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Dr Kepa Mendibil serves as a Senior Teaching Fellow in the Department of Design, Manufacturing and Engineering Management within the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Strathclyde. Her academic profile centers on bridging engineering education with industrial practice through Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) and pedagogical innovation in sustainable development.
Her research spans critical domains including operations management pedagogy, systems thinking instruction, and sustainable engineering education. She investigates authentic assessment methods, innovation intermediation, and knowledge transfer mechanisms through industry collaborations. Current work emphasizes UN Sustainable Development Goals integration in engineering curricula and real-world problem-solving frameworks.
Recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate a clear trajectory toward interdisciplinary educational approaches, combining operations management with sustainability principles. Her work reveals growing emphasis on systems thinking in engineering education, innovation ecosystem dynamics, and evidence-based action research in industrial settings - particularly examining how accelerators and intermediaries catalyze value creation.
Award recognition includes:
- CeeD (Centre for Engineering, Education and Development) Industry Award (2025)
Dr Mendibil has secured substantial research funding through multiple Knowledge Transfer Partnerships with industry leaders including CYBG plc, Alexander Dennis, Halo, and Moorbrook. These projects focus on operational efficiency, process improvement, and innovation capacity building in manufacturing enterprises. Her grant portfolio demonstrates consistent success in translating academic research into industrial practice.
She actively contributes to the Centre for Engineering, Education and Development (CeeD), leading initiatives in student-centered learning models and sustainable engineering education. Her collaborative network spans UK manufacturing enterprises, academic research teams, and international innovation ecosystems.
