrument
Q Li, C Hurren, X Zhang, X Wang
(2015), Vol. 671, pp. 347-355, Key EngWool and Textiles Sustainable Development : Selected, Peer Reviewed Papers from the 13th International Wool Research Conference (IWRC-13) and AATCC Sustainability Symposium (AATCC-SS), June 10-14, 2015, Hangzhou, Chinaineering Materials, Hangzhou, China, E1
Motorcycle clothing fabric burst failure during high speed impact with an abrasive surface
J Blight, P Phillips, K Hickling, C Hurren
(2015), pp. 1-5, Proceedings of the 2015 Australasian Road Safety Conference, Gold Coast, Australia, E1
Study of oxygen plasma pre-treatment of polyester fabric for improved polypyrrole adhesion
T Mehmood, A Kaynak, X Dai, A Kouzani, K Magniez, D Rubin de Celis, C Hurren, P du
(2014), Vol. 143, pp. 668-675, Materials chemistry and physics, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1
Adapting ultrasonic assisted wool scouring for industrial application
Q Li, C Ding, H Yu, C Hurren, X Wang
(2014), Vol. 84, pp. 1183-1190, Textile Research Journal, London, United Kingdom, C1
E Savage, C Hurren, S Slader, L Khan, A Sutti, R Page
(2013), Vol. 31, pp. 132-138, Journal of orthopaedic research, Hoboken, N. J., C1
C Hurren, A Sutti, E Savage, S Slader, R Page
(2013), Vol. 86, pp. 34-39, Advances in science and technology, Stafa-Zuerich, Switzerland, C1
The impact of textile wet colouration on the environment in 2011
C Hurren, Q Li, X Wang
(2012), Vol. 441, pp. 540-543, Advanced materials research, Stafa-Zurich, Switzerland, C1
Thermal and mechanical properties of ultrasonically treated wool
Q Li, C Hurren, H Yu, C Ding, X Wang
(2012), Vol. 82, pp. 195-202, Textile research journal, London, U.K., C1
Frequency dependence of ultrasonic wool scouring
Q Li, C Hurren, L Wang, T Lin, H Yu, C Ding, X Wang
(2011), Vol. 102, pp. 505-513, Journal of The Textile Institute, Manchester, England, C1
Rapid fibre diameter measurement in aqueous solutions with OFDA 2000
Q Li, P Brady, C Hurren, X Wang
(2011), Vol. 102, pp. 500-504, Journal of the textile institute, Manchester, England, C1
B Tang, J Tao, S Xu, J Wang, C Hurren, W Xu, L Sun, X Wang
(2011), Vol. 172, pp. 601-607, Chemical engineering journal, Amsterdam, Netherlands, C1
Ultrasonic scouring of wool and its effects on fibre breakage during carding
Q Li, C Hurren, C Ding, L Wang, T Lin, X Wang
(2011), Vol. 102, pp. 1059-1064, Textile institute journal, Abingdon, U. K., C1
Cuticle modifications and dyeing property of ultrasonically scoured wool
Q Li, C Hurren, X Wang
(2010), pp. 77-80, IWRC 2010 : Proceedings of the 12th International Wool Research Conference Vol. 1 : Low-carbon Era, Ecological Wool, Creative Tech, Better Life, Shanghai, China, E1
Improvement in mechanical properties of aluminum polypropylene composite fiber
M Naebe, C Hurren, A Maazouz, K Lamawar, X Wang
(2009), Vol. 10, pp. 662-666, Fibers and polymers, Amsterdam, Netherlands, C1-1
A Kafi, C Hurren, M Huson, B Fox
(2009), Vol. 23, pp. 2109-2120, Journal of adhesion science and technology, Utrecht, The Netherlands, C1
Dyeing and colouring tests for fabrics
