Ernesta Presents TRI Work at PACS Local Section Meeting
- TRI Princeton
- Feb 26
- 2 min read
Ernesta Gives an Invited Lecture Specifically Designed to Showcase TRI’s Work on Hair Science for Diverse Hair Types
Dr. Ernesta Malinauskyte was invited to the recent Princeton American Chemical Society (PACS) section meeting to present an overview of the human hair from a chemistry perspective. During the talk, she outlined how the key constituents – proteins, lipids, pigments, and water – govern the fiber structure, properties, and performance. Then, expanding on this, she covered how these components can be affected by external stressors, such as chemicals, exposure to heat and environmental impacts, as well the protection strategies that can be employed to protect the hair from external damage. Finally, she highlighted the opportunities where individuals who have a chemistry background, especially those with expertise in polymers, protein design, lipids, and interfaces, could find opportunities for innovation and entrepreneurship within the field of hair science.
This event was a great success, and Ernesta’s lecture was well-received by those who attended, evidenced by the breadth and depth of questions at the end. In addition, it highlighted the importance of chemistry within the field of cosmetic science, bridging the gap between science and innovation.
To see Ernesta’s abstract, or to see other outputs from the TRI team, please head the TRI Library.
The TRI Library is an online repository of information, vital for the practising cosmetic scientists. Included are abstracts and presentations that TRI staff have given, videos of conferences and seminars that TRI has hosted, and key works and outputs that TRI staff have produced, such as journal articles and textbooks. Access to documents and videos is reserved for TRI member companies and library members.
