Adriana Petrova
Associate Professor
Design & Merchandising
- Associate ProfessorDesign & Merchandising
- 405-744-4312 (Work)
BIO & RESEARCH INTERESTs
Dr. Petrova is an Associate professor at the Department of Design, Housing and Merchandising at Oklahoma State University (OSU). After receiving her B.S. and M.A. in Physics, she pursued a M.A. and a Ph.D. in Apparel Design with emphasis on using 3D body scanning technologies for clothing design and fit evaluation. Dr. Petrova joined OSU in 2008. Her work focuses on design, development, and evaluation of functional and protective apparel, including clothing for people with disabilities.
Research Interests:
Design, development, and testing of functional and protective apparel; Ergonomic design; Design for people with disabilities; Clothing fit and comfort; Anthropometry; Clothing sizing; 3D body scanning applications; Wearables.
Research Interests:
Design, development, and testing of functional and protective apparel; Ergonomic design; Design for people with disabilities; Clothing fit and comfort; Anthropometry; Clothing sizing; 3D body scanning applications; Wearables.
OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY APPOINTMENTS
- Associate ProfessorOklahoma State University, Design & Merchandising, Stillwater, Oklahoma, United States1 Jan 2014 - present
DEGREES
- Doctor of Philosophy, Fiber ScienceCornell University, United States, Ithaca, New York2008
- Master of Arts, TextilesCornell University, United States, Ithaca, New York2003
- Master of Arts, PhysicsUniversity of Texas at Austin, United States2001
- Bachelor of Science, PhysicsSofia University, Bulgaria, Sofia1994
FACULTY/STAFF OR STUDENT
- Faculty/Staff
CAMPUS
- Oklahoma State University - Stillwater
AVAILABILITY
- Collaborative projects
- Industry projects
- Masters or PhD research supervision
LANGUAGE
- Bulgarian
DEPARTMENT
- Design & Merchandising