Dr. Damayanthie Eluwawalage, PhD, BA, (Honours), MPHA 
An Interdisciplinary/Multi-disciplinary Researcher

CONFERENCES/PAPERS/PRESENTATIONS​

ELUWAWALAGE, D. The Southern Historical Association (SHA) conference 2024; The European History Section (EHS); 24-27 October; Kansas City, Missouri; Topic: “Discipline and Punish: History of Penal Clothing in Europe.”

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ELUWAWALAGE, D. The Eighteenth International Conference on Design Principles and Practices; 11-13 March 2024; Universitat Politècnica de València, Valencia, Spain; Topic: “A Zeitgeist Theory of Appearance and Dress”.

 

ELUWAWALAGE, D. The American Historical Association’s 138th Annual Conference 2024; San Francisco January 4–7, 2024; Topic: “Aviator Attire: History, Chronology and Development 1915 – 1960”; online research presentation.

 

PANEL 1:

ELUWAWALAGE, D. The American Historical Association’s 136th Annual Conference 2022; (PANEL/SESSION ORGANIZER AND CHAIR); Panel Titled: “Integrative Narratives of Historical Costume in a Multifaceted Contexts”; New Orleans, LA; January 6-9, 2022.

PANEL 2:

ELUWAWALAGE, D. The American Historical Association’s 136th Annual Conference 2022; (PANEL/SESSION ORGANIZER AND CHAIR); Panel Titled: “Survey of Historical Costume in the Interdisciplinary, Multidisciplinary and Intercontinental Perspectives”; New Orleans, LA; January 6-9, 2022.

 

ELUWAWALAGE, D. The American Historical Association’s 136th Annual Conference 2022; New Orleans, LA; January 6-9, 2022; Topic: “The Potency, Governance, and Consumption of Attire in the Pre-twentieth century Mid-Atlantic Region of the United States”.

 

ELUWAWALAGE, D. The American Historical Association’s 135th Annual Conference 2021; (PANEL/SESSION ORGANIZER AND CHAIR); Panel Titled: “History of Costume in the Interdisciplinary and Multidisciplinary Contexts”; Seattle, WA; January 7-10, 2021. VIRTUAL

 

ELUWAWALAGE, D. The American Historical Association’s 135th Annual Conference 2021; Seattle, WA; January 7-10; Topic: “History of Costume: The Consumption and Governance of Attire in the Mid-Atlantic Region of the United States (1600-1900)” VIRTUAL

 

ELUWAWALAGE, D. Winterthur Symposium, Winterthur Museum, Delaware. October 12, 2019; Topic: “History of Costume: The Consumption and Governance of Attire in the Mid-Atlantic Region, Untied States (1600 -1900)”

 

ELUWAWALAGE, D. International Conference on Innovative Fashion and Fashion Technology: ICIFFT 2019; Amsterdam, The Netherlands; May 14-15, 2019; Topic: “Innovative Fashion and Fashion Technology in the Context of NASA Space Suit Design Concepts/Theories and Applications”

 

ELUWAWALAGE, D. Costume Society of America – 45th Annual National Symposium­; 15-20 April 2019; Seattle, Washington, Topic: “Discipline and Punish: The Birth of the Prison Attire”

 

ELUWAWALAGE, D. 13th International Conference on Design Principles and Practices; St. Petersburg University, St. Petersburg. Russia; March 1-3, 2019; Topic: “Theory of Aesthetics and Aestheticism”

 

ELUWAWALAGE, D. American Historical Association 133rd Annual Conference­; 3-6 January 2019; Chicago, IL, Topic: “Eternal Loyalty: The Meanings Encoded in Mourning Attire”

 

ELUWAWALAGE, D. Mid-Atlantic Popular & American Culture Association (MAPACA) Conference 2018; Baltimore, Maryland; November 8-10, 2018; Topic: “Gender Irregularity/Inequality of Language and Religion in the Sociological Context”

 

ELUWAWALAGE, D. ‘Visual Culture’ Popular Culture Association & American Culture Association National Conference; 28-31 March 2018; Indianapolis, Indiana; Topic: “Discipline and Punish: The Significance of Correctional Appearance”

 

