University Catalog 2024-2025

Department of Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management

The Department of Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management (TATM) offers Bachelor of Science degrees in Fashion and Textile Management, and in Fashion and Textile Design. Students in the B.S. in Fashion and Textile Management specialize in one of two concentrations: Brand Management and Marketing, or Fashion Development and Product Management. Students in the B.S. in Fashion and Textile Design degree choose a concentration in Fashion Design or Textile Design

All of these programs equip students with an interdisciplinary foundation of business and material science knowledge needed to give them a leg up in the job search. The department’s programs build on strong global industry partnerships to prepare future industry leaders.

Department Highlights: 

  • Earn your master’s degree in five years through our Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s program.  
  • Build your portfolio and gain hands-on experience in one of our nearly 70 cutting-edge studios and labs.
  • Apply for one of our college-specific scholarships, up to $95,000 over four years.
  • Study abroad with our recommended programs in the Czech Republic, France, Italy and the U.K. designed to keep you on track to graduate on time.

For more information about our department, including contact information, visit our website.

Department of Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management
North Carolina State University
Campus Box 8301
Raleigh, NC 27695-8301

Contact

Dr. Abdel-Fattah Seyam
Professor and Department Head
North Carolina State University
Wilson College of Textiles 3253, Box 8301
Raleigh, NC 27695-8301
919.515.6583
aseyam@ncsu.edu

Faculty

Head

  • A. M. Seyam, Department Head
  • K. A. Thoney-Barletta, Associate Head and Director of Undergraduate Programs
  • L. L. Parrillo-Chapman, Associate Head and Director of Graduate Programs

University Distinguished Professors

  • A. B. Godfrey, Joseph D. Moore Professor of Textile & Apparel, Technology & Management

Distinguished Professors

  • B. E. Jin, Albert Myers Distinguished Professor of Textile Economics and Management
  • A. M. Seyam, Charles A. Cannon Professor of Textiles

Professors

  • T.A. Lamar
  • K.K. Leonas
  • M.M. Moore
  • L.L. Parrillo-Chapman
  • K.A. Thoney-Barletta
  • Y. Xu

Associate Professors

  • H. H. Hergeth
  • K. Mathur
  • D. R. Matthews
  • J. A. Porterfield
  • M. Suh
  • A. J. West

Assistant Professors

  • C. Hwang
  • K. E. Nartker
  • J. F. Woodbridge

Assistant Teaching Professors

  • L.L. Carter
  • E.C. Law
  • J. Singleton

Adjunct Professors

  • Y. Nawab
  • J. Schut
  • T. W. Theyson
  • J. Watson

Adjunct Associate Professors

  • D.A. Bruner
  • M. T. Fralix
  • G. Garland
  • W. I. Long
  • J. Meng
  • M. A. Messura
  • T. Montgomery
  • S. B. Moore
  • N. W. Webster

Adjunct Assistant Professors

  • T. Hatley
  • C. H. Kwon
  • M. Midani

Adjunct Lecturer

  • E. Rohde

Emeritus Professors

  • K.E. Annett-Hitchcock
  • R. A. Barnhardt
  • S. K. Batra
  • N. L. Cassill
  • A. H. El-Shiekh
  • M. Grasso
  • C. L. Istook
  • T. J. Little
  • N. B. Powell
  • M. W. Suh
  • S. C. Winchester

Emeritus Associate Professors

  • L. F. Rothenberg
  • G. W. Smith

Emeritus Teaching Associate Professors

  • W. D. Harazin