Dr. Wendy Gunn

Associate Professor

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Biography

Wendy Gunn is an Associate Professor at Aalborg University, specializing in Collaborative Design within Design Engineering. Her expertise spans cross-disciplinary product design, engineering, architecture, and anthropology, with significant experience in conducting multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary research. Wendy has developed research insights into collaborative design processes, particularly in healthcare settings, emphasizing the integration of engineering design and anthropological practices. She has contributed to the emerging field of Design Anthropology and has played a key role in building research communities across various disciplines. Her research projects address sustainability challenges in collaborative design processes, focusing on technologies that improve healthcare design and environmental performance. Wendy has supervised numerous theses, both industrial and academic, and has held external academic positions, further enhancing her international research profile. Her work has involved collaborations with private and public sectors to design and implement emerging technologies, while continuously addressing the complexities of sustainability in healthcare. She is a member of various academic committees and has organized significant scientific meetings, showcasing her commitment to advancing design science and sustainable practices.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2008-05-01 — Present

Aalborg University • København SV, Denmark

Teaching and conducting research in Collaborative Design, participating in multidisciplinary teams and supervising graduate students.

Visiting Professor

2025-08-16 — Present

School of Design, Hunan University • Hunan, China

Engaging in collaborative design projects.

Distinguished Adjunct Research

2019-02-01 — 2019-12-31

School of Design, Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Research in design anthropology and sustainability.

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

2002-09-01 — 2005-04-30

University of Dundee • Dundee, Scotland

Conducted research in architectural design.

Requirements for Aalborg University

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:85
Prerequisites
Relevant Bachelor's degree English proficiency level B
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's diploma and transcripts
  • Official English translation of documents
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport or ID
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Specialization Notes

Requirements apply generally to Master's programs across departments including Sociology, Business, and Engineering at Aalborg University.