Research – Textile Technology

An enthusiastic, interactive and a well spirited team player. Over 13 years of Teaching experience, versatile core and non-core subjects handled includes Technical Textiles, Testing of Technical and Functional Textiles, Textile and Apparel Quality Evaluation Nonwovens, Textile Finishing, Mechanics of Textiles and its Machineries, Textile Fibres, High Tech fibres, Process Control in Textile Industries, Textile Marketing, Professional Ethics, Fabric Structure, etc.

• Recognized Research Supervisor for D. supervision under Centre for Research, Anna University, Chennai.
• Received an Academic Institution Grant as a Team for total grant 2.50 Crores from Ministry of Textiles under NTTM head for Technical Textiles Domain under the Education Proposal Scheme, Government of India.
• Received a Research Project Grant of total cost 23.5 Lakhs from Ministry of Textiles in tie-up with M/s Manju Exports, Karur, TN under Research and Development Project Scheme, Government of India, and filed a patent on the topic “Multifunctional Kitchen Clothing and a process for coating the same”
• Received Grants, of Rs. 4.5 Lakhs and Co-coordinated two weeks AICTE sponsored Faculty Development Programme, of Rs. 4.22 Lakhs and Co-ordinated One Week – AICTE sponsored Short Term Training Programme (STTP), of Rs. 20,000 and Co-ordinated Three Days DST sponsored Entrepreneurship Awareness Camp (DST), of 7,500 from Tamilnadu State Council for Science and Technology (TNSCST) a student project grant and developed 6 online Video cum Text Content Modules for ePathshala through ICT, Government of India.
• Received a SEED Research Project Grant of Rs. 2 Lakhs from Kumaraguru College of Technology (KCT).
• Published more than 100 Papers in International/National Journals and Conferences including 8 SCI and 32 Scopus indexed publications as well as Three Book Chapters as Course Material.
• Attended 30 plus webinars and 12 FDPs in Institutions/Institutions/Agencies such as IIM, Amity University, BIT, etc.
• Delivered more than 10 Guest Lectures as resource person in various National and International Institutions/Universities
• Reviewer for Journal of Natural Fibers, AATCC Journal of Research, Journal of Industrial Textiles, Tekstilec, Journal of the Institution of Engineers, Research Script International Journals and other leading National/International Journals.

Dr. V. Ramesh Babu brings over two decades of unparalleled expertise in textile and fashion education, complemented by a decade of industry experience. A passionate academician and dynamic leader, he has been instrumental in shaping the Department of Textile Technology at Kumaraguru College of Technology into a hub of innovation and excellence.

Academic Excellence

• Guidance in Research: Successfully guided 4 Ph.D. scholars to completion and currently mentoring 7 more in cutting-edge research areas.
• Publications and Patents: Authored over 65 research papers in reputed journals and holds 2 granted patents that reflect his commitment to innovation.
• Authorship: Published authoritative books on Industrial Engineering in Apparel Production, Home Furnishing, and Fashion Marketing, setting benchmarks in the field.

Research and Development

• Secured Grants: Spearheaded research projects with funding of ₹2.8 crores from prestigious bodies like DST, AICTE, MoT, and NTTM.
• Focus Areas: Specializes in sustainable textiles, industrial engineering, quality assurance, and outcome-based education models.

Industry Expertise

With a decade of professional experience, Dr. Ramesh Babu has honed his skills in apparel production, quality assurance, and operator training. Trained by KSA Technopak, USA, in reengineering concepts, he excels in implementing process improvements and driving operational excellence.

Institutional Leadership

• Accreditation Expertise: A proven leader in steering institutions through successful NAAC, NBA, QS, and IET accreditation processes.
• Strategic Visionary: Known for designing and executing transformative strategies that align academic goals with industry needs.
• Collaborative Leadership: Strengthens industry-institute ties and fosters holistic development for students and faculty.

Speaker and Educator

• A sought-after speaker, Dr.V. Ramesh Babu has delivered insightful sessions on Outcome-Based Education, Innovative Assessments, Proposal Writing, Industrial Engineering, Fashion Marketing Management, Apparel Quality Management, Lean Manufacturing, Technical Textile, Accreditations in HEI’s and Strategic Planning. His engaging approach inspires innovation and excellence across academic and professional platforms.
• Dr. V. Ramesh Babu’s visionary leadership, combined with his dedication to education and research, continues to set new standards in textile and fashion technology. His commitment to nurturing talent and driving progress makes him a cornerstone of academic and institutional success.

• 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.

Dr. Saminathan’s career is a whirlwind tour of the textile world. With over 20 years of experience, he’s woven his expertise across industry, research, and academia. From the bustling mills of India and the USA to the esteemed halls of RMIT University and beyond, he’s constantly pushing the boundaries of sustainability in textiles.

His journey began with a B.Tech in Textiles from GSKSJTI, Bangalore University. But his thirst for knowledge led him overseas – a prestigious fellowship from TRI/Princeton NJ, USA fueled his master’s degree from UMass Dartmouth followed up with a doctorate from RMIT University, Melbourne.

Dr. Saminathan spent five years working in various capacities within the textile industry in both India and the USA. This hands-on experience gives him a unique edge when it comes to understanding the real-world challenges and opportunities in the field.

Now, Dr. Saminathan has turned his passion for textiles towards shaping future generations. He’s served as an academician in India, Ethiopia, and Australia, sharing his knowledge and fostering a focus on sustainability in fiber science, fabric manufacturing, and textile costing and management. Beyond the classroom his contributions to the international textile discourse include publications and presentations,and authoring three book chapters and a whole book.

Dr. N. Srikrishna has graduated from the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, with a PhD degree in Textile Technology in 2017. He has a total teaching and industrial experience of eight years and he has guided numerous projects for B.Tech and M.Tech students studying at different states of India like Tamilnadu, Maharashtra & Uttar Pradesh. He has a total of seven research papers published in Sci Indexed Journals and three book chapters to his credit. His area of research interests is in Technical Textiles & Textile Chemical Processing.