Professional biography:

Currently working as Research Fellow, I have more than 7 years of research experience in the area of fire science. After completing my post graduate studies, I worked as a lecturer of Textile Technology in India. I studied flammability of textile materials at the University of Bolton to obtain a PhD in 2002. I have worked as a post doctoral research fellow in the areas of chemical modification of nanoclays, synthesis of polymer layered silicate nanocomposites, development of characterization techniques for nano-structures and improvement of fire performance of commercially important polymeric systems.

Current research interests:

• Surface modifications of textile substrates using plasma technology.
• Nanodispersed functionalised species for enhancing fire performance of polymer matrices and textile surfaces.
• Development of rheological methods for characterization of polymer-clay nanocomposite.
• To study heat release properties of apparel fabrics and their effects on burn injury severity.

Most recent publications:

  S. Nazaré, B. Kandolaand A Horrocks, "Flame-retardant unsaturated polyester resin incorporating nanoclays". Polym Adv Technol, 17, 294-303, 2006

  B. Kandola, S. Nazaré and A Horrocks, "Thermal degradation behaviour of flame - retardant unsaturated polyester resins incorporating functionalised nanoclays", 'Fire Retardancy of Polymers: The use of mineral fillers in micro- and nano-composites', Ed. M Le Bras et al, Royal Chemical Society, Cambridge, 2005, 147-160.

  B. Kandola, S. Nazaré and A Horrocks, "Effect of layered silicate nanocomposites on burning behaviour of conventionally flame-retarded unsaturated polyesters", Presented at 228th ACS National Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, USA, August 22-26, 2004.

4.  A Horrocks, S. Nazaré and B. Kandola, "The particular flammability hazards of nightwear", Fire Safety Journal, 39 (4), 259-276, 2004.

S. Nazaré, B. Kandolaand A Horrocks "Use of cone calorimetry to quantify the burning hazard of apparel fabrics", Fire and Materials., 26: 191-199, 2002.