Heeju Park
Professor of Apparel Design
Professor Heeju Park has worked on development of improved performance apparel and smart clothing through multidisciplinary approach and adoption of technologies. Professor Park has pushed the boundaries of apparel design by active collaboration with electrical and computer engineers, bio-mechanists, physiologists, and textile scientists. He recently received Cornell’s Class of 1972 Award for Academic Innovation for 2022. The award is bestowed upon a Cornell professor who has designed a uniquely innovative way of communicating his or her subject matter and who thereby demonstrates Cornell’s commitment to excellence in education. This award is given every 5 years, and is funded and organized by Cornell’s class of 1972.
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Previously Professor Park worked at Puma Korea as a retail manager, teamsports product line manager and footwear merchandiser for 5 years (2002- 2007) after obtaining his Master’s degree in Textiles and Clothing at Yonsei University. Professor Park obtained his Ph.D. of Human Science with emphasis on functional apparel design at Oklahoma State University in 2011.
Research
Grants
Over $6 million research funding from various agencies including:
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Department of Energy
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USDA
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US Air Force
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NASA
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Environmental Protection Agency
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Combating Terrorism Technical Support Office
Awards &
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Smart Clothing & Sensing Interface
Protective Clothing System
Sportswear
Future
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Gait-Monitoring Fiber Optic Shoe Insole
Source of Funds: Cornell Center for Technology Licensing IGNITE Research Acceleration
Amount Funded: $25,000
Period: 2021 - 2022
Wearable Fiber Optic Performance Monitoring System
Source of Funds: US Air Force
Amount Funded: $49,996 (Sub-award to Park: $15,000)
Period: 2021
Stretchable Optical Lightguides for Sensing Deformation During Parachute Deployment
Source of Funds: NASA
Amount Funded: $10,000
Period: 2020 - 2021
New College Resources for Data Science and Programming Course Development
Source of Funds: College of Human Ecology, Cornell University
Amount Requested: $145,250 (Direct cost only)
Period: 2019 - 2022
Optic Lace for Parachute
Source of Funds: NASA
Amount Requested: $52,000 (Sub-award to
Park: $52,000)
Period: 2019 - 2020
Indoor Occupant Counting and Co2 Monitoring Based on RF Backscattering
Source of Funds: Department of Energy
Amount Requested: $1,500,000 (Sub-award to Park: $278,491)
Period: 2018 - 2021
Thermoregulatory Clothing System for Building Energy Saving
Source of Funds: Department of Energy
Amount Requested: $2,996,800 (Sub-award to Park: $450,405)
Period: 2015 - 2018
Development of Face masks for Children for Improved Protection and Non-contaminated Donning/Doffing
Source of Funds: Cornell Atkinson Center
Amount Funded: $10,000
Period: 2020
Evaluation of Civilian Face Masks via Wear Trials
Source of Funds: Cornell Atkinson Center
Amount Funded: $6,488
Period: 2020
Non-Encapsulating NFPA 1994 Class 1 Protective Ensemble
Source of Funds: Combating Terrorism Technical Support Office
Amount Requested: Sub-award to Park at Cornell: $116,245
Period: 2018 - 2020
Anthropometric and Biomechanical Study for Improved Size and Fit of Protective Gear for Farmers and Firefighters
Source of Funds: National Institute of Food and Agriculture, USDA
Amount Requested: $87,090 (Direct cost only)
Period: 2017 - 2020
New Pesticide Applicators Protective Gear for Improved Thermal Comfort and Mobility
Source of Funds: National Institute of Food and Agriculture, USDA
Amount Requested: $89,314 (Direct cost only)
Period: 2016 - 2019
Low Cost, Lightweight, Multi-Functional First Responder Biological Protective Ensemble
Source of Funds: Department of Defense
Amount Requested: Sub-award to Cornell: $84,210
Period: 2016 - 2017
New Clothing System for Improved Heat Stress Relief, Full Body, Liquid Integrity, and Ease of Donning
Source of Funds: United States Agency for International Development
Amount Requested: $650,000 (Sub-award to Cornell: $55,289)
Period: 2015 - 2016
Biomechanic and Anthropometric Assessment on Impact of Firefighters Personal Protective Equipment on Mobility and Body Balance
Source of Funds: National Institute of Food and Agriculture, USDA
Amount Requested: $95,500 (Direct cost only)
Period: 2012 - 2017
Impact of Golf Shoes on Turf Damage
Source of Funds: Department of Energy
Amount Requested: $5,000 (Direct cost only)
Period: 2017 -2018
Investigation of Upper Body Classification for Shaping Wear
Source of Funds: Hanes Group through Cornell Institute for Fashion and Fiber Innovation
Amount Requested: $95,000
Period: 2015 - 2016
