Shan Wang

Dr. Shan Wang is a Lecturer in Design Management at the University of Southampton, specializing in inclusive design, user experience (UX), and aging-related healthcare solutions. She leads postgraduate modules in Design Process and Innovation and Design Management Methods. Her research focuses on designing products/services for healthier aging, community spaces, and digital accessibility, employing interdisciplinary methods with partners like Solent NHS Trust and Protolyst Technologies. She holds a PhD in Design and has secured £25K in AHRC funding for her KEE Fellowship.

Education: PhD in Design (not explicitly dated). Awards include the 2023 Most Engaging Lecturer (Highly Commended). She supervises PhD students in dementia design, aging-friendly services, and UX for virtual reality. Collaborations include the Global Smart Lab for emerging technologies in aging populations. Active in knowledge exchange, she promotes enterprise activities as the Department KEE Champion since 2025.