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Dr. Poonam Bhagchandani

Dr. Poonam Bhagchandani

Associate Professor & Head of the Department, Art & Design

poonam.raisinghani@sharda.ac.in

About

She is a professor, an academician, with a passion for  Textiles Science,Designand developing the apparels, Sustainability, Traditional crafts and teaching peadagogy. She has completed her Ph.D. in Dyeing Terrycot with natural dyes from Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana. She earned her Masters degree in Clothing and Textiles on consumer and brand research. She has studied various fundamentals of Textiles Science, Fibres, Apprel development fashion designing and merchandising, clothing physiology, Foreign Languages, photography at various levels of studies and has been teaching from last 17 years. She has contributed in curriculum development of UG and PG, Degree courses in Design at SNDT University Mumbai, Rajasthan Agricultural University,Bikaner, and Affiliated institute of Punjab technical university she has published research papers and book chapters on Gender equality, Digitalization of education, Branding strategies in various journals and books of national and international publication.

She has been associated with many reputed academic institutions during her career journey. Rajasthan Agricultural university, PTU, SNDT university are some of them

Experience
  • 18+ Years
Qualification
  • Ph.D. (Clothing & Textiles)-PAU, Ludhiana
  • Masters in Clothing & Textiles (MPUAT, Udaipur)
  • NET & SLET qualified
  • ICAR Scholarship
Award & Recognition

  • ICAR Senior Research Fellowship

Research

  • M. Sc. Research Abstract Published in Souvenir of Biennial Home Science Conference Of India.
  • Review Article Published in Education Times “On Uses Of Nano Technology In Textiles.”
  • Student Manuals on “Family Clothing” & “Textile Finishes”, Published for Rajasthan Agriculture University, Bikaner

Certifications

  • NET(ICAR)
  • SLET

Area of Interest

  • Design Innovations
  • Pattern Making
  • Garment Production
  • Textiles Science
  • Sustainability
  • Traditional Textiles & Craft
  • Educational pedagogy
  • Historical architecture and fashion