ELUWAWALAGE, D. 12th International Conference on Design Principles and Practices; ELISAVA Barcelona School of Design and Engineering, Barcelona, Spain; March 5-7, 2018; Topic: “Cultural Assimilation and Acculturation in the Context of Emerging No Boundaries Apparel Design”

 

ELUWAWALAGE, D. 11th International Conference on Design Principles and Practices; George Brown College, Toronto, Canada; March 2-4, 2017; Topic: “Everyday Technologies from Space: Researching NASA Space Suit Design Concepts, Theories, and Applications”

 

ELUWAWALAGE, D. Mid-Atlantic Popular & American Culture Association (MAPACA) Conference 2016; Atlantic City, New Jersey; November 3-5, 2016; Topic: “Fashion, Appearance and Material Culture: The Function and Mission of Advertising in the Historical Context”

Session Chair: Fashion, Appearance and Material Culture

 

ELUWAWALAGE, D. International Conference on Apparel, Textiles and Fashion Designing; November 20-21, 2015, Colombo, Sri Lanka; Topic: "Everyday Technologies from Space: NASA Space Suit Design Concepts/Theories and Applications in the Context of Clothing Design"

 

ELUWAWALAGE, D. The Eicher Symposium II, “Fashion Sex and Power”; 11-12 September 2015; University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota; Topic: “Fashion Sex and Power: Gender and Sexuality in Victorian Attire”

 

ELUWAWALAGE, D. ICTF 2015: International Conference on Textiles and Fashion; July 20-21, 2015, Paris, France; Topic: "History of Textiles and Fashion: Gender Symbolism in the Context of Colour"

 

ELUWAWALAGE, D. Sun ‘n Fun Educational Forums; Sun 'n Fun International Fly-in and Expo; 21-25 April, 2015; Lakeland Linder Regional Airport, Lakeland, Florida; Topic: “3D Scanning and Printing: Potential for a New GA Aviation Industry"

 

ELUWAWALAGE, D. National Popular Culture & American Culture (PCA/ACA) Conference; 1-4 April, 2015; New Orleans, Louisiana; Topic: “Gender and Media: Advertising Culture in the Nineteenth Century"

 

ELUWAWALAGE, D. American Historical Association 129th Annual Conference­; 2-5 January 2015; New York City, Topic: “History and the Other Disciplines: History of Costume, Aesthetics and Appearance”

 

ELUWAWALAGE, D. 6th Global Conference­; Fashion: Exploring Critical Issues; 15-18 September 2014; Mansfield College, Oxford University, United Kingdom; Topic: “Exotic Fauna: Extreme Fashion Trends in the Nineteenth Century”

 

ELUWAWALAGE, D. EAA AirVenture 2014 Educational Museum Forums; EAA AirVenture 2014 Fly-in and Expo; 28 July- 2 August, 2014; Oshkosh, Wisconsin; Topic: “History of Aviation Dress: From Balloon Era to Shuttle Era"

 

ELUWAWALAGE, D. Sun ‘n Fun Educational Forums; Sun 'n Fun International Fly-in and Expo; 1-6 March, 2014; Lakeland Linder Regional Airport, Lakeland, Florida; Topic: “History of Aviation Dress: From Balloon Era to Shuttle Era"

 

ELUWAWALAGE, D. National Popular Culture & American Culture (PCA/ACA) Conference; 27-30 March, 2013; Washington D.C. ; Topic: “Gender in World History in the Attire and Finery Context"

 

ELUWAWALAGE, D. The Gender & Sexuality Resource Center Dialogue Session; 15 November, 2012; State University of New York, Oneonta; Topic: “Appearance and Gender in the Cultural and Historical Context”

 

ELUWAWALAGE, D. Social Science History Association Conference; Gender, Colonialism, and Empire. Affective, Care and Invisible Labor; 1-4 November, 2012 Vancouver, British Columbia; Topic: “Invisible Female Clothing Workers: Seamstresses and Dressmakers in the Nineteenth-Century”

 

ELUWAWALAGE, D. 4th Global Conference­; Fashion: Exploring Critical Issues; 16-19 September 2012; Mansfield College, Oxford University, United Kingdom; Topic: “Dress Theory: Exploring Critical Issues”

