Seit November 2022 promoviere ich im Fach Mode und Textil am Institut für Alltagskultur, Bewegung und Gesundheit der Pädagogischen Hochschule Freiburg bei Frau Prof. Dr. Anne-Marie Grundmeier. In meinem Promotionsprojekt „Fashion DeSIrE“ untersuche ich die Integration von Bildung für nachhaltige Entwicklung in das Modedesignstudium in Deutschland und im Iran. Zweitbetreuerin ist Frau Prof. Martina Glomb von der Hochschule Hannover. Das Promotionsvorhaben wird vom DAAD gefördert.

Seit 11/2022: Doktorandin am Institut für Alltagskultur, Bewegung und Gesundheit, Pädagogische Hochschule Freiburg, Deutschland

03/2023 – 06/2025: Studentische Hilfskraft, Hochschule Hannover, Deutschland

2023 – 2025: Vertreterin der Doktorandinnen und Doktoranden im Senat, Pädagogische Hochschule Freiburg, Deutschland

2021 – 2022: Lehrbeauftragte für digitale Designtools (Mode- und Textildesign), Technische und Berufliche Universität, Iran

2014 – 2020: Produktentwicklung und Materialbeschaffung, Modelabel, Iran

2014 – 2020: Übersetzerin und Sprachlehrerin an verschiedenen Institutionen, Iran

Choopani, H. (2026). Cross-cultural implementation of sustainability in fashion design education through a design-based research approach. EDeR – Educational Design Research, 10(3). doi.org/10.15460/f6s8jy62

Choopani, H., Glomb, M., & Grundmeier, A.-M. (2026). Reflection in action: A design-based pathway to sustainability in fashion design higher education. International Journal of Fashion Design, Technology and Education, 1–11. doi.org/10.1080/17543266.2026.2693326

Choopani, H., Glomb, M., & Grundmeier, A.-M. (2026). Integrating education for sustainable development in fashion design: A design-based research approach. In Y. Kyosev, C. Cherif, O. Kyzymchuk, K. Hesse, & P. Penzel (Eds.), Advances in the textile and clothing research: Vol. 4. Clothing technology, production, design and education (Springer Proceedings in Materials, Vol. 113). Springer.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-26592-0_27

Choopani, H., Glomb, M., & Grundmeier, A.-M. (2025). Bildung für nachhaltige Entwicklung im Modedesignstudium: Eine Vergleichsstudie zwischen Deutschland und dem Iran [Education for sustainable development in fashion design studies: A comparative study between Germany and Iran]. In W. Leal Filho (Ed.), Innovative Ansätze für die Nachhaltigkeitslehre und Forschung in der Hochschulbildung (pp. 213–231). Springer Spektrum. doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-71601-4_12

Choopani, H., & Davari, R. (2025). Timeless threads: Exploring zero-waste design principles in ancient Persian clothing. Fashion, Style & Popular Culture. doi.org/10.1386/fspc_00340_1

Choopani, H., Glomb, M., & Grundmeier, A.-M. (2025). Implementing education for sustainable development as a guiding principle in fashion design higher education. In A. Bujdosó, R. Borda, & R. Szerencsés (Eds.), The Cumulus Budapest 2024 conference proceedings (Vol. 1, pp. 2305–2313). Cumulus Association; Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design Budapest. doi.org/10.63442/MXDN4991

Choopani, H., Glomb, M., & Grundmeier, A.-M. (2025). Implementing sustainability aspects in fashion design education: Best practice example with USE-LESS product lifecycle. In R. Harpa, C. Piroi, & A. Buhu (Eds.), Proceedings of the 19th Romanian Textiles and Leather Conference (pp. 263–274). Sciendo; De Gruyter. doi.org/10.2478/9788367405829-039

Iran, S., Choopani, H., & Mirzapoor, N. (2024). Exploring the intersection of minimalism, luxury, and sustainability in fashion consumption. In A. Joy (Ed.), Sustainability in art, fashion and wine: Critical perspectives (pp. 221–233). De Gruyter. doi.org/10.1515/9783110783933-012

Vladimirova, K., Henninger, C. E., Alosaimi, S. I., Brydges, T., Choopani, H., Hanlon, M., Iran, S., McCormick, H., & Zhou, S. (2024). Exploring the influence of social media on sustainable fashion consumption: A systematic literature review and future research agenda. Journal of Global Fashion Marketing, 15(2), 181–202. doi.org/10.1080/20932685.2023.2237978

Choopani, H., Grundmeier, A.-M., & Glomb, M. (2023). Exploring education for sustainable development (ESD) in fashion design studies in Germany and Iran: A comparison. In E. P. Akçakoca Kumbasar, T. Bedez Üte, M. Küçük, S. Morsümbül, H. Karakaş, & A. M. Sarıışık (Eds.), International Izmir Textile and Apparel Symposium (ITAS 2023) proceedings (pp. 75–84). Ege University.

