Dr. Sheng Lu is a Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Fashion and Apparel Studies at the University of Delaware and an Honors Faculty Fellow. He has also served as a consultant for the International Trade Centre (ITC) co-run by the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the United Nations (UN). With over 90 publications in academic and trade journals, Dr. Lu’s research focuses on apparel sourcing, international trade, and trade policy. He received the Rising Star Award and the Mid-Career Excellence Award from the International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA) to recognize his research and teaching excellence. Dr. Lu’s published works have been regularly cited by international organizations such as the World Bank and featured in media outlets, including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Washington Post, NPR, Financial Times UK, BBC World News, and Forbes, among others.