 

ELUWAWALAGE, D. Social Science History Association Conference; November, 2011; Boston, Massachusetts; Topic: “Theories and Criticism of Text and Fashion: Exploring Critical Issues”

 

ELUWAWALAGE, D. Popular Culture Association of Australia and New Zealand, POPCAANZ Conference; 29 June-1 July 2011; Auckland, New Zealand; Topic: “Fashion: The Natural World and its Influence on Fashion and Clothing in the Nineteenth Century”

 

ELUWAWALAGE, D. 40th National Popular Culture & American Culture (PCA/ACA) Conference;  20-23  April 2011; San Antonio, Texas; Topic: “The Sartorial Extravagance: The Body in the Fashion Context”

 

ELUWAWALAGE, D. The Fifth International Conference on Design Principles and Practices; 2-4 February 2011; Sapienza University, Rome, Italy; Topic: “Re-Evaluating and Re-Interpreting Fashion and Clothing Theory: Interdisciplinary Context”

 

ELUWAWALAGE, D. 2010 TSA (Textiles Society of America) Symposium ‘Textiles and Settlement: From Plains Space to Cyber Space’ 6-9 October 2010; Lincoln, Nebraska; Topic: “From Plains Space to Lunar Space: The Development of Early Space Suits”

 

ELUWAWALAGE, D. XVII (International Sociological Association) ISA World Congress of Sociology ‘Sociology on the move’ Conference; 11-17 July 2010; Gothenburg, Sweden; Topic: “Appearance and Gender: The Histories of the Body in the Context of    Clothing”

 

ELUWAWALAGE, D. The Costume Society Symposium ‘The Price of Fashion’; 9-11 July 2010; Leeds, United Kingdom; Topic: “Effect of British Clothing Exports: The Second-hand Clothing Trade in Colonial Western Australia”

 

ELUWAWALAGE, D. (Re)Viewing History- Australian Historical Association Biennial Conference; 5-9 July 2010; Perth, Western Australia; Topic: “'A Brief History of Correctional Attire in Australia'”

 

ELUWAWALAGE, D. World History Association 19th Annual Conference; 24-27 June 2010; San Diego, California; Topic: “Gender in World History in the Attire and Finery Context”

 

ELUWAWALAGE, D. The Fourth Biennial Conference Women’s and Gender Historians of the Midwest; Cross Currents in Women’s & Gender History Conference; 17-19 June 2010; Dubuque, Iowa; Topic: “Cross Currents in Gender History: Cultural Symbol Systems and Gender Inequality”

 

ELUWAWALAGE, D.: 35th Annual Economic & Business Historical Society Conference; 27-29 May 2010; Braga, Portugal; Topic: “The Tale of Clothing Suppliers in Great Britain”

 

ELUWAWALAGE, D.: Translation/transmissibility and Transcultural Communication in the Humanities Conference 2010; 11-12 May 2010; Paris, France; Topic: “Communication and Gender Asymmetry of Language”

 

ELUWAWALAGE, D.: Fashion & Costume Conference “ENDYESTHAI”: To Dress Historical, Sociological and Methodological Approaches Conference; 9-11 April, 2010; Benaki Museum, Athens, Greece; Topic: “Culture and Clothing: ‘The meaning of clothing is culturally defined”

 

ELUWAWALAGE, D.: FROM THE GRAND TOUR TO MASS TOURISM: The Modern History of the British Abroad; 1-2 April, 2010; Newcastle, England, United Kingdom; Topic: “British Travellers in Colonial Western Australia in the Nineteenth Century”

 

ELUWAWALAGE, D. The National Popular Culture & American Culture Associations’ Annual Conference; March 31-April 3, 2010; St. Louis, Missouri; Topic: “Dress Culture in the Theoretical Context”

 

ELUWAWALAGE, D.: Hawaii International Conference on Arts and Humanities; January 13-16, 2010; Honolulu, Hawaii; Topic: “Appearance: The Histories of the body in the Context of Clothing”

 

ELUWAWALAGE, D.: 7th International Conference on History: From Ancient to Modern; December 28-31, 2009; Athens, Greece; Topic: “Philosophy and Theory of Fashion: Understanding Fashion within the Appropriate Historical Context”

