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Selected Patents
2006 Methods and apparatus for spinning spider silk protein, S Islam et al., USP 7,057,023 June 6
2005 US Patent Application 20050054830, S Islam et al., March 10, 2005; filed July 12, 2004
2004 Methods and apparatus for spinning spider silk protein, S Islam et al., WO/2004/090205 Oct 21
2004 US Patent Application 20040102614, S Islam et al., May 27, 2004; filed April 3, 2003
2004 US Patent Application#10/893,588, S Islam et al., Patent Attorney Docket#602922-999014 filed Jul 12
2003 WIPO PCT International Publication # WO 03/060099 A3, S Islam et al., 24 July 2003, filed Jan 13
2003 PCT Patent Application#10/406,832, S Islam et al., Patent Attorney Docket# 9529-013-999 filed Apr 3
2003 PCT & US Patent Utility Application#10/341,096, S Islam et al., Attorney Docket#9529-012 filed Jan 13
2002 US Patent Application#60/408,530, S Islam et al., Pat. Attorney Docket#06632/023002 filed Sep 4
2002 US Patent Application#60/347,510, S Islam et al., Pat. Attorney Docket#06632/023001 filed Jan 11
1996 British Patent Application# 9627143-2, S Islam et al., University of Leeds Innovations, Dec 24
1991 Synchronized mechanisms for controlling warp tension, S Islam et al., BP 1 002 290, Oct 31

Selected Articles
2009 Scoping Creative Problem Solving Approaches, biggani.org, S. Islam, Jul
2007 Boiactive Silk Proteins as Geotextile Substrates, M Tsukada, S Islam, Y Ishiguro, Textiles & Clothing, Jan-Mar 5-6
2006 Emerging Textile and Clothing Technology, S Islam, ITET J., 31 Mar 1-5
2006 Global Textile & Clothing Trade Environment: Challenges & Growth Opportunities, S Islam, Scholars J. Feb
2005 Textile & Apparel Trade: What’s New in 2006 and Beyond, S Islam, Text. J. 122(6) 28-32
2005 Value-added Textile Technology, S Islam, Textile Excellence J., Anniversary Issue, Jul. 3(1) 55-56
2005 ‘Specialty Textiles’ - ITS 98th Technical Session Review, S Islam, Text. J. 122(4) 44-45
2005 Microwave Irradiation Technique to Enhance Protein Fiber Properties, M Tsukada, S Islam, T Arai, A. Boschi, G Freddi, Autex Res. J. 5(1) 40-48
2005 High-toughness Spider Silk Fibers Spun from Soluble rc-Silk Produced in Mammalian Cells, C Karatzas, S Islam et al., Biotechnology of Biopolymers: From Synthesis to Patents, 2 Volumes, Germany 945-966
2004 Enhancing Sorption Properties of Natural Fibrous Protein Substrates. Part I: Absorption of malodorous gases, M Tsukada, H Katoh, S Islam, N Kasai, Text. J., 121(6) 48-50
2004 ‘Cutting Edge Technical Textiles’ - ITS 97th Technical Session Review, S Islam, Text. J. 121(6) 51
2004 Antibiotic Silk Substrates for Healthcare, M Tsukada, G Shen, S Islam, Text. J. 121(5) 47-49
2004 Evolution of the Global Textile Fibre Market, S Islam, Text. J. 121(4) 54-57
2004 Textile & Apparel Workers’ Struggle for Subsistence, S Islam, Text. J. 121(3), 53-59
2004 ‘High Performance Textiles’ - ITS 96th Technical Session Review, S Islam, Text. J. 121(3) 84
2004 Textile & Apparel Exports/Imports Trade Horizons: Canada, US & Beyond, S Islam, Text. J. 121(2), 35-40
2003 ‘From Silk to High Tech’ - ITS 95th Scientific Session Review, S Islam, Text. J. 121(1) 48
2003 Optoelectronic Innovations for Processing Visco-elastic Textiles, S Islam, Canadian Text. J. 120(4) 48-51
2003 ‘Fibers & Beyond’ - ITS 94th Technical Session Review, S Islam, Canadian Text. J. 120(3) 46
2003 High-toughness Spider Silk Fibers Spun from Soluble rc-Silk Produced in Mammalian Cells, Biopolymers, C Karatzas, S Islam, et al., Vol. 8: Polyamides and Complex Proteinaceous Materials II: Chapter 5, ISBN 3-527-30223-9, Wiley-VCH: Weinheim Germany. Apr 97-117
2002 Spider Silk Fibers Spun from Soluble Recombinant Silk Produced in Mammalian Cells, A Lazaris, S Arcidiacono, Y Huang, J Zhou, F Duguay, N Chretien, E A Welsh, J W Soares, C N Karatzas, Science, 18 Jan, Vol. 295, no. 5554, 472 - 476
2002 Royal Chartered Textile Fellowship of Dr Shafiul Islam - CTJ pays tribute, Canadian Text. J. 119(3) 42
2001 Pick Spreading with Specific Reference to Set Marks, S Islam, Canadian Text. J. 118(5) 23-27
2001 Features Identification & Analysis of Set Marks, S Islam, Canadian Text. J. 118(4) 28-31
2000 Prevention of Set Marks in Weaving, S Islam, Inst. of Textile Engineers & Technologists J. Feb 8(1), 42-47
1999 Cloth Fell Control to Prevent Start-up Marks in Weaving, S Islam, MPU Bandara, J. Text. Inst., Part 1: Fiber Science & Technology 90(3) 336-345
1998 A Novel Technique for Compensating On-loom Warp and Fabric Creep, S Islam, Text. Tech. for China, London, 45-46
1996 Yarn Spacing Measurement in Woven Fabrics with Specific Reference to Start-up Marks, S Islam, MPU Bandara, J. Text. Inst., Part 1: Fiber Science & Technology 87(1) 107-119
1994 Speech of Appreciation – ‘Chancellor defies the big freeze’, 15 Feb, University of Leeds Reporter, 363, 4 Mar

