
Performance
Apparel
Design
Lab
The Performance Apparel Design Lab is a group of researchers at Cornell University working on developing wearable solutions and studying functional garments, with a focus on inclusive design approaches.
News & Media

Design + Technology
Professor Heeju Park has been appointed as an inaugural faculty member of Multi-College Department of Design Technology.

THE 2030 PROJECT
Prof. Frey and Prof. Park will create a textile incorporating structures to control the transmission of energy in the infrared spectrum.

MENTORING
Professor Park was mentioned as the most influential mentor by Quinn Guthrie ’22 during her study at Cornell.
Research
Our research projects shape and change the world around us, providing wearable solutions to improve human well-being, health, safety and comfort through smart technology and creative design ideas. Learn more about our research and projects.
Publications
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Jo, J. &J Park, H*. (2021, under review). Fit of Fire Boots: Exploring Internal Morphology Using Computed Tomography Scan, International Journal of Clothing Science & Technology (Scopus Impact factor: 1.4).
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Jo, J. Sokolowski, S., McQuerry, M., Griffin, L., & Park, H*. (2021, under review). Foot of Firefighters: Difference by Sex and Weight Bearing, Applied Ergonomics (Impact factor: 3.661).
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Guria, S. & Park, H. (2021, under review). Evaluating Seam Types Used in Coveralls for Greenhouse Pesticide Applicators, Family and Consumer Science Research Journal. (Impact factor: 1.02).
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Du Puis, J., Goodge, K., Forstenhausler, L., Maher, M., Frey, M., Baytar, F., & Park, H. (2021, In revision). Cloth Face Mask Fit and Functionality for Children 4-6 Years Old, Fashion and Textiles (Impact factor: 1.12).
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Nemeth, M., Park, H., & Mendle, J. (2020). Collegiate Female Athletes’ Body Image and Clothing Behaviors. Fashion and Textiles.
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Park, H., Pei, J., Shi, M., Xu, Q., & Fan, J. (2019), Designing Wearable Computing Device for Improved Comfort and User Acceptance, Ergonomics. (Impact factor:1.818), 62(11), 1474-1484.