 

ELUWAWALAGE, D. Dialogue Session Paper: The Gender & Sexuality Resource Center; 10 December 2009; State University of New York, Oneonta; Topic: “Symbolism and Gender Asymmetry of Religion and Language”

 

ELUWAWALAGE, D.: Extra / Ordinary Dress Code: Costuming and the Second Skin in Asia Conference; 8-10 December 2009; City University of Hong Kong; Topic: “Fashion and Popular Culture: a Philosophical Approach”

 

ELUWAWALAGE, D. The Second Annual U.S. Intellectual History Conference 2009; 12-13 November 2009; Center for the Humanities, City University of New York’s Graduate Center, New York; Topic: “Fashion Theory in U.S. Intellectual Historical Context”

 

ELUWAWALAGE, D. International Conference on Social Science and Humanities (ICSSH 2009);  9-11 October 2009; Singapore; Topic: “The Philosophy of Fashion and Clothing in an Interdisciplinary Context”

 

ELUWAWALAGE, D. International Textiles and Apparel Association Conference; 28-31 October 2009; Seattle, Washington; Topic: “A Brief Narrative of Clothing Shopping in Great Britain”

 

ELUWAWALAGE, D. Costume Society of America Southeast Regional Annual Meeting and Symposium; 22-25 October 2009; Fredericksburg, Virginia; Topic: “Flora and Fauna: Influences, Impacts and Fashion/Clothing in Historical Context”

 

ELUWAWALAGE, D. The American Association for the Advancement of Science; 90th Annual Meeting California Academy of Sciences; 14 – 19 August 2009; San Francisco State University, California; Topic: “Fashion Historiography: A Novel Theoretical Approach”

 

ELUWAWALAGE, D.: 'Constructing the Past'; The Australian Historical Association Conference 2009; 30 June – 3 July 2009; University of the Sunshine Coast; Queensland, Australia; Topic: “Men Act, Women Appear”: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Gender in Clothing in Colonial Western Australia”

 

ELUWAWALAGE, D.: 'Constructing the Past'; The Australian Historical Association Conference 2009; 30 June – 3 July 2009; University of the Sunshine Coast; Queensland, Australia; Topic: “American Whalers and Their Impact in Early Colonial Western Australia”

 

ELUWAWALAGE, D.: ‘Hierarchy and Power in the History of Civilizations’; Russian Academy of Sciences Fifth International Conference 2009; 23 June – 26 June 2009; Russian State University for the Humanities, Faculty of History, Political Science and Law; Moscow, Russia; Topic: “Gender in Attire: Hierarchy and Culture in Western Civilisations”

 

ELUWAWALAGE, D. 'Remarkable Irish Women: Radicals, Republicans and Writers…'; An International and Interdisciplinary Conference; Drew University; 19 June – 20 June 2009; Topic: “Irish Women in Colonial Australia: An Irish-Australian Identity in the Nineteenth Century”

 

ELUWAWALAGE, D. ‘Fashions: Business Practices in Historical Perspective’; The 13th meeting of the European Business History Association and the 55th meeting of the Business History Conference; 11-13 June 2009; Bocconi University; Milan, Italy; Topic: “The Function and Mission of Advertising in the Nineteenth Century”

 

ELUWAWALAGE, D. ‘Fashion, Appearance, & Identity’ Popular Culture Association & American Culture Association National Conference; 8-11 April 2009; New Orleans, Louisiana; Topic: “Clothing, Masculinity and the Other”

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ELUWAWALAGE, D. International Textiles and Apparel Association, California; 5-8 November 2008; Schaumburg, Illinois; Topic: “American Whalers and Their Impact on Fashion and Clothing in Nineteenth Century Western Australia”

 

ELUWAWALAGE, D. International Textiles and Apparel Association Conference, California; 5-8 November 2008; Schaumburg, Illinois; Topic: “History of Correctional Attire in Europe and Colonial Australia”

 

ELUWAWALAGE, D. ‘It's About Time: Temporality and Interdisciplinary Research’; 33rd Annual Social Science History Association (SSHA) Meeting; 23-26 October 2008; Miami, Florida; Topic: “Acknowledging the Historical Distinctiveness between the Centuries and Epochs in the Context of Fashion/Clothing and Fashion/Clothing Theory”

