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Prof. Dr. Maike Rabe

Head of the Research Institute for Textile and Clothing (FTB) · Faculty of Textile and Clothing Technology · Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences

Academic focus & active research

Prof. Dr. Maike Rabe directs the FTB Institute, pioneering antibacterial textile coatings, electronic integration into fibers, and closed-loop garment recycling.

Technical Textiles Surface Functionalization Smart Wearables Sustainable Fiber Recycling

Supervision & prospective applicants

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Department / Faculty
Faculty of Textile and Clothing Technology
Primary Field
Technical Textiles
Campus Location
Krefeld & Mönchengladbach, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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