C Hurren
(2008), pp. 255-274, Fabric testing, Boca Raton, Fla., B1
Physical and mechanical testing of textiles
X Wang, X Liu, C Hurren
(2008), pp. 90-124, Fabric testing, London, England, B1
Physical and mechanical testing of textiles
X Wang, X Liu, C Hurren
(2008), pp. 90-124, Fabric Testing, Bica Raton, FL., B1-1
The effects of ultrasonic agitation in laundering on the properties of wool fabrics
C Hurren, P Cookson, X Wang
(2008), Vol. 15, pp. 1069-1074, Ultrasonics sonochemistry, Amsterdam, Netherlands, C1
Photo-catalysis of red wine stains using titanium dioxide sol-gel coatings on wool fabrics
C Hurren, R Liu, X Liu, X Wang
(2008), Vol. 60, pp. 111-116, Advances in science & technology, Stafa-Zurich, Switzerland, C1
Q Li, P Brady, C Hurren, X Wang
(2008), Vol. 99, pp. 561-568, Journal of the Textile Institute, Manchester, England, C1
A Kafi, C Hurren, B Fox
(2008), AEWC 2008 : Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Advanced Engineered Wood and Hybrid Composites 2008, Bar Harbor, Maine, E1-1
S Garg, C Hurren, A Kaynak
(2007), Vol. 157, pp. 41-47, Synthetic metals, Lausanne, Switzerland, C1
Effects of laundering on conductivity of polypyrrole-coated textiles
C Hurren, A Kaynak, X Wang
(2007), Vol. 11, pp. 11-17, Research journal of textile and apparel, Kowloon, Hong Kong, C1
Effects of bleaching and dyeing on the quality of alpaca tops and yarns
X Liu, C Hurren, L Wang, X Wang
(2004), Vol. 5, pp. 128-133, Fibers and polymers, Seoul, Korea, C1
Comparative analysis of two selective bleaching methods on alpaca fibers
X Liu, C Hurren, X Wang
(2003), Vol. 4, pp. 124-128, Fibers and polymers, Seoul, Korea, C1
Correlating the fineness and residual gum content of degummed hemp fibres
R Beltran, C Hurren, A Kaynak, X Wang
(2002), Vol. 3, pp. 129-133, Fibers and polymers, Seoul, Korea, C1
Characterization of conductive polyprrole coated wool yarns
A Kaynak, L Wang, C Hurren, X Wang
(2002), Vol. 3, pp. 24-30, Fibers and polymers, Seoul, Korea, C1
A new method of evaluating the fineness and residual gum content of hemp fibres
R Beltran, C Hurren, A Kaynak, X Wang
(2002), pp. 1-12, Proceedings of 2009 International Conference on Ecological Fabric in the 21st Century, Beijing, China, E1-1
Funded Projects at Deakin
Australian Competitive Grants
A study into the methods of cleaning wool
Prof Xungai Wang, A/Prof Christopher Hurren
AWI Grant - Research - Australian Wool Innovation Limited
- 2009: $5,500
- 2008: $12,000
- 2007: $14,000
- 2006: $28,000
Australian Ultrafine Wool Dehairing and Processing
Prof Xungai Wang, A/Prof Christopher Hurren
ARC Linkage - Projects Rnd 2
- 2015: $50,891
- 2014: $99,992
- 2013: $97,059
- 2012: $46,731
New developments and opportunities for cotton yarns and fabrics
Prof Xungai Wang, A/Prof Christopher Hurren, Dr Lu Sun
CRDC Grant - Research - Cotton Research and Development Corporation
- 2014: $13,660
- 2013: $58,975
Improving grease recovery in wool scouring
Dr Jinfeng Wang, A/Prof Christopher Hurren, Prof Xungai Wang
Australian Wool Innovation Limited
- 2015: $100,264
- 2014: $130,000
