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Tim McAloone is Professor of Design for Sustainability at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). He collaborates closely with Danish and international industries, developing new methods and models for addressing a wide range of sustainability issues, including circular economy, design for sustainability, and eco-innovation. Tim leads numerous research initiatives focusing on sustainability through design, with a primary focus on the manufacturing industry and industrial companies. His international network is extensive.
Tim serves as Head of DTU Construct’s Section of Design for Sustainability and Co-Lead of the DTU Centre for Absolute Sustainability. Additionally, he holds board memberships and advisory roles in several organisations, including the Design Society, where he served as President from 2019 to 2023.
Tim earned his PhD from Cranfield University in 1998, where he researched the integration of eco-design strategies into industry. He has also been a guest professor at Stanford University, focusing on product and service innovation for sustainability.
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Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
External positions
Guest Professor, Stanford University
1 Sept 2011 → 31 Jan 2012
Keywords
- User defined:
- Circular Economy
- Product development
- Ecodesign
- Sustainable development
- Innovation in product development
- Product/service-systems (PSS)
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An investigation into the extent to which sustainable product development practices are implemented in manufacturing companies
Vilochani, S., Borgianni, Y., McAloone, T. C. & Pigosso, D. C. A., 2024, In: Sustainable Production and Consumption. 50, p. 155-167 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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A simulation-based approach for investigating the dynamics of rebound effects in the circular economy: A case of use-oriented product/service system
Metic, J., Guzzo, D., Kopainsky, B., McAloone, T. C. & Pigosso, D. C. A., 2024, In: Journal of Environmental Management. 365, 13 p., 121627.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Categorization of manufacturing companies’ readiness profiles for the transition to the circular economy: A multidimensional cluster analysis
Zomer, T., McAloone, T. & Pigosso, D., 2024, In: Journal of Industrial Ecology. 28, 2, p. 277-288Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Consolidation of management practices for Sustainable Product Development: A systematic literature review
Vilochani, S., McAloone, T. C. & Pigosso, D. C. A., 2024, In: Sustainable Production and Consumption. 45, p. 115-125Research output: Contribution to journal › Review › peer-review
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Design and collaboration strategies for circular economy implementation across the value chain
M. Gomes, G., Pigosso, D. C. A. & McAloone, T. C., 2024, Proceedings of the Design Society. Cambridge University Press, Vol. 4. p. 1259 - 1268 (Proceedings of the Design Society, Vol. 4).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Article in proceedings › Research › peer-review
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Unveiling design strategies to prevent rebound effects
McKay, L. (PhD Student), Pigosso, D. C. A. (Main Supervisor) & McAloone, T. C. (Supervisor)
01/09/2024 → 31/08/2027
Project: PhD
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Developing Strategic and Innovative Approachesto Support Companies to Track ProgressTowards Achieving Absolute Carbon Emission Reduction
Nicolajsen, A. B. (PhD Student), Pigosso, D. C. A. (Main Supervisor), McAloone, T. C. (Supervisor), Bjørn, A. (Supervisor) & Pieroni, M. (Supervisor)
01/11/2023 → 31/10/2026
Project: PhD
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Identifying the behavioural mechanisms underlying rebound effects at the individual level
Loo, I. V. D. (PhD Student), Pigosso, D. C. A. (Main Supervisor) & McAloone, T. C. (Supervisor)
01/09/2023 → 31/08/2026
Project: PhD
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Unveiling social-systems level behavioral rebound mechanisms and emergent patterns
Andrew, E. M. (PhD Student), Pigosso, D. C. A. (Main Supervisor) & McAloone, T. C. (Supervisor)
15/01/2023 → 14/01/2026
Project: PhD
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Investigating Systemic Mechanisms Leading to Micro-Level Rebound Effects
Shahsavarian, M. (PhD Student), Pigosso, D. C. A. (Main Supervisor) & McAloone, T. C. (Supervisor)
15/01/2023 → 14/01/2026
Project: PhD
Activities
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24th International Conference on Engineering Design
McAloone, T. C. (Organizer)
24 Jul 2023 → 28 Jul 2023Activity: Attending an event › Participating in or organising a conference
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Sustainability in industry: Navigating our way through the maze
McAloone, T. C. (Guest lecturer)
23 Feb 2023Activity: Talks and presentations › Guest lectures, external teaching and course activities at other universities
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Is Medicoindustrien 'ready to loop'?
McAloone, T. C. (Guest lecturer) & Antelmi Pigosso, D. C. (Guest lecturer)
21 Feb 2023Activity: Talks and presentations › Guest lectures, external teaching and course activities at other universities
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Circular design for sustainability: Finding our way
McAloone, T. C. (Keynote speaker)
4 Jul 2022Activity: Talks and presentations › Conference presentations
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Circular design for sustainability: Finding our way
McAloone, T. C. (Keynote speaker)
31 Mar 2022Activity: Talks and presentations › Talks and presentations in private or public companies and organisations
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Complete list of Product Design Strategies and Tools for Awareness, Cohesion, and Equity
Natale, L. I. A. (Creator), Pigosso, D. C. A. (Creator) & McAloone, T. C. (Creator), Technical University of Denmark, 2024
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Prizes
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Best Paper Award
Pigosso, D. C. A. (Recipient) & McAloone, T. C. (Recipient), 2015
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Design Society´s Reviewers´ Favorite
Kravchenko, M. (Recipient), Pigosso, D. C. A. (Recipient) & McAloone, T. C. (Recipient), 2020
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Design Society Reviewer´s Favourite Paper
Rodrigues, V. P. (Recipient), Pigosso, D. C. A. (Recipient) & McAloone, T. C. (Recipient), 2017
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Design Society Reviewer´s Favourite Paper
Pigosso, D. C. A. (Recipient) & McAloone, T. C. (Recipient), 2017
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Design Society Reviewers´ Favourite Award
Pigosso, D. C. A. (Recipient) & McAloone, T. C. (Recipient), 2015
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Press/Media
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Danske virksomheder halter bagefter udlandet i at blive parate til en Cirkulær Økonomi
Funk, N. C., McAloone, T. C. & Antelmi Pigosso, D. C.
10/12/2019
1 Media contribution
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Ecodesign: A Challenge for Product Developers: Interview with Eco-designer Tim McAloone
01/10/2010
1 Media contribution
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Virksomheder skeptiske over for vugge til vugge
16/10/2009
1 Media contribution
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Produktservice kan skrue op for virksomhedernes indtjening
07/05/2009
1 Media contribution
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