Marjan Kooroshnia is a pioneering researcher and Associate Professor at The Swedish School of Textiles, University of Borås, Sweden. Her work is at the cutting edge of textile and fashion design, where she explores the dynamic intersection of color, light, and materiality. With a PhD in Textile Design and a portfolio of groundbreaking research, Marjan is renowned for pushing the boundaries of traditional design through innovative materials and methods such as thermochromic inks and smart textiles.

Her doctoral thesis, On Textile Printing with Thermochromic Inks, has been published as a book and stands as a cornerstone of her research. Marjan's extensive scientific contributions include book chapters and journal articles in leading publications like Color Research and Application and Materials Science Forum. Her work has been presented at major international conferences and featured in prestigious galleries and museums across the globe, from Sweden to New Zealand and beyond.

As a sought-after guest lecturer and speaker, Marjan has shared her expertise at numerous universities worldwide, including Kolding Design School, Aalto University, Auckland University of Technology and Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University. She is also a key figure in research networks such as Arcintex, where she leads collaborative efforts to advance the field of smart textiles and interactive design.

Marjan's commitment to innovation is matched by her dedication to education and mentorship, as seen in her role as a co-supervisor for research students and her leadership in organizing conferences and exhibitions. Her work continues to inspire and influence the next generation of textile designers, making her a true visionary in her field.