Armine Ghalachyan Profile

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Department of AMDT
Washington State University
Pullman, WA 99164-2020

(509) 335-7827
armine.ghalachyan@wsu.edu

Assistant Professor

Educational Background

Ph.D. Apparel, Merchandising, and Design, 2018, Iowa State University.
M.S. Apparel Product Development and Merchandising Technology, 2011, Central Michigan University.
B.S. Finance and Credit, 1999, Yerevan Banking Economic Institute.

 

Research Interests

  • Sustainable textiles and apparel.
  • Bacterial cellulose as a novel sustainable material for apparel.
  • Functional apparel design defined as design for human well-being, enhancement, and empowerment.
  • Development of a framework for Fashion Product Evaluation.
  • Holistic sensory evaluation of textiles and apparel.

 

Teaching Interests

  • Apparel product development.
  • Apparel patternmaking.
  • Technical apparel design.
  • Research methods.

 

Recent Publications 

  • Ghalachyan, A., & Karpova, E. (2021). Development of Apparel Product Evaluation (APE) Framework: A systematic classification of evaluative criteria. International Journal of Fashion Design, Technology and Education, 14(2), 243-252.
  • Ghalachyan, A., & MacGillivray, M. S. (2016). Designing headwear for women with chemotherapy-induced hair loss. International Journal of Fashion Design, Technology and Education 9(3), 222-232.

 

Grants/Funding

  • Ghalachyan, A. & Huang, C. (2021). “Cotton, the fabric that saves lives: Advancing cotton awareness and understanding through real-world application and virtual learning.” Cotton Incorporated, 2021 Cotton in the Curriculum Program. $47,577.
  • Ivanitskaya, L., Alvarez, A. I., Ghalachyan, A., & Kalusniak, J. (2020-2021) “DIY COVID-19 Face Masks for the General Public.” Vice President for Research Discretionary Funds, Central Michigan University, $7,500.
  • Lee, Y.-A., Ghalachyan, A., Li, R., Ramasubramanian, G., Xiang, C., Farr, C. A., Madbouly, S.U.S. (2014-2016). “Developing sustainable products using renewable cellulose fiber and biopolymer composites.” Environmental Protection Agency P3 Phase II Award. $90,000.

 

Refereed Proceedings and Conference Presentations

  • Hwang, C., & Ghalachyan, A. (2021). Exploring student experiences and virtual learning in apparel and textiles curriculum during the COVID-19 pandemic. Proceedings of 2021 ITAA Annual Virtual Conference.
  • Ghalachyan, A., & Karpova, E. (2021). Holistic sensory evaluation method for assessment of novel materials and apparel products. Proceedings of 2021 ITAA Annual Virtual Conference.
  • Ghalachyan, A., & Karpova, E. (2019). Development of Fashion Product Evaluation (FPE) Framework. Proceedings of ITAA Annual Conference. Las Vegas, NV.
  • Lee, Y. L., Ghalachyan, A., Hwang, C., & Karpova, E. (2017). One look is worth a thousand words: Effectiveness of video for learning about textile and apparel social responsibility. Proceedings of ITAA Annual Conference. St. Petersburg, FL.
  • Ghalachyan, A., Nam, C., & Lee, Y.-A. (2017). Experimentation to improve properties of bacterial cellulose for apparel products by incorporating bio-based films. AATCC 2017 International Conference, Wilmington, NC.
  • Ghalachyan A., & McCracken, A. (2016). Following in the footsteps of Cruella de Vil: Fashionable female villains in children’s media. Popular Culture Association/American Culture Association National Conference, Seattle, WA.
  • Ghalachyan, A., & Karpova, E. (2014). Transition to a market economy: Developments and trends in the Armenian textile, apparel and leather industries. Proceedings of the ITAA Annual Conference. Charlotte, NC.
  • Lee, Y. A., Xiang, C., Ghalachyan, A., Ramasubramanian, G., Li, R., & Farr, A. C. (2014). Exploring optimal solutions for sustainable product development using renewable bacterial cellulose fiber and biopolymer composites. Proceedings of the ITAA Annual Conference. Charlotte, NC.
  • McKinney, E. & Ghalachyan, A. (2013). Proposed typologies for the dress needs of nursing mothers and babies and available nursing dress: An evaluation of the relationship between concepts in these typologies. Proceedings of the ITAA Annual Conference. New Orleans, LA.

 

Juried Design Exhibitions

  • Ghalachyan, A. (2017). Made from scratch: A sustainable handbag made of bacterial cellulose grown in fermenting tea. Design Exhibit. International Textile and Apparel Association annual conference, St. Petersburg, FL.
  • Lee, Y. A., & Ghalachyan, A. (2015). RETHINK: Wearing Kombucha in Santa Fe. Design Mounted Exhibit. International Textile and Apparel Association annual conference, Santa Fe, NM.
  • Lee, Y. A., Ghalachyan, A., Xiang, C., Farr, C. A., & Li, R. (2014). Renewable green tea vest. Design Mounted Exhibit. International Textile and Apparel Association annual conference, Charlotte, NC.
  • McKinney, E., & Ghalachyan, A. (2014). On the Level: A Minimal Waste Bias Evening Gown Achieved through Creative Pattern Draping, Seam Angles, and Grain Placement. Design Exhibition, International Textile and Apparel Association annual conference. New Orleans, LA.
  • Ghalachyan, A., Bartels, M., DeShone, S., & MacGillivray, M. (2010, October 27-28). Aircraft Marshaller’s Safety Jacket. Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) Expo Americas 2010. Orlando, FL. Presented at the annual meetings of IFAI, Safety and Technical Products Division, and Narrow Fabrics Institute. Orlando, FL.

 

Honors/Awards/Scholarships

  • Unsung Hero Award, April 2018, Division of Student Affairs, Iowa State University, Ames, IA
  • Educators for Socially Responsible Apparel Practices (ESRAP) 2017 Award for Sustainable Design – Graduate Level. International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference, St. Petersburg, FL.