Timothy Whitehead

Dr. Timothy Whitehead is Senior Lecturer in Product Design at Aston University and Associate Dean for Impact. His human-centered research develops solutions for global challenges in emerging economies using frontier technologies like 3D printing and digital manufacturing.

Research focuses on:

• Circular plastic economies in Africa
• Customized mobility devices for disabled communities
• Inclusive innovation frameworks

He founded Design Factory Birmingham to connect academia with industry. Funded projects include EPSRC grants for wheelchair rugby chair production (£60,000) and British Council support for disability entrepreneurship initiatives (£120,000).