New 'Alien Nanofiber' Has Potential Anti-Counterfeiting Applications: "NC State�s Dr. Juan Hinestroza, assistant professor of textile engineering, chemistry and science, and Dr. Carlos Rinaldi, assistant professor of chemical engineering at the University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez, created novel nanoscale fibers that can be placed inside a garment or paper document and serve as a �fingerprint� that proves the garment or document is genuine. Graduate student Carola Barrera and high school student Aldo Briano are also involved in the research. "