Pascal Bruniaux

Pascal Bruniaux is a Full Professor and Research Supervisor at the École Nationale Supérieure des Arts et Industries Textiles (ENSAIT) in Roubaix, France, where he leads research in textile engineering and human-centered design. His work focuses on the intersection of textile science, digital technologies, and human anatomy, with particular emphasis on creating innovative solutions for garment design and customization.

Professor Bruniaux's research spans four major themes: (1) Modeling, simulation and multi-scale perception of textile materials; (2) Modeling of the Human/Clothing/Environment interface; (3) Analysis and classification of typical and atypical human morphologies; and (4) Development of personalized co-creation processes integrating 3D virtual prototyping, human perception, and knowledge. His work bridges the gap between traditional textile manufacturing and cutting-edge digital technologies, with applications ranging from everyday apparel to specialized medical garments and protective clothing.

His recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward integrating artificial intelligence and machine learning with 3D garment design and virtual prototyping. The research spans disciplines including textile engineering, computer science, human factors engineering, and sustainable fashion, with particular emphasis on improving garment fit, comfort, and customization through digital technologies. His work addresses critical challenges in the fashion industry, including reducing waste through virtual prototyping and improving accessibility for people with atypical body morphologies.

Professor Bruniaux has received significant recognition for his contributions to the field:

• 2016 Gratitude Diploma from Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iasi for supporting and promoting their interests
• PEDR Award for PhD students and research supervision, received annually from the French Ministry of National Education since 2021

Throughout his career, Professor Bruniaux has supervised numerous PhD students and led multiple significant research projects funded by various programs including FUI, Erasmus Mundus, and European H2020. His research has been supported by collaborations with institutions across Europe and Asia, demonstrating the international impact of his work. He has also contributed to the development of innovative teaching methods in textile and apparel design, integrating digital tools into the curriculum.

As a key member of the GEMTEX laboratory at ENSAIT, Professor Bruniaux leads the Human Centered Design Group, which focuses on developing technologies that place human needs at the center of textile and apparel innovation. The group's work has applications in diverse areas including adaptive clothing for people with physical disabilities, personalized sportswear, and advanced protective garments.