Niina Hernández

Niina Hernández is a University Lecturer at the Department of Textile Technology within the Academy of Textiles, Technology and Economics at the University of Borås. She has been affiliated with the university since 2011, initially serving as a training leader and teacher for Design Techniques while completing her doctoral studies.

Education:

• Textile teacher's degree
• Licentiate in fit for deviant figures from the University of Gothenburg (Thesis: "Tailoring the Unique Figure")
• Doctoral thesis: "Does it really fit?"

Research Interests:

Hernández specializes in the mathematical, virtual, and physical aspects of garment fit. Her work spans systems for product development and production, software for custom-made clothing manufacturing, and virtual fit evaluation methodologies. Core research areas include Textile Engineering, Garment Fit, Virtual Fitting, Custom Clothing Production, Smart Textiles, and Wearable Technology, with emphasis on bridging theoretical models with practical applications.

Publication Trends:

Her 15 most recent publications (2014-2023) demonstrate concentrated expertise in garment fit prediction, smart textile sensors, and wearable health monitoring systems. Key themes include deep learning for textile degradation analysis, virtual sizing solutions, sensor integration for neurological disorders, and sustainable fashion technologies. The work consistently bridges textile engineering with computer science and healthcare applications, showing progression from theoretical fit modeling to real-world implementations in neurorehabilitation and UN collaborations.

Research Projects and Funding:

• wearITmed: Funded by the Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research (SSF) for neurorehabilitation garments
• Digimode: Vinnova-funded project extending EC-supported "from Roll to Bag" circular fashion initiative
• SIIR: Industry collaboration projects for textile companies
• UN Collaboration (2024-2025): Development of guide clothing for UN headquarters in New York with design students

Teaching and Advising:

Hernández has instructed Design Techniques since 2011 and mentored students in high-impact projects like the UN guide clothing collection. Her teaching integrates industry experience from CAD/CAM systems development and women's apparel production.

Laboratory and Team Involvement:

She is a core member of the WearITmed Consortium developing sensor-based garments for neurological rehabilitation. Her work with SIIR facilitates industry-academia knowledge transfer, while the UN project demonstrates applied design leadership in international contexts.