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Welcome to Yin Research Lab at North Carolina State University!
2025
- 01/13 Undergraduate students Zihang Zhan, Wanghan Zhang from Tsinghua University, Yitian Rao from Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Hao Zhou from Beijing University of Chemistry Technology join our GEARS Program this Winter. Welcome!
- 01/05 Md Mayedul Islam joins our group as a phd student. Welcome!
- 01/02 We received a grant from DARPA. Congratulations!
2024
- 12/23 Dr. Yin has been invited to deliver a presentation at the Textile Clean Technology and Sustainability Forum hosted by Qingdao University.
- 12/02 Yali Ling has passed her final PhD defense and found a job at Gaston College as a lecturer. Congratulations, Dr. Ling!
- 11/26 Dr. Yin was selected as a 2024-2025 Goodnight Early Career Innovator at NC State. Congratulations!
- 11/20 Ruichen Huang joins our group for his master’s independent study. Welcome!
- 10/30 Our review paper on Hemp Fiber Length Measurement Techniques has been accepted by Fibers. Congratulations!
- 10/04 Dr. Yin was invited to make a presentation of his recent work on hemp fiber processing and composite applications to the NASA team.
- 10/01 We received a grant from USDA ARS. Congratulations!
- 09/20 Our review paper on fiber/yarn and textile based pressure sensors has been accepted by Advanced Fiber Materials. Congratulations!
- 09/14 Our research paper on eco-friendly spinning technology for producing high-quality hemp/cotton blend yarn has been accepted by Journal of Cleaner Production. Congratulations!
- 08/05 Lei Zhang joins our group as a phd student. Welcome!
- 08/03 Our research paper on hydrogel-based triboelectric nanogenerator has been accepted by Nano Energy. Congratulations!
- 07/20 We received a grant from USDA FFAR. Congratulations!
- 07/15 Maddie Wilson joins our group as a master student. Welcome!
- 07/01 Undergraduate students Xiaoyang Liu, Jiewen Zhang, Ansheng Luo, Riyad Ghabashi, and graduate students, Xuhan Chen, Rong Liu join our GEARS Program this Summer break. Welcome!
- 05/19 Dr. Yin presented his recent work on triboelectric embroidery sensor at the Fiber Society Conference.
- 05/15 Roy Wang joins our group as a part-time research assistant. Welcome!
- 05/09 Our research paper on ceramic based triboelectric sensor has been accepted by Sensors and Actuators A: Physical. Congratulations!
- 04/12 Our research paper on triboelectric embroidery sensor has been accepted by Device. Congratulations!
- 04/05 Our research paper on Aerogel-based triboelectric nanogenerators has been accepted by ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces. Congratulations!
- 04/04 Dr. Yin was invited by Assist Center to give a presentation on Textile-based Sensors.
- 04/01 Our research paper on electrostatic actuators has been accepted by Soft Robotics. Congratulations!
- 03/15 Rushil Vegada joins our group as a part-time research assistant. Welcome!
- 03/08 Our research paper on ceramic/PDMS TENGs has been accepted by Ceramics International. Congratulations!
- 03/01 Our review paper on textile recycling has been accepted by Journal of Cleaner Production. Congratulations!
- 01/28 Rabir Singh joins our group for his independent study. Welcome!
- 01/26 We are glad to be part of NSF Engine grant. Congratulations! New NSF Center Will Advance Textile Industry ‘Greening’ | Wilson College of Textiles (ncsu.edu)
- 01/20 Undergraduate student Yixuan Li from Beijing Forest University joins our GEARS Program this Winter break. Welcome!
- 01/08 Dr. Yin was invited by Donghua University and made a present on his recent work.
2023
- 12/04 Yu Chen has passed his PhD defense. Congratulations, Dr. Chen!
- 11/07 Joia Green joins our group for her master’s independent study. Welcome!
- 10/30 Our research paper on triboelectric yarns has been accepted by Chemical Engineering Journal. Congratulations!
- 10/01 Jake Brodnitzki, Gonzalo Insaurralde, and Shubham Umesh Kakirde join our group as a research assistant. Welcome!
- 08/08 Our research paper on measurements of conductive yarns has been published by Textiles. Congratulations!
- 07/31 Our review paper on hemp fiber measurements has been published by Cellulose. Congratulations!
- 07/25 Dr. Yin was invited to present the hemp fiber research at the Hemp Summit.
- 07/24 Our highlight paper on fiber-shaped fluidic pumps has been published by Advanced Fiber Materials. Congratulations!
- 07/06 Our research paper on modified yarn tension meter has been published by Fibers and Polymers. Congratulations!
- 06/28 Undergraduate students Kecheng Nie from Nankai University, Hanyu Jia from Beijing University of Technology, Bochao Xie from Xi’an University of Technology join our GEARS Program this Summer. Welcome!
