Faculty Profile

Hae Jin Gam

Hae Jin Gam

Title
Professor
Department
Design
College
College of Visual Arts and Design

    

    

      


                          

            
Curriculum Vitae

            

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Education

            



  

  


  
PhD, Oklahoma State University, 2007. 
Major: Human Environmental Sciences
Degree Specialization: Apparel Design & Merchandising
Dissertation Title: Development of a Sustainable Apparel Design and Production Model
MS, Chung-Ang University, 2002. 
Major: Clothing and Textiles
Degree Specialization: Fashion Design
Dissertation Title: Survey and Study on Preference of Fashion, Style and Knitwear of Bobos Men
BS, Seoul Women’s University, 1998. 
Major: Computer Sciences





          

        
                

          
Current Scheduled Teaching*


          
ADES 1550.900, Introduction to Fashion Design, Fall 2023 Syllabus
ART 5920.717, Research Problems in Lieu of Thesis, Fall 2023 
ART 5900.717, Special Problems, Fall 2023 


          
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Previous Scheduled Teaching*


            
                    

                    ADES 3555.501, Fashion: Industry Techniques, Spring 2023 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    ADES 3555.502, Fashion: Industry Techniques, Spring 2023 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    ADES 3570.501, Computers in Fashion : Presentation, Fall 2022 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    ADES 3570.502, Computers in Fashion : Presentation, Fall 2022 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    ADES 3555.501, Fashion: Industry Techniques, Spring 2022 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    ADES 3555.502, Fashion: Industry Techniques, Spring 2022 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    ART 5930.717, Research Problems in Lieu of Thesis, Spring 2022 
                    

                    ART 5900.717, Special Problems, Spring 2022 
                    

                    ADES 3570.501, Computers in Fashion : Presentation, Fall 2021 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    ADES 3570.502, Computers in Fashion : Presentation, Fall 2021 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    ART 5920.717, Research Problems in Lieu of Thesis, Fall 2021 
                    

                    ADES 3555.501, Fashion: Industry Techniques, Spring 2021 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    ADES 3555.502, Fashion: Industry Techniques, Spring 2021 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    ART 5900.717, Special Problems, Spring 2021 
                    

                    ADES 3570.501, Computers in Fashion : Presentation, Fall 2020 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    ADES 3570.502, Computers in Fashion : Presentation, Fall 2020 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    ADES 4560.001, Fashion Design Concepts, Fall 2020 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    ART 5900.717, Special Problems, Fall 2020 
                    

                    ADES 3565.501, Fashion Accessories, Spring 2020 Syllabus
                    

                    ADES 3555.501, Fashion: Industry Techniques, Spring 2020 Syllabus
                    

                    ADES 3555.502, Fashion: Industry Techniques, Spring 2020 Syllabus
                    

                    ADES 4560.001, Fashion Design Concepts, Fall 2019 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    ADES 4560.002, Fashion Design Concepts, Fall 2019 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    ART 5900.717, Special Problems, Fall 2019 
                    

                    ADES 2560.502, Fashion Design: Advanced Industrial Sewing Techniques, Spring 2019 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    ADES 3555.501, Fashion: Industry Techniques, Spring 2019 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    ADES 3555.502, Fashion: Industry Techniques, Spring 2019 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    ADES 3565.501, Fashion Accessories, Fall 2018 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    ADES 1560.503, Fashion Design: Introduction to Industrial Sewing Techniques, Fall 2018 Syllabus SPOT

          


          
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  higher education to make available to the public, a syllabus for
  undergraduate lecture courses offered for credit by the institution.
  

        

      

    

  

  
  	

	

	  

		

		   
Published Publications



  

