Robert Dooley

Robert Dooley is a Research Teaching Associate at Falmouth University's School of Architecture, Design & Interiors, where he teaches Sustainable Product Design and advises final-year students. He is completing a PhD introducing computational design methods to automotive practice. His academic background includes an MA in Vehicle Design from the Royal College of Art (2018) and a BA (Hons) in Sustainable Product Design from Falmouth University (2015).

His research interests focus on the intersection of automotive design with architecture, gender roles in design studios, and the socio-economic impacts of digital manufacturing. He bridges academia and industry through consulting for automotive brands like Lexus, Bentley, and Kia, as well as projects with Shelterbox and Wattstor.

Robert's work has been exhibited at venues including the London Transport Museum and the Eden Project. He has received the Young Designer of the Year award (2013) and contributed to exhibitions such as 'London's Bike 2040,' a visionary public transport concept addressing urban mobility challenges.