Simon Scott-Harden

Simon Scott-Harden is a Senior Lecturer in Design for Industry and Transportation Design at Northumbria University's School of Design, a position he has held since September 2009. With extensive experience bridging academic instruction and commercial design practice, he brings real-world industry insights to his teaching role.

His educational background includes:

• BEng (Hons) in Engineering from The University of Glasgow (1997)
• MSc in Computer Aided Product Development from The Glasgow School of Art (2000)
• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) (2015)

Scott-Harden's research focuses on how design can develop new tools and techniques to create opportunities within the global circular economy. His expertise spans industrial design, sustainable product development, and transportation design. His scholarly work demonstrates strong engagement with environmental challenges, particularly plastic waste management and sustainable materials. His research often bridges academic theory with practical industry applications, as evidenced by his involvement in projects like The Flipflopi Project which focuses on repurposing plastic waste.

Notable research projects include:

• KTP 3-D printed Models project with Innovate UK (£195,944, 2021-2024) as Co-Investigator
• RELAY: Fire Team Communications Equipment project with Draeger Safety UK Limited (£10,400, 2017) as Co-Investigator

His publication record shows consistent engagement with sustainable design education through the 'Design for Industry' student cohort documentation. His research trends indicate a growing focus on environmental sustainability, with recent publications addressing microfiber pollution and circular economy solutions. Scott-Harden has supervised multiple student cohorts while maintaining active industry connections, providing students with valuable practical insights alongside academic instruction.