معرفی
Dr. Caroline Francis is Interim Associate Dean of Industrial Design and Senior Lecturer at RMIT University's School of Design. She coordinates industry partnerships and international scholarship programs while leading research projects focused on sustainable packaging and consumer behavior. Her work bridges design innovation with environmental sustainability through industry collaborations.
Research interests span consumer trust, packaging innovation, waste reduction, design pedagogy, and cross-cultural studies. Her investigations employ both qualitative and quantitative methods to develop solutions for sustainable consumption patterns.
Publications emphasize packaging sustainability, design education, and consumer behavior, reflecting interdisciplinary approaches to environmental challenges. Research consistently addresses practical industry applications through CRC partnerships.
Awards include the 2022 RMIT Vice-Chancellor's Teaching Award and multiple Food Waste Summit recognitions for collaborative research impact. Industry engagements facilitate knowledge transfer through workshops with organizations like CSIRO and Mondelez.
