Associate Professor
NC State University
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Dr. R. Bryan Ormond is an Associate Professor at NC State University's Textile Protection and Comfort Center (TPACC). Dr. Ormond has focused on developing test methods, standards, equipment, and ensembles for first responders and military personnel to address protection from chemical, particulate, and thermal hazards. His most recent research has centered on reducing firefighter exposure to toxic chemicals through developing particulate-blocking PPE, assessing gear cleaning methods, evaluating on-scene decontamination methods, and investigating the impacts of PFAS and PFAS-free finishes and materials on PPE performance.
ELEC-515: 'A Scientific Look at Contaminant Exposure and PFAS Issue
Thursday, August 15, 2024
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM