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 Dr. Rong Yin North Carolina State University, USA |
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| Biography: Dr. Rong Yin is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Textile Engineering, Chemistry and Science (TECS), North Carolina State University. He earned his doctorate in Textile Engineering at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University in 2018. Prior to joining TESC, he worked as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Institute of Textiles & Clothing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. His main research interests include advanced yarn and textile manufacturing, innovative and sustainable textile technology, performance modeling of textile products and systems, smart textiles and structures, soft actuators and robots. He has published 30+ journal papers, conference proceedings, and patents, and served as a reviewer for several international journals including ‘Textile Research Journal’ and ‘Fibers and Polymers’. He is the recipient of Bronze Award in the 47th Geneva International Invention Exhibition, China Cooperation-Innovation Award of Industrial, Research, and Development, Shanghai Outstanding Graduates, as well as a series of municipal and inter-university awards. | |