  
Published Intellectual Contributions


  
Abstracts and Proceedings
Chen, C., Stanley, J., Gam, H.  (2022). Collaborative Teaching for Technology Based Fashion Design Undergraduate Courses. International Textiles & Apparel Assocation. 
Kumphai, P., Gam, H., An, S.  (2022). Willingness to Wear Design-Oriented Do Fashionable Masks Still Matter Even If We Feel Vulnerable and Perceive Severity Amid the Pandemic?. International Textile and Apparel Association. 
Trippeer, B. C., Gam, H.  (2022). The Micro-factory Model:  A Case Study in Entrepreneurship, Slow Fashion, and Sustainability. Other. 2021: Annual ITAA Conference, 4.  Iowa: International Textile and Apparel Association/Iowa State University Digital Press. https://www.iastatedigitalpress.com/itaa/dashboard/article/13781/
An, S., Kumphai, P., Gam, H.  (2021). Willingness to Wear Design-Oriented Masks: Understanding Mask Wearing Practices through Demographic Variables for Prototype Development. International Textiles and Apparel Association. 
Gam, H., Kim, J., Trippeer, B., p. y. (2021). Creating Cooperative Learning Environment through Cotton Capsule Wardrobe Project. Other. Conference Proceedings of the 2020 ITAA Conference: Pivoting for the Pandemic. 2020(1), .  Iowa: Iowa State Digital Press. https://www.iastatedigitalpress.com/itaa/article/id/12130/
Book Chapter
Gam, H.  (2011). No Fabric Waste Dress: Spiral Line Dress. Creativity in Fashion Design: An Inspiration Workbook (Jennings, T.).  New York, NY: Fairchild Books. 
Book Review
Gam, H.  (2018). Rissanen, T., & McQuillan, H. (2016). Zero waste fashion design. London; New York: Fairchild Books, an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing, Plc, [2016]. ISBN 978-1-4725-8198-3. 223 pp.. 46(3), 314-316. Family and Consumer Science Research Journal. https://libproxy.library.unt.edu:4060/doi/10.1111/fcsr.12255
Conference Proceeding
Reed, E., Gam, H., Banning, J.  (2016). Challenges and Benefits of Made in the USA Manufacturing: A Study of Small Business Owners. International Textile and Apparel Association. 
An, S., Ko, S., Gam, H.  (2016). Evaluating Thermal Comfort of Sweat-Management Fabrics for Sportswear. International Textile and Apparel Association. 
Gam, H., Ko, S., An, S.  (2016). Using Physiological Measures for Understanding Sustainable Consumers’ Emotional Responses. International Textile and Apparel Association. 
Ma, Y., Gam, H.  (2016). U.S. consumers’ perceptions on socially responsible apparel labels. Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles. 
Yu, U., Gam, H., Baker, R.  (2014). Identifying characteristics of the tween fashion consumer groups. International Textiles and Apparel Association. www.itaaonline.org
Ma, Y., Gam, H., Banning, J.  (2013). Acceptance of a socially responsible label model for apparel products: Application of the technology acceptance model. International Textile and Apparel Association. http://cdm16001.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/compoundobject/collection/p16001coll5/id/17168/rec/160
Raj, D., Ma, Y., Gam, H., Banning, J.  (2013). The Implementation of Lean Production and Environmental Sustainability Practices in the Indian Apparel Manufacturing Industry. International Textile and Apparel Association. 
Gam, H., Ma, Y., Banning, J.  (2013). Who read socially responsible apparel labels?. International Textile and Apparel Association.. 
Dyar, C., Fetsco, L., Gam, H., Ma, Y.  (2013). Influence of Student’s Attitude and Knowledge in On-Campus Student Housing. 2013, pages 458-459.  Indianapolis, IN: Interior Design Educators Council. http://en.calameo.com/read/0004368910f57159a340f
Ma, Y., Gam, H.  (2012). Collaborative learning among students of apparel merchandising, textiles, and design. The American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences Proceedings. 
Gam, H., Ma, Y., Kumphai, P.  (2012). Consumers’ perceptions of socially responsible apparel labeling. International Textile and Apparel Association. 
Gam, H., Ma, Y.  (2010). Educating potential eco-apparel consumers : Development of green clothing label. ITAA Proceedings (online).. International Textile and Apparel Association. 
Ma, Y., Gam, H., Ciaccio, E.  (2010). What does sustainability in apparel products mean to consumers?. The American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences Proceedings. 
Gam, H.  (2009). Employment of Fashion Orientation, Shopping Orientation and Environmental Variables to Determine Consumers’ Purchase Intention of Environmentally Friendly Clothing. ITAA Proceedings. International Textile and Apparel Association. www.itaaonline.org
