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Dr. Nkumbu Mutambo is a Research Fellow at the School of Design, Arts and Creative Industries, Northumbria University. Her work focuses on fashion sustainability, heritage in design, and collaborative industry projects. She holds a PhD in 'Heritage in Zambian Fashion Design: An IPA Approach' (2022) and an MA in Fashion (2021).
Education:
- PhD in Fashion (2018–2022), Northumbria University
- MA in Fashion (2021–2099), Northumbria University
Research Interests: Nkumbu explores the social role of design, particularly heritage's influence on fashion practices. She investigates how historical narratives and cultural identity shape creative processes. Her interdisciplinary work addresses sustainability challenges through projects like Creative Fuse Northeast (creative industry support) and ThreadCount (microfibre pollution mitigation).
Research Trends: Her publications emphasize community-driven solutions, environmental impact assessment, and cross-sector collaboration. Recent work tackles microfibre pollution, garment repair initiatives, and cultural preservation in fashion.
Professional Engagement: Organized events include the IMPACT+ Symposium (2024), Creative Fuse Conference (2022), and National Centre for Academic and Cultural Exchange (2023). She peer-reviewed for the African Journal of Creative Economy and delivered invited talks on Zambian fashion heritage.
Labs/Initiatives: Active in Northumbria's sustainability research hubs, particularly those addressing fashion industry environmental and social challenges.
