Kim Hiller

Interim Department Head
Barbara Weigand Professor in Interior Design & Fashion Studies
Fashion Studies Program Coordinator
Fashion Studies Graduate Faculty Member, certified to direct doctoral and master's students

Contact Information

225A Justin Hall

kyhc@k-state.edu

Education

Ph.D. in Human Environment Design and Management, Michigan State University (2008)
M.A. in Apparel and Textiles, Michigan State University (2003)
B.S. in Human Ecology, University of Alberta (1999)

Area(s) of Specialization

Environmental Issues in the Production and Consumption of Apparel and Textiles
Education for Sustainable Development
Sustainable Consumer Behavior
Qualitative Research Methods
Environmental Sustainability Strategies in the Production and Consumption of Apparel and Textiles

Courses Taught

FASH 245 Apparel and Textile Industry
FASH/ID 350 Our Sustainable World: Current Challenges and Future Opportunities
FASH 375 Computer Technologies for Merchandising
FASH 625 Apparel and Textile Business Strategies
FASH 645 Private Label Apparel Product Development
FASH 845 Consumers in the Apparel and Textile Market
FASH 700 Sustainability Issues in the Apparel and Textile Industry
DHE 185 The Psychology of Fashion

Professional Biography

Dr. Hiller received her bachelor's degree in Human Ecology from the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, and her master's and doctorate degrees in Apparel and Textiles from Michigan State University. While at Michigan State she also completed specializations in international development and environmental science. Her scholarship program focuses on climate change and other environmental issues related to the production and consumption of apparel and textiles products, as well as strategies for increasing the environmental sustainability of the apparel and textiles supply chain. Dr. Hiller is also investigating effective mechanisms for infusing environmental sustainability concepts into apparel and textiles education.