Design Engineering PhD Scholarship 19

Overcoming Fit Across a Population for E-Textile Clothing

Abstract
Human bodies are a well-documented range of sizes. Whether expressed through clothing sizes or bespoke measurements, there is no truly one-size-fits-all when it comes to garments. The same item of clothing fits various bodies in different ways and when clothing is embedded with e-textile sensors to track body position and motion, this has an impact on the sensor performance. This project is about developing design strategies that encompass sensor design, signal processing, and garment design to overcome limitations in garment fit for wearable computing systems. Applicants are encouraged to put forward how they would like to address this challenge.

How to Apply 
Please contact Dr Rebecca Stewart if you are interested in applying for this project. 

For more information on submitting a PhD application, please consult our application pages here. When you submit your application, please cite this project title in the 'how you are planning to fund your PhD' section.   

The deadline for submitting your application is 09 January 2026.