Development of Cut Resistant Protective Hockey Shirt
Source of Funds: Empire State Development’s Division of Science, Technology and Innovation (NYSTAR) through CCMR (Center for Cornell Material Research) Jumpstart Program
Amount Requested: $15,000
Period: 2015
Investigation of Active Sportswear Sizing System
Source of Funds: Winds Group through Cornell Institute for Fashion and Fiber Innovation
Amount Requested: $1,800
Period: 2014 - 2015
Engage Youth in Stem Learning and Resource Development Through Innovation in Activewear
Source of Funds: College of Human Ecology and Cornell Cooperative Extension Intern Program
Amount Requested: $4,000
Period: 2013
Active Youth; Activewear; Active Learning
Source of Funds: New York State 4H Foundation
Amount Requested: $7,808
Period: 2013
Migrating for New Habitat
Source of Funds: Cornell Council for Art Grant
Amount Requested: $2,500
Period: 2011 - 2012
P3 Design Award: Proposed Process for Management of Textile Waste From Redesigned Secondhand Clothing Production in Haiti (Phase I)
Source of Funds: Environmental Protection Agency
Amount Requested: $11,922
Period: 2012 - 2013
Second Place Teaching Innovation Award at the 2021 ITAA Conference
2021 Annual Conference of ITAA (International Textile and Apparel Association)
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Title of Paper: Application of Nudge Theory to Teach Activewear Design and Product Development
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Professor Huiju Park (Associate Professor of Apparel Design) and his graduate teaching assistant (Lynda Xepoleas) won Second Place Award at the 2021 ITAA (International Textile and Apparel Association) Nancy Rutherford Teaching Innovation Award
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The ITAA Nancy Rutherford Teaching Innovation Award encourages the development and dissemination of innovative teaching strategies that address emerging issues in the apparel and textile fields. The 2021 Theme was Teaching Innovations During the Pandemic and Beyond.
ITAA Mid-Career Excellence Award
2020 Annual Conference of ITAA (International Textile and Apparel Association), Denver, Colorado
Paper of Distinction Award
2018 Annual Conference of ITAA (International Textile and Apparel Association), Cleveland, OH.
Title of Paper: Different impacts of Boot Height and Air Bottles on the Mobility of Tall and Short Firefighters (Textile and Apparel Science Track)
Oklahoma State University Rising Star Award
College of Human Science, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK
ITAA Rising Star Award
2015 Annual Conference of ITAA (International Textile and Apparel Association), Santa Fe, New Mexico
Nominated for Oklahoma State University Rising Star Alumni Award
Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK
Listed in Who’s Who in America
Nominated for KON/Alumni Advising Award
College of Human Ecology, Cornell University
Honorable Mention: P3 Design Award
Environmental Protection Agency
Oklahoma State University Graduate Research Excellence Award
Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK
College of Human Science Outstanding Doctoral Student ($ 500)
College of Human Science, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK.
'Paper of Distinction' Award
2010 Annual Conference of ITAA (International Textile and Apparel Association), Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
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Title of Paper: Mobility Evaluation of Lower Body Movement Using Motion Capture System while Wearing Ballistic Body Armor (Textile and Apparel Science Track)
Sarah Douglas Fellowship for Promising Doctoral Student
2010 Annual Conference of ITAA (International Textile and Apparel Association), Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Phoenix Award for Oklahoma State University – Outstanding Doctoral Student
Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK
Marguerite Scruggs Research Enrichment Fellowship
Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK
ATEXINC Excellent Marketable Design Award
2009 Annual Conference and Fiber Art, Design Competition of ITAA (International Textile and Apparel Association), Bellevue, WA
Second Place at American Quilter’s Society Fashion Design Competition
Marguerite Scruggs Research Enrichment Fellowship
Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK
Nominated Candidate for Outstanding Doctoral Student Award of College of Human Environmental Science
Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK
Honorable Mention
The National Little Black Dress Competition, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS.
Member of Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society Member of Golden Key International Honor Society
First Place in Paper Presentation, 19th Annual Research Symposium
Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK
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​Title of Paper: Solar-powered Heating Jacket (Human Environmental Science Track)