Experienced academician with a decade in Fashion Design & Clothing, specializing in lecturing, research, and data analysis. My expertise spans research methodology, garment sizing, anthropometry, clothing fit, textiles, apparel marketing, merchandising, and clothing comfort. Passionate about research, I have published with EMERALD, SPRINGER, and other Scopus-indexed journals.I have held diverse roles at leading institutions, including NIFT, Amity University, and the Ethiopian Institute of Textile & Fashion Technology, where I gained experience in teaching, learning, and administrative roles as a Learning-Research Coordinator and Principal Investigator on government-funded projects.In the industry, I focused on workwear and kids' wear with Alok Industries Limited and LI & FUNG (INDIA) Private Limited. Recognized as the national topper in a MOOC on Clothing Comfort (2019), I also won Best Research Project for my Master's thesis at Pearl Academy.At SGT University, I served as Research Coordinator, Synergy Coordinator, IQAC Coordinator, and SWAYAM Coordinator. My project “Creating Fashion with Minimum Wastage through Pattern Engineering” earned third prize under the "Natural Resources & Sustainability" theme at Synergy 2024.Currently, I am Faculty at FDDI, Chandigarh Campus, where I focus on design thinking, innovation, and research-driven education. My Ph.D. research contributes to developing a standard size chart for Indian plus-size women as part of the 'INDIA Size Project.'
Footwear Design And Development Institute - Chandigarh
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FacultyFootwear Design And Development Institute - Chandigarh Nov 2024 - PresentBanaur, India
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Assistant ProfessorShree Guru Gobind Singh Tricentenary University, Gurgaon Oct 2023 - Nov 2024Gurugram, Haryana, IndiaDuring my tenure at SGT University, I held key roles as Research Coordinator, Synergy Coordinator, IQAC Coordinator, and SWAYAM Coordinator, contributing to research and quality initiatives. My project, “Creating Fashion with Minimum Wastage through Pattern Engineering,” earned third prize in the "Natural Resources & Sustainability" category at Synergy 2024.Courses Taught:Design ProcessDesign Thinking and InnovationTerm ProjectGraduating fashion ShowResearch MethodologySocio-Physiological Aspect of Clothing Production and Operation ManagementApparel Manufacturing TechnologyProfessional Ethics and Human ValuesElements of TextilesFashion studyStatistics & Computer Applications -
Nift Teaching FellowNational Institute Of Fashion Technology Delhi Jul 2019 - Jul 2023Delhi, IndiaI am working as NIFT teaching Fellow at the Delhi campus, since July 2019. The title of the dissertation of my Ph.D. is “Development of standard size chart for Indian plus-size women.” -
Assistant ProfessorAmity University, Madhya Pradesh Mar 2018 - Jul 2019Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, IndiaI was involved in teaching & Research activities. Here are some of the courses taken during my tenure:Elements of DesignFundamentals of TextilesTraditional Textiles & craft documentationFashion ForecastingDesign ProjectVisual MerchandisingFashion MarketingFashion ManagementTextile Dyeing & PrintingFoundation CoursesInvolved in curriculum development of Master's program, question bank development, conducting fashion shows and examination.
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University LecturerEthiopian Institute Of Textile & Fashion Technology, Bahirdar University, Ethiopia Feb 2015 - Jan 2018Bahir Dar City, Amhara, Ethiopia, Amhara Region, EthiopiaI was involved in Teaching- Learning & Research activities. Courses taken in Ethiopia wereApparel Marketing & MerchandisingTrend Analysis & Fashion ForecastingFashion Communication & BrandingConsumer BehaviourVisual MerchandisingApparel Study & AppreciationOverview of Global Textile & ApparelMerchandising Planning & ControlIntroduction to MerchandisingImport Export documentationInternational garment tradeInternational Trade Policy & LawsApart from teaching, I supervised 25+ students in their internship and research projects. Principal investigator of two Ethiopian govt. Funded projects. Won Best Seminar award at the Institutional level for Smart textiles.Presented two papers in Cotton Textile and apparel value chain in AFRICA (CTA-2021). Served as Learning-Research and Implementation officer.
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Internship TraineeLi & Fung (India) Private Limited Apr 2014 - Jan 2015Gurugram, Haryana, IndiaThe roles and responsibilities were coordinating with the factory, buyer, and costing order follow-up for Gymboree Kid's wear.
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MerchantAlok Industries Limited Jul 2011 - Aug 2012Vapi, Gujarat, IndiaAs a Merchandiser, I have handled workwear and coveralls for buyers such as LHD (Personal protective clothing-Fire & Rescue), Crazy-cat, Next-Boxer, Ostin-shirts, Trigomma-Children Jacket, Coveralls of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited.
Annu Kumari, Ph.D. Education Details
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Fashion/Apparel Design
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