 

ELUWAWALAGE, D. 'Locating History'; 2008 Biennial Conference of the Australian Historical Association; July 7-10, 2008; The University of Melbourne; Topic: “Correctional Attire: Defining Social Difference through Appearance in Western Australia 1850-1868”

 

ELUWAWALAGE, D. Britishness, Identity and Citizenship: The View from Abroad Conference; June 5-6, 2008; The University of Huddersfield, England; Topic: “Britishness, Social Attitudes, Clothing Practices and Colonial Distinctiveness”

 

ELUWAWALAGE, D. The European Social Science History Conference, Lisbon, Portugal; 26 February – 1 March 2008; Topic: “The European Influence in Colonial Australian Fashion and Clothing in the Nineteenth Century”

 

ELUWAWALAGE, D. Flinders University Conference, Adelaide, Australia; 3-5 December 2007; Topic: “Clothing, Class, Culture and the British Influence in Colonial Western Australia”

 

ELUWAWALAGE, D. International Textiles and Apparel Association, California; 6-10 November 2007; Topic: “Culture, Clothing and Gender: A Historical Overview”

 

ELUWAWALAGE, D. International Textiles and Apparel Association Conference, California; 6-10 November 2007; Topic: “Fashion Theory: An Interdisciplinary Approach”

 

ELUWAWALAGE, D.: The Textile Institute; 85th World Conference; Colombo, Sri Lanka; April 2007; Topic: “A History of Dyes and Dyed Textiles”

ELUWAWALAGE, D. International Symposium on the Arts in Society Conference; February 22-23; New York University, New York; Topic: Fashion Theory: An Interdisciplinary Approach

 

ELUWAWALAGE, D. Australasian Victorian Studies Association Conference 2006; Victorian Traffic; Hosted by La Trobe University, Melbourne; February 6-9, 2006; Topic: “History    of shopping: Resources and Consumption of Attire in Colonial Western Australia”

 

ELUWAWALAGE, D. National Centre for Australian Studies Conference; Consumer Australia: An Historical Perspective; Monash University, Melbourne, Australia; February 3, 2006; Topic: “The Influence of Advertising on Clothing in the Nineteenth-Century Australia”

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ELUWAWALAGE, D. Design History Society Conference 2002; Consumption, Production and Identity in a Global Context; The University of Wales, Aberystwyth; September 3-5, 2002; Topic: “The Governance of British Influence in Colonial Western Australian Fashion and Dress: 1829-1900”

 

KEY-NOTE SPEAKER

ELUWAWALAGE, D. Host:  Calvary Baptist Church - Keenager Meeting Presentation, Reading Pennsylvania; October 2018; Topic: “History of Costume in State of Pennsylvania 1600-1900”

 

ELUWAWALAGE, D. Host: York County Historical Center, York, Pennsylvania; September 2018; Topic: “History of Costume in State of Pennsylvania 1600-1900”

 

ELUWAWALAGE, D. Host: Lancaster Museum Org (Fellow’s Lecture), Lancaster, Pennsylvania; July 2018; Topic: “History of Costume in State of Pennsylvania 1600-1900”

 

ELUWAWALAGE, D. Host: Christian Women’s Club, Wyomissing, Pennsylvania; June 2018; Topic: “History of Costume in State of Pennsylvania 1600-1900”

 

ELUWAWALAGE, D. Host: Hay Creek Valley Historical Society: Joanna Furnace Museum, Hay Creek, Pennsylvania; May 2018, ‘Victorian Tea Program’; Topic: “History of Costume in State of Pennsylvania 1600-1900”

 

ELUWAWALAGE, D. Host: The Berks County Heritage Center, Reading, Pennsylvania; May 2018, Topic: “History of Costume in State of Pennsylvania 1600-1900”

 

ELUWAWALAGE, D. Host: Historical Society of the Cocalico Valley, Cocalico Valley, Pennsylvania; March 2018; Topic: “History of Costume in State of Pennsylvania 1600-1900”

 

ELUWAWALAGE, D. Host: Linden Hall, Lititz, Pennsylvania; January 2018; Topic: “History of Costume in State of Pennsylvania 1600-1900”

