Erin Tillery, Ph.D. | Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Fashion Merchandising, Texas Christian University (TCU)

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Dr. Erin Tillery is a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Fashion Merchandising at Texas Christian University (TCU), and she recently earned her Ph.D. in Textile Technology Management from North Carolina State University.

At TCU, her research focuses on advanced textiles, textile manufacturing, wearable technology, and human-centered design. She is particularly interested in strengthening the U.S. textile ecosystem through innovation, workforce development, and industry collaboration. Through partnerships with industry, academia, and government initiatives, her work seeks to accelerate technology adoption and build a more agile and resilient textile supply chain.