Dr. Marie O Mahony

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Marie O'Mahony is a prominent lecturer and program leader at the University of Southampton, specializing in E-textiles and wearable technologies. With a completed PhD in 2020 focusing on the transformative impact of smart materials in wearable technology, Marie has held significant academic roles, including full professorships in Australia, Canada, and the UK. She has authored six influential books in her field, achieving sales exceeding 20,000 copies globally, with many translated into multiple languages. Her research emphasizes industry-academia collaboration, particularly in the areas of E-textiles wearables, and aims to provide societal and environmental benefits. Marie serves on various academic advisory boards and has been actively involved in securing grants, facilitating international collaborations, and mentoring leaners in the field. In addition to her academic commitments, she runs O’Mahony Consultancy, working with a diverse international client list. Her teaching interests lie at the intersection of design, health, and environmental sustainability, aiming to cultivate independent and cooperative skills among students.

Research Interests

Experience

Programme Leader MSc E-textiles Wearable Technologies

2021-01-01 — Present

Winchester School of Art, University of Southampton • Southampton, England

Leading the MSc program focusing on E-textiles and wearable technologies.

Full Professor

2012-01-01 — 2017-01-01

OCAD University • Toronto, Canada

Held a full professorship contributing to the field of wearable technologies and E-textiles.

Full Professor

2008-01-01 — 2011-01-01

UTS • Sydney, Australia

Served as a full professor leading research in textiles and design.

Visiting Professor

2017-01-01 — 2022-01-01

Royal College of Art • London, England

Engaged in teaching and research activities in the field of fashion and textiles.

Visiting Professor

2007-01-01 — 2016-01-01

University of the Arts London • London, England

Contributed to the academic community in design and textiles.