Dr. Veena Rao

Professor

Department of Design (DOD), Manipal

Qualification: M.Sc. Textiles and Clothing, PhD

Current Academic Role & Responsibilities

Led curriculum revision and academic planning to align programmes with evolving industry and academic requirements. Strategically planned infrastructure and budgeting to support the department’s growth and academic needs. Facilitated procurement of industry-standard resources, including equipment, peripherals, software and digital tools.

Enabled access to trend forecasting databases, strengthening industry relevance and contemporary design education. Spearheaded the introduction of Micro-credentials, expanding opportunities for skill-based and industry-oriented learning. Led the annual development and procurement of Convocation Regalia, overseeing product development from concept to execution.

Subjects Currently Teaching

Subject	Semester / Year
Fashion Studio	I, I
History of Costumes	III, II
Design Dissertation	VI, III
Research Methodology	VII, IV
Fabrics for Interiors	VI, III

Fashion Studio

Semester / Year:I, I

History of Costumes

Semester / Year:III, II

Design Dissertation

Semester / Year:VI, III

Research Methodology

Semester / Year:VII, IV

Fabrics for Interiors

Semester / Year:VI, III

Academic Qualifications

Degree	Specialisation	Institute	yearOfPassing
M.Sc	Textiles and Clothing	AVINASHILINGAM DEEMED UNIVERSITY	2000
PhD	Fashion Management	MANIPAL UNIVERSITY	2002
			2020

M.Sc

Specialisation:Textiles and Clothing

Institute:AVINASHILINGAM DEEMED UNIVERSITY

yearOfPassing:2000

PhD

Specialisation:Fashion Management

Institute:MANIPAL UNIVERSITY

yearOfPassing:2002

yearOfPassing:2020

Experience

Institution / Organisation	Designation	Tenure
Mangalore Institute of Fashion Technology	Served as lecturer and Principal	2001-2004
Sikkim Manipal University – DDE	Assistant Professor	2004-20011
Department of Design, Manipal School of Architecture and Planning, MAHE, Karnataka, India	Currently Professor and Head	2011 to present

Mangalore Institute of Fashion Technology

Designation:Served as lecturer and Principal

Tenure:2001-2004

Sikkim Manipal University – DDE

Designation:Assistant Professor

Tenure:2004-20011

Department of Design, Manipal School of Architecture and Planning, MAHE, Karnataka, India

Designation:Currently Professor and Head

Tenure:2011 to present