resume | Vicky Luan

Vicky Luan

Certificate in Fashion Design | Diploma in Textiles and Technology

B.A. Chemistry | M.S. Materials science and engineering

Materials engineer and sportswear designer with 3 years of experience in advanced concept design and hands-on prototyping for performance apparel, accessories and footwear. Strong expertise in 2D/3D CAD, additive manufacturing, sewing, patternmaking, and materials research. Primary focus on product and materials development of innovative and advanced soft materials for use in athletic garments. Excels at leadership, administration and team positions.

Experience

Born Global Foundation

Sustainability Innovation Intern

Research and propose novel methods of sustainability using biomimicry as the core concept
Collaborate with team members to integrate principles of biomimicry into emerging metric systems
Connect with clients to develop realistic solutions using Jungian archetypes and technoeconomic models

Boston University College of Engineering

Graduate Researcher for ChIRP Research Group

Investigated and reviewed studies on macro to micro-puncture resistance in various fabrics and materials
Developed modified testing method for chemical-free insect bite resistance in military uniform fabrics
Designed an enhanced simulated proboscis assembly for 60% greater efficiency and efficacy of testing

Winskill Dolphins Swim Club

Assistant Head Coach

Co-managed a competitive team of 120+ athletes (ages 4-18) including administration and registrations
Primarily trained a group of elite swimmers (ages 10-14) to the provincial and national levels
Designed detailed and successful training programs for pre-teen swimmers while mentoring coaches for the younger swimming programs

HealthTech Connex

Summer Research Intern

Assisted lead engineers on cutting-edge research projects associated with neuro-health technologies
Projects aimed specifically at monitoring treatment and recovery of traumatic brain injuries

Nike Factory Store

Retail Associate (“Part-Time Athlete”)

Delivered high quality retail service by greeting and assisting all customers and encouraging promotions
Provided information knowledge about Nike footwear and apparel products to consumers

Boston, MA

May 2020 - present

Boston, MA

Sep 2019 - Jul 2020

Delta, BC

Sep 2016 - Aug 2018

Surrey, BC

May - Aug 2016

Delta, BC

Feb - Jul 2018

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Projects/Presentations

Born Global

Metrics as Archetypes Team Summer Project

Born Global is a charity organization that aims to promote circular and zero-waste innovations using biomimicry. With two biomass power plant sites in Maine, USA they have designed unique programs and operations to support tech startups and their research in sustainability.

My team specifically was called “Metrics as Archetypes” and we focused on two things: 1) current metric systems used to measure sustainability and 2) the use of Jungian archetypes in branding and marketing. As a result, our work highlighted ways to ensure Born Global’s success in sustainability – both quantitatively and qualitatively – and to understand the unconscious essence of the foundation. For more information, click on the PDF document below.

V-LUAN Photos

Puncture Resistant Textiles

Master's Thesis 2020

While there are many testing standards for textile resistance to punctures, many of them are either macro-scale (e.g. knife) or meso-scale (e.g. needle). There is no standard in measuring textile resistance to objects in the micro-scale (e.g. mosquito proboscis).

As a graduate researcher at BU, I helped improve a potential testing standard for micro-puncture resistance by military uniform fabrics. The primary difference this testing method had compared to other similar tests is the absence of live mosquitos. To simulate a live mosquito proboscis, I designed and fabricated a physical assembly that made the test 60% faster, more efficient, and more accurate.

Wobbly Salt and Pepper Shakers

Class Project 2020

Our team designed wobbly salt and pepper shakers right from the original CAD design to the quality test plans to the mass manufacturing cost estimates to the packaging. For more information, click on the PDF document below.

Solar Distillation System

Class Project 2019

To improve the water crisis in the MENA region, our team designed a completely passive distillation system that relies on solar rays and an array of evacuated tubes. In 7 hours of daylight, our upscaled system can produce up to 21L of potable water. For more information, click on the PDF document below.

BU Precision Diagnostics Center Symposium

Presented my Master's research on micro-puncture resistant textiles

Solar Cell Textiles

Research review presentation

A discussion and presentation on the process of synthesizing solar cells and their applications on textiles

Team members: Vicky Luan, Haoyi Hou, Julia Wainwright, Tong Kaewdeewong

First Sketching Collection

Class Project 2020

My first-ever, hand-sketched collection was created this summer and focused on a sportswear and streetwear theme. To see the full collection, click on the PDF document below.

My first sketching collection ever as part of Sketching I class from SFD

First Digital Collection

Class Project 2020

My first-ever, digital collection was created this summer and focused on a spring/summer theme of various day and evening looks. Programs used were Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. To see the full collection, click on the PDF document below.

Drill Assembly

Class Project 2019

Projects

Skills

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

Powerpoint

OneNote

Outlook

Adobe Creative Cloud

Acrobat

Lightroom

Illustrator

Photoshop

CAD

Creo Parametric 5.0

Accumark Gerber

Programming

MATLAB

HTML

Java

Other

Wix

Colorado Timing System 6.0

iMovie

Final Cut Pro

aPriori

Languages

Mandarin

French

Skills

Education

School of Fashion Design

Part-Time Certificate in Fashion Design

Boston University

Master of Science with Practice in Materials Science and Engineering

Concentrations in nanomaterials and product development

University of Rochester

Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry

Minor in Psychology as a Social Science

Relevant Coursework:

Boston, MA

Dec 2021

Boston, MA

Sep 2020

Rochester, NY

May 2016

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Product Realization

Product Design

Polymers & Soft Materials

Kinetic Processes of Materials

Introduction to Solid State Physics

Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics

Structure and Bonding

3D CAD and Machine Components

Introduction to Nanotechnology

Patternmaking I

Construction I

CAD Apparel I (Accumark Gerber)

Fashion Sketching I