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Christian Tollestrup is an experienced academic with a focus on design expertise and education, particularly in teaching design through practical challenges. He has a keen interest in design-based entrepreneurship, promoting educational programs that enhance entrepreneurial initiatives. As part of the AAU Design Lab research group, led by Linda Nhu Laursen, he is involved in significant research related to design's role in societal transitions towards sustainable production and consumption. His work emphasizes responsible resource use and circularity, exploring topics such as material reuse and reparability of products. His teaching philosophy revolves around continuous improvement and innovation, aiming to engage students by redesigning course modules. He has supervised various semesters of the Industrial Design programs and collaborated closely with AAU Design Lab on aligning teaching with research. His contributions to academia include handling diverse projects and curricular tasks aimed at promoting design knowledge and aligning it with global sustainability goals.
Aalborg University • Aalborg, Denmark
Lead the Industrial Design section, developing curriculum and supervising students in various design-related courses.
Requirements apply generally to Master's programs across departments including Sociology, Business, and Engineering at Aalborg University.