Choopani, H., Wallaschkowski, S., & Iran, S. (2023). Determinants of a shift in consumer values toward minimalist clothing consumption during global crises. Fashion, Style & Popular Culture. doi.org/10.1386/fspc_00209_1

Choopani, H., & Davari, R. (2021). Zero-waste design strategies in the textile and apparel sector in Iran [in Persian]. In S. Iran & Y. Samie (Eds.), The little book of sustainable fashion. Jamale Honar Publication.

Choopani, H., & Davari, R. (2021). Zero-waste design strategies in the textile and apparel sector in Iran [in Persian]. In S. Iran & Y. Samie (Eds.), The little book of sustainable fashion. Jamale Honar Publication.

Choopani, H. (2020). Loved clothes last [in Persian]. Fashion Revolution Iran. www.fashionrevolution.org/asia/iran/

Choopani, H. (2026, September 17). Developing sustainability competencies through iterative DBR-informed fashion design education [Paper presentation]. Joint CLOTECH & Clothing-Body-Interaction 2026 Conference, Katowice, Poland.

Choopani, H. (2026, July 8). Sustainability in fashion design education: Challenges and opportunities across cultures [Invited speaker, fashion design education panel]. Paris Good Fashion Midsummer Camp, Domaine de Chaalis, Fontaine-Chaalis, France.

Choopani, H. (2026, May 12). Cross-cultural implementation of sustainability in fashion design education through a design-based research approach [Colloquium presentation]. ReCCE Colloquium, University of Education Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.

Choopani, H., Glomb, M., & Grundmeier, A.-M. (2025, June 13). Integrating education for sustainable development in fashion design: A design-based research approach [Paper presentation]. AUTEX World Conference 2025, Dresden, Germany.

Choopani, H. (2025, January 17). Bildung für nachhaltige Entwicklung im Modedesignstudium: Eine Vergleichsstudie zwischen Deutschland und dem Iran [Conference presentation]. Innovative Ansätze für die Nachhaltigkeitslehre in der Hochschulbildung Symposium, Hamburg University of Applied Sciences, Hamburg, Germany.

Choopani, H. (2024, November 7–9). Implementing sustainability aspects in fashion design education: Best practice example with USE-LESS product lifecycle [Virtual paper presentation]. 19th Romanian Textiles and Leather Conference (CORTEP 2024), Iași, Romania.

Choopani, H. (2024, June 5). Implementing education for sustainable development as a guiding principle in fashion design higher education [Presentation]. Tag der Lehre, Hochschule Hannover – University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Hannover, Germany.

Choopani, H. (2024, May 14–17). Implementing education for sustainable development as a guiding principle in fashion design higher education [Paper presentation]. Cumulus Budapest 2024 Conference, Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design Budapest (MOME), Budapest, Hungary.

Choopani, H. (2024, February 13–15). The facilitation practices of implementing education for sustainable development (ESD) in fashion design studies in Germany and Iran [Virtual conference presentation]. 3rd Sustainable Textile and Fashion Congress (STFC), Online.

Choopani, H. (2023, November 23–24). Exploring education for sustainable development (ESD) in fashion design studies in Germany and Iran: A comparison [Presentation]. Future Forum for Educational Research, Ludwigsburg University of Education, Ludwigsburg, Germany.

Choopani, H. (2023, October 25–27). Exploring education for sustainable development (ESD) in fashion design studies in Germany and Iran: A comparison [Paper presentation]. 16th International Izmir Textile and Apparel Symposium (ITAS 2023), Ege University, Izmir, Turkey.

Choopani, H. (2023, September 15–16). Exploring education for sustainable development (ESD) in fashion design studies in Germany and Iran: A comparison [Presentation]. De-Fashioning Education: Critical Thinking and Making, Berlin University of the Arts, Berlin, Germany.

Choopani, H. (2023, June 29). Exploring education for sustainable development (ESD) in fashion design studies in Germany and Iran: A comparison [Colloquium presentation]. ReCCE Colloquium, University of Education Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.

- Sustainable Fashion Consumption Network: sustainablefashionconsumption.org

- Fashion Revolution Iran Team (2019-2023): www.fashionrevolution.org/asia/iran/