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Wilson College of Textiles 
3D Body Scanning

Investigators

  • Dr. Cassandra Kwon
    • Dr. Cassandra Kwon’s research centers on functional, smart, and protective textiles, driving innovations for diverse applications, including firefighting, military, naval, and special intelligence. Her work uses body scanning technologies to collect digital anthropometric data and assess the functional fit of clothing for PPE design and development. In collaboration with Florida State University, her research team is pioneering the first anthropometric database of U.S. female firefighters to enhance PPE development.
    • Area(s) of Expertise: Functional Textile Design, Product Development, Protective Textiles, Testing and Materials Evaluation, Textile Comfort
  • Dr. Jackqee Qiu (Main Contact)
    • Dr. Jackqee Qiu’s work focuses on the application of 3D technologies in body shape analysis, apparel design, and development. She has a diverse research background involving 3D scanning technologies for human feature data extraction, apparel pattern development, and innovative fabric behavior analysis through visual dimensional features. With extensive experience at Humanetics, a digital twin solutions company, she has gained further expertise in sizing surveys and 3D modeling for apparel industry applications. Currently, her research centers on the anthropometric data analysis of female firefighters and digital fitting for PPE design and development, under the supervision of Dr. Cassandra Kwon.
    • Area(s) of Expertise: Body Data Processing and Analysis, Sizing and Fitting, Patternmaking, Digital Apparel Prototyping, Body Scanning, 3D Modelling, Virtual Avatar
  • Dr. Minyoung Suh
    • Dr. Minyoung Suh started using body scanning for research projects related to the quantification of breast dimensions and the impact of wearing bras. As it is not possible to measure breast mass directly from human subjects, breast volume was implemented to estimate breast mass. The approach has been mostly 3D laser scanning. For enhanced accuracy and custom analysis for breast-specific measurements, external 3D software tools were actively incorporated such as GeoMagic Design X and Fusion 360. She also uses body scanning to investigate garment ease 3-dimensionally, which assists engineering the space inside the garments. Dr. Suh and her research teams published 6 scholarly articles to renowned journals, where body scanning was one of the key technologies. She gave 3 invited lectures and had 10 oral/poster presentations in international conferences on the relevant topics as well. Together with motion capture cameras and pressure sensors, body scanners have supported her research a lot in terms of the quantification of human body, garment size and fit.
    • Area(s) of Expertise: Smart Clothing, Wearable Technology, Intimate Apparel, Functional Clothing
  • Dr. Chanmi Hwang
    • Dr. Chanmi Hwang specializes in integrating 3D body scanning into apparel prototyping and analyzing data to enhance consumer experiences with clothing products. Her work delves into the body-garment relationship, enabling the development of both virtual and physical prototypes. She also employs 3D scanning to create research stimuli, such as garment designs and online mock-ups, for consumer experience analysis. Currently, Dr. Hwang is exploring the use of 3D scans of garments and dress forms in virtual reality platforms to create interactive design exhibitions. Her research frequently incorporates body scanning data into 3D apparel CAD systems like CLO3D and Gerber AccuMark to create customized avatars and prototypes. She also utilizes statistical tools, including Mplus, Amos, and SPSS, to analyze data on garment fit, sizing, and consumer experiences.
    • Area(s) of Expertise: 3D Apparel CAD, 3D Body Scanning, Fashion Design, Product Development
  • Dr. Andre West
    • Dr. Andre West has over 40 years of experience in the apparel industry, spanning various sectors before transitioning into academic research and teaching. His work focuses on integrating advanced technologies into the textile and apparel industry, including consumer-oriented customization, 3D virtual garment creation, AI-driven generative design, 3D body scanning, and whole-garment knitwear. He has implemented 3D body scanning in the development of athletic wear and the creation of body measurement tools.
  • Jessica Singleton
    • Jessica Singleton is an Assistant Teaching Professor and Ph.D. student whose research aims to advance fit and inclusivity in menswear. She utilizes 3D body scanning technology to improve garment fit for men in extended sizes. Her work compares 3D body scans with avatars generated in a 3D apparel design program, aiming to enhance sizing accuracy and customization for diverse body types. Her research seeks to drive innovation in menswear by developing more precise and inclusive fit solutions.
    • Area(s) of Expertise: Fashion Entrepreneurship, Fashion Design, Menswear, Technical Design
  • Becky Koch
    • Becky Koch is a Ph.D. student researching specialized sizing for shorter individuals, specifically men under 5’4″ and women under 5’0″. Her background is in product development and 3D apparel visualization. Throughout her undergraduate and graduate studies, Becky has extensively worked with 3D body scanning for both pattern-making and avatar development. Additionally, she worked at Alton Lane, a custom menswear brand that utilized Size Stream body scanners to obtain client measurements for garment production.
    • Area(s) of Expertise: Shorter Individual Sizing, Product Development, 3D Apparel Visualization, Patternmaking