Hilde Heim

Dr. Hilde Heim is a Senior Lecturer and Deputy Division Head of Fashion Communication at Manchester Metropolitan University’s Manchester Fashion Institute. She holds a Doctor of Creative Industries from Queensland University of Technology (QUT) and is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Her research focuses on emerging digital technologies for sustainable fashion, including blockchain, AI, and smart tagging, with an emphasis on supply chain transparency and circular economy models.

• Education: PhD in Fashion Technology (in progress), Doctor of Creative Industries (QUT), Master of Creative Industries (Fashion Product Development).
• Professional Experience: Prior roles at QUT, Torrens University, Griffith University, and industry experience as a fashion designer and entrepreneur.

Her research explores sustainable business models for small enterprises, leveraging technologies like blockchain for ethical practices and supply chain traceability. She has collaborated with institutions such as UN/CEFACT, University of Manchester, and RMIT.

Awards: 2020 Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Nominee, Education Leader in Fashion (Women in Fashion, Brisbane), and multiple research accolades.

She leads initiatives like the UN-brokered Sustainability Pledge forum and contributes to industry standards via roles at the Australian Fashion Council and Blockchain Australia. Her teaching spans fashion marketing, digital entrepreneurship, and sustainable design.