معرفی
Dr. Danmei Sun is an Associate Professor in Advanced Textile Materials & Engineering at Heriot-Watt University's School of Textiles & Design. She holds a BSc in Textile Engineering from Qingdao University and has 12 years of industry experience before completing her PhD on sustainable textile dyeing at Heriot-Watt. Her postdoctoral research at Manchester University focused on 2D/3D fabric development for ballistic protection. She joined Heriot-Watt in 2010 as an Assistant Professor, advancing to her current role.
- Education:
- BSc in Textile Engineering, Qingdao University
- PhD in Sustainable Textile Processes, Heriot-Watt University
Research Interests: Functional polymers, recycling/upcycling textiles, 3D printing, thermal management, plasma technology, and protective textiles. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing eco-friendly practices and material innovation.
Awards: Recipient of the 2010 Most Cited Articles award from the Journal of Materials Processing Technology. Her research has been funded by UK Dstl/MoD, Oil and Gas Innovation Centre, and Scottish Funding Council.
- Grants & Projects:
- "Textile waste disposal through pyrolysis" (Harris Tweed & Textiles Future Forum, £99,320.83)
- "Offshore Survival Garment" (Phase I & II, OGIC & Iron Ocean Ltd., £214,910.65)
Advising & Teams: Supervised numerous PhD students and leads a research group including Dr. M.O.R. Siddiqui, Dr. K. Iqbal, and others. Collaborates on editorial boards of journals like AUTEX Research Journal and Journal of Textile Science & Fashion Technology.
Labs/Teams: Active in advanced textile materials, plasma technology, and sustainable manufacturing research. Engages in international collaborations on protective textiles and eco-friendly printing.
