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Wendy Gunn is an Associate Professor of Collaborative Design in Design Engineering and Design Anthropology at Aalborg University. She holds affiliations with the Department of Sustainability and Planning and the Danish Centre for Health Informatics. Her research focuses on sustainability in healthcare, collaborative design processes, and interdisciplinary innovation. Gunn has held visiting and adjunct roles at institutions like Monash University and Carnegie Mellon University. She actively contributes to global initiatives such as the GreenCare EU consortium and the Low Carbon Clinical Trials Consortium.
Education:
- PhD in Social Anthropology, University of Manchester (2003)
- MA in Social Anthropology, University of Manchester (1996)
Research Interests: Gunn’s work bridges design, anthropology, and sustainability, addressing challenges in healthcare systems, medical device circularity, and sustainable redesign. Her methodologies emphasize collaborative design and anthropological fieldwork. Recent projects include improving hospital air quality and evaluating remanufacturing practices in healthcare.
Publications & Impact: Her recent articles explore topics such as remanufacturing strategies, AI-driven healthcare equity, and sustainability frameworks. Gunn’s work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to quality education, responsible consumption, and climate action.
Awards & Recognition:
- DESIGN 2024 REVIEWERS´ FAVOURITE (2024)
Advising & Leadership: Gunn has supervised numerous PhD theses and served on international evaluation committees. She co-organized the 2021 Designing for Sustainable Healthcare Futures Symposium and chairs academic review panels across Europe and North America. Her administrative roles include steering committees for design innovation and accreditation processes.
Labs & Collaborations: Active in the Danish Centre for Health Informatics and the Sustainable Design and Transition group, she collaborates with global networks like the Health Care Without Harm plastics working group to advance healthcare sustainability.
