Texas Tech's Ramkumar, Fiesta Motors' Scott recognized
Lubbock-area leaders in their fields were recently recognized for their achievements, with Gov. Greg Abbott re-appointing the president and CEO of Fiesta Motors to a state board, while a Texas Tech researcher was honored by a national organization.
Texas Tech researcher honored by AATCC
In recognition of his outstanding service to the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists, AATCC has named Seshadri Ramkumar, a researcher at Texas Tech, as recipient of the Harold C. Chapin Award.
Ramkumar, a professor in Tech's Nonwovens & Advanced Materials Laboratory, has been a member of the Association since 1999. He was a strong proponent for expanding AATCC into the area of nonwovens and technical textiles, according to the organization. He supported the founding of the Materials Interest Group and served as an officer in this Interest Group for 11 years.
Ramkumar was involved in the development and promotion of nonwoven and technical textile conferences and symposia, nationally and internationally. He presented webinars and tutorials, chaired conference committees, and served as a moderator or speaker at AATCC conferences, symposia, and events. He especially encouraged AATCC’s involvement in conferences in India and co-organized major conferences, promoting AATCC widely to all who attended. His tenacious promotion of the Association strengthened AATCC’s significance throughout the Indian textile community.
Ramkumar has authored or co-authored numerous articles and research papers in AATCC Review and AATCC Journal of Research. He serves as a member of the Publications Committee. He served for several years as an associate editor for the AATCC Journal of Research and strives to elevate its status as a peer-reviewed journal. He also promotes AATCC events in his newsletter, "TexSnips," which goes to over 2,000 people around the world.
He joined Texas Tech University as a Research Associate in January 1999. He became an Assistant Professor in Environmental Toxicology at The Institute of Environmental and Human Health (TIEHH) at Texas Tech in 2005 and was a full professor in Environmental Toxicology/TIEHH by 2013.
Ramkumar and his laboratory developed a non-particulate dry sorbent nonwoven wipe for use in chemical compatibility and chemical warfare agent retention. The Department of Homeland Security contracted with a national laboratory to evaluate this product against 30 or more currently available products. The results of the evaluation concluded that the dry wipe technology developed in Ramkumar’s laboratory was the best performing wipe. Ramkumar and his laboratory’s development of FiberTect wipe technology is recognized as one of the first technology commercialization activities at Texas Tech University.
Fiesta Motors president re-appointed to state board
Gov. Greg Abbott has re-appointed Paul R. Scott of Lubbock to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles Board for a term set to expire on Feb. 1, 2029. The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles serves, protects, and advances citizens and industries in the state with quality motor vehicle related services. The announcement from the governor's office came this week.
Scott is president and CEO of Fiesta Motors-Fiesta Acceptance. He is a member of Texas Independent Auto Dealers Association (TIADA) and a former member of the TIADA Board of Directors. Additionally, he is former chair of the Leadership Giving Committee for Lubbock United Way and former missions leader of Lakeridge United Methodist Church. Scott is a veteran of the United States Army and has more than 44 years of experience in the franchise and independent automotive retail industry.
This article originally appeared on Lubbock Avalanche-Journal: Texas Tech's Ramkumar, Fiesta Motors' Scott recognized
