Research at FAST

Institute of Textiles & Clothing Institute of Textiles & Clothing 158 Qualification BEng (XAPU) MSc (PolyU; XAPU) PhD (PolyU) ORCID ID 0000-0002-4484-5203 Representative Publications • Liu R *, Liu JD, Lao TT, Ying M, Wu XB. Determination of leg cross-sectional curvatures and application in pressure prediction for lower-body compression garments. Text Res J 2019 ;89:1835-52 • Liu R *, Lao TT, Little TJ, Wu XB, Ke X. Can heterogeneous compression textiles design reshape skin pressures? A fundamental study. Text Res J 2018 ;88:1915-30 • Liu R *, Guo X, Peng QJ, Zhang L, Lao TT, Little TJ, et al. Stratified body shape-driven sizing system via three- dimensional digital anthropometry for compression textiles of lower extremities. Text Res J 2018 ;88:2055-75 • Liu R *, Guo X, Lao TT, Little TJ. A critical review on compression textiles for compression therapy: Textile- based compression interventions for chronic venous insufficiency. Text Res J 2017 ;87:1121-41 • Liu R *, Little TJ, William JR. Compression form- fitted athletic wear: pressure performance, moisture management properties under different tension ratios, and corresponding psychophysical responses. Fiber Polym 2014 ;15:632-44 • Liu R *, Lao TT, Kwok YL, Li Y, Ying M. Effects of graduated compression stockings with dif ferent pressure profiles on lower-limb venous structures and haemodynamics. Adv Ther 2008 ;25:465-78 • Liu R *, Kwok YL, Li Y, Lao TT, Zhang X, Dai XQ. Objective evaluation of skin pressure distribution of graduated elastic compression stockings. Dermatol Surg 2005 ;31:615-24 Awards and Achievements • Associate Editor, AATCC Journal of Research (AJOR), since 2019 • Best Paper Award, Artificial Intelligence on Fashion and Textile, Hong Kong, 2018 • Innovation & Product Development Award, Hong Kong Textile Industry, 2017 • Bronze Medal-The 44 th International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva, Switzerland, 2016 • Best Dissertation Award - Biomedical Engineering, PolyU, 2015 / 16 • Golden Pin Design Award on Max-Active gear, Taiwan Design Center, 2014 • Textile Vision Award, China National Textile & Apparel Council, 2014 • Most Successful Design Award, Shanghai, China, 2012 - 2014 • Outstanding Research Paper Award, TBIS International Symposium, 2011 • Fashion Technologist Designer, SANTONI S.P.A. Italy, 2010 • Exemplary Thesis Award (as Chief-Supervisor), North Carolina State University, USA, 2009 • Best Young Engineers Papers Competition Champion, Biomedical Engineering International Conference, 2006 Patents • 18 granted patents, up to 2020 Dr LIU Rong Assistant Professor Research Areas Compression textiles; Biomedical textiles/apparel for healthcare, therapy and rehabilitation; High-performance athletic gear; Ergonomic fit / comfort; Clothing biomechanical engineering; Product innovation and development