Ms Mengjiao Pan, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
Mengjiao Pan is a PhD student at the School of Fashion and Textiles, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. She completed her M.Eng. at Soochow University, where she ranked first and was recommended without an exam. Her thesis focused on the development and evaluation of three-dimensional spacer fabric systems for steam protective clothing. Mengjiao also holds a B.Sc. and a B.Eng. from Soochow University, where she designed warp-knitted fabrics for steam protective clothing. Her research interests include smart textiles, functional clothing, and the development of advanced materials and textile structures. Mengjiao has published extensively, holds several patents, and has been recognized with numerous awards and honors. She has also contributed to various research projects and has practical experience in both academic and industry settings, including an internship at Bosch. Her work aims to advance the field of textiles for the benefit of society.
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Education
Mengjiao Pan is currently pursuing her PhD at the School of Fashion and Textiles, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. She previously earned her M.Eng. from the College of Textile and Clothing at Soochow University (2020-2023), where she was ranked first and received an exam-free recommendation. Her master’s thesis focused on the development and evaluation of three-dimensional spacer fabric systems for steam protective clothing, achieving a score of 90 (ranked 2nd out of 29). Mengjiao also holds a B.Sc. from the College of Education and a B.Eng. from the College of Textile and Clothing, both at Soochow University (2016-2020). Her undergraduate thesis was on the design of warp-knitted fabrics for steam protective clothing, scoring 88 (ranked 4th out of 55). Mengjiao’s education has equipped her with a solid foundation in textiles and clothing, preparing her for advanced research in smart textiles and functional clothing.
Experience
Mengjiao Pan has accumulated diverse experience in both academic and industry settings. Since 2020, she has been the League Secretary at the College of Textile and Clothing, Soochow University. During her undergraduate studies, she also served as the League Secretary Assistant from 2018 to 2020. In addition to her leadership roles, Mengjiao interned at Bosch (Suzhou) from August to December 2019, gaining practical industry experience. Her involvement in student organizations includes serving as the President Assistant for the Xinya Badminton Association and as a Minister in the Graphic Centre of Students’ Association Union at Soochow University. Mengjiao’s experience highlights her leadership skills, commitment to her field, and ability to balance academic excellence with extracurricular activities. Her hands-on experience in both academic and professional environments has prepared her for a successful career in the textile industry.
Awards and Honors
Mengjiao Pan has been recognized with numerous awards and honors throughout her academic career. In 2022, she received a national scholarship and was named an Excellent Communist Youth League Cadre. She also won the first prize of the “Niupai Cup” for Excellent Papers on Technological Innovation in Filament Weaving Industry. Mengjiao was awarded the “Textile Light” scholarship and was recognized as an excellent postgraduate. In 2021, she received the “He He” scholarship and a special-class scholarship for postgraduates. She also won the third prize for Jiangsu Textile Academic Papers. Mengjiao’s undergraduate achievements include multiple consolidated awards, special-class awards, and recognition for innovation and entrepreneurship. She was also a pacemaker and star of volunteer service. These accolades reflect her dedication, academic excellence, and contributions to the field of textiles, underscoring her potential as a leading researcher and professional in smart textiles and functional clothing.
Research Focus
Mengjiao Pan’s research interests lie in the development and application of advanced materials and textile structures, with a focus on smart textiles and functional clothing. Her work aims to benefit society by creating innovative textile solutions. She specializes in analyzing material performances using instrumented mannequins and bench scale tests, and developing novel functional clothing, including personal protective equipment, smart and intelligent clothing, and sportswear. Mengjiao is particularly interested in the characterization, understanding, and modeling of heat and moisture transfer in clothing systems under various thermal environments. Her research includes proposing new protocols for material performance analysis and designing textiles that enhance thermal comfort and protection. Mengjiao’s work contributes to the advancement of smart textiles, aiming to improve the safety, comfort, and functionality of clothing through the integration of advanced textile technologies.
Publication Top Notes
Experimental and numerical study on thermal protective performance of weft-knitted spacer fabric system against hot pressurized steam 🧵🔥
Development of protective fabric systems with spacer fabric and performance evaluation upon hot pressurized steam 👕🔬
Design and fabrication of NiTi shape memory alloy/aramid fabric for a multi-layer fabric system used in thermal protective clothing 🤖🧥
Predicting the thermal protective performance of smart fabric systems with a shape memory layer using machine learning models 🧠