Our Researchers…
On this page you can find more information on members of the Fashion Technologies Research Group. We are always open to conversations and collaborations!

Group Leads
Primary Members

Phoebe Apeagyei
p.apeagyei@mmu.ac.uk
Senior Lecturer in Fashion Technology
Manchester Fashion Institute, Manchester Metropolitan University

Elizabeth Kealy-Morris
e.kealy-morris@mmu.ac.uk
Senior Lecturer in Dress and Belonging
Manchester Fashion Institute, Manchester Metropolitan University

Kate Ryabchykova
k.ryabchykova@mmu.ac.uk
Lecturer in Fashion CAD
Manchester Fashion Institute, Manchester Metropolitan University

Alex Sleat
a.sleat@mmu.ac.uk
Technical Facility Manager Robotics Living Lab
Manchester Fashion Institute, Manchester Metropolitan University

Aaron Zidichouski
a.zidichouski@mmu.ac.uk
Technical Officer Robotics Living Lab
Manchester Fashion Institute, Manchester Metropolitan University

Mark Beecroft
m.beecroft@mmu.ac.uk
Senior Lecturer Textiles in Fashion
Manchester School of Art, Manchester Metropolitan University

Oscar Keene
o.keene@mmu.ac.uk
Lecturer in 3D Fashion Design
Manchester Fashion Institute, Manchester Metropolitan University

Tasneem Sabir
tasneem.sabir@mmu.ac.uk
Senior Lecturer in Textiles Technology
Manchester Fashion Institute, Manchester Metropolitan University

Kat Thiel
k.thiel@mmu.ac.uk
Senior Research Associate Robotics Living Lab
Manchester Fashion Institute, Manchester Metropolitan University

Mary Beresford
m.beresford@mmu.ac.uk
Technical Specialist in Fashion Innovation
Manchester Fashion Institute, Manchester Metropolitan University

Logan McCage
l.mccage@mmu.ac.uk
Lecturer in 3D Fashion Design
Manchester Fashion Institute, Manchester Metropolitan University

Abu Sadat Muhammad Sayem
asm.sayem@mmu.ac.uk
Project Lead, AHRC Digital Fashion Network
Manchester Fashion Institute, Manchester Metropolitan University

Jane Turnbull
j.turnbull@mmu.ac.uk
Research Associate in Circularity
Manchester Fashion Institute, Manchester Metropolitan University

Pollyanna Cotton
p.cotton@mmu.ac.uk
Lecturer in Knit Design
Manchester Fashion Institute, Manchester Metropolitan University

Matthew Miller
matthew.miller@mmu.ac.uk
Lecturer in Fashion Design
Manchester Fashion Institute, Manchester Metropolitan University

Barbara Shepherd
b.shepherd@mmu.ac.uk
Reader in Fashion Business
Manchester Fashion Institute, Manchester Metropolitan University

Paula Wren
p.wren@mmu.ac.uk
Senior Lecturer in Fashion Technology
Manchester Fashion Institute, Manchester Metropolitan University
Affiliate Members

Aris Alexoulis-Chrysovergis
a.alexoulis-chrysovergis@mmu.ac.uk
Senior Lecturer in Mechatronics
Manchester Metropolitan University

Zofija Tupikovskaja-Omovie
z.tupikovskaja-omovie@mmu.ac.uk
Lecturer in Digital UX and Web Design
School of Digital Arts (SODA), Manchester Metropolitan University

Hilde Heim
h.heim@mmu.ac.uk
Senior Lecturer & Deputy Division Head Fashion Communication
Manchester Fashion Institute, Manchester Metropolitan University

Jayne Mechan
j.mechan@mmu.ac.uk
Senior Lecturer in Fashion Technology
Manchester Fashion Institute, Manchester Metropolitan University

William Holderbaum
w.holderbaum@mmu.ac.uk
Professor of Control Engineering
Manchester Metropolitan University