Research Team
Sanjay Guria
B.A. National Institute of Design, India (Industrial Design: Textiles and Apparel) 2005
M.S. Loughborough University, UK (Human Factors) 2015
Ph.D. Cornell University (Apparel Design) 2021 (expected)
Faculty - Apparel Design, National Institute of Design (NID) April 2010 – June 2014
Independent Design Professional (Functional apparel/Craft sector) June 2007 – March 2010
Assistant Designer for Louis Philippe December 2004 - May 2007
Research Interests
Design, performance and evaluation of Personal Protective Equipment (PPC)
Biomechanics and evaluation of thermal comfort
Ageing, well-being and universal design
Jenny Leigh Du Puis
B.S. Lasell College (Fashion Design and Production) 2006
M.S. Auburn University (Consumer and Design Sciences) 2018
Ph.D. Cornell University (Apparel Design) 2022 (expected)
Circus & Theatrical Costumer: 2006 - Present
Costume Technician: Cirque du Soleil’s KÀ 2008 – 2014
Regional, Corporate, & Touring Circus & Theatre: 2006 - 2018: Hairspray! The Musical, Spamalot, Rock of Ages, Circus Smirkus.
Film: Under the Electric Sky, Cirque du Soleil Worlds Away, Circus Dreams
Awards
ITAA Outstanding Graduate Student in the Study of Historic Textiles or Costume Robert C. Hillestad Fellowship – 2020
1st Place (co-designer with Katarina Goodge) “FSAD to the Rescue” Mask Design Competition – 2020
1st Place, Best Formal Mask Category Coney Island “Make a Funny Face” Mask Design Contest – 2020
Top 6, Mask Maker’s Choice Category Coney Island “Make a Funny Face” Mask Design Contest – 2020
ITAA Outstanding Beginning Doctoral Student Marjorie Joseph Fellowship – 2019
Research Interests
Safety & Function in attire for physical performance
Traditional Handcraft & Contemporary Technology
Jeyeon Jo
B.S. Seoul National University (Clothing and Textile) 2014
M.S. Seoul National University (Fashion Design) 2017
Ph.D. Cornell University (Apparel Design) 2023 (expected)
Full-time Lecturer- Mongolia International University: 2017-2019
Fashion Researcher- Samsung Fashion Institute: 2017-2019, NEPA (Korean outdoor fashion brand): 2014-2015
Awards
Roberta G. 1957 and the John B. 1956 De Vries Graduate Student Award –2020
Research Interests
Wearable Tech: Human Sensing Clothing and Inclusive Design
Computational Approaches for Functional Garment Evaluation and Development
Doyeon Kong
M.S. New York University (Computer Science) 2019
M.A. Cornell University (Apparel Design) 2022
Ph.D. Cornell University (Apparel Design) 2026 (expected)
Research Interests
Computational approaches to apparel design
Smart fashion
Albert Lin
University of Texas at Austin (Textiles and Apparel) 2020
B.S. University of Texas at Austin (Electrical Engineering) 2020
M.A. Cornell University (Apparel Design) 2023 (expected)
Research Interests
Wearable technology
Activewear and athleisure design
Andrew Melissas
M.A. Cornell University (Apparel Design) 2023 (expected)
"I graduated with Highest Honors from Georgia Tech as a civil engineer in 2018. For the next two years, I worked in AECOM’s Atlanta office as a Roadway Engineer and passed my F.E. exam. This past year I completed Georgia Tech's Masters of Industrial Design certificate program, during which I discovered my passion for teaching and interest in footwear and sportswear. Building upon my experience as a student-athlete, I design so athletes can dominate. My design philosophy states, "An engineer with a design degree. A designer with an engineering degree. A Creative designing beyond ‘tried & true’ with humor and playfulness." For a look at my latest projects, please visit my portfolio: https://www.andrewmelissas.com."
Apurva Pandey
B.Des National Institute of Fashion Technology (Textile Design) 2020
M.A. Cornell University (Apparel Design) 2023 (expected)
Work experience
Assistant Designer for Pantaloons : August 2020 - April 2021
Textile Design Intern for Creative Garments Pvt. Ltd : April 2019 - July 2019
Research Interests
Integrating functional digital mediums into textile surfaces/apparels. : Smart Wearable Technology
Incorporating AR/AI into omnichannel mediums of design
Woven structures, Traditional Crafts & Textiles, Functional Design
Tulasi Elangovan
Bachelor of Design(B.Des) from National Institute of Fashion Technology(NIFT), Bangalore, India. (2017)
M.A. Cornell University (Apparel Design) 2023 (expected)
Work experience
Designer at Arvind Limited, India ( 2017-2018)
Design development Manager at Bodice, India(2018-2020)
Research Interests
Functional and ergonomic apparel
Assistive clothing with applications in the medical field
Performance apparel and the applications of human factors in enhancing comfort in protective apparel
Anna Julia Gyenge
B.A. Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design (Knitwear and Accessories Design), 2019
UAL-London College of Fashion (Fashion Design and Innovation) 2020
M.A. Cornell University (Apparel Design, Social and Environmental Sustainability and Innovation) 2024 (expected)
Work experience
Knitwear & Accessories Designer at Aeron, Budapest (2018 - 2022)
Assistant Designer at Studio Candice Lau, London (2019)
Fulbright Scholarship (2022)
Nina De Yorke Fashion Illustration (2019)
Campus Mundi Scholarship (2019)
Hem Textil (2018) Conde Nast Luxury Conference Portugal (2018)
Not Just A Label (2017)
Research Interests
Sustainable fashion, focusing on ethical knitwear
Hanna Norris
B.S. Cornell University (Fiber Science) 2022 (expected)
Research Interests
Improving the functionality, comfort, and design of performance wear Combining textile innovation with creative design
Ruth Beinhacker
B.S. Cornell University (Fashion Design & Management) 2023 (expected)
Research Interests
Wearable technology
Using biometric data to improve athletic apparel
Incorporating AR/VR into the fashion industry
Anna Paaske
B.S. Cornell University (Fashion Design & Management) 2024 (expected)
Research Interests
Performance apparel in terms of product development and materials
Knit textiles
Mikayla Lin
B.S. Cornell University (Fiber Science) 2024 (expected)
Research Interests
Merging textile innovation with design to improve the performance of activewear and protective equipment
Ashlyn Lee
B.S. Cornell University (Fashion Design) 2024 (expected)
Research Interests
Draping and patternmaking for unconventional silhouettes
Jennifer Kahn
B.S. Cornell University (Fashion Design & Management)