Lee, Y., Gam, H.  (2009). Motivating Students to Be More Creative: Using Visual Analysis of Costumes in Film as an Inspirational Source for Apparel Design Courses. ITAA Proceedings. International Textile and Apparel Association. www.itaaonline.org
Bennett, J., Helmkamp, C., Gam, H.  (2008). Exploring a Sustainable Apparel Design Method: Case Study of Creating a Man’s Jacket for Easy Disassembly. ITAA Proceedings. International Textile and Apparel Association. www.itaaonline.org
Gam, H.  (2008). Improving Visual Presentation of Creating Garments: Applying Fabric Collage Technique to the Design Class. ITAA Proceedings. International Textile and Apparel Association. www.itaaonline.org
Rumsey, R., Cao, H., Gam, H., Farr, C. A. (2008). The Design of Men’s Jacket for Material Recovery. ITAA Proceedings. International Textile and Apparel Association. www.itaaonline.org
Gam, H., Farr, C. A., Cao, H.  (2007). An investigation of Mother’s acceptance of children’s organic cotton clothing. ITAA Proceedings. International Textile and Apparel Association. www.itaaonline.org
Gam, H., Cao, H., Farr, C. A., Heine, L., Hur, J.  (2006). Development and implementation of C2CAD: A cradle to cradle apparel design and production model. ITAA Proceedings. International Textile and Apparel Association. www.itaaonline.org
Peksoz, S., Quevedo, V., Branson, D., Gam, H., Ricord, D.  (2006). Meeting an industry request: Developing a prototype firefighter bunker gear. ITAA Proceedings. International Textile and Apparel Association. www.itaaonline.org
Cao, H., Gam, H., Farr, C. A., Frey, L. V. (2006). The effects of an environmental sustainability course on design and merchandising students’ environmental attitude, awareness and knowledge. ITAA Proceedings. International Textile and Apparel Association. www.itaaonline.org
Gam, H., Chung, S., Farr, C. A. (2005). Impact of Bobos men’s lifestyle on their knitwear preference. ITAA Proceedings. International Textile and Apparel Association. www.itaaonline.org
Cao, H., Vogel, L. M., Gam, H., Farr, C. A., Nam, J., Linder, R. S. (2005). Teaching environmental sustainability in design and merchandising curriculum. ITAA Proceedings. International Textile and Apparel Association. www.itaaonline.org
Invited Book Chapter
Gam, H., Ma, Y., Ciaccio, E.  (2011). Students collaborate to develop educational green-clothing label (Environmental education, communication and sustainability). F. Leal Filho (Ed.), World Trends on Education for Sustainable Development. 265-281. Frankfurt: Peter Lang Publishing. 
Journal Article
Trippeer, B. C., Stark, J., Gam, H., Ellis, N., Morgan, B., Park, P.  (2022). Sustainable Textiles for Health and Well-being: An Investigation of Curricular Opportunities for Fashion Design and Interior Design Student Collaboration. Other. 10(2), 29.  Oxfordshire: Taylor and Francis. https://www.tandfonline.com/journals/rftd20
Gam, H., Kim, J., Trippeer, B. C. (2021). Developing a cooperative learning project: Bridging the design, merchandising, and retail process. International Journal of Fashion Design, Technology and Education. (1), 1-11. 
Gam, H., Banning, J.  (2020). Teaching sustainability in fashion design courses through a zero-waste design project. Clothing and Textiles Research Journal. International Textile Apparel Association. 
Gam, H., Yu, U., Yang, S.  (2020). Will health conscious consumers purchase environmentally sustainable textile furnishing products? Extension of the Theory of Planned Behavior. Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal. 62(9), 84-100. American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences. 
Lee, Y., Gam, H., Baklshian, S.  (2020). Apparel, Textiles, and Merchandising Scholarship Practices from 2000 to 2019: Analysis of FCSRJ and CTRJ. Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal. 48(4), 308-320. 
Banning, J., Gam, H.  (2020). Object based learning in a world dress course. Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal. 48(4), 343-358. American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences. 
Baker, R., Yu, U., Gam, H., Banning, J.  (2019). Identifying characteristics of the tween  fashion consumer groups in relation to fashion innovativeness, opinion leadership, and online  apparel shopping experience. Fashion & Textiles. 6(8), 17. Fashion and Textiles. https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1186%2Fs40691-018-0158-9.pdf
Raj, D., Ma, Y., Gam, H., Banning, J.  (2017). Implementation of lean production and environmental sustainability in the Indian apparel manufacturing industry: A way to reach the triple bottom line. 10(3), 254-264. International Journal of Fashion Design, Technology and Education. 
