Dr Danmei Sun

() Associate Professor in Textile Materials & Technology, Heriot-Watt University

Danmei Sun is an Associate Professor in Textile Technology and Materials at Heriot-Watt University. With a PhD in sustainable textile dyeing and finishing, her research spans smart textiles, eco-friendly processing, and protective textile and clothing systems. She, a prolific researcher, collaborates globally, with expertise in plasma surface modification, thermal regulation, functional material design, and modelling for diverse applications.

Events, Projects, Journal articles

Sustainable Exploratory Projects

Heat the Human

revolutionising thermal management in healthcare by developing advanced “heat the human” textiles and clothing systems tailored for NHS Scotland user.

A collaborative project, funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council, as part of the Future Observatory programme, and led by the University of Strathclyde and University of Dundee (DJCAD), with Heriot-Watt University, Abertay University, and the University of Edinburgh, NHS Scotland, industry partners, and public sector stakeholders.