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Gul Kaner

Gul Kaner

Dr

 https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6002-9321

Accepting PhD Students

PhD projects

I welcome PhD proposals in the following areas:<br/>Sustainable fashion systems and circular business models<br/>Consumer behaviour and sustainability in fashion<br/>Sustainability communication and literacy in fashion<br/>Design for behaviour change and responsible consumption<br/>Digital innovation and AI applications in fashion systems<br/>Fashion supply chains and social impact<br/>Intersections of fashion design, technology and sustainability

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Summary

Research areas: Fashion, Sustainability, Design Research, Communication, Marketing

Summary

Dr Kaner is a fashion researcher specialising in sustainability, consumer behaviour, and design innovation. Her work focuses on developing consumer-centred frameworks and communication models that make sustainability in fashion more accessible and actionable. Using qualitative, participatory, and design-led methods, she bridges academic research and industry practice.

She is currently involved in international and industry-funded projects, including research with Inditex on the social impacts of global supply chains and a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) application with Reflo Sportswear on sustainable business model innovation. Her research also spans digital transformation, behavioural design, and sustainability communication.

She has published in peer-reviewed journals, presented at international conferences, and contributes to the academic community as a reviewer, guest editor, and track chair. Her work aims to support more transparent, ethical, and sustainable fashion systems.

Education/Academic qualification

Ph.D., Developing a label system to increase sustainability awareness and literacy of fashion consumers, Koc University

1 Sept 2018 → 20 Feb 2023

Award Date: 20 Feb 2023

MA, Co-Designing Fashionable Wearables, Koc University

1 Sept 2016 → 31 Aug 2018

Award Date: 31 Aug 2018

MA, Emancipatory Role of New Media Technologies in Fashion System, Utrecht University

1 Sept 2011 → 11 Sept 2013

Award Date: 11 Sept 2013

BA, Advertising, Kadir Has University

Award Date: 8 Jun 2011

External positions

External Examinar, Manchester Metropolitan University

1 Jan 2026 → 31 Dec 2031

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  1. SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
    SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  2. SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
    SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
  3. SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
    SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
  4. SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals
    SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals

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  • 2 Article
  • 1 Chapter (peer-reviewed)
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    Kaner, G. (Team Member)

    1/09/25 → 31/08/26

    Project: Research

  • 5 Publication peer-review
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