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 - currently leave of absence)
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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 (PPE)
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 - currently leave of absence)
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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
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)​
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Awards
1st Place, ITAA Student Best Paper Award 2023
Grand Prize, POSTECH Startup Competition Award 2017
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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
Ph.D. Cornell University (Apparel Design) 2027 (expected)
Research Interests
Wearable technology
Activewear and athleisure design
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)
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Work experience
Knitwear & Accessories Designer at Aeron, Budapest (2018 - 2022)
Assistant Designer at Studio Candice Lau, London (2019)
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Fulbright Scholarship (2022)
Campus Mundi Scholarship (2019
Not Just A Label (2017)
Research Interests
Sustainable fashion, focusing on ethical knitwear
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Kim Phung Nguyen
B.E. Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education (Garment Technology) 2017
M.S. Illinois State University (Fashion Design and Merchandising) 2022
Ph.D. Cornell University (Apparel Design) 2027 (expected)
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Work Experience
Assistant Technical Designer at Victoria’s Secret & Co representative office, Vietnam (2017-2019) R&D
Fabric Specialist at Natural Fiber Welding Inc., USA (2021-2023)
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Research Interests
Collaborative robots (Cobots) in the fashion industry
Innovative technology in sustainability
Huieun Do
B.A. Ewha Womans University (Fashion Industry) 2020
M.A. Cornell University (Apparel Design) 2025 (expected)
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Work Experience
Womenswear Design Intern at Johanex, Korea (2018)
Graphic Design Intern at Bluan Consulting, Korea (2019)
Digital Content Designer at ISOI, Korea (2020-2022)
Shortlist, Inclusive Fashion Design Competition (KKUMTIUM) 2022
Shortlist, The 19th Necktie Design Competition (Korea Fashion & Costume Design Association) 2022
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Research Interests
Functional clothing (sportswear) design
Inclusive apparel design considering human diversity
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
Beckett Fine
B.S. Cornell University (Fashion Design & Management) 2024 (expected)
Research Interests
Performance apparel, specifically combining aesthetics with high performance garments.