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Dr Lindsey Waterton Taylor is a Lecturer in Weaving Technologies & Design at the School of Design, University of Leeds. She holds a PhD in 3D Woven Structures for Advanced Textile Composites (2005) and a First Class Honors degree in multilayer-multilevel wovens. Her research focuses on pushing boundaries in conventional weaving technologies, particularly in shaping 2D-to-3D woven forms on loom and integrating biomimetic principles. She led a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) with the University of Manchester and a SME, developing thermoplastic 3D wovens for automotive applications. Her work bridges design, engineering, and manufacturing to solve complex textile challenges.
Her academic background includes industrial experience and specialization in technical textiles, with a focus on automotive, aerospace, and architectural applications. Current teaching responsibilities include leading the BA Fashion Technology program. Research interests span 3D woven preforms, biomimetic design, and digital anthropometry integration into weaving processes. She supervises postgraduate researcher Siyuan (Cyan) Zhao.
Key research themes include optimizing textile construction for performance, aesthetics, and sustainability. Her recent work explores Scan2Weave technology linking digital body scanning with 3D weaving for customized apparel, and biomimetic approaches for protective composites. She collaborates across disciplines to advance textile applications in emerging industries.
- Education: PhD (2005), First Class Honors (2002)
- Awards: None explicitly listed
- Grants: KTP project with University of Manchester (2016-2017)
Labs/Teams: Active in Leeds School of Design’s textile innovation facilities, collaborating with industry partners on advanced textile projects.
