Faculty Name: Dr.S.Kavitha

Designation: Professor & Head

Date of Join in the Institution: 27.01.2014

Academic Qualifications: M.Sc., MBA., M.Phil., Ph.D., DECES.

Teaching Experience: 22 Years 2 Months

Additional Responsibilities:

Areas of Research: Technical textiles

Research Supervision/Guidance (in Numbers):

Publications (in Numbers):

Cumulative Impact Factor (asper JCR):

h-index: 12

i10index:18

Total Citations: 666

Minor / major projects Completed /ongoing: 3

Funded Training Program

Distinctive Achievements: 3

Awards Received: 3

Research Related Awards

1. Best Project Guide in the department of Fashion Technology at Kumaraguru College of Technology during 2003.
2. Best paper award- International conference on Interdisciplinary Research Innovations in Science and Humanities on 11^th and 12^th Nov 2019
3. Best paper award- International conference on Multidisciplinary Research and Development during 2023 

Invited Lectures/Talks/ Honors:

1. Acted as Chairperson for the paper titled Antimicrobial Textiles on 4th September 2014, presented at the International Conference on Trends, and Styles of Textile and Fashion, conducted by Shri Sakthi Kailash College of Arts and Science, Salem.
2. Acted as Guest Lecturer for the paper titled Concepts of Fashion Designing on 8th November 2008, presented at the Workshop for Employers Weavers Cooperative Society, conducted by Ramalingam Institute of Cooperative Management.
3. Acted as Guest Lecturer for the paper titled Modern Designing and Fashion Technology on 30th January 2010, presented at the Workshop for Employers Weavers Cooperative Society, conducted by Ramalingam Institute of Cooperative Management.
4. Acted as Guest Lecturer for the paper titled Apparel Making on 18th December 2010, conducted by IGNOU- Nachiar Community College.
5. Acted as Guest Lecturer for the paper titled Modern Developments in Garment Industry on 8th August 2012, conducted by Nachimuthu Polytechnic College, Pollachi.
6. Jury member for Fashion Show event “Hello Ladies Day” by Hello FM at Kalaiarangam, Coimbatore on 6^th Oct 2012.
7. Acted as Guest Lecturer for the paper titled Job Scheduling and Production Systems on 17th April 2013, conducted by Parks College, Tirupur.
8. Acted as Guest Lecturer for the paper titled Recent Trends in Apparel Manufacturing and Quality Control on 13th September 2013, conducted by Sri Jeyendra Saraswathy Maha Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore.
9. Acted as Guest Lecturer for the paper titled Introduction to Garment Manufacturing Garment Industry on 6th September 2013, conducted by Nachimuthu Polytechnic College, Pollachi.
10. Acted as Guest Lecturer for the paper titled Production Operations in Apparel Industry on 17th August 2013, conducted by Dr. N.G.P. College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore.
11. Acted as Resource Person for the paper titled Fashion Design and Technology on 20th May 2013, presented at the AICTE Sponsored Faculty Development Program, conducted by Bannari Amman College of Technology, Sathyamangalam.
12. External Ward Jury for adjudging the faculty to be awarded with Shri.P.K.Das Memorial Best Faculty Award in creative science at Sri Nehru Arts and Science College during 2013 at Coimbatore.
13. Jury member and honor the best team “South Indian fashion designer contest 2014 On 28.09.14.
14. Delivered a talk about “Clean India” on 17thNovember 2014 at Kodiakanal FM.
15. Acted as Resource Person for the paper titled Apparel Production Systems on 17th March 2014, presented at the Faculty Development Program on Apparel Production Technology, conducted by Hindusthan College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore.
16. Acted as Guest Lecturer for the paper titled Production Planning on 26th July 2014, conducted by Rathinam College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore
17. Acted as Guest Lecturer for the paper titled Current Trends in Garment Industry on 8th September 2015, conducted by Nachimuthu Polytechnic College, Pollachi.
18. Acted as Guest Lecturer for the paper titled Textile Recycling on 10th August 2015, conducted by Rathinam College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore.
19. Acted as Resource Person for the paper titled Textile Recycling-A Smart Technology on 24th August 2015, presented at the conference on Eco-Friendly Textiles, conducted by Tirupur Kumaran College of Arts and Science, Tirupur.
20. Acted as Guest Lecturer for the paper titled Knitting and Garment Technology on 24th August 2015, conducted by Nachimuthu Polytechnic College, Pollachi.
21. Acted as Guest Lecturer for the paper titled Current Trends in Garment Industry on 8th September 2015, conducted by Nachimuthu Polytechnic College, Pollachi.
22. Acted as Guest Lecturer for the paper titled Career Opportunities in Fashion Industry on 13th April 2015, conducted by Rathinam College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore.
23. Acted as Resource Person for the paper titled Eco-Friendly Textiles on 31st May 2015, presented at the AICTE Sponsored Faculty Development Program on Technical Textiles and Garments, conducted by Bannari Amman College of Technology, Sathyamangalam.
24. Acted as Chairperson for the paper titled Emerging Trends in Technical Textiles for Modern Era from 22nd to 23rd January 2015, presented at the National Seminar on Emerging Trends in Technical Textiles for Modern Era, conducted by G.V.N. College of Arts and Science, Kovilpati & SITRA, Coimbatore.
25. Acted as Chairperson for the paper titled Importance for Eco-textiles on 9^th Nov 2015, presented at the National Conference on Eco-Textiles—A Step Towards Sustainability, conducted by Bharathiar University, Coimbatore.
26. Acted as Chairperson for the paper titled Eco-Friendly Textile Technologies on 3rd March 2016, presented at the conference on Recent Trends in Innovative Textiles, conducted by Jamal Mohammad College, Tiruchirapalli.
27. Acted as Resource Person for the paper titled Faculty Development Programme on 21st May 2019, conducted by SNS Rajalakshmi College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore.
28. Acted as Resource Person for the paper titled Fashion and Development on 17th November 2020, presented at a webinar conducted by Nehru Arts and Science College, Coimbatore.
29. Acted as Resource Person for the paper titled Fabric Preparation for Dyeing on 11th September 2021, presented at a Short Term Course conducted by Bharathiar University, Coimbatore.
30. Acted as Resource Person for the paper titled Textile Industry and Sustainability on 28th August 2021, presented at the National webinar, conducted by Bon Secours College for Women, Namakkal.
31. Acted as Resource Person for the paper titled Proactive Clothing for Personal and Environment Health on 8th June 2021, presented at the National webinar, conducted by Venkateswara Arts and Science College, Gobichettipalayam.
32. Acted as Resource Person for the paper titled Sustainable Practices in Textile and Apparel Industry on 22nd June 2022, presented at the 8 Days National Level Faculty Development Program, conducted by SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai.
33. Acted as Resource Person for the paper titled Quality Assurance in Garment Industry and Quality Manufacturing Technologies on 9th August 2023, presented at the Faculty Development Program on Export Oriented Quality Parameters in Textile Industries, conducted by Government College of Technology, Coimbatore.
34. Acted as Resource Person for National Seminar on Sustainability in Fashion Industry on 7.02.2025 and presented on the title Sustainable Practices in Textile Industry organized by Women’s Christian College and Arunachala Arts and Science (Women) College, Nagarcoil.
35. Acted as Chair Person for the paper presentation in ICHR sponsored National Level Seminar on Rituals, Ceremonies and Oral Tradition of Tribes in Southern India with Special Reference to Tamil Nadu on 10.10.2025 at Rajus College, Rajapalayam.
36. Acted as Resource Person for International FDP on Global Trends & Future of Textiles organized by Arunachala Arts and Science (Women) College, Nagarcoil on 19.12.2025 and presented on Environment Sustainability through Recycling and Upcycling of Textiles.

