Dr Gul Kaner
Summary
Dr Kaner is a fashion researcher specialising in sustainability, consumer behaviour, and design innovation. Her work focuses on developing consumer-centred frameworks and communication models that make sustainability in fashion more accessible and actionable. Using qualitative, participatory, and design-led methods, she bridges academic research and industry practice.
She is currently involved in international and industry-funded projects, including research with Inditex on the social impacts of global supply chains and a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) application with Reflo Sportswear on sustainable business model innovation. Her research also spans digital transformation, behavioural design, and sustainability communication.
She has published in peer-reviewed journals, presented at international conferences, and contributes to the academic community as a reviewer, guest editor, and track chair. Her work aims to support more transparent, ethical, and sustainable fashion systems.