Stuart Lambert

Stuart Lambert serves as Senior Lecturer in Product Design and Course Director for Product Design Engineering at Canterbury Christ Church University's School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment since joining in 2019.

His educational background includes an MBA (2011) focused on 'Design expertise at the Board', examining how designers' creative thinking drives commercial advantage. Professional memberships encompass the Chartered Society of Designers (CSD) and Higher Education Academy fellowship.

Research centers on interdisciplinary design methodologies, particularly 'Design Skills at the interface of Design and Engineering', developed through collaborations with the Engineering & Product Design Education Conference (E&PDE) and industry partners. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in sustainable product development.

Award highlights include:

• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)

Lambert oversees external industrial liaison to develop student projects and research opportunities, leveraging 15+ years of industry experience as a Product Designer in London and Milan. His practical background includes designing commercial products across consumer goods, industrial equipment, and contract furniture, notably creating a compact folding bike through independent design, production, and marketing efforts. As Course Director, he shapes curriculum development while maintaining active industry connections to ensure program relevance.