Welcome to my academic homepage! My name is Liam Roy.

My recent research focuses on the mechanics of textile sustainability and the optimization of secondhand clothing networks. Alongside my co-authors, Anika Kozlowski, Rachel McQueen, and Charlotte Little, I have investigated how decentralized networks can extend the lifecycle of garments and maximize value retention. This collaborative effort has resulted in several publications, including our paper "Hyper-Local Recirculation of Second-hand Clothing Through Donation-Thrift Networks" for the PLATE2025 conference, and our 2026 article, "Local loops, longer lives: Value retention in decentralized secondhand clothing thrift networks," published in Resources, Conservation and Recycling. I invite you to explore this site to learn more about my research, publications, and ongoing academic projects.