Selected Books, Chapters, Theses, Reports
2009 Airship Technology> Materials, S. Islam et al., Cambridge University Press, UK - in press
2009 Advanced Material Solutions: Engineered Materials, SR&ED Reports, S. Islam, May
2008 Advanced Textile Solutions: Engineered Materials, SR&ED Reports, R Okada, S. Islam, Apr
2007 Excellence in Textile Education and Innovations with Postgraduate Textile Technology Curricula, Technical Report submitted to VC, AUST, Dhaka, 1 Feb
2006 Bangladeshi Scientist in biggani.com by Iqbal H Chowdhury, Netigen, projonmo.com, Prothom Alo, Dec 01
2005 High-toughness Spider Silk Fibers Spun from Soluble rc-Silk Produced in Mammalian Cells, C Karatzas, S Islam et al., Biotechnology of Biopolymers: From Synthesis to Patents, 2 Volumes, Germany 945-966
2005 Indian Textile Capabilities and Growth Potential, Technical Report, S Islam, submitted to CTT Group and Industry Canada, followed by 23 days tour in 7 cities in association with Confederation of Indian Industry
2003 High-toughness Spider Silk Fibers Spun from Soluble rc-Silk Produced in Mammalian Cells, Biopolymers, C Karatzas, S Islam, et al., Vol. 8: Polyamides and Complex Proteinaceous Materials II: Chapter 5, ISBN 3-527-30223-9, Wiley-VCH: Weinheim Germany. Apr 97-117
1998 Tomorrow's Textiles, S Islam, Clothworkers’ Library, 2nd Edition, Leeds, Feb
1996 Prevention of Start-up Marks in Fabrics Woven on Power Looms, S Islam, Doctoral Thesis, School of Textile Industries, University of Leeds, i-xxi and 1-257
1995 ... from fibre engineering to fashio retailing, promoting professionalism throughout the world ..., Textile Institute Annual Report, UK, 6-7
1992 Textile Fiber, Sunflower Publishers, Dhaka, Jan – Contributed considerably to this book
1989 Simplified and Synchronized Let-off and Take-up Mechanisms for Improved Control of Warp Tension, S Islam, B. Sc. Thesis, College of Textile Engineering & Technology, University of Dhaka
1988 Meghna Composite Textile Mills Infrastructures, Technology, Production and Management Study, Report submitted as a part of intensive mill training curriculum

