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Dr. Jay Yoo is an Associate Professor in the Department of Human Sciences and Design at Baylor University, housed within the Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences. He specializes in apparel merchandising and explores the intersection of fashion, appearance, and well-being from a consumer perspective.
Dr. Yoo earned his PhD in Retail Merchandising from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, a master’s degree in Apparel Design from Cornell University, and a bachelor’s degree in Clothing and Textiles from Seattle Pacific University. His educational background reflects a strong foundation in both design and consumer sciences.
His research centers on appearance-related behaviors such as body tanning, extreme body modification, and retail therapy, with a focus on their psychological and social implications. He investigates how fashion consumption affects mental health and quality of life, particularly among vulnerable populations like cancer patients. His interdisciplinary work bridges fashion studies with health and human sciences.
Dr. Yoo teaches courses including Fashion Theory and Consumption, History of Dress, and Global Dress and Culture. These courses explore fashion beyond aesthetics, incorporating themes of social responsibility, environmental impact, and cultural identity. His pedagogical approach aims to engage students from diverse backgrounds by connecting fashion to broader societal issues.
His work has been published in journals such as Clothing and Textiles Research Journal, International Journal of Fashion Design, Technology and Education, Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal, and Human Factors and Ergonomics in Manufacturing and Service Industries. While no specific awards or honors are mentioned, his sustained publication record indicates active scholarly engagement.
Dr. Yoo advises on consumer behavior trends and the psychological dimensions of fashion. Though no formal list of advisees is provided, his role as an associate professor suggests mentorship of undergraduate and potentially graduate students. There is no mention of grants, research labs, or collaborative teams in the provided text.
