معرفی
Dr. Tarun Panwar is an Associate Professor and Associate Dean of Fashion Enterprise & Technology at RMIT University's School of Fashion & Textiles. He leads academic programs such as the Bachelor of Fashion (Enterprise) and Masters of Fashion (Entrepreneurship). His research focuses on sustainability, circular economy, and fashion supply chains, with a global impact through conferences like IFFTI. He has received national teaching awards (AAUT 2023, RMIT 2022) for industry-partnered learning innovations. Key grants include New Colombo Plan funding and British Council collaborations. His work emphasizes sustainable business models, consumer behavior, and curriculum design.
Education & Teaching
Dr. Panwar has over 25 years of academic leadership, designing programs like the award-winning Bachelor of Fashion (Enterprise). He integrates industry partnerships into learning, evidenced by his national awards. Teaching focuses on supply chain management, sustainability, and brand marketing.
Research & Grants
Research interests include circular fashion business models, sustainable supply chains, and consumer behavior. Notable grants include £20,000 from the British Council for social enterprise programs and New Colombo Plan funding. He has presented globally at IFFTI and other forums.
Awards
- Australia Award for University Teaching (2023)
- RMIT University Teaching Award (2022)
- Australian Financial Review Teaching Excellence Finalist (2022)
Supervision & Industry Links
Supervises research on topics like CSR strategies and textile recycling. Collaborates with industry via RMIT's partnerships, emphasizing career development learning (CDL) and experiential education.
