Research – Fashion Technology

32 years of experience that includes 12 years in industry and 20 years in academics. Recipient of GOLD MEDAL for securing FIRST RANK in Anna University PG Degree Examinations in the year 2004. Completed my doctoral degree (Ph D in Textile Technology) from Anna University, Chennai during2010. Published. 41 papers in International peer reviewed journals l and 25 papers in National Journals. Co-authored an International monograph TEXTILE PROGRESS published by the TEXTILE INSTITUE, UK. Co-authored a book titled “CONTROL SYSTEM IN TEXTILE MACHINES” published by Wood head publishers and a book on “Natural Fiber Composites: Manufacturing, Characterization and Testing” published by CRC press.

Presented 45 papers n National/International conferences. Organized 2 International Textile conferences jointly with Texas Tech University, USA and coordinated many national level seminars/workshops and conferences.

Coordinated to set up the prestigious TIFAC CENTEROF RELEVANCE AND EXCELLENCE project in Textile Technology and Machinery, the first of its kind in India, funded by Department of Science and Technology, Government of India

Approved supervisor to guide research scholars of Anna University, Chennai and so far 5 research scholars have completed their research and 3 scholars are pursuing Ph.D under my guidance. Reviewer of leading International journals and reviewed more than 60 research papers.

Co-investigator of a DST-WTI sponsored research project titled on “Complete removal of recalcitrant synthetic dyes from textile wash liquor using organic solvents in multistage centrifugal extractors”. The sanctioned fund for the project is Rs 24 lakhs and successfully completed. Co-investigator of DST-DDP project on “Design and Development of Electronic Knittability Tester”. Received a grant of Rs 25.53 Lakhs from DST. The project is under progress. As Principal investigator received approval for DST-SEED project on Enhancing Livelihood of Handloom Weavers Samathur, Pollachi worth 15,65,200/. Heading Natural Fibre Research Canter, KCT and centre for Weavers at KCT.

Received the Best Societal Innovation Award from National Research Development Corporation, Govt of India in the year 2019.

• Member of Society of Dyers and Colourists (SDC)
• Fellow of Institution of Engineers, India.

She has obtained Undergraduate and Postgraduate degrees from PSG College of Technology in Textile Technology, Coimbatore and completed her Ph.D. in Enzymatic softening of cotton yarns and their weft knitted fabrics and presented the its research finding in Second International Conference on Biotechnology in the Textile Industry held at The University of Georgia, Athens, USA on 3-6, April, 2002.
She specialised in research area of medical and functional textiles and textile chemical processing.
She has completed her funded research as PI on Development and Evaluation of chitosan nanofilm loaded with curcumin as wound dressing material, funded by Department of Biotechnology, Government of India Ministry of Science & Technology New Delhi-3 (Project fund: Rs.14.58 lakhs)
She has completed funded research project as CO-PI on Protease enzyme loaded nanofibre wound dressing for genital warts funded by Department of Biotechnology, Government of India Ministry of Science & Technology New Delhi-3(Project fund: Rs.33.87 lakhs).
The project related to the field of Nanofibres, particularly to nanofibres for wound dressing, and further related to a metalloprotease derived from the peel of banana fruit, Musa spp comprising of a biopolymer and the metalloprotease enzyme from the Banana peel.
She completed her research project on Design and Fabrication of Computerized Dynamic Knittability Tester for Hosiery Yarns under DST-Instrumentation Development Programme (IDP), Govt of India as a PI(Project fund Rs.23.75 lakhs)
Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, funded project on.Flame retardant fabrics for home textiles with antimicrobial and self-cleaning fabrics is being currently carried out by her as a PI (Project fund: Rs.23.5lakhs).
Currently she is carrying out research work on Development of non-absorbable soy protein nano-fibre suture loaded with Rubiacordifolia and Eichhorniacrassipes for surgical site infection’ funded by MHRD-SPARC, Government of India., in collaboration with Anna University Chennai, India and National University of Singapore, Singapore., and Singapore Eye Research Institute, Singapore (Project fund Rs.47.5 lakhs).
She has received Best researcher award and Dr. Radhakrishnan award Constituted by Kumaraguru College of Technology for outstanding contribution to teaching and research. She is a Anna University recognized supervisor, has guided 10 Ph.D. research scholars and currently 3 scholars, pursuing their Ph.D research.
Organized 3 International conferences jointly with Technical University of Liberec, Czech Republic, Tel Aviv University, Israel, National University of Singapore, Singapore Eye Research Institute, Singapore . Organized 3 International workshops jointly with Tel-Aviv University (TAU), Israel ,Technical University of Liberec, Czech Republic National University of Singapore, Singapore Eye Research Institute, Singapore
She has published 34 research papers and 3 patens relevant to medical textiles.

He is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Fashion Technology at Kumaraguru College of Technology where he has been a faculty member since 2003. He has an extensive 20 years career in teaching and research. He has distinguished record of publications in academic and research journals. His research interests lie in the area of fibre reinforced composites, technical textiles, fabric comfort and functional finishes.

I am Dr. V.KRISHNAVENI, have been working in the Department of Fashion Technology, Kumaraguru College of Technology from 01-04-2004. I have 16 years 3 months of teaching experience in KCT, 2 years in other Institution and 7 months of industrial experience (Totally 17 Years 7 months experience). I have completed my Ph.D (Doctor of Philosophy) in December 2012 and got the Guide ship approval and also guiding the two Ph.D research scholars. I have published chapters in book in the reputed Wood head & Springer publications and many impact factor refereed publications in reputed journals and also quality paper publications in the national and international conferences. I am very much involved in several department portfolios and college level activities, I- STEP and I STEM international conferences as a co -coordinator during my tenure. I have produced 100% results in most of the subjects handled and effectively co-ordinated many events (National and International) that have been conducted in the department and college.

I have been engaged Consultancy Government Sponsored Outreach training programmes and the grant received to the tune of Rs 25 lakhs and also organized 26- Skill oriented training programmes for children, women, men sponsored by government agencies like Tamilnadu Corporation for Development of Women Ltd (TNCDW), Mahalir Thittam and Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS), Government of Tamil Nadu. I have acknowledged by the awards of BEST FACULTY AWARD by Management of Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore on September 2014 and also BEST CITIZEN OF INDIA GOLD MEDAL AWARD for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Education and Research by Global Economic Progress and Research Association(GEPRA),New Delhi on May 2015.

AWARDS:

• The Textile Institute Student scholarship (1999)
• M.Tech Gold Medal Award (2005)
• Best paper in International Conference on Wastewater Management (ICWW 2017), KCT

FUNDED PROJECTS:

• Received a grant of Rs.10,000 towards the TNSCST student project, twice.
• Received a grant of Rs.1.03laks from KCT Management funded project scheme,2016
• Grant of Rs.2.5laks from UGC Minor Research Project,2016

Dr. S. Kavitha has been teaching undergraduate and post-graduate students for more than 10 years now. Prior to joining KCT in 2009, She worked in different prestigious industries. She has organized several guest lectures, Seminars, Faculty Development Programmes and Workshops. She has several research papers presented and published in national and international journals and conferences. She was one of the organizing committee member of 2nd International conference FTC 2020 by IIT Delhi to her acclaim. She keeps updating herself with the latest knowledge in her discipline and likes to interact with the students on contemporary issues and topics. Passionate about her work, she sets realistic goals and displays professionalism in her undertakings.