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Taryn Mead, PhD
Assistant Professor in Sustainable Design
Taryn Mead, PhD is an Assistant Professor of Sustainable Design at IE University.34 She is a scholar specializing in sustainability, innovation, and management, with a focus on sustainable product design and development.3
Background and Expertise
Dr. Mead has a diverse background that combines biology, social sciences, and design. Her research interests include:
- Creativity, design, and innovation
- Biodesign and biomaterials
- Sustainability-oriented innovation
- Biomimicry
- Circular economy
She is particularly interested in the interface between design and innovation, as well as conceptualizations of nature in these fields.1
Professional Experience
Before pursuing her PhD, Dr. Mead worked as:
- A biologist
- A sustainability strategist
- A Certified Biomimicry Professional
In these roles, she consulted with over 30 corporate, municipal, and non-profit clients, using biomimicry as a tool for innovation and sustainability. Her projects ranged from new product design to industrial ecosystems and even new cities for 2 million inhabitants.1
Academic Career
Dr. Mead's academic profile includes:
- Assistant Professor of Sustainable Design at IE University3
- Faculty member at IE University's School of Architecture and Design1
- Previously associated with Western Colorado University6
Her research has been cited 157 times, with an h-index of 7.2
Teaching Approach
Dr. Mead's teaching style combines theoretical and conceptual foundations with practical skills and experiential pedagogical approaches. She aims to equip students with tools for systemic solutions and has experience teaching in traditional classrooms, immersive field-based environments, and online platforms.1
In her role at IE University, she organizes events such as the Final Thesis Exhibition for the Bachelor's in Design program.5
Query: What are some of Taryn Mead's publications?