Ma, Y., Gam, H., Banning, J.  (2017). Perceived ease of use and usefulness of socially responsible labels on apparel products: Application of the technology acceptance model. 4(3), . Fashion and Textiles. doi.org/10.1186/s40691-017-0093-1
Vale, A., Schumacher, J., Cullen, R., Gam, H.  (2014). Vegetable Puree: a Strategy to Increase the Vegetable Consumption among School Lunch Participants in U.S. Public Elementary Schools. 38(2), . Journal of Child Nutrition Management. www.schoolnutrition.org/uploadedFiles/5_News_and_Publications/4_The_Journal_of_Child_Nutrition_and_Management/Fall_2014/Vegetable%20Pureé.pdf
Flyer, M., Schumacher, J., Banning, J., Gam, H.  (2014). Relationship among healthy eating attitudes, body image, BMI, and diet intake. 42(4), 330-340. Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal. 
Gam, H., Ma, Y., Banning, J.  (2014). Socially responsible apparel labels: Effects on fashion shoppers. 43(3), . Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal. 
Banning, J., Gam, H.  (2013). Redesigning a fashion history course through team-based learning. 31(3), 182-194. Clothing and Textiles Research Journal. 
An, S., Gam, H., Cao, H.  (2013). Evaluating performance of organic cotton, bamboo-blended, and soybean-blended fabrics. 31(3), 157-166. Clothing and Textiles Research Journal. ctrj.sagepub.com
Gam, H., Banning, J.  (2012). A collaboration to teach students to utilize historic dress as  inspiration for apparel design. 41(1), . Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal. 
Gam, H., Banning, J.  (2011). Addressing sustainable apparel design challenges with problem-based  learning. 29(3), 202-215. Clothing and Textiles Research Journal. 
Gam, H.  (2011). Are fashion-conscious consumers more likely to adopt eco-friendly clothing?. 15(2), 178-193. Journal of Fashion Marketing and Management. 
Gam, H., Ma, Y.  (2011). Creating a green label for reducing the gap. Fiber Online Journal of the International Fashion and Apparel Industry. www.udel.edu/fiber/issue6/researchbriefs/greenlabel.html
Gam, H., Cao, H., Bennett, J., Helmkamp, C., Farr, C. A. (2011). Design for disassembly in the apparel product: A study using the men’s jacket. 23(2/3), 83-94. International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology. 
Gam, H., Cao, H., Farr, C. A., Kang, M.  (2010). Quest for the eco-apparel market: A study of mothers’ willingness to purchase organic cotton clothing for their children. 34(6), 648-656. International Journal of Consumer Studies. 
Gam, H., Cao, H., Farr, C. A., Heine, L.  (2009). C2CAD: a sustainable apparel design and production model. 21(4), 166-179. International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology. 
Nam, J., Hamlin, R., Gam, H., Kang, J., Kim, J., Pimpawan, K., Starr, C., Richards, L.  (2007). ). The Fashion Consciousness Behaviors of Mature Female Consumers. 31(1), 102-108. International Journal of Consumer Studies. 
Cao, H., Frey, L. V., Farr, C. A., Gam, H.  (2006). An environmental sustainability course for design and merchandising students. 98(2), 75-80. Journal of Family & Consumer Sciences. 
Magazine/Trade Publication
Gam, H., Jin, B.  (2004). Success cases of US retailing: Pets-Mart. (107), 50-51. Biznet Times. 
Gam, H., Jin, B.  (2004). Success cases of US retailing: Patagonia. (99), 52-53. Biznet Times. 
Gam, H., Jin, B.  (2004). Success cases of US retailing: Container Store. (93), 46-47. Biznet Times. 
Gam, H., Jin, B.  (2004). Success cases of US retailing: Toys ‘R’ Us. (87), 46-47. Biznet Times. 
Gam, H., Jin, B.  (2004). Success cases of US retailing: Home Depot. (80), 60-61. Biznet Times. 
Gam, H., Jin, B.  (2004). Success cases of US retailing: Best Buy. (73), 58-59. Biznet Times. 
Gam, H., Jin, B.  (2004). Success cases of US retailing: Sonic. (68), 62-64. Biznet Times. 
Manuscript
Trippeer, B., Gam, H.  (2022). Slow Fashion and Sustainable Entrepreneurship: A Case Study Evaluation of the Micro-factory Model. Other. 1(2), 19.  Fishponds, Bristol: Intellect. https://www.intellectbooks.com/international-journal-of-sustainable-fashion-textiles
Position Paper
Trippeer, B., Gam, H., Otto, A.  (2022). The Micro-factory Model: a Case Study in Entrepreneurship, Slow Fashion, and Sustainability. Other. 2021(78), 4.  Iowa Digital Press: International Textile and Apparel Association. https://www.iastatedigitalpress.com/itaa/article/id/13781/
Textbook
Gam, H., Ma, Y., Ciaccio, E.  (2011). Development of a green-clothing label to educate potential eco-apparel consumers. World Trends in Education for Sustainable Development - Leal Filho, W. (ed.).  Frankfurt: Peter Lang publishing. 



