
Current Academic Role & Responsibilities
Brings industry experience into the classroom, fostering design thinking, creative exploration, and experiential learning. Teaches Design Process, Design Thinking, Digital Fashion Illustration, and other design-related courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and mentors students through their Design Dissertation toward the Graduation Collection.
As Training and Placement Coordinator, facilitates student internships and coordinates on-campus placement opportunities, while supporting students' professional development through portfolio building, resume development, and industry interaction. Also conducts micro-credential courses and workshops to strengthen students' industry readiness and professional competencies, and remains actively engaged in departmental and institutional academic initiatives.
Subjects Currently Teaching
| Subject | Semester / Year |
|---|---|
| Research and Expression | I Semester |
| Design Process | II Semester |
| Digital Fashion Illustration | III Semester |
| History of Costume I - IV | II - V Semester |
| Design Dissertation | VI Semester |
| Design Thinking | I Semester |
| Product Study & Design - Womenswear | II Semester |
| Product Study & Design - Menswear | III Semester |
Academic Qualifications
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | yearOfPassing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science | Costume Design & Fashion | BACAS, Bharathiar University, Tamil Nadu | 2000 |
| Certificate | Stylist - Design Development | La Salle School of Design, Singapore | 2002 |
| Master of Arts | Fashion Management | Department of Design, Manipal School of Architecture and Planning, Manipal | 2020 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Gerator Asia | Consultant - Visual Concepts | 2012 - 2016 |
| Ambattur Clothing Limited | Designer | 2008 - 2009 |
| Pearl Academy of Fashion | Faculty | 2006 - 2007 |
| Shahi Exports House Pvt. Ltd. | Designer | 2002 - 2005 |