Christopher J. Parker

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Dr Chris Parker is Senior Lecturer in UX Design at Loughborough University and Programme Leader for the MSc in User Experience Design. Chartered Human Factors Specialist (C.ErgHF) and Senior Fellow of Advance HE, his work bridges design, ergonomics and digital experience. His research spans fashion e-commerce, augmented/virtual reality and the human interaction with autonomous and future flight systems.

Chris leads the CoFFEE project (Co-Creation of Future Flight Ecosystems and Enterprise) and has secured UKRI funding since 2018. He briefs external partners on emerging safety and policy issues, and regularly contributes internationally through invited lectures and keynotes. His publication record includes work in Ergonomics and the International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management, alongside sector-facing outputs that inform pedagogy and practice.

Beyond academia, he hosts the UX Usability Podcast (30k listeners) and runs a design skills YouTube channel with over two million views, using both to translate research for practitioners and the public.

Experience

  • 2024–present
    Senior lecturer, Loughborough University
  • 2018–2024
    Lecturer, Loughborough University
  • 2014–2018
    Lecturer in Computer Aided Design, The University of Manchester
  • 2013–2014
    Senior UX Design Architecht, Next Plc

Education

  • 2012 
    Loughborough University, PhD - Design
  • 2006 
    The University of Portsmouth, BSc - Product Design and Innovation

Professional Memberships

  • The Design Research Society
  • The Chartered Society of Ergonomics and Human Factors

Honours

Senior Fellow (HEA)

Contact Christopher for

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  • Consulting / Advising
  • Research collaboration
  • Research supervision