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Dr. Nikki Clark is a Lecturer in Design at Loughborough University’s School of Design and Creative Arts (SCDA), appointed in October 2021. She holds a First-Class BA (Hons) in Industrial Design and Technology from Loughborough University (2007) and a full-time PhD (2021), focusing on consumer behavior in Food-to-Go packaging for the Circular Economy. Her career transition from industry roles in food packaging supply chain management to academia combines practical industry insights with academic rigor. She is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) and co-directs internal communications within the university.
**Education**
- PhD in Design (Loughborough University, 2021)
- BA (Hons) Industrial Design & Technology (Loughborough University, 2007)
Her research interests center on Sustainable Design, Circular Economy principles, and reducing environmental impacts through packaging innovation. She merges consumer behavior studies with design methodologies to address waste reduction and material lifecycle challenges. Her work frequently explores participatory design approaches to influence behavior change and industry practices.
**Research Trends**: Dr. Clark’s publications (2019–2025) emphasize design-led solutions for reusable packaging systems, polymer sustainability, and remote ethnography methods. Key themes include balancing hygiene standards with environmental goals and redefining plastic packaging metaphors to align with circular principles.
**Awards**:
- Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
**Teaching & Advising**: She teaches undergraduate/postgraduate modules on design innovation and industry practices, leveraging her decade of experience in the food packaging sector. As a PhD supervisor, she guides students in sustainable design and circular economy research.
**Affiliations**: She contributes to the Responsible Design research group and collaborates with industry stakeholders to bridge academic research and real-world applications.