 

ELUWAWALAGE, D. Host: Denver Women’s Club, Denver, Pennsylvania; October 2017; Topic: “History of Costume in State of Pennsylvania 1600-1900”

 

ELUWAWALAGE, D. Host: Wyomissing Library, Wyomissing, Pennsylvania; 28 January 2017; Topic: “History of Costume in State of Pennsylvania 1600-1900”

 

ELUWAWALAGE, D. Host: Greene Historical Society, Greene, New York; 14 August 2012; Topic: “A Narrative History of Costume in Greene/New York State”

 

ELUWAWALAGE, D. Host: The Syracuse Book Club, Syracuse, New York; January 2012; Topic: “Fashion and Clothing in New York State”

 

ELUWAWALAGE, D. Host: The Women's Club of Cooperstown, Cooperstown, New York; November 2011; Topic: “The History of Fashion in New York”

 

ELUWAWALAGE, D. Host: Lorenzo State Historic Site, New York State; “A Fashionable Ladies’ Garden Tea”; July 2011; Topic: “A History of Costume in New York State: 1600’s – 1900”

 

ELUWAWALAGE, D. Host: Royal Western Australian Historical Society; July 2007; Topic: “Fashion and Clothing in Colonial Australia: A Historical Overview”

 

ORGANIZER AND CHAIR

PANEL 1:

ELUWAWALAGE, D. The American Historical Association’s 136th Annual Conference 2022; (PANEL/SESSION ORGANIZER AND CHAIR); Panel Titled: “Integrative Narratives of Historical Costume in a Multifaceted Contexts”; New Orleans, LA; January 6-9, 2022.

 

PANEL 2:

ELUWAWALAGE, D. The American Historical Association’s 136th Annual Conference 2022; (PANEL/SESSION ORGANIZER AND CHAIR); Panel Titled: “Survey of Historical Costume in the Interdisciplinary, Multidisciplinary and Intercontinental Perspectives”; New Orleans, LA; January 6-9, 2022.

 

The Second ISA (International Sociological Association) Forum of Sociology; Buenos Aires, Argentina; August 2012; Research Committee on The Body in the Social Sciences, RC54; Main theme: Empowerment, cognition, emotion: Body rhythms and social rhythms in information society

ELUWAWALAGE, D. Organizer and Chair; Session F; The body and the habitat: Mapping the environment

 

NPR ACADEMIC MINUTE SEGMENTS:

• https://academicminute.org/2017/07/damayanthie-eluwawalage-albright-college-aviator-fashion/

• https://academicminute.org/2017/04/damayanthie-eluwawalage-albright-college-an-alteration-on-fashion-history/

 

HONOURS AND AWARDS

2021 - AHA Member Spotlight – American Historical Association - https://www.historians.org/publications-and-directories/perspectives-on-history/summer-2021/aha-member-spotlight-damayanthie-eluwawalage

2019 - Editorial Panel Member – Journal of Textile Science & Fashion Technology (JTSFT)

2017 - Nominated and to be featured in Marquis 2016 Edition of Marquis Who's Who in America.

2010-2016  Nominated and featured in Marquis 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 Editions of Marquis Who's Who in the World.

2009- 2016  Nominated and featured in Marquis 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 Editions of Marquis Who's Who in America.

2011  Nominated and featured in Marquis 2011 Edition of Marquis Who's Who of American Women.

 

SERVICE

SERVICE CONTRIBUTIONS- COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES:

2022-2023 Board Member, Liberty Bell Museum Board of Directors, Allentown, Pennsylvania 

2018-2021  Board Member, National Board of Directors - Costume Society of America

2018-2020  Costume Society of America 2020 National Symposium Planning Committee: Professional Development Chair

2017-2021  Costume Society of America- Membership Chair: Mid-Atlantic Region

2017-current  2nd Lieutenant and Aerospace Education Office; Civil Air Patrol, United States Air Force Auxiliary

2015-2016  Racial & Ethnic Studies & Global Perspectives Committee, University of Wisconsin-Stout

