YIP Yiu Wan, Joanne

Education

2000 Feb – 2003 Mar
Doctor of Philosophy (Institute of Textile and Clothing)
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
1996 Sep – 1999 May
BSc (Hons) in Textile Technology (with first class Honors)
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Academic Position

2023 Jul – Present
Professor
School of Fashion and Textiles, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
2022 Jul – Present
Associate Dean
School of Fashion and Textiles, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
2020 Dec – 2022 Jun
Associate Dean
Faculty of Applied Science and Textiles, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
2019 Jul – 2023 Jun
Associate Professor
Institute of Textiles and Clothing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
2014 Jul – 2019 Jun
Assistant Professor
Institute of Textile and Clothing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
2005 Jan – 2014 Jun
Lecturer
Institute of Textile and Clothing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Honors and Awards

2023 Jun
Asia International Innovation Invention Award (Gold Award), Hong Kong Federation of Innovative Technologies and Manufacturing Industries
2023 Apr
Gold Medal with Congratulations of the Jury: AI-Assisted Design of Functional Clothing for Scoliosis Treatment, International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva
2022 Jul
AHFE 2022 Best Student Paper Award – Human Factors and Ergonomics in Healthcare and Medical Devices
2020 Jun
Faculty Award for Outstanding Achievement
2020 Feb
Champion at The 4th Hong Kong Innovation Day (HKIA)
Project Title: Flexible Scoliosis Brace with Artificial Hinge. To nourish a culture of innovations in healthcare, the School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and Good Seed are co-organising The 4th Hong Kong Innovation Day (HKIA).
2019
FAST Faculty Team Award – Research and Scholarly Activities
2019 Jun
Gold Medal – Silicon Valley International Invention Festival 2019, California, USA
2019
FAST Faculty Team Award – Research and Scholarly Activities
2019 Jun
Gold Medal – Silicon Valley International Invention Festival 2019, California, USA
2019
Special Merit Award from Association of Polish Inventors and Rationalizers
2018 Oct
Annals of Biomedical Engineering Student Award for the paper “Mechanical and Clinical Evaluation of a Shape Memory Alloy and Conventional Struts in a Flexible Scoliotic Brace”
2018
Highly Commended Award for the paper “Evaluation of body and symmetry for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis with 3D body scanning system”, Emerald Publishing Limited
2017 Apr
Gold Medal with the Congratulations of Jury
The product named ‘Tank-Top with Biofeedback System for Adolescents with Scoliosis’ won the gold medal with the congratulations of jury on the 45th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva at Switzerland.
2017
Special Award for the Invention, Romanian Association for Nonconventional Technologies
2015 Apr
Gold Medal
The product named ‘Posture Correction Girdle for Adolescents with Early Scoliosis Arranged by IfE’ won the gold medal on the 43rd International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva at Switzerland.
2015
A Diploma for the high scientific and technological level of the invention, Scientific Community of Romania
2014 Aug
Outstanding Student Papers Competition, Textile Bioengineering and Informatics Society
2012
Faculty/School Awards for Outstanding Performance/Achievement- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
2012 Apr
Gold Medal
The product named ‘Hygienic Socks with Antifungal Microcapsules for Patients with Tinea Pedis (Athlete's foot)’ won the gold medal on the 40th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva at Switzerland.
2012
Gold Medal
Association “Russian House for International Scientific and Technological Cooperation”

Publications

2023
Posture correction girdle with intelligent padding system to dynamically adjust the pressure distribution and correct the scoliotic spine
2023
Inclusive Design for Older Adult With Degenerative Scoliosis: The Integration of Monitoring Sensors and Functional Garment
2023
Biomechanical Analysis Of Unilateral Transtibial Amputees Using Prosthetic Foot During Treadmill Walking At Varying Slopes: 1721
2023
Surface electromyography (sEMG) biofeedback posture training improves the physical and mental health of early adolescents with mild scoliosis: A qualitative study
2023
A Neural Network Approach for Inertial Measurement Unit-Based Estimation of Three-Dimensional Spinal Curvature
2023
A Novel Force-Sensing Smart Textile: Inserting Silicone-Embedded FBG Sensors into a Knitted Undergarment
2023
An exploratory study of dynamic foot shape measurements with 4D scanning system
2023
The inter-connection of sports bra design attributes and elderly women’s perceptions
2023
Design and characterize of kirigami-inspired springs and the application in vertebrae exoskeleton for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis brace treatment
2023
Fluid‐Driven High‐Performance Bionic Artificial Muscle with Adjustable Muscle Architecture
2023
Analysis of Diabetic Foot Deformation and Plantar Pressure Distribution of Women at Different Walking Speeds
2022
A Systematic Analysis of 3D Deformation of Aging Breasts Based on Artificial Neural Networks
2022
Design and fabrication of anisotropic textile brace for exerting corrective forces on spinal curvature
2022
Preliminary wear trial of anisotropic textile brace designed for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
2022
Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
2022
Non–linear finite element model established on pectoralis major muscle to investigate large breast motions of senior women for bra design
2022
A hybrid forecasting model for ageing breast deformation during yoga practice
2022
Electromyographic Analysis of Paraspinal Muscles of Scoliosis Patients Using Machine Learning Approaches
2022
Investigating the Factors Affecting the Thermal and Tactile Comfort of Summer Undergarments
2022
Textile-based fiber optic sensors for health monitoring: A systematic and citation network analysis review
2022
Design and development of sustainable open-source cultural-oriented cheongsam pattern: An approach to cyclic utilization of clothes
2022
Immediate Effects of Posture Correction Girdle on Adolescents with Early Scoliosis.
2021
A Novel Bespoke Hypertrophic Scar Treatment: Actualizing Hybrid Pressure and Silicone Therapies with 3D Printing and Scanning
2021
Can infrared camera images be used for screening in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis?
2020
Exploring mass customization and textile application in medical products: re-designing scoliosis brace for shorter production lead time and better quality of life
2020
Effect of contacting surface on the performance of thin-film force and pressure sensors
2020
Computational modelling methods for sports bra–body interactions
2020
Reusable face masks as alternative for disposable medical masks: factors that affect their wear-comfort
2019
Numerical simulation of nonlinear material behaviour: application to sports bra design
2016
Effect of a Functional Garment on Postural Control for Adolescents with Early Scoliosis: A Six-Month Wear Trial Study.
2014
An ergonomic flexible girdle design for preteen and teenage girls with early scoliosis.
2014
Effects of a tailor-made girdle on posture of adolescents with early scoliosis
2014
Development of posture correction girdle for adolescents with early scoliosis
2014
Evaluation of short-term effectiveness of posture correction girdle on postures of adolescents with early scoliosis
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