Nadia Abdallah
College of Family and Consumer Sciences
Graduate Teaching Assistant
PhD student and fashion designer, researches the intersections of fashion, film, and women’s studies, focusing on African feminist postcolonialism and symbolic interactionism in Ghanaian cinema
Dawson Hall
305 Sanford Dr.
Athens, GA 30602
Education
| Degree | Field of Study | Institution | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhD | Polymer, Fiber, and Textile Sciences- International Merchandising Emphasis | University of Georgia | 2023- Now |
| MA | Studio Art (Fashion) | Eastern Illinois University | 2021-2022 |
| BA | Integrated Rural Arts and Industry | Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology | 2013- 2017 |
Research
Product Design and Development
Fashion and Film in Ghana
Women's Studies
Fashion Sustainability
Fashion Design Education in Global South
Prior Professional Positions
| Organization | Title | Years of Service |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia Southern University | Visiting Instructor | 2022-2023 |
| Eastern Illinois University | Graduate Assistant | 2021-2022 |
Awards
| Award Name | Awarded By | Year Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Wilbanks Kilgore Scholarship | Department of Textiles, Merchandising, and Interiors | 2023 |
Service
| Organization | Title | Year(s) | Service Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costume Society of America | Member | 2024 | |
| African Graduate Students and Scholars Forum | Member | 2023 |
Advisory Committee
Advisor- Dr. Sha'Mira Covington
Areas of Expertise
Apparel Design, Women's Studies, Fashion Sustainability
Journal Articles
Bridging the Gaps: A Bibliometric Analysis of Fashion Design Research and the Cultural Significance of African Fashion in Post-Colonial Identity Formation