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Ning Pan Obituary
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Ning Pan on September 7, 2025. He was a Distinguished Professor Emeritus in Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering at University of California at Davis.
Dr. Ning Pan was born in the city of Xining in China on March 5, 1953. He was the first individual in China to earn a Doctoral Degree of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Textile Materials in 1985. He joined the faculty of University of California at Davis in 1990 and retired in 2021. He was internationally recognized. His research advanced the physics and engineering of fibrous materials, the biophysics of human–fabric interaction, and applications of nanotechnology in energy storage. Among his many achievements, he developed the PhabrOmeter®, now the U.S. standard for fabric hand evaluation.
Dr. Pan is survived by his wife, Hualin Huang, and his daughter, Katherine Pan.
The funeral service for Dr. Pan will be held at Smith Funeral Home (116 D Street, Davis, CA 95616) at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. The burial service will follow at Davis Cemetery District (820 Pole Line Road, Davis, CA 95618) at 1:00 p.m.
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Xunyong Jiang
September 24, 2025
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
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Fu Fen
September 22, 2025
Professor Pan, Thank you for your selfless help. You will always be remembered. May you forever be vibrant, wonderful, and humorous in heaven.
Classmates of Ning when he studied in East China Textile Institute
September 21, 2025
Loss of a talented person deeply saddened; Classmates friendship remains in hearts forever.
(Guoping Bao, Kezhang Chen, Jikai Ding, Hao Jiang, Yili Jiang, Qing Li, Airong Niu, Shude Rong, Hongjian Sa, Yun Shao, Yan Shao, Yichang, Shao, Jianxian Xue, Jiaming Zhang, Xiufang, Zhang.)
Chihling Tsai and Chingju Liao
September 20, 2025
Dear old friend, we´ll miss you and always remember the happy memories we had with you.
Dawn and Harry Cheng
September 20, 2025
Forever remembered, always in our hearts.
DAJIANG DING
September 18, 2025
Rest peacefully, dear Pan Ning. After your long and courageous fight with illness, may you find comfort and joy in heaven.
DAHAI DING
September 18, 2025
I am deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Ning Pan. He was not only a devoted husband and father but also a brilliant scientist, distinguished professor, and inventor. His kindness, wisdom, and achievements will always be remembered, and he will be greatly missed.
Ronghua Li
September 18, 2025
You´re a wonderful friend. You will be missed always. Rest in peace.
Xuezeng Zhang
September 17, 2025
Xiaowen
September 17, 2025
In loving memory of a wonderful friend. We will miss you.
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