2008-2013  Costume Society of America- Board Member : Mid-Atlantic Region

2013-2014  Costume Society of America- Treasurer: Mid-Atlantic Region

2009-2014  Costume Society of America- Chairman of the Nominating Committee

2007-2013  ITAA Development Committee, International Textiles and Apparel Association

2011-2012  Faculty Senate member, SUNY Oneonta

2011- 2012  Grievance Committee, Human Ecology, SUNY Oneonta

2012 - Search Committee, Human Ecology, SUNY Oneonta

2010-2011  Scholarship Committee, Human Ecology, SUNY Oneonta

2008-2012  President’s Council on Diversity, SUNY Oneonta

2010-2011  Strategic Planning Council Member, SUNY Oneonta

Spring-2010  Co-advisor to SFS Fashion Show, SUNY Oneonta

2006-2007  Missouri State University Library Committee

2007-2008  Missouri State University External Student Travel Committees

2007-2008  Missouri State University Scholarship Committee

2007-2008  Ozarks Studies Committee, Missouri

 

MEMBERSHIPS

2008- current   American Historical Association

2005 - current   Professional Historians Association (Australia)

2005 - current   Australian Historical Association

1997 - current   Royal Western Australian Historical Society

2008 - current   Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association

2010 - current   Experimental Aircraft Association

2015 - current   International Aerobatic Club

2017 - current  Civil Air Patrol, United States Air Force Auxiliary

 

OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

• Fashion designer for the ‘Bridal Magazine’ Western Australia (1997-1999 Design, making patterns, construction, fitting, photo shoots)

• Fashion illustrator, sample machinist, and embroiderer (1995-2000)

• Fashion Internship: Bridal, Tokyo, Japan (1998)

• Sample machinist: canvas/sheepskin/vinyl/plastic (1994-1999)

• Sample machinist: bridal wear/bridal veils (1993-1999)

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FURTHER INFORMATION

2021 - Registrar, 2021 Wildwood Acroblast Aerobatic Competition; | International Aerobatic Club; KWWD. NJ.

2020 - Registrar, 2020 Wildwood Acroblast Aerobatic Competition; | International Aerobatic Club; KWWD. NJ.

2014 - Organizing Committee member, Costume Society of America 2014 Symposium in Baltimore, MD.

2007, 2008   Reviewed ITAA Conference Proposal Papers.

2012, 2013, 2014   Reviewed CSA Symposium Proposal Papers.

2009, 2012, 2013   Reviewed reference books for Fairchild Publishers.

2009   Chaired ‘Fashion’ session at the Popular Culture Association & American Culture Association National Conference.

2000, 2004   Volunteered for two summer Olympic Games.

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Research Interests and Goals

 

As a designer and a historian, I have procured many research aptitudes, and I have completed many interdisciplinary research projects and case studies in history, social histories, aviation, space, sociology, theory and philosophy, target markets, anthropometrics/ergonomics in design etc.

 I am a pilot and the day I got my wings was one of the happiest of my life. Inspired all my life by aviation and space, for so long it seemed like an impossible dream. It enhanced my comprehension of human and mechanical factors as well as the correlation between human elements and technical/biological factors. Understanding an aircraft structure, principles of flight, aerodynamics of flight, flight controls, aircraft systems, flight instruments, weight and balance, aircraft performance, weather theory, airport operations, airspace, navigation, aero-medical factors and Aeronautical Decision-Making has strengthened my design aptitude and scholarship immensely.

 

Current Research 1

Research on space suits and its development from Mercury Project to Shuttle Program: Researching NASA Space Suit Design Concepts/Theories and Applications. This research focuses on the history and development of space suits from Mercury to Shuttle Programs. It is an investigation of design concepts, theories and applications in the context of practicality and effectiveness that can be applicable to any functional, sports apparel, protective and active clothing.

 

Current Research 2

History of Aviation Dress. This proposed publication intends to arouse interest in one of the neglected areas of universal aviation histories over the centuries. The fundamental purpose of this publication, as its title implies, is to examine the dress worn by aviators from the early eighteenth century to pre-twenty first century. The proposed “History of Aviation Dress” will provide a comprehensive introduction and chronological development to the world of historical flight dress. As a study of significant social and cultural practices, this publication contributes to the understanding of previously disregarded elements in universal aviation histories and costume histories. The study investigates the clothing and accessories such as headwear and eyewear worn by early aviators. The research compares the dress of early mechanical pilots, kiters, hot air balloonists and gliders from the early eighteenth century to the pre-twenty first century.

