معرفی
Jeyeon Jo is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Textiles, Merchandising and Interiors at the University of Georgia's College of Family and Consumer Sciences. Her research focuses on wearable sensors, assistive technology, and ergonomic design, with an emphasis on sustainable materials and healthcare applications. She holds a Ph.D. in Human Centered Design from Cornell University (2023), an M.S. in Fashion Design (2017), and a B.S. in Clothing and Textiles (2014), both from Seoul National University.
**Education:**
- Ph.D. Human Centered Design, Cornell University (2023)
- M.S. Fashion Design, Seoul National University (2017)
- B.S. Clothing and Textiles, Seoul National University (2014)
**Research Interests:**
Jeyeon develops wearable healthcare solutions using stretchable fiber optics and passive RFID, with a focus on optimizing user comfort and performance. Her work spans assistive technologies, firefighting gear ergonomics, and cross-cultural studies of clothing's sociocultural role. Recent projects include sustainable textile prototyping (LeatherBoard) and gait-monitoring systems (RFInsole).
**Awards:**
- Human Service Studies Graduate Fellowship (Cornell, 2022)
- Best Brief at ISWC 2021 (2021)
- Roberta G. & John B. De Vries Graduate Award (Cornell, 2020)
**Grants & Advising:**
Currently no grants explicitly listed; actively advising students in wearable tech and textile engineering. Editorial roles include Fashion and Textiles (2024–present) and Korean Fashion & Textile Research Journal (2025–2026).