Selected Scientific Presentations
2005 Microwave Irradiation Technique to Enhance Protein Fiber Properties, M Tsukada, S Islam, T Arai, A. Boschi, G Freddi, 11th International Wool Research Conf. Proceeding, Leeds, 4-9 Sep 62
2004 BioMedical Textiles and Beyond, Dept. of Clothing & Textiles, U of M, S Islam, Jul 25-27, Invited Speaker
2002 Synthetic Silk Synthesis, Spinning and Weaving Process Design, S Islam, British Text. Tech. Group BTTG, TechniTex Faraday Partnership, Royal Armouries Leeds, UK Nov 6-7 Invited Speaker
2002 BioSteel rc- Spider Silk Protein Fiber Properties and Characterizations – Challenges and Opportunities, S Islam, A Rodenhiser, C Karatzas, Technical Presentation, Nexia - DRDC Strategic Meeting, Montreal, Canada, May 09
2001 BioSteel rc- Spider Silk Protein Fiber Properties – Challenges and Opportunities, S Islam, C Karatzas, J Turner, Technical Presentation, Nexia - Acordis Specialty Fibers Strategic Meeting, Coventry, UK, Dec 04
2001 Weaving Fault Free Visco-elastic Silk-Like Materials, S Islam, Inst. of Text. Science 91st Scientific Session, Kingston, Oct 17, Invited Speaker
2001 Creating a Better World with Synthetic Spider Silk Technology - simplifying science to kids, S Islam, Pleasant Corners Public School, Ontario, Jun 19 Invited Speaker
1997 Touch of Textiles - Weaving a Flexible Future! Invited Speaker, S Islam, British Association for the Advancement of Science Annual Science Festival, University of Leeds, Sep 7-12
1996 Aspects of Cloth Fell Control to Minimize Set Marks in Fabrics Woven on Power Looms, S Islam, MPU Bandara, 25th Text. Research Symposium Proceedings, Mt. Fuji, 2-5 Aug, 247-254
1996 Effect of Extension Rate and Cyclic Loading on Some Physical Properties of Viscose, S Islam, MPU Bandara, Proceedings Text. Inst. Fiber Science/Yarn Group Conference, Manchester, 3-4 Dec, 1-6
1995 Measurement of Pick Spacing and Related Aspects in Woven Fabrics, S Islam, MPU Bandara, ARS TEXTRINA International Textiles Conference, Leeds University, Jul 10-12
1994 Measurement of Pickspacing and Related Aspects in Woven Fabrics, S Islam, MPU Bandara, University of Leeds Staff & Departmental Development Unit: Effective Teaching & Learning, Dec 5-8, Invited Speaker

Selected Internet Publications
2007 Our Beautiful Planet, S Islam, D Shondipon, O Oyon, ourbeautifulplanet.piczo.com
2006 Problem, Potential and Solution, S Islam, biggani.com, 11 Sep
2006 Imagination Drives Textile and Clothing Innovations, S Islam, biggani.com, 4 Sep 1-6
2006 TexTek Solutions` Achievements and Services Profile, S Islam, textek.piczo.com
2006 Scholars in the News, Interviewed by Iqbal Chowdhury, Durporobashe 01, scholarsbangladesh.com
2005 TexTek Solutions` Capability and Services Profile, S Islam, D Shondipon, textek.bravehost.com
2005 ‘Specialty Textiles’ - ITS 98th Technical Session Review, Ottawa, S Islam, textilescience.ca
2004 ‘Cutting Edge Technical Textiles’ - ITS 97th Technical Session Review, Mississauga, S Islam, textilescience.ca
2004 ‘High Performance Textiles’ - ITS 96th Technical Session Review, Ottawa, S Islam, textilescience.ca
2003 ‘From Silk to High Tech’ - ITS 95th Scientific Session Review, Kingston, S Islam, textilescience.ca
2003 ‘Fibers & Beyond’ - ITS 94th Technical Session Review, Mississauga, S Islam, P Aspley, textilescience.ca
2002 TexTek Solutions`Services and Publication Profile, geocities.com/shafiul_i/textek
1997 Textile Intelligence Information Systems TIIS, S Islam, geocities.com/shafiul_i/textile, Oct 12

Selected Interviews
2007 Interviewed Aziza Rahman, DGM, Bangladesh Textile Mills Corporation, BTMC, the first graduate female textile technologist of Bangladesh, Dhaka, biggani.com, Mar 15
2007 Interviewed Jamir Khan, Researcher, Sir J C Bose Museum, 25 Dec 06, Sreenagar, Bikrompur for biggani.com
2007 Tribute to Sir J C Bose by biggani.com, interview with Shafiqul Islam Bahar, Host, Uttoron, Radio Bangladesh
2006 Interviewed by Abu Nowsher, 18 Dec 06, Host, Nonditojon, Uttoron, Radio Bangladesh Dhaka
2006 biggani.com, feature TV presentation by S Islam, Sukhobor Protidin, Channel I, Dhaka, Dec 12
2006 Opportunity in Textiles, interviewed by Shafiqul Islam Bahar, Host, Uttoron, Radio Bangladesh Dhaka, Mar 31
2006 Ripples of Innovations, interviewed by Shafiq Rehman, Host, Lal Golap, BTV Dhaka, Mar
2006 Enormous Opportunities to Work in Bangladesh, interviewed by Iqbal H Chowdhury, 344 Chhutir Dine, Prothom Alo, Feb 18
2005 Pioneering Spider Silk Innovations, interviewed by Sheikh F Zaman, Bangla TV, Channel CH, Montreal, QC
1994 What is It Really Like to Live and Study in the UK? Compiled by Richard Moreland, Student Voice, Study UK, Issue 2:3, 60-61

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