Ph.D., Auburn University, 2019, Consumer and Design Sciences
M.A., Auburn University, 2015, Consumer and Design Sciences

Dr. Michaelson’s scholarly accomplishments focus on interdisciplinary, intradisciplinary, and industry collaborations with functional apparel mainly in human-centered or user-centered apparel design research. Her research and creative activities are both independent and collaborative that focus on apparel studies affecting (1) individuals with health conditions, such as medical, disabled, adaptive, wearables, (2) recreational or sports apparel, and (3) apparel for those engaged in hazardous occupational or recreational activities. Her overall scholarship, consisting of research and creative activities, focuses on a variety of functional apparel under the framework, “Impactful apparel studies to improve the overall psychological, physiological, and/or physical well-being of individuals.” Her creative activities are often derived from her research through product design, construction, and testing of prototype apparel. Prior to joining Auburn University in 2022, Dr. Michaelson worked 3 years at Baylor University (2019-2022) where she was committed to teaching, research, and service. She has co-authored 5 peer-reviewed full-length research papers, 6 juried design exhibits, 1 curated exhibition, and 12 international and national conference presentations. She has been the recipient of 3 internal grants and 2 external grants (Cotton Works, Cotton Inc.) along with receiving awards for creative scholarship and teaching excellence. Lastly, Dr. Michaelson welcomes new apparel challenges and is both passionate in her teaching and research roles.

Agu, D., Eike, R., Cliett, A., Michaelson, D., Cloud, R. & Li, Y. (2021). Investigation of E-textile Dipole Antenna Performance Based on Embroidery Parameters. Textile Research Journal, 92(15/16). doi.org/10.1177/00405175211013421

Michaelson, D., Gascon, S., & Teel, K. (2020). Investigating female athletes’ compression garment needs and satisfaction levels. International Journal of Fashion Design, Technology and Education, pg. 1- 9. doi.org/10.1080/17543266.2020.1782481

Michaelson, D., Kim, D-E., & Ha, Y. (2018). Scuba Diver's Use of Selection Criteria for Assessing Wetsuit using FEA Model. International Journal of Costume and Fashion, 18(2), pp. 45-64. doi.org/10.7233/ijcf.2018.18.2.045

Michaelson, D., Teel, K., & Chattaraman, V. (2018). Assessing Rock Climbers’ Functional Needs in Climbing Pants. Clothing and Textiles Research Journal, 36(4), pp. 235-250. doi.org/10.1177/0887302X18783580

Koo, H., Michaelson, D. & Teel, K. (2016). Design Preferences for Wearable E-Nose System for Diabetes. International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology, 28(2), pp.216 – 232. doi.org/10.1108/IJCST-10-2015-0113

• International Textile and Apparel Association, Optitex Technology Award in Professional Category, (2020)
• International Textile and Apparel Association First Place, Rutherford Teaching Challenge (2018)