About Me
My name is Mingke Wang, a second year PhD student at Dyson School of Design Engineering. I got my bachelor’s and master’s degree in fashion and textile design, which makes me a unique bridge between creative design and technical innovation.
My Role Models
Personal Role Model - Shaway Yeh
Shaway Yeh, founder of sustainable business consultancy Yehyehyeh, transformed my understanding of systemic change through her work scaling circular economy models. As part of her team, I analysed how regenerative supply chains and stakeholder-centric strategies can drive profitability while reducing waste. Her emphasis on reimagining business frameworks—not just products—taught me to prioritize scalable, ethical systems. This ethos now underpins my PhD research at ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ, where I explore how engineering innovation can align with sustainable market transitions to address planetary crises.
Academic Role Model - Vanessa Sanchez
Dr. Vanessa Sanchez, a trailblazing fashion-designer-turned-engineer, reshapes the future of assistive wearables through her pioneering work in soft robotics and smart textiles. Trained at FIT in fashion design and Cornell’s Fiber Science program, she earned a Harvard PhD in Materials Science and Mechanical Engineering, developing responsive textiles at the Harvard Micro robotics Lab. A Forbes 30 Under 30 honouree and Wired-featured innovator, Sanchez’s fusion of design, materials, and robotics epitomizes ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ’s vision: interdisciplinary rigor driving sustainable, human-centric solutions to global challenges.
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