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Julian Malins is a Professor and Acting Executive Dean at the School of Textiles and Design, Heriot-Watt University. He previously served as Director of Research and Enterprise and holds academic leadership roles in interdisciplinary research. His roles also include membership on the Executive Development Boards of iNetz+ Global Research Institute and Health and Care Technologies Global Research Institute.
Malins earned his PhD from Robert Gordon University (Aberdeen) and has held academic positions at Norwich University for the Arts and Robert Gordon University. His research focuses on Design Thinking for sustainability, Circular Economy, and health-focused innovation, including reducing medical waste plastics and advancing assisted living solutions. He has led EU projects like ConCePT, developing platforms for product designers, and collaborates on Net Zero initiatives.
His work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, design pedagogy, and accessible interfaces. Current projects involve sustainable fashion business models and immersive technologies in education. He supervises doctoral students and has contributed to over 60 publications on topics like collaborative design, design methodologies, and innovation strategies.
- Key Projects: ConCePT (EU), medical waste reduction initiatives, NHS health technologies
- Global Research Affiliations: iNetz+ and Health and Care Technologies Institutes
- Teaching Innovation: Developed collaborative software platforms and virtual learning environments for design education
Malins bridges academia and industry through innovation strategies, with a focus on human-centered design and technology integration.
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