A World Class Future Fibre Industry Transformation Research Hub
Prof Xungai Wang, Prof Bronwyn Fox, Prof Tong Lin, Prof Joselito Razal, A/Prof Jingliang Li, Prof Luke Henderson, A/Prof Nolene Byrne, A/Prof Alessandra Sutti, A/Prof Rangam Rajkhowa, Prof Minoo Naebe, A/Prof Christopher Hurren, Dr Murray Height, Dr Ashley Denmead, Dr Rodney Dilley, Prof Marcus Atlas, Prof Gregory Rutledge, A/Prof Friedrich Vollrath, Prof David Kaplan, Prof Uwe Pieles, Dr Rudolf Hufenus, A/Prof Jeffrey Wiggins, Dr Ian Blanchonette, Dr Tony Pierlot, Prof Russell Varley, Dr Mandy De Souza, Dr Linda Hillbrick, Dr Salwan Al-Assafi, Dr Andrew Parratt, Mr Thomas Hussey
ARC Industrial Transformation Research Hubs
- 2019: $500,069
- 2018: $982,400
- 2017: $986,915
- 2016: $990,154
- 2015: $1,434,570
Smart Cotton/Carbon Fabrics for Electromagnetic Interference Shielding
Dr Jin Zhang, A/Prof Christopher Hurren, Prof Xungai Wang
CRDC Grant - Research - Cotton Research and Development Corporation
- 2018: $19,974
- 2017: $119,822
- 2016: $149,292
- 2015: $29,814
High Sound Absorbing Composites from Recycled Cotton DU1901
Prof Russell Varley, A/Prof Christopher Hurren
CRDC Grant - Research - Cotton Research and Development Corporation
- 2020: $18,778
- 2019: $18,775
- 2018: $37,550
ARC Research Hub for Functional and Sustainable Fibres
Prof Joselito Razal, Prof Russell Varley, Prof Minoo Naebe, Prof Luke Henderson, A/Prof Nolene Byrne, A/Prof Alessandra Sutti, A/Prof Maryam Naebe, A/Prof Rangam Rajkhowa, A/Prof Weiwei Lei, A/Prof Christopher Hurren, Mr Warren Sexton, Mr David Tester, Wayne Best, Mr Joshua Handcock, Dr Murray Height, Mr Thomas Hussey, Dr Ashley Denmead, Mr Blake Harris, Dr Stuart Gordon, Prof Seeram Ramakrishna, Dr Rudolf Hufenus, A/Prof Michael Hummel, Dr Julia Reisser, Phil Warner, Dr Tom Whyte, Mark Dunstan
ARC Industrial Transformation Research Hubs
- 2024: $395,890
- 2023: $1,063,113
- 2022: $1,027,162
- 2021: $1,018,000
Other Public Sector Funding
Performance fibres and textiles
Dr Lijing Wang, Prof Tong Lin, Dr Peter Cookson, A/Prof Christopher Hurren, Prof Xungai Wang
IFC Grant - Research - International Fibre Centre Limited
- 2008: $8,000
- 2007: $72,000
ADA Researcher in Business Hemp project
A/Prof Christopher Hurren, Mr Jing Wang
DIISR Grant - Enterprise Connect - Department of Innovation, Industry and Regional Development
- 2013: $15,000
- 2012: $35,000
Fibre alternative to nitrocellulose in lateral flow assays
A/Prof Christopher Hurren, Dr Qing Li
Department of State Development, Business and Innovation
- 2014: $38,768
Development of Assessment and Rating Protocols for the Motorcycle Protective Clothing Program
A/Prof Christopher Hurren, Dr Liz de Rome, Prof Tom Gibson
Transport for NSW
- 2016: $21,971
An epidemiological study of motorcycle crashes in Tasmania
Dr Liz de Rome, A/Prof Christopher Hurren
Motor Accidents Insurance Board
- 2017: $38,487
Trial Phase Testing for Motorcycle Protective Clothing Program
A/Prof Christopher Hurren, Dr Liz de Rome, Dr Xin Liu, Prof Tom Gibson
Transport for NSW
- 2018: $336,457
- 2017: $175,000
