Naureen Mumtaz

Naureen Mumtaz is an academic researcher and a design educator, whose work involves teaching and learning through participatory design thinking. Mumtaz is working towards her interdisciplinary PhD (Education and Design studies) at University of Alberta. In her dissertation she explores participatory design-based research methods to inform community responsive curricula to foster intercultural understanding amongst youth from ethno-culturally diverse and marginalized communities. Her professional/teaching experience is highlighted by her strong affinity to address social justice issues for the wellbeing of individuals and systems. Mumtaz’s innovative research work has garnered academic recognition and awards. She believes in pedagogy and research that draws from the thorough understanding of local contexts and epistemologies. In her work, she says, “I enjoy crossing boundaries and linking seemingly unconnected dots.”

Naureen Mumtaz
Core Lab Team Member