Dr. R.Sunitha
Assistant Professor (SG)
Textiles and Clothing
Homescience
9842216531
Dr. R.Sunitha
Assistant Professor (SG)
Textiles and Clothing
Homescience
9842216531
Qualification
M.Sc., M. Phil., Ph. D
Experience
22 years and 4 months
Specialization
Textiles and Clothing - Fashion Designing, Natural Fibres, Nonwoven Fabrication, Bio-Composites and Technical Textiles
ONGOING
Ph. D : 5
On various topics in Natural Fibres, Nonwovens, Composites, Bio composites, Designing Adaptive Clothing and Revival of Folk arts.
Official website - www.avinuty.ac.in/
ORCID - https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8522-975X
Google Scholar - MP6CsfEAAAAJ
Research Gate - https://www.researchgate.net/profile/R-Sunitha-2
LinkedIn - https://www.slideshare.net/sunithaRaghunathan/edit_my_uploads
Books - 2
Meenambika.P and Sunitha.R, Nonwovens for Technical Textiles. Fiber, Fabric and Recommendations, Lap Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany, ISBN: 978-3-659-23990-8, Pages – 100, Year - 2012.
Thanu.S and Sunitha.R, A Study on Preparation, Evaluation and Comparison of Natural Fibre Reinforced Composites, Laser park Publishing House, Coimbatore, ISBN 978-81-938778-9-0, Pages 56, Year - 2019.
Book Chapters - 17
Sunitha.R & Dr.G.Krishnabai, Aesthetic And Functional Arts With Natural Fibres, Mother Teresa Women’s University, Kodaikanal, 2014, ISBN
Sunitha.R & G.Krishnabai, Drive For Equal Access, Topic: Empowerment of Women Through Handicrafts From Agave Americana Fibre, Partidge Publications, USA, 2015,pp.182-193, ISBN: Softcover:978-1-4828-5760-3, ISBN: eBook: 978-4828-5759-7. https://www.avinuty.ac.in/maincampus/tempp/cws/links/SKU-001021786_TEXT%201%20Dec.pdf#page=192
Sunitha.R & S.Tharani, A survey on consumer awareness about care labels in Coimbatore city, Proceedings of National Conference on “ Eco-Textiles: A Step towards Sustainability” (NCETS-2015), ISBN:978-93-84234-43-0 2016, P. 1
Merina.W and Dr.R.Sunitha, Research High Lights , Island of Research Treasure,25th Year.- A Comparitive study of ecofriendly and conventional scouring treatments, Ganesh Shankar.D for Shanga Verlag, 2016, Pp. 93-103, ISBN 978-93-85604-02-7
Sunitha.R & G.Krishnabai, Guidlines for article writing in textiles- UGC Sponsored National Conference on Scientific Perspectives in Home Science, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Laser Park Publishing House, Coimbatore, 6th and 7th March 2017, ISBN-978-9384234-06-5, Pg. 448-452
Sunitha.R and Dr.K. Kalaiarasi, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Topic: International seminar on Pulses- The pulse of life (Poster)- Optimization of Natural Dye Extraction from Green Peas peel and its application of cotton fabric, Laser Park Publishing House, Coimbatore, 1/03/2017, ISBN- 978-93-84234-92-8, Pp- 226-235
Sunitha.R and Dr.Manoj.P.Samuel, UGC Sponsored National Conference on Scientific Perspectives in Home Science, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Laser Park Publishing House, Coimbatore, 6th and 7th March 2017, ISBN-978-9384234-06-5, Pg. 448-452
11. Sunitha.R and S.Thamarai Selvi, Eco Friendly fibres for composites, National -Internationalization of Higher Education, Internationalization of Higher Education, Bonfring, Coimbatore, 2017, ISBN-978-93-86638-06-9, Pg – 131-136.
12. Thamarai Selvi.S and Dr.R.Sunitha, Survey to Elicit Information on Use of Ecofriendly Building Materials, Warp ad Weft of Textiles and Clothing, Deplartment of Textiles and clothing, School of Home Science, 33rd Biennial Conference of HSAI- Trends for futuristic Development in Home Science : Research and Innovation, Publisher – Ganesh Shankar.D, Shanga Verlag, Year – 2020,ISBN – 978-9385604-10-2, 2017, ISBN-978-93-86638-06-9, Pp. 215-219.
Channa VS Vimala Bharathi Deepthi and Dr.R.Sunitha, 2020, Effect of Filtration Behaviour of Sustainable Fibre Made Nonwovens, Warp ad Weft of Textiles and Clothing, Deplartment of Textiles and clothing, School of Home Science, 33rd Biennial Conference of HSAI- Trends for futuristic Development in Home Science : Research and Innