Dr Chris Koch
Faculty of Creative Industries, Education & Social Justice,
School of Design,
Industrial Design
Biography
Dr. Chris Koch is a lecturer at the School of Design at QUT, and a dedicated industrial designer, educator, and researcher, who is actively coordinating both Advanced Manufacturing (DNB312) and Advanced CAD (DNB313) units. With a commitment to propelling the frontiers of contemporary manufacturing, 3D CAD modelling, and design, he brings a practitioner's perspective to teaching industrial design.His expertise spans advanced manufacturing methods, smart technology integration (Industry 4.0), mass-customisation, speculative design futures, and fostering collaboration between academia and industry. Actively involved in the DIA Queensland branch council, Dr. Chris Koch contributes to bridging the gap between design education and industry needs.
In pursuit of new academic endeavors, Dr. Chris Koch is actively seeking PhD opportunities to explore research focusing on the transformative capacity of advanced manufacturing technologies, specifically within the realm of mass-customisation in consumer products. His overarching goal is to establish industrial designers as critical stakeholders in this evolving design and manufacturing landscape in Australia and beyond. With a focus on practical applications, he guides students through the complexities of advanced manufacturing and CAD, aligning theoretical knowledge with industry demands.
Personal details
Positions
- Lecturer
Faculty of Creative Industries, Education & Social Justice,
School of Design,
Industrial Design
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy (Design) (Swinburne University of Technology)
- DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (Swinburne University of Technology)
Professional memberships and associations
Design Institute of Australia (DIA) Queensland Branch Councillor
Accredited Designer Member of the Design Institute of Australia (DIA)
Golden Key International Honour Society Lifelong Member
Publications
QUT ePrints
For more publications by Chris, explore their research in QUT ePrints (our digital repository).