Yali Ling

Dr. Yali Ling serves as an Assistant Professor in the Fashion Merchandising and Design program within the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences at California State University, Long Beach's College of Health and Human Services. Her research bridges traditional textile engineering with cutting-edge sustainable material innovation.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Textile Technology Management, North Carolina State University (2021-2024)
• M.S. in Fashion Design and Engineering, Wuhan Textile University (2018-2021)
• B.S. in Fashion Design, Wuhan Textile University (2014-2018)

Research Focus: Dr. Ling's work pioneers sustainable textile production through hemp/cotton blends and recycled materials, while advancing digital fashion technologies via 3D body scanning applications. Her expertise spans yarn engineering for performance textiles and functional apparel design addressing ergonomic challenges in diverse populations. This dual focus creates synergies between eco-conscious manufacturing and precision garment engineering.

Publication Trends: Her 15 most recent publications (2019-2025) reveal three converging trajectories: (1) Sustainable material innovation (hemp textiles, eco-spinning), (2) Triboelectric wearable technology development, and (3) Anthropometric-driven apparel design. These strands collectively address industry demands for environmentally responsible production while enhancing human-technology interfaces in textile applications.

Scientific Recognition:

• 2024 Best Poster Presentation at Textile Research Open House (NCSU)
• 2022 VF Graduate Student Impact Award ($5,000)
• 2021 Wuhan Textile University Special Graduate Scholarship ($1,500)
• 2020 Chinese Ministry of Education National Scholarship ($3,000)
• 2020 CNTAC "Maker China" Innovation Excellence Award
• 2019 China Natural Dialectics Research Association Symposium Prize

Professional Engagement: Dr. Ling maintains active industry partnerships through her sustainable textile research while mentoring undergraduate students in the Fashion Merchandising and Design program. Her current work focuses on scaling hemp-based textile production and developing AI-integrated pattern generation systems.

Research Infrastructure: While specific laboratory facilities aren't detailed in available materials, her publications indicate collaborations with Wilson College of Textiles' advanced manufacturing facilities and access to 3D body scanning technologies for anthropometric research.