Faculty - FAD
EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
- 2 years dress designing in Vocational Training Institute, Hazaribagh. 1992-1994
- B.Sc (FAD) from Vogue Institute of Fashion Technology, Bangalore University, Bangalore. 2001-2004
- M.Sc (Textiles & clothing) –in VHD – Home Science College, Bangalore University, Bangalore. 2008-2010
- Pursuing (Ph.D) - in Avinashilingam University. Topic : “Adaptive Clothing”.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
- 13 years of teaching
BOE:
- Member of Bangalore University from 2021-22
- Member of Bangalore City University from 2022-23
- Member of Garden City University from 2019-23 As External Examiner for Practical, Theory Paper Reviewer and Question Paper
Achievement:
- Participated in Fashion show from Vogue Institute of Fashion Technology, Bangalore in December 2003 for “Vogue Mystic Designer Award” and won the award “The most practicality Award”.
Seminars / Workshops/ Conferences/ FDPs Attended:
- Participated in online FDP Fashion Industry Academia - A Global Perspective Conducted On 24th April 2021 By T-JOHN College.
- Participated in the webinar On How To Write A Scientific Research Paper In Quality Indexed Journal Organized By The R&D Cell On 29th June ,2021 By The Oxford College Of Science.
- Participated in Impression -2020 - International Conference On “Scope And Developments In The Area Of Textiles And Apparel Industry – Post COVID 19” Held On 21st July, 2020 By Garden City University.
- Participated in One day International Webinar On Fashion Industry 4.0 And Beyond On 12/11/2022 By Bishop Appasamy College of Arts and Science Department of Costume Design and Fashion.
- Participated in One day International Webinar on how to write a scientific research paper in quality indexed journal.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION:
M. Tech (TEXTILE TECHNOLOGY)
B. Tech (SILK TECHNOLOGY)
PROFFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION: 5 YEAR
PUBLICATIONS: NIL
SEMINARS/WORKSHOP/CONFERENCES: NIL
AWARD RECOGNITION: NIL
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION:
- MSc. Fashion and Apparel Design, pursued under Bangalore University, Bengaluru (2019)
- BFT (Bachelor of Fashion Technology), completed under Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala (2017)
- DIPLOMA (Fashion Designing)- under the Kerala State RUTRONIX (2014)
- DIPLOMA (Fashion Designing)-Passed under NIST (2014)
- “A Discrete approach to Surface Embellishments on Rexene Accessories on Women’s Casual Wear Garments”, Published in International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research (IJSER) in Volume 11 Issue 4, April 2022.
- Mrs.Vidhya. R and Ms. Sandhya Lekshmi K, “A Social Approach to Designing and Wearing Jewelry”, Panineeyam: Humanities and Linguistic Sciences, 2018 in 11th National Women's Science Congress - Swadeshi Vijnana Andolana Karnataka, organized in SBRR Mahajana First Grade College, Mysore
- MSc. Fashion and Apparel Design
- A major project was under taken with “Designing and Implementation of Bihar art forms on cushion covers”. (July 2019)
- A minor project was carried out with the topic “Implementation of surface embellishments on Rexene accessories for women’s casual wear garments”, with designing of 6 Rexene accessories. (July 2018)
- BFT Bachelor of Fashion Technology
- A major project had been carried out in academic instructions with the inspiration of “Traube Stompf Festival”, (from the festivals around the world, the grape stomping festival), with the designing process of 5 garments. (March 2017)
- A minor project had been carried out in academicals instructions with the topic “Kerala Traditional Saris, Its regional workings and the developments at Kuthampulli, Thrissur, Kerala”. (July 2015)
- Attended 2 Days Webinar Series on Garment Designing & Costume Design conducted by PSGR Krishnammal College for Women held on 28th & 29th May 2020.
- Participated in Webinar on “Textiles in the post Pandemic Era” on 30th July 2020 from Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science
- Participated in webinar on 8th June 2020 on Safety with a style during Covid 19 conducted by KLE’S College.
- Participated in webinar on 9th June 2020 on Portfolio Based on Internships and Future Employability conducted by KLE’S College.
- Participated in National webinar on 7th June 2021 on Fashion Portfolio organized by Dr. MGR Educational and Research Institute.
- Participated in National webinar on 23rd December 2020 on Green Audit for Educational Institutes organized by IQAC & Institution’s Innovation Council, Bajaj College of Science
- Attended 5 Days online FDP on DESIGNING AND PROCESS OF WRITING Research in high Quality scopus Indended International Journals organized by Sharada University from 7-11th December 2020
- Participated in National Workshop on Highlights and Implementation of national Education Policy 2020 organized by Bangalore University from 24th – 28th August 2020.
- Participated in one day webinar on design development using Adobe Illustrator” organized by NITTE School on 26th July 2020.
- Participated in seven day FDP on an approach through Creative Teaching organized by NITTE School on 6th – 12th August 2020.
PROFFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION: 2019 – Present in the Oxford College of Science
PUBLICATIONS:
PRESENTATIONS:
SEMINARS/WORKSHOP/CONFERENCES:
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION:
MSc. FASHION AND APPAREL DESIGN
BSc. FASHION AND APPAREL DESIGN
DIPLOMA IN ADFT
PROFFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION: 1 YEAR
PUBLICATIONS: NIL
SEMINARS/WORKSHOP/CONFERENCES: NIL
AWARD RECOGNITION: NIL
EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
- M.Sc. in Apparel Technology and Management (ATM)
- B.Sc. in Fashion and Apparel Design (FAD)
- Diploma in Apparel Design and Fabrication Technology (ADFT)
- M.Sc. in Apparel Technology and Management (ATM)
- 9 years of teaching experience and 1 year of industrial experience
- Presently working as Assistant Professor in Dept. of Fashion and Apparel Design, The Oxford College of Science Bangalore. Since May 2021
- Lecturer and Coordinator in ICAT Design and Media College from 2016-2021
- Merchandiser in LINKERS buying house from 2014-2015
- Lecturer in Ghousia Polytechnic from 2009-2011
- BOE: Board of Examination Member in 2022-2023
- Participated in the seminar Internal Quality Assurance Cell in the year 2021-22
- Participated in the International Web Conference- Future of Design 2021 in the year 2021-22
- Participated in the seminar Fashion Illustration style and technique in the year 2021-22
- Participated in the seminar Science and Technology for sustainable Development with Women Empowerment in the year 2021-22
- Participated in the International seminar Fashion Conscious of Fashion Conscience in the year 2021-22
- Participated in the national webinar Outcome Based Assessment in the year 2021-22
- Participated in the national webinar Notion of Fashion and Sustainability in the year 2021-22
- Participated in the national webinar An Approach to creative thinking in the year 2021-22
- Participated in the national webinar conducted for 3 days Research Expectation for the Future of Fashion in the year 2021-22
- Participated in the national webinar Going Back to roots- Story telling through Textile Design in the year 2021-22
- Participated in the national webinar Introduction to design methods in the year 2021-22
- Participated in the national webinar Costume design for Sandalwood in the year 2021-22
- Participated in the national webinar Costume styling and Indian Film Industry in the year 2021-22
- Participated in the national webinar Online workshop on Fashion illustration in the year 2021-22
- Participated in the national webinar "Virtual fashion show - the latest revolution" in the year 2021-22
- Participated in the national webinar "Home Textiles: Changing Product Trends and Emerging Market Potential" in the year 2021-22
- Participated in the national Unfolding Practice - a session on creative process in the year 2021-22
- Participated in the national Make your Research novel, Innovative and relevant in the year 2021-22
- Participated in the national "Feed back form for International Webinar "Educators as Leaders in a Diverse World" in the year 2021-22
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Seminars / Workshops/ Conferences/ FDPs Attended
EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
- MPhil (Textiles & Clothing) from Mother Teresa Women’s University, Kodaikanal.
- M.Sc. (Textiles & Clothing) from Avinashilingam Deemed University, Coimbatore.
- B.Sc. (Textiles & Clothing) from Mother Teresa Women’s University, Kodaikanal.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
- 16 years of teaching experience
- 2003-2004-Lecturer at Sri Jayendra Saraswathi College of arts and Science, Coimbatore.
- 2004-2006-Lecturer at PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore.
- 2006-2008-HOD at Dr.N.G.P College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore.
- 2008-2011-HOD at Vogue Institute of Fashion Technology, Bangalore.
- 2011-2016-Lecturer at IIFT College of Fashion, Bangalore.
- 2017-2021-Vice Principal/Principal In charge at IIFT college of Fashion, Bangalore.
Seminars / Workshops/ Conferences/ FDPs Attended:
- Participated in the Impression-2020 - International Conference on “Scope and Developments in the area of Textiles and Apparel Industry – Post COVID 19” held on 21st July, 2020.conducted by garden city University.
- Participated in the webinar on 10th July, 2020 conducted by Mr. Ramesh Punia & Mr. Ankit Anand World Skills India Champions on ‘Unlocking Skills’-Visual Merchandising as a Skill.
- Participated “Transformation Through NAAC Accreditation Process, A National Level Workshop for Higher Educational Institutions” held on 21st & 22nd June 2021 conducted by "Institute for Academic Excellence, Hyderabad" in collaboration with "Collegiate Education & Technical Education Department, Telangana State.
- Participated in the webinar on 7th July, 2020 conducted by Col. Ravi Kharbanda, MESC & Ms. Gurpreet Kaur, ATDC on ‘Unlocking Skills’ Importance of skills in today’s world.
- Participated in the webinar on “NEP 2020- Bangalore University Implementation Perspective:Opportunities & Challenges” on June 28 2021 conducted by The Oxford College Of Science.
- Participated in the webinar on “Costume Design for sandalwood” organized by IQAC of Army Institute of Fashion & Design,Bangalore on 20 July,2020.
- Participated in the National Level Workshop on “Essentials of Makeup” organised by IQAC – Aemy Institute of fashion & Design Ms. Neha Chande, Cosmetologist / Entrepreneur on 16th July 2020.
- Participated in the National Level Online Quiz on “Sucikarman” as a part of World Embroidery Day Celebration on 30th July 2021 in association with IQAC, Army Institute of Fashion & Design.
- Participated in the online Faculty Development Program on “Sustainable Textiles”conducted by ATDC, Bangalore in association with ATDC ToT Academy, Gurugram for Two day/s on 14&15 June 2021
- Participated in the National Level webinar on “Job Opportunities in Visual Merchandising” organised by IQAC - AIFD on 08th July 2020 by Mr. Ramesh Punia, Asst.Manager, Adidas
- participated in National Level faculty Development Virtual Program “Recent Trends in Technical Textiles and Fashion” organized by Department of Fashion Designing,College of Science and Humanities,SRM Institute of Science and Technology,Kattankulathur, held on 5th December to 10th December 2022.
Recognition /Awards
- Gold medalist in B.Sc. Textiles and clothing in the year 2001.
- M.Sc. project got awarded Tamilnadu State Council Award in the year 2003.