	
		
		
	  

	

	

  
    
	

	

	  

		

		   
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Grant - Research   
Kim, J. (Principal), Gam, H. (Co-Principal), Xu, B. (Co-Principal), Trippeer, B. C. (Co-Principal), "Rethinking Cotton Learning: Innovation Through Collaboration," Sponsored by Cotton Incorporated, Private, $46072 Funded. (January 2020 – December 2020).
Gam, H., "CVAD small grant," Sponsored by CVAD, University of North Texas, $1000 Funded. (2018 – 2018).
Gam, H. (Principal), "Determinants of consumers’ responses to socially responsible apparel labels: A cognitive neuropsychological approach," Sponsored by Illinois State University-University Research Grant, Other, $5000 Funded. (July 2013 – June 2014).
Gam, H. (Principal), "Evaluating Thermal Comfort of Renewable Fibers for Baby Clothes," Sponsored by Illinois State Univeristy - University Research Grant, Other, $5000 Funded. (July 2011 – June 2012).
Gam, H., "Publication Incentives Program," Sponsored by College of Applied Science and Technology, Illinois State University, Other, $250 Funded. (2011).
Gam, H., "Publication Incentives Program," Sponsored by College of Applied Science and Technology, Illinois State University, Other, $300 Funded. (2011).
Gam, H., "Honan Faculty Development fund," Sponsored by Illinois State Univeristy, Other, $750 Funded. (2010).
Gam, H., "Publication Incentives Program," Sponsored by College of Applied Science and Technology, Illinois State University, Other, $250 Funded. (2010).
Gam, H., "URG Travel Fund," Sponsored by College of Applied Science and Technology, Illinois State University, Other, $300 Funded. (2010).
Gam, H., Ma, Y., "Experimental Study of Consumer Friendly Green Label for Sustainable Apparel Products," Sponsored by Illinois State Univeristy - University Research Grant, Other, $10000 Funded. (July 2009 – June 2010).
Gam, H., "Publication Incentives Program," Sponsored by College of Applied Science and Technology, Illinois State University, Other, $250 Funded. (2009).
Gam, H., "The Characterization of Environmentally Friendly Clothing Adopters," Sponsored by Illinois State Univeristy - University Research Grant, Other, $5000 Funded. (July 2008 – June 2009).
Gam, H., "American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Conference Fund," Sponsored by Department of Family & Consumer Sciences - Illinois State University, Other, $650 Funded. (2008).
Gam, H., "Environmental Protection Agency P3 Award Expo travel fund," Sponsored by Department of Family & Consumer Sciences - Illinois State University, Other, $580 Funded. (2008).
Gam, H., "URG Travel Fund," Sponsored by College of Applied Science and Technology, Illinois State University, Other, $250 Funded. (2008).
Gam, H., Cao, H., Rumsey, R., Farr, C. A., Heine, L., "The man's jacket design for disassembly: an implementation of C2CAD framework," Sponsored by Environmental Protection Agency, Federal, $10000 Funded. (September 2007 – August 2008).
Gam, H., "International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA) conference travel fund," Sponsored by College of Applied Science and Technology and Department of Family & Consumer Sciences, Illinois State University, Other, $650 Funded. (2007).
Gam, H., "URG Travel Fund," Sponsored by College of Applied Science and Technology, Illinois State University, Other, $250 Funded. (2007).
Gam, H., Cao, H., Hur, J., Farr, C. A., Heine, L., "C2CAD: A Sustainable Apparel Design and Production Conceptual Framework," Sponsored by Environmental Protection Agency, Federal, $10000 Funded. (September 2005 – August 2006).
Grant - Service   
Gam, H. (Principal), Jestratijevic, I. (Co-Principal), Otto, A. (Co-Principal), "UNT Mean Green Fund," Sponsored by Mean Green Fund-UNT, University of North Texas, $2400 Funded. (February 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021).
Grant - Teaching   
Gam, H. (Principal), Trippeer, B. C. (Co-Principal), Park, J. G. (Co-Principal), Morgan, W. T. (Co-Principal), Stark, J. K. (Co-Principal), "Understanding Cotton's Sustainability Story: From Fiber to Design," Sponsored by Cotton Inc, Private, $42199 Funded. (January 2022 – December 2022).
Sponsored Research   
Gam, H., "Conducting an online survey," Sponsored by Department of Family & Consumer Sciences - Illinois State University, Other, $1600 Funded. (2011).



	
		
		
	  

	

	

	
	

  
  
  

  	

		

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