Danying Yang

Danying Yang is an Assistant Professor at the School of Textiles & Design, Heriot-Watt University. Her research focuses on integrating smart materials, wearable technology, and IoT systems into assistive products for older adults and innovative textile applications. She actively contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals related to aging populations and sustainable design.

Her work emphasizes co-creation with end-users, addressing cultural challenges in assistive technology and advancing sensor technologies for smart fabrics. Key collaborations include projects on energy-harvesting carpets and IoT-enabled sportswear. Recent research explores aging support through smart footwear and mood-adaptive clothing.

Publications span textile engineering, gerontechnology, and cross-cultural design, with a focus on practical applications of smart materials in everyday products.