Nadia Abdallah
College of Family and Consumer Sciences
Ph.D. Candidate & Graduate Teaching Assistant
PhD candidate in International Merchandising at the University of Georgia whose research examines fashion sustainability in Ghana through postcolonial theory, with a focus on textile waste, informal economies, and design innovation.
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
Fashion Sustainability
Fashion Design Education in Global South
Women's Studies
Product Design and Development
Teaching
Graduate Teaching Assistant for TXMI 4230: Dress, Society, and Culture
TXMI 3210: Fundamentals of Fashion Merchandising
FYO 1001: First Year Odyssey
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 |
| Georgia Soft Goods Education Foundation | Department of Textiles, Merchandising, and Interiors | 2025 |
| Don Bower Extension Grant | College of Family and Consumer Sciences | 2025 |
| Dependent Care Award | Costume Society of America | 2025 |
| Anne Elizabeth Sanford Student Support Fund | College of Family and Consumer Sciences | 2025 |
Service
| Organization | Title | Year(s) | Service Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costume Society of America | Member | 2024 | |
| African Graduate Students and Scholars Forum | Member | 2023 | |
| Textiles, Merchandising and Interiors Student Association | Member | 2023 |
Advisory Committee
Advisor- Dr. Sha'Mira Covington
Committee- Dr. Clair McClure
Committee- Dr. Jeyeon Jo
Committee- Dr. Kathryn Roulston
Areas of Expertise
Apparel Design, Fashion Sustainability, Women's Studies, Qualitative Research
Job Description
Ph.D. Candidate & Graduate Teaching Assistant
Publications
Oboro-Offerie, R. A., Akakpo, A. A., & Abdallah, N. (2026). Gendered environmentalism and public trust: a multilevel analysis of gender gaps in trust in environmental protection movements. Environmental Sociology, 1–21. https://doi.org/10.1080/23251042.2026.2613978
Working Papers
Understanding the Impact of Textile Waste Colonialism on Ghana’s Ecosystem Through Framing Theory (Working Paper)
Bridging the Gaps: A Bibliometric Analysis of Fashion Design Research and the Cultural Significance of African Fashion in Post-Colonial Identity Formation (Working paper)
Marks of Arrival: Black/Diasporic Style as an Aspirational Force in African Fashion (Submitted)
Biomimicry & Black American Fashion: Nature-Inspired Fashion for Human Health and Wellness (Submitted)