Reducing COD from wastewater with a reusable photocatalyst
Dr Jinfeng Wang, A/Prof Christopher Hurren, Prof Xungai Wang
Barwon Water
- 2018: $15,960
ARC Research Hub for Functional and Sustainable Fibres
Prof Joselito Razal, Prof Russell Varley, Prof Minoo Naebe, Prof Luke Henderson, A/Prof Nolene Byrne, A/Prof Alessandra Sutti, A/Prof Maryam Naebe, A/Prof Rangam Rajkhowa, A/Prof Weiwei Lei, A/Prof Christopher Hurren, Mr Warren Sexton, Mr David Tester, Wayne Best, Mr Joshua Handcock, Dr Murray Height, Mr Thomas Hussey, Dr Ashley Denmead, Mr Blake Harris, Dr Stuart Gordon, Prof Seeram Ramakrishna, Dr Rudolf Hufenus, A/Prof Michael Hummel, Dr Julia Reisser, Phil Warner, Dr Tom Whyte, Mark Dunstan
Transport for NSW, Transport Accident Commission
- 2023: $50,000
- 2022: $25,000
Motorcycle Safety Levy . On-road abrasion testing of motorcycle clothing
A/Prof Christopher Hurren, Dr Liz de Rome
Department of Transport
- 2023: $16,000
- 2021: $80,000
- 2020: $24,000
Guide for Manufacturers
A/Prof Christopher Hurren, Dr Liz de Rome
Department of Transport, Transport for NSW
- 2022: $155,500
- 2021: $40,000
Capability Mapping for Strategic Development of Hemp Agriculture in Gippsland, Victoria.
A/Prof Christopher Hurren, Dr Ahmed Rashed
CSIRO
- 2024: $25,000
Industry and Other Funding
Materials for protective gloves
Prof Xungai Wang, A/Prof Christopher Hurren
Hysport International Pty Ltd
- 2012: $112,000
- 2011: $140,000
- 2010: $40,000
RIB Placement Contract - Zhik Pty Ltd
A/Prof Christopher Hurren
Zhik Pty Ltd
- 2012: $25,775
- 2011: $48,000
Australian Ultrafine Wool Dehairing and Processing
Prof Xungai Wang, A/Prof Christopher Hurren
Shangdong Ruyi Woolen Textile Co Ltd
- 2014: $35,000
- 2013: $100,000
Hemp fibre separation
A/Prof Christopher Hurren
Logistik Unicorp Inc.
- 2012: $283,880
- 2011: $80,000
ADA Researcher in Business Hemp project
A/Prof Christopher Hurren, Mr Jing Wang
Aust Defence Apparel - Grant Research
- 2012: $83,374
Extreme sports safety program - Draggin Jeans
A/Prof Christopher Hurren
Draggin Jeans
- 2014: $41,220
- 2013: $57,708
Hemp Fibre separation - proof of concept
A/Prof Christopher Hurren
Logistik Unicorp Inc.
- 2014: $34,000
- 2013: $19,987
Fibre alternative to nitrocellulose in lateral flow assays
A/Prof Christopher Hurren
Nplex Pty Ltd
- 2013: $10,000
Fibre alternative to nitrocellulose in lateral flow assays
A/Prof Christopher Hurren, Dr Qing Li
Nplex Pty Ltd
- 2013: $9,692
Godfrey Hirst Australia Project Proposal: Plasma Treatment Trials
Dr Aiden Beer, A/Prof Christopher Hurren, Mr Zhiqiang Chen, Dr Frank Chen
GHAPL Grant - Research - Godfrey Hirst Australia Pty Ltd
- 2014: $12,465
Fibre alternative to nitrocellulose in lateral flow assays
A/Prof Christopher Hurren
Nplex Pty Ltd
- 2015: $116,016
- 2014: $62,740
A World Class Future Fibre Industry Transformation Research Hub
Prof Xungai Wang, Prof Bronwyn Fox, Prof Tong Lin, Prof Joselito Razal, A/Prof Jingliang Li, Prof Luke Henderson, A/Prof Nolene Byrne, A/Prof Alessandra Sutti, A/Prof Rangam Rajkhowa, Prof Minoo Naebe, A/Prof Christopher Hurren, Dr Murray Height, Dr Ashley Denmead, Dr Rodney Dilley, Prof Marcus Atlas, Prof Gregory Rutledge, A/Prof Friedrich Vollrath, Prof David Kaplan, Prof Uwe Pieles, Dr Rudolf Hufenus, A/Prof Jeffrey Wiggins, Dr Ian Blanchonette, Dr Tony Pierlot, Prof Russell Varley, Dr Mandy De Souza, Dr Linda Hillbrick, Dr Salwan Al-Assafi, Dr Andrew Parratt, Mr Thomas Hussey
Draggin Jeans, Carbon Revolution Pty Ltd, Ear Science Institute Australia Incorporated, Xefco Pty Ltd, Cytomatrix Grant - Research, HeiQ Pty Ltd, Quickstep Automotive Pty Limited
- 2021: $122,916
- 2019: $600,000
- 2018: $600,000
- 2017: $600,000
- 2016: $450,000
DorsaVi sensor attachment (project Newton Planet Innovation)
A/Prof Christopher Hurren
Planet Innovation
- 2015: $7,500
Planet Innovation Thread project
A/Prof Christopher Hurren, Mr Patrick Phillips
Planet Innovation
- 2016: $5,950
Shift gear clothing development project
A/Prof Christopher Hurren
Shift Gear Industries
- 2016: $13,080
Fibre Deconstruction Polymer Addition Material Reassembly and Applications
Prof Xungai Wang, A/Prof Rangam Rajkhowa, A/Prof Christopher Hurren, Prof Joselito Razal
Lincoln Agritech Ltd
- 2018: $225,044
- 2017: $300,193
- 2016: $80,627
Planet Innovation DMTC MCM 10.41
A/Prof Christopher Hurren
Defence Materials Technology Centre
- 2018: $34,772
- 2017: $189,514
Development of Plasma Treatment Process for Zhik High Performance Garments - Phase II
Dr Frank Chen, A/Prof Christopher Hurren, Dr Jane Dai
Zhik Pty Ltd
- 2018: $378
- 2017: $99,580
Circular Denim
Prof Xungai Wang, A/Prof Rangam Rajkhowa, Dr Rebecca Van Amber, A/Prof Nolene Byrne, A/Prof Christopher Hurren
H&M Foundation
- 2017: $222,850
RECYCLED PLASTIC COMPOSITE OVERLAY TO REDUCE SERIOUS INJURY CRASHES INTO WIRE ROPE BARRIERS BY MOTORCYCLISTS
Dr Jin Zhang, A/Prof Christopher Hurren, Dr Liz de Rome
Transurban
- 2017: $100,000
Improvements in the dyeing of wool top to Superblack colours - Jianyu Zhang scholarship
A/Prof Christopher Hurren, Prof Xungai Wang
AWI Scholarship - Australian Wool Innovation Limited
- 2020: $5,999
- 2019: $30,000
- 2017: $30,000
Knee brace evaluation
A/Prof Christopher Hurren
POD Active Pty Ltd
- 2018: $16,127
ARC Research Hub for Functional and Sustainable Fibres
Prof Joselito Razal, Prof Russell Varley, Prof Minoo Naebe, Prof Luke Henderson, A/Prof Nolene Byrne, A/Prof Alessandra Sutti, A/Prof Maryam Naebe, A/Prof Rangam Rajkhowa, A/Prof Weiwei Lei, A/Prof Christopher Hurren, Mr Warren Sexton, Mr David Tester, Wayne Best, Mr Joshua Handcock, Dr Murray Height, Mr Thomas Hussey, Dr Ashley Denmead, Mr Blake Harris, Dr Stuart Gordon, Prof Seeram Ramakrishna, Dr Rudolf Hufenus, A/Prof Michael Hummel, Dr Julia Reisser, Phil Warner, Dr Tom Whyte, Mark Dunstan
Carbon Revolution Operations Pty Ltd, Xefco Pty Ltd, Simba Global Pty Ltd, Nanollose Limited, HeiQ Pty Ltd, C Sea Solutions P/L (trading as ULUU), Conveyor Products and Solutions, ELG Carbon Fibre Ltd
- 2024: $75,000
- 2023: $587,500
- 2022: $337,500
Treck Master fabric
A/Prof Christopher Hurren, Dr Dylan Hegh
Treck Masters (Trading) Pty Ltd
- 2021: $3,000
Xontas yarn.
