Juan P. Hinestroza is Assistant Professor of Fiber Science and directs the Textiles Nanotechnology Laboratory in the Department of Fiber Science and Apparel Design at the College of Human Ecology of Cornell University. Professor Hinestroza obtained a Ph.D. from the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Tulane University and B.Sc in Chemical Engineering from Universidad Industrial de Santander. Prior to pursuing doctoral studies, Professor Hinestroza worked as a process control engineer for The Dow Chemical Company.
Professor Hinestroza works on understanding fundamental phenomena at the nanoscale that are of relevance to Fiber and Polymer Science. Hinestroza has received over 5.3 MM USD in research funding ( Federal and State agencies as well as Industrial Consortiums) for his pioneering work in exploring new pathways for creating multifunctional fibers via manipulation of nanoscale phenomena. Professor Hinestroza has been the recipient of a myriad of awards including the National Science Foundation CAREER award, the J.D. Watson Young Investigator award from the NY State Foundation for Science Technology and Innovation and the Educator of the Year Award from the Society of Professional Hispanic Engineers.
In addition to his scientific endeavors, Professor Hinestroza and his research group are actively involved in community outreach activities aimed at increasing the number of underrepresented minority groups in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics as well as engaging senior citizens in collaborative and inter-generational learning experiences. Additional Information about Professor Hinestroza and his research work is available at http://nanotextiles.human.cornell.edu/
Awards:
2007 SHPE Educator of the Year
2007 National Science Foundation CAREER Award
2006 National Textile Center Humanitarian Award
2005 NYSTAR James D. Watson Young Investigator Award