Membership in:

1. Professional Bodies: 6

• The Indian Society for Technical Education:
• Editorial Board member in Hind Institute of Science and Technology
• Editorial Board member in Glacier Journal of scientific Research
• Member in Global Economic Progress and Research Association
• Member in WGM for Development of Finalization of Popularization Folder and Flipbook of Handicraft and Carpet Sector
• Member in Workbook Development for CBSE Students – Apparel Made-Ups and Home Furnishings     

2. Advisory Board: 1

      Bishop Appasamy College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore

3. Academic Bodies (such as Board of Studies, etc,):

Board of Studies – 14

• Tamil Nadu State Council for Technical Education, Chennai
• Periyar university, Salem
• Bharathiar University, Coimbatore
• Avinashilingam University for Home Science, Coimbatore
• Krishna Arts and Science College, Coimbatore
• PSGR Krishnammal College of Arts and Science College, Coimbatore
• Jamal Mohamed College, Tiruchirappalli
• Nehru Arts and Science College, Coimbatore
• Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore
• Vivekanandha College of Arts and Science, Erode
• Erode Arts and Science College, Erode
• Kongu Arts and Science College, Erode
• Fatima College, Madurai 
• VLB Janakiammal College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore

II. Academic Council -3

III. College Affiliation Committee-2

IV. Member Inspection Committee- 11

V. Board of Selection– 2

Resource Persons in various capacities:

Number of Invited / Special Lectures delivered: 32

Others:

1. No. of Ph.D Public Viva Voce Examination conducted:16

Events organized in leading roles:

Foreign Countries Visited 

• Dubai
• Malaysia
• Singapore
• Thailand 

Special Contribution to the Universities

• NSS Coordinator: Played a pivotal role in promoting social responsibility and community service among students, guiding them in various outreach programs and initiatives.
• Center Coordinator at Mother Teresa Women's University Research & Extension Centre, Coimbatore: Managed and coordinated the center’s activities, ensuring smooth operations and fostering an enriching academic environment.
• RUSA Coordinator: Contributed to the enhancement of educational infrastructure and resources by overseeing initiatives under the Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) program.
• Recognition: Awarded a certificate from Mother Teresa Women’s University for unwavering commitment, dedication, and significant contributions to the overall growth and success of the university.

CSR activity

• As a part of CSR activity received "Water Doctor" to Mother Teresa Women's University Research & Extension Centre, Coimbatore, and ensuring clean and safe drinking water for the student’s community.
• Equipped the Textiles & Clothing program with industrial power sewing machines, stools, cutting tables, dress forms, and a steel wardrobe through CSR activity, all aimed at enhancing practical learning and fostering skill development.
• Donated a comprehensive set of cooking utensils to the Foods and Nutrition department, supporting hands-on learning in culinary studies