- 05/03 Our research paper on soft robots has been accepted by Advanced Science. Congratulations!
- 05/02 Our research paper on soft robots has been accepted by Advanced Functional Materials. Congratulations!
- 05/01 Molly Barnes joins us for Undergraduate Summer Research. Welcome!
- 04/20 Dr. Yin was invited to present the hemp research at the Global Polymer & Textile Summit.
- 04/07 Yang Chen joins our group as a master student. Welcome!
- 04/07 Several Ph.D students presented their work at Wilson College Research Open House.
- 04/05 Dr. Yong Lin Kong visited our college and gave us a seminar on his current work. Welcome!
- 04/03 We received another grant from the NCSU SCRIF Program. Congratulations!
- 03/30 Dr. Yin visited the Department of Mechanical Engineering of Ocean University of China.
- 03/20 Dr. Yin visited the School of Fashion and Textiles of Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
- 03/03 Chen Yu has passed his prelim exam. Congratulations!
- 01/06 Dr. Liu has been promoted to Research Assistant Professor. Congratulations!
- 01/02 Undergraduate student Kairui Wei from Soochow University joins our GEARS Program this Winter break. Welcome!
2022
- 12/11 Our review paper on fiber/yarn-based triboelectric nanogenerators has been published by Sensors. Congratulations!
- 12/05 Dr. Liu joins our group as a Postdoctoral Fellow. Welcome!
- 11/30 Our research work on triboelectric embroidery has been reported by Materials today. Wearable electronics benefit from a bit of embroidery – Materials Today
- 11/28 Our research paper on hemp yarns and fabrics has been accepted by Fibers and Polymers. Congratulations!
- 11/21 Yiduo Yang received the prestigious Goodnight Doctoral Fellowship. Congratulations!Wilson College of Textiles Student Earns NC State’s Goodnight Doctoral Fellowship | Wilson College of Textiles (ncsu.edu)
- 10/31 Our research paper on modified ring spun yarns has been accepted by Textile Research Journal. Congratulations!
- 10/23 Our research paper on triboelectric yarn and embroidery has been accepted by Nano Energy. Congratulations!
- 10/21 Yali Ling received the VF Graduate Student Impact Award in Apparel and Footwear. Congratulations!
- 10/20 Yali Ling and Yu Chen presented their work at The Fiber Society’s Fall 2022 Conference.
- 10/14 Rong Yin and Yiduo Yang gave a speed talk at the LabLinks-Soft, Stretchable and Liquid Materials for Future Devices.
- 10/06 Jasmine Cox is the new executive director of Textile Technology and Fiber Innovation Centers at Gaston College. Congratulations!
- 08/22 Hannah Kirk, Robert Seevers, and Claire Henson join us as a part-time research assistant. Welcome!
- 08/16 Jasmine cox joins our group as a phd student. Welcome!
- 08/15 We received the Phase I Option grant from the US Navy.
- 08/01 Binghang Li joins our group as a master student. Welcome!
- 06/10 We received a grant from Kanda Industrials. Congratulations!
- 05/22 Yiduo Yang received the Provost Scholarship and transferred to a PhD student. Congratulations!
- 05/10 Talib Patrick joins us for Undergraduate Summer Research. Welcome!
- 05//01 Coby Hart graduated from our ABM program and joined Nike. Congratulations!
- 04/12 We received a grant from the NCSU SCRIF Program.
- 01/26 Kush Tiwari joins us as a part-time research assistant. Welcome!
- 01/21 The PI received the Barbara S. Stowe Faculty Award. Congratulations!
2021
- 09/19 Our review paper has been accepted by Journal of Cleaner Production. Congratulations!
- 09/09 Saket Joshi joins us as a part-time research assistant. Welcome!
- 08/20 We received a grant from the AFFOA.
- 08/19 Our invited paper has been accepted by Textiles. Congratulations!
- 08/16 Jacob Hart and Yiduo Yang join us as a part-time research assistant. Welcome!
- 08/16 Madeline Hall and Alyssa Phan join us for Undergraduate Fall Research. Welcome!
- 07/22 We met with Hanes’s representatives and made a presentation on “Development of hemp yarns”.
- 07/21 We met Prof. Jin-tu Fan, head of ITC, PolyU.
- 06/02 We received a grant from the US Navy.
- 05/19 We received a grant from the NCSU FRPD Program.
- 05/14 Rehan Asif and Rosie Fisher join us for Undergraduate Summer Research. Welcome!
- 05/01 Yali Ling joins our group as a phd student. Welcome!
- 04/21 A presentation on “power of fiber twist” presented at the graduate seminar, Wilson College of Textiles, NC State.
- 04/09 A short presentation on “hemp yarn processing” presented to Chancellor, Dr. Randy Woodson, during Chancellor’s Annual Visit.
- 04/02 Hello, World! Yin Research Lab website has been officially online today!