Rong Yin

Dr. Rong Yin is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Textile Engineering, Chemistry and Science (TECS). He earned his doctorate in Textile Engineering at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University in 2018. Prior to joining TESC, he worked as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Institute of Textiles & Clothing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

His main research interests include advanced yarn and textile manufacturing, innovative and sustainable textile technology, performance modeling of textile products and systems, smart textiles and structures, wearable electronics, soft actuators and robots, etc.

Rong has published 30+ journal papers, conference proceedings, and patents. He served as a reviewer for several international journals including ‘Cellulose’, ‘Textile Research Journal’, ‘Fibers and Polymers’, ‘Journal of Materials Science’, etc. He is the recipient of Bronze Award in the 47th Geneva International Invention Exhibition, China Cooperative Innovation Award of Industrial, Research, and Development, Shanghai Outstanding Graduates, Zhou Hua-sheng Scholarship as well as a series of municipal and inter-university awards.

Please visit our research group website: https://sites.textiles.ncsu.edu/yin-research-lab/

Research

• Advanced yarn and textile manufacturing
• Innovative and sustainable textile technology
• Performance modeling of textile products and systems
• Smart textiles and structures
• Wearable electronics
• Soft actuators and robots

Academic Degrees

• Ph.D Textile Engineering, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, 2018
• M.S. Mechanical Design & Theory, Donghua University, 2011

Publications

A relative hairiness index for evaluating the securities of fiber ends in staple yarns and its application

Huang, X., Tao, X., Yin, R., & Liu, S. (2021, August 3), TEXTILE RESEARCH JOURNAL, Vol. 92, pp. 356–367. https://doi.org/10.1177/00405175211035136

Mathematical modeling and numerical simulation of nonlinearly elastic yarn in ring spinning

Yin, R. (2021), Textile Research Journal, 7, 004051752094080. https://doi.org/10.1177/0040517520940807

Viable approaches to increase the throughput of ring spinning: A critical review

Yin, R., Ling, Y. L., Fisher, R., Chen, Y., Li, M. J., Mu, W. L., & Huang, X. X. (2021). [Review of , ]. JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2021.129116

Wearable Actuators: An Overview

Chen, Y., Yang, Y., Li, M., Chen, E., Mu, W., Fisher, R., & Yin, R. (2021), Textiles, 1(2), 283–321. https://doi.org/10.3390/textiles1020015

Wearable Actuators: An Overview

Chen, Y., Yang, Y., Li, M., Chen, E., Mu, W., & Yin, R. (2021, June 1). , (Vol. 6). Vol. 6. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202106.0035.v1

A theoretical model to investigate the performance of cellulose yarns constrained to lie on a moving solid cylinder

Yin, R., Tao, X., & Jasper, W. (2020), Cellulose, 27(16), 9683–9698. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10570-020-03408-y

Cleaner Production of Mulberry Spun Silk Yarns via a Shortened and Gassing-free Production Route

, (2020). Journal of Cleaner Production. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.123690

Programmable and Thermally Hardening Composite Yarn Actuators with a Wide Range of Operating Temperature

, (2020). Advanced Materials Technologies. https://doi.org/10.1002/admt.202000329

Solar Energy Storage Silks via Coaxial Wet Spinning

, (2020). ACS Materials Letters. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsmaterialslett.0c00074

Wireless Multistimulus‐Responsive Fabric‐Based Actuators for Soft Robotic, Human–Machine Interactive, and Wearable Applications

, (2020). Advanced Materials Technologies. https://doi.org/10.1002/admt.202000341

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Grants

Development Hemp Fiber Reinforced Composites (HFRCs)

Kanda Industries, LLC(7/01/22 - 12/31/23)

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Development Hemp Fiber Reinforced Composites (HFRCs)

Sponsor: Kanda Industries, LLC

Start Date: 7/01/22

End Date: 12/31/23

Abstract

The objective of this proposal is to develop hemp fiber reinforced composites for motorcycle parts to substitute current glass fiber composites of similar construction and specifications.

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Sewability Assessment of Conductive Yarns on Industrial Sewing Equipment

US Army(10/19/21 - 12/15/22)

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Sewability Assessment of Conductive Yarns on Industrial Sewing Equipment

Sponsor: US Army

Start Date: 10/19/21

End Date: 12/15/22

Abstract

The overarching goal of this project is to enable engineered manufacturing of sewn and embroidered e-textiles. It can be achieved by conducting sewability assessment of commercially available conductive yarns and providing optimal sewing parameters to ensure electrical performance and mechanical durability.

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High performance hemp fabrics

US Navy(9/08/21 - 6/07/22)

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High performance hemp fabrics

Sponsor: US Navy

Start Date: 9/08/21

End Date: 6/07/22

Abstract

The objective of this project is to develop a high-performance hemp fabric with significant performance benefits so that military personnel’s mobility, maneuverability, survivability and performance in operations can be substantially improved. The major objective is to demonstrate the performance levels of hemp fabrics compared with the existing uniform fabrics. Hemp containing yarns and fabrics will be fabricated and tested.

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Organizations

• Southern Textile Association - Member
• National Hemp Growers Association - Member

Teaching

• TT327 - Yarn Production and Properties , Fall
• TT520 - Yarn Processing Dynamics , Fall
• FPS792/TTM791 - Special Topics in Fiber Science , Spring
• FPS801/TTM801 - Seminar ,

Additional Information

Positions of research assistant are available. Preference will be given to those who have research experience in textile technology, material science, chemistry, physics, and electronics or other related fields; and good GPA.