Ph.D. in Design Innovation
“Innovation can change the world in ways that are unimaginable. Yet there are some who can visualize such a change and develop products and services that are readily adopted by the people and transform the way they live and dream. Soon such innovations become the backbone of the society, industry, and the economy.”
The Ph.D. program in Design Innovation offers a dynamic platform for scholars to explore and contribute to groundbreaking research in design and its interdisciplinary domains. With state-of-the-art design thinking labs, media innovation spaces, and collaborative research hubs, the program empowers students to push the boundaries of design knowledge and practice. The Ph.D. scholars have the unique opportunity to work closely with expert faculty members, who are leaders in their fields, fostering a culture of excellence, mentorship, and creativity.
The program provides access to cutting-edge research facilities, which are continually upgraded to stay at the forefront of technological and methodological advancements. From immersive technologies to algorithmic empathy, the research ecosystem is tailored to address complex global challenges, enabling scholars to make impactful contributions in their areas of expertise.
A Ph.D. in Design Innovation is the highest academic degree in this field, representing a journey of intellectual discovery and innovation. It involves coursework, rigorous research under the guidance of an advisor, and the defense of a thesis before an esteemed panel of experts. Research domains include Design Innovation Pedagogy, Design Thinking, Online and Scalable Design Education, Design for Sustainability, and Design for Empathy in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI).