 

Current Research 3

Space Missions and the Human Cost: Historical and Sociological research. A research on the human cost of those successful space missions in the historical, sociological and psychological contexts. Even though the 'mission has accomplished', certainly, there is a background history of the people involved, those remarkable people who worked so hard to fulfil the nation's dream. The impact of the mission on their personal lives, whether there were eminent and irrepressible damages etc. This study discusses a new departure in the study of space, focusing on the understanding of previously disregarded elements in American space histories.

 

 Current Research 4

Emerging Technologies in 3D Body Scanning and Printing: An Exploration of the Potential for a New Apparel Industry and (General) Aviation Industry Paradigm. 3D Body Scanning and Printing: An Exploration of the Potential for a New Apparel Industry Paradigm:

The prime drivers of Mass Customization are technology (such as initial body scanning technology), supply chain transformation and organizational restructuring. There has been major advancement on technological front initiating from obtaining customer’s measurement through body scanning, to product development and finally to deliver the customized product to customer. However, the concept of 3D scanning and printing technology has a great potential be more effective, user-friendly, fast, easy and cost-effective than the exciting body scan-related made-to-measure apparel production.

 3D Scanning and Printing: An Exploration of the Potential for a New General Aviation Industry Paradigm

Objectives: To explore 3D scanned and printed aviation-related accessories and applications such as, cockpit covers, canopy covers, cabin covers, wing covers, tail covers, empennage covers, engine covers, cowling covers, full cover sets for entire aircraft, engine inlet plugs, internal heat shields or sunshades, fitted hangar dust covers, propeller covers, spinner covers and carpets etc…using three dimensional printing technologies; To recognize how 3D scanning/printing can be used in aviation industry in general, General Aviation (GA) industry in particular;  To explore 2D and 3D methods of design and production of custom-made/custom-tailored accessories;  To explore new technologies and software such as Optitex for scanning, pattern drafting, pattern cutting and assembling; To investigate and explore fabrics and materials that can be used in printing/producing user-friendly, environmentally-friendly, sustainable, durable and inexpensive aircraft accessories.

 

Current Research 5

Fashion Theory: An Interdisciplinary Approach. The aim of this research is to define intellectual and theoretical concepts in fashion and clothing in pre-twentieth century western societies. It will primarily focus on the broader understanding, application and interpretation of aesthetics/fashion/clothing theory. There are many noticeable inaccuracies in relation to present-day fashion/clothing writings. This proposed research aims to clarify these pretexts. In achieving the above mentioned aim, this study intends to examine the evolution and development of fashion related theory. Also, the study aims to re-evaluate fashion and its importance in understanding collective and societal behaviour in pre-twentieth century western societies.  JUST FINALIZED AS A NEW SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY.

 

 Current Research 6

History of Costume in the Mid-Atlantic Region of the United States (1600 -1900). This research examines a new departure in the study of dress in early (c1600-1900) Mid-Atlantic Region, focusing on the rationale behind individual and collective clothing practices. As a study of significant social and cultural practices, rather than an account of fashion, this research contributes to the understanding of previously disregarded elements in American economic and social histories. The study investigates the internal and external influences which impacted upon early inhabitants' ways of dressing, their societal attitudes and social demeanour. The research compares the influences on attire and finery in early society with the European context. This research examines the influences caused by world-wide dominant events, ideas and social groups, and their effect on societal and cultural attitudes. Will be published in early 2025.

 

Teaching and Scholarly Recognition

 

•   NEH Fellow 2017-2018 – Lancaster Museum Org, Pennsylvania. 

•   Recognized as an Outstanding Faculty 2009 by the Inter-Greek Council, State University

of New York, Oneonta on November 2009.

•   Recognized on April 2011, “Single Effort- Excellence in Performance” by the

Employee Recognition Program, State University of New York, Oneonta.

•   Recognized on November 2011, “Community of Scholars” by the Office of the Provost,

State University of New York, Oneonta.

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