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Biography
Prof. Magnum Man Lok Lam is an Assistant Professor at the School of Fashion and Textiles at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. He was a Visiting Scholar at the University of British Columbia – Okanagan.
Prof. Lam’s research centers on garment waste management and sustainable fashion, with a broader focus on fashion consumer behavior and sustainability management. His work examines how institutional forces, consumer values, and emerging digital environments shape responsible consumption and production within the fashion system. Through interdisciplinary approaches and mixed-methods research, he contributes to advancing sustainable practices in the global fashion industry. His research has been published in leading international journals, including Resources, Conservation & Recycling, Business Strategy and the Environment, International Journal of Consumer Studies, Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services, The Design Journal, Fashion, Style & Popular Culture, and Journal of Global Fashion Marketing. His research excellence has been recognized with multiple awards, including best paper honors from International Foundation of Fashion Technology Institutes (IFFTI) and International Conference on Electronic Commerce (ICEC).
Education/Academic qualification
Anthropology, MA, Chinese University of Hong Kong
Fashion Business , PhD, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
External positions
Executive Committee, Hong Kong Institution of Textiles and Apparel
2023 → …
Visiting Scholar , University of British Columbia-Okanagan
2019 → 2022
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
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SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
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Research output
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Introducing participatory action research to vocational fashion education: theories, practices, and implications
Lam, M. M. L., Li, E. P. H., Liu, W. S. & Yee-Nee Lam, E., Apr 2020, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal of Vocational Education and Training.Research output: Journal article publication › Journal article › Academic research › peer-review
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How is NFT fashion distinct from digital fashion? insights from mixed-methods research combining social listening and Consumer surveys
Ki, C. W., Lee, H. H., Lam, M., Aw, E. C. X. & Wong, C. W. Y., Oct 2025, In: Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services. 87, 104379.Research output: Journal article publication › Journal article › Academic research › peer-review
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Consuming Counterfeit: A Study of Consumer Moralism in China
Li, E. P. H., Lam, M. & Liu, W. S., May 2018, In: International Journal of Consumer Studies. 42, 3, p. 367-377 11 p.Research output: Journal article publication › Journal article › Academic research › peer-review
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Metaverse consumer behavior: Investigating factors driving consumer participation in the transitory metaverse, avatar personalization, and digital fashion adoption
Ki, C. W., Chong, S. M., Aw, E. C. X., Lam, M. M. L. & Wong, C. W. Y., 2025, In: Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services. 82, 104094.Research output: Journal article publication › Journal article › Academic research › peer-review
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Effects of institutional environmental forces on participation in environmental initiatives
Lam, M. M. L., Wong, C. W. Y., Chan, W. T. Y., Leung, C. H. & Mei-chun, C., 1 Nov 2019, In: Resources, Conservation and Recycling. 150, 104402.Research output: Journal article publication › Journal article › Academic research › peer-review
Open Access4 Link opens in a new tab Citations (Scopus)
Prizes
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School Award for Outstanding Achievement 2023 Teaching: Outstanding Young Teacher (Individual)
Lam, M. L. (Recipient), Apr 2024
Prize: Prize (teaching & learning)
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The 6th Innovation and Entrepreneurship Teaching Excellence Awards
Lam, M. L. (Recipient), Sept 2020
Prize: Prize (teaching & learning)
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Junior Researcher Award
Lam, M. L. (Recipient), Liu, W. S. (Supervisor) & Hung Li, E. P. (Supervisor), 24 Mar 2020
Prize: Prize (research)
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Best Innovation Paper Award
Sou, L. (Recipient), Yang, S. (Recipient), Lam, M. L. (Recipient) & Wong, C. (Recipient), May 2026
Prize: Prize (research)
Activities
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Hong Kong Institution of Textile and Apparel (External organisation)
Lam, M. L. (Member)
2022 → …Activity: Office holder / membership of professional bodies › Office holder / member of other professional body
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University of British Columbia-Okanagan
Lam, M. L. (Visiting researcher)
May 2023 → 5 Jun 2023Activity: Visiting an external institution › Visiting an external academic institution
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Fashion, Style and Popular Culture (Journal)
Lam, M. L. (Editorial board member)
2020 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work for journals
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International Journal of Consumer Studies (Journal)
Lam, M. L. (Reviewer)
2023 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Review of books, other publications, or software
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Journal of Business Research (Journal)
Lam, M. L. (Reviewer)
2022 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work for journals