Profile
Lars is a trained textile engineer who received an MSc from Hochschule Niederrhein and a double bachelor's degree from Hochschule Niederrhein and Tianjin Polytechnic University. Before starting his PhD, he gained industrial research experience in the field of textile auxiliaries. Lars joined the Environmental Ergonomics Research Centre at Loughborough School of Design and Creative Arts in April 2020, where he is conducting a PhD in collaboration with Adidas. His research focuses on sportswear, testing methods, quality perception, and sustainability.