Tung Dao

Tung Dao is a Senior Lecturer in Business Management at De Montfort University, affiliated with the School of Leadership, Management and Marketing and the Centre for Enterprise and Innovation (CEI). He teaches Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, and Sustainable Business Innovation at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

• PhD in Sustainable Production and Consumption, Nottingham Trent University
• MSc in Global Supply Chain Management, Nottingham Trent University
• BA in Industrial Management, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology

His research centers on sustainable supply chains, innovation management, and product lifetime extensions. He explores how repair, upcycling, and emotional attachment to products influence sustainable consumption and business models. His work bridges academic theory with practical applications in the circular economy, emphasizing sufficiency-driven and repair-oriented business strategies.

His recent publications highlight a strong trend toward understanding consumer repair behavior, policy implications for product repairability, and the role of commercial repair in sustainability. The research spans interdisciplinary fields including environmental science, business innovation, behavioral psychology, and industrial design.

Scientific Awards and Professional Recognition:

• Fellowship of Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
• Chartered Manager, Chartered Management Institute (CMgr MCMI)
• Qualified Practitioner, Chartered Quality Institute (PCQI)

Tung Dao actively contributes to academic and public discourse through conference presentations and community engagement, such as the Nottingham Green Festival. His work supports the development of sustainable business practices and informs future policy. While specific grant details are not mentioned, his research is deeply integrated with real-world stakeholders and industry challenges.

He is a core member of the Centre for Enterprise and Innovation (CEI), where his interdisciplinary research on sustainable production and consumption drives innovation in teaching and practice.