Dr. Musinguzi Alex is a professional in Materials and Textile engineering, Textile Processing/manufacturing and finishing technologies, Textile/Polymer testing and characterization, Materials and ceramic science, Biomedical materials, Technical textiles, Functional textiles, Fabric and apparel design, Apparel performance and functionality, interior designs, Quality control and Analytical techniques. EDUCATIONAL ARCHIEVEMENTS June 2018 – December 2022; PhD in Materials and Textile Engineering; Department of Manufacturing, Industrial and Textile Engineering, Moi University – Kenya Cores; • Advanced Woven and Non-Woven Structures, Advanced Research Methods in Materials and Textile Engineering, Statistics for Research, Medical and Smart Textiles, Advanced Methods in Polymer Characterization, Advanced Engineering Materials in Design & Society, Geotextiles, Industrial Innovation and Entrepreneurship. • Research on Development of Bacterial Resistant Fabrics through Application of Dye Extracts from Datura Stramonium, Racinus Communis and Galinsoga Parviflora Plants for Medical Applications (PhD thesis project) Sept 2011 - July 2013; Master’s Degree in Textile Engineering; Department of Applied science and Technology, Politecnico di Torino-Italy Cores; • Technical textiles, Textile Processing/manufacturing and finishing, Electrospinning and nanofibers, Composite materials, Textile Chemistry, Industrial quality management, Mechanics of textile machines, innovation management and product development, Materials testing/characterization, Functional textiles, Polymer chemistry/physics, Non-woven technologies and Biomaterials - Using the following Equipment proficiently (Franz Diffusion cells, XPS, UV Spectrophotometers, FTIR, SEM, NMR, XRD, TGA, DSC and Turbiscan) • Research on Textile surface modifications to suit various applications in certain fields like Medical, sports, military etc. (Master thesis project). Aug 2004 - Aug 2008; Bachelor of Science in Textile and Clothing Technology; Kyambogo University- Kampala Cores; • Textile fiber science and technology (Fiber production, classification, blending and processing), Textile processing (Yarn spinning processes and testing), Garment manufacturing (Weaving using handlooms, Dyeing, Printing and Laundry techniques), Knitting techniques, Computing in garment designs, Material science, Mechanics of textile machines, Business and Industrial management, Fashion and design elements, interior designing and decorations. Feb 2002 – Nov 2003; Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (U.A.C.E); Valley College Secondary School Core subjects; • Physics, Mathematics, Economics, and Geography Feb 1997- Nov 2000; Uganda Certificate of Education (U.C.E); Muntuyera High School Kitunga Core subjects; • English language, Commerce, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Religious education, Geography and History