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
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”
Publications
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
Yi Pan, Christopher Hurren, Qing Li
(2018), Vol. 41, pp. 227-233, Ultrasonics - sonochemistry, Amsterdam, The 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, Abingdon, Eng., 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
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
Effects of fibre parameters on the ultraviolet protection of fibre assemblies
Y Yu, C Hurren, K Millington, L Sun, X Wang
(2015), Vol. 107, pp. 614-624, Journal of the textile institute, London, Eng., 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, J Du Plessis
(2014), Vol. 143, pp. 668-675, Materials Chemistry and Physics, 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, C1
Christopher Hurren, Alessandra Sutti, Earl Savage, Simon Slader, Richard Page
(2013), Vol. 86, pp. 34-+, BIOMEDICAL APPLICATIONS OF SMART TECHNOLOGIES, Montecatini Terme, ITALY, 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, 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, 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, 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 Lamnawar, X Wang
(2009), Vol. 10, pp. 662-666, Fibers and Polymers, C1-1
A Kafi, C Hurren, M Huson, B Fox
(2009), Vol. 23, pp. 2109-2120, Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology, C1
Physical and mechanical testing of textiles
X Wang, X Liu, C Hurren
(2008), pp. 90-124, Fabric Testing, B1
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, 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, CIMTEC 2008 - Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Smart Materials, Structures and Systems - Smart Textiles, 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, 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, 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, C1
Characterization of conductive polypyrrole coated wool yarns
A Kaynak, L Wang, C Hurren, X Wang
(2002), Vol. 3, pp. 24-30, Fibers and Polymers, 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, Dr 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, Dr 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, Dr 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, Dr 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, Dr Rangam Rajkhowa, A/Prof Alessandra Sutti, A/Prof Minoo Naebe, Dr 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 Salwan Al-Assafi, Dr Andrew Parratt, Dr Mandy De Souza, Dr Linda Hillbrick, 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, Dr 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, Dr Christopher Hurren
CRDC Grant - Research - Cotton Research and Development Corporation
- 2020: $18,778
- 2019: $18,775
- 2018: $37,550
Other Public Sector Funding
Performance fibres and textiles
Dr Lijing Wang, Prof Tong Lin, Dr Peter Cookson, Dr Christopher Hurren, Prof Xungai Wang
- 2008: $8,000
- 2007: $72,000
ADA Researcher in Business Hemp project
Dr Christopher Hurren, Mr Jing Wang
- 2013: $15,000
- 2012: $35,000
Fibre alternative to nitrocellulose in lateral flow assays
Dr Christopher Hurren, Dr Qing Li
- 2014: $38,768
Development of Assessment and Rating Protocols for the Motorcycle Protective Clothing Program
Dr Christopher Hurren, Dr Liz de Rome, Prof Tom Gibson
- 2016: $21,971
An epidemiological study of motorcycle crashes in Tasmania
Dr Liz de Rome, Dr Christopher Hurren
- 2017: $38,487
Trial Phase Testing for Motorcycle Protective Clothing Program
Dr Christopher Hurren, Dr Liz de Rome, Dr Xin Liu, Prof Tom Gibson
- 2018: $336,457
- 2017: $175,000
Industry and Other Funding
Materials for protective gloves
Prof Xungai Wang, Dr Christopher Hurren
- 2012: $112,000
- 2011: $140,000
- 2010: $40,000
RIB Placement Contract - Zhik Pty Ltd
Dr Christopher Hurren
- 2012: $25,775
- 2011: $48,000
Australian Ultrafine Wool Dehairing and Processing
Prof Xungai Wang, Dr Christopher Hurren
- 2014: $35,000
- 2013: $100,000
Hemp fibre separation
Dr Christopher Hurren
- 2012: $283,880
- 2011: $80,000
ADA Researcher in Business Hemp project
Dr Christopher Hurren, Mr Jing Wang
- 2012: $83,374
Extreme sports safety program - Draggin Jeans
Dr Christopher Hurren
- 2014: $41,220
- 2013: $57,708
Hemp Fibre separation - proof of concept
Dr Christopher Hurren
- 2014: $34,000
- 2013: $19,987
Fibre alternative to nitrocellulose in lateral flow assays
Dr Christopher Hurren
- 2013: $10,000
Fibre alternative to nitrocellulose in lateral flow assays
Dr Christopher Hurren, Dr Qing Li
- 2013: $9,692
Fibre alternative to nitrocellulose in lateral flow assays
Dr Christopher Hurren
- 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, Dr Rangam Rajkhowa, A/Prof Alessandra Sutti, A/Prof Minoo Naebe, Dr 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 Salwan Al-Assafi, Dr Andrew Parratt, Dr Mandy De Souza, Dr Linda Hillbrick, Mr Thomas Hussey
- 2019: $600,000
- 2018: $600,000
- 2017: $600,000
- 2016: $450,000
DorsaVi sensor attachment (project Newton Planet Innovation)
Dr Christopher Hurren
- 2015: $7,500
Planet Innovation Thread project
Dr Christopher Hurren, Mr Patrick Phillips
- 2016: $5,950
Shift gear clothing development project
Dr Christopher Hurren
- 2016: $13,080
Fibre Deconstruction Polymer Addition Material Reassembly and Applications
Prof Xungai Wang, Dr Rangam Rajkhowa, Dr Christopher Hurren, Prof Joselito Razal
- 2018: $225,044
- 2017: $300,193
- 2016: $80,627
Planet Innovation DMTC MCM 10.41
Dr Christopher Hurren
- 2018: $34,772
- 2017: $189,514
Development of Plasma Treatment Process for Zhik High Performance Garments - Phase II
Dr Frank Chen, Dr Christopher Hurren, Dr Jane Dai
- 2018: $378
- 2017: $99,580
Circular Denim
Prof Xungai Wang, Dr Rangam Rajkhowa, Dr Rebecca Van Amber, A/Prof Nolene Byrne, Dr Christopher Hurren
- 2017: $222,850
RECYCLED PLASTIC COMPOSITE OVERLAY TO REDUCE SERIOUS INJURY CRASHES INTO WIRE ROPE BARRIERS BY MOTORCYCLISTS
Dr Jin Zhang, Dr Christopher Hurren, Dr Liz de Rome
- 2017: $100,000
Improvements in the dyeing of wool top to Superblack colours - Jianyu Zhang scholarship
Dr Christopher Hurren, Prof Xungai Wang
- 2019: $30,000
- 2017: $30,000
Reducing COD from wastewater with a reusable photocatalyst
Dr Jinfeng Wang, Dr Christopher Hurren, Prof Xungai Wang
- 2018: $15,960
Knee brace evaluation
Dr Christopher Hurren
- 2018: $16,127
Other Funding Sources
Atmospheric Plasma Coating System.
Dr Weiwei Lei, Mr Zhiqiang Chen, Dr Christopher Hurren, Dr Dan Liu
- 2020: $114,428
- 2019: $193,720
Supervisions
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
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