PGRs

Emma Collett

Doctoral researcher

Emma is a p racticing chartered landscape architect with an interest in how we inhabit space and can be cognisant of space and time . B uilt upon a foundation of art practice and e ducated in architecture, landscape and urban design . A p rimaril y visual communicato r , applying abstract ...
Wenbo DENG

Doctoral Researcher

Wenbo is a UK-based artist and doctoral candidate researcher at the School of Architecture and Design, Birmingham City University. She received my master’s degree in Ceramic Design from The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts (KADK) 2018 and bachelor’s degree in Three-Dimensional Design from the University for the Creative Arts...
Wenhao Fang

Doctoral researcher

Wenhao completed their Master of Design Management at Birmingham City University in 2021. Research interests include sustainable packaging, packaging design, design thinking, and logistics.
Rachitra Gunatilake

Doctoral researcher

Based in the West Midlands, Rachitra is interested in Women in Construction, Community and Sustainable food production, Participation and Urban Development. Outside her PhD, she is working as a visiting Lecturer in Construction Management at UCB.
Rameetha Hussain

Doctoral researcher

Rameetha was born and raised in Birmingham. With both Undergraduate and Master's degrees in architecture, her lifelong passion lies in designing for disadvantaged communities. Recently, she has delved into participatory studies, leading her down the path of a PhD., where she aims to contribute innovative solutions for...
Yifeng LIAO

Doctoral Researcher

Yifeng received his Bachelor’s degree in business from the University of Exeter in 2016 and completed a Master’s degree in Interior, Architecture and Design in 2019. He also worked as an interior designer and had experience in hospitality sector.
Samira Isabelle Müller

Doctoral researcher

Samira is an interior architect and designer . She studied Interior Architecture in Trier, Germany and graduated in 2015. In 2017, she graduated from her  “ Master in Interior Architecture , Research and Design ” in the Netherlands. Samira has working experience in interior architecture, retail...
Peter Douglas Osborn

Doctoral researcher

Peter first trained as a Mining Engineer on the Northumberland and Durham coalfield specialising in explosives and underground lighting. He ran a small lighting company in the City for 20 years, becoming a Lighting Engineer. Peter has also served on the West Midlands Police Authority as well as the Board...
Deenpreet Phull

Doctoral researcher

Since January 2023, Deenpreet has been undertaking the Postgraduate Certificate in Research Practice as part of his PhD in Art and Design, concurrently with working as a multidisciplinary designer. These experiences have enabled him to gain a realistic view of the demands and challenges involved in the design and construction...
Isabelle Uner

Doctoral researcher

Isabelle's research interests lie in organisational culture, leadership, and entrepreneurship, especially within creative industries. She has previously studied Design Management, which has shaped her research approach to reflect the principles of design thinking, human-centredness and interdisciplinarity. She is also...

Awarded PGRs

Dr Michael Dring
Dr Jenny Peevers
Dr Rowan Watson
Dr Mai Alhasawi: A comparative analysis of the urban and social transformation of three cities in UAE; the question of identity.
Dr Martha Nunez Lopez: Promoting sustainable development within higher education through innovation in the area of product design, and in the context of Mexico.
Dr. Soha Alzaid, thesis titled ‘Representation of Ka’ba as a Sacred Symbol in Islamic Art; the Case of Printmaking Practice’
Dr. Huichao Feng, thesis titled ‘The culture paradox of the Mosuo tribe presented through spatial form in contemporary China’
Dr. Maya Jaber, thesis titled ‘Integral Design Thinking: A Novel Cross-national Framework for Sustainability Management’
Dr. Tamadhar Alfahal, thesis titled ‘Curating and creating a practical approach for contemporary Islamic design pedagogy and practice’