A/Prof Christopher Hurren, Dr Dylan Hegh
Repono Pty Ltd
- 2021: $3,721
Melt Spinning of ULUU PHBV
Prof Joselito Razal, Dr Dylan Hegh, A/Prof Christopher Hurren, A/Prof Rangam Rajkhowa
C Sea Solutions P/L (trading as ULUU)
- 2023: $50,624
Melt processing.
A/Prof Alessandra Sutti, A/Prof Christopher Hurren, Dr Surya Subianto, Dr Dylan Hegh, Dr Amol Patil
Varden Process Pty Ltd
- 2023: $28,100
Country Road
A/Prof Christopher Hurren, Dr Md Abdullah Al Faruque
Limebranch Pty Ltd t/as Full Circle Fibres
- 2023: $56,600
Melt Spinning of 50% ULUU U-PHBV - Optimisation of additives.
Prof Joselito Razal, Dr Dylan Hegh, A/Prof Christopher Hurren, A/Prof Rangam Rajkhowa
C Sea Solutions P/L (trading as ULUU)
- 2023: $51,528
Cotton carding
A/Prof Christopher Hurren, Dr Dylan Hegh, Dr Md Abdullah Al Faruque
Woolyarns Limited New Zealand
- 2023: $16,363
Other Funding Sources
Atmospheric Plasma Coating System.
A/Prof Weiwei Lei, A/Prof Christopher Hurren, A/Prof Dan Liu, Dr Frank Chen
Innovative Manfacturing CRC Limited
- 2022: $427,965
- 2021: $657,854
- 2020: $370,469
- 2019: $193,720
Supervisions
Xi Wu
Thesis entitled: Heat Transfer in Ring Spinning
Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering), Institute for Frontier Materials
Wenyang Tang
Thesis entitled: Recycling waste wool into powder for odour control and coloration
Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering), Institute for Frontier Materials
Wenli Bai
Thesis entitled: Adsorbent/photocatalyst Functionalized Textile for Indoor Air Purification
Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering), Institute for Frontier Materials
Pei Lyu
Thesis entitled: Green degumming of hemp fibres in ethanol-water mixture
Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering), Institute for Frontier Materials
Jianyu Zhang
Thesis entitled: Super-black Wool Dyeing with Reactive Dyes The degradation of textile materials on different soil conditions
Master of Engineering, Institute for Frontier Materials
Liangjun Xia
Thesis entitled: Cleaner coloration of cotton textiles and treatment of dyeing effluents
Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering), Institute for Frontier Materials
Houlei Gan
Thesis entitled: RAFT Polymers Containing Fatty Acid Biomass Derived from Cotton Seed Oil
Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering), Institute for Frontier Materials
Genevieve Alice Crowle
Thesis entitled: Effects of Cotton Structure and Surface Interactions on Dye Uptake
Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering), Institute for Frontier Materials
Chiyu Fu
Thesis entitled: Smart Fibers for Sensorized Artificial Muscles and Wearable Applications
Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering), Institute for Frontier Materials
Hao Yu
Thesis entitled: A Study on Australian Soft Rolling Skin Wool
Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering), Institute for Frontier Materials
Zhong Zhao
Thesis entitled: Improving Light Fastness of Cotton Fabric Dyed with Natural Dyes
Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering), Institute for Frontier Materials
Noman Haleem
Thesis entitled: Dynamics of Spinning Triangle Geometry and Its Effects on Yarn Quality
Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering), Institute for Frontier Materials
Marinus Henricus Jacobus van der Sluijs
Thesis entitled: Improving the Quality of Australian Cotton during Processing
Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering), Institute for Frontier Materials
Yao Yu
Thesis entitled: UV interactions with fibres and fibrous structures
Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering), Institute for Frontier Materials
Bingshan Li
Thesis entitled: Production and Characterisation of Powdered Fibrous Materials
Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering), Institute for Frontier Materials