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
Q Zhou, W Wang, Y Zhang, C Hurren, Q Li
(2020), Vol. 90, pp. 2175-2183, Textile research journal, London, Eng, C1
Z Zhao, M Zhang, C Hurren, L Zhou, J Wu, L Sun
(2020), Textile Research Journal, Thousand Oaks, CA, C1
Study on photofading of two natural dyes sodium copper chlorophyllin and gardenia yellow on cotton
Zhong Zhao, M Zhang, C Hurren, L Zhou, J Wu, L Sun
(2020), Vol. 27, pp. 8405-8427, Cellulose, Cham, Switzerland, 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
(2020), Cellulose, C1
In situ synthesis of a double-layer chitosan coating on cotton fabric to improve the color fastness of sodium copper chlorophyllin
Z Zhao, C Hurren, M Zhang, L Zhou, J Wu, L Sun
(2020), Vol. 13, pp. 1-16, Materials, C1
Effects of gallic acid grafted chitosan on improving light fastness of cotton fabric dyed with gardenia yellow
Z Zhao, C Hurren, L Zhou, L Sun, J Wu
(2020), Journal of the Textile Institute, 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
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
Qing Li, Christopher Hurren, Xungai Wang
(2010), pp. 77-80, PROCEEDINGS OF THE 12TH INTERNATIONAL WOOL RESEARCH CONFERENCE, VOLS I AND II, Shanghai, PEOPLES R 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
Spin Dynamics: Fast Switching of Macro-spins
X Wang, Z Sun, J Lu
(2009), pp. 1-34, NANOSCALE MAGNETIC MATERIALS AND APPLICATIONS, Boston, MA, E1-1
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, 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
No Funded Projects at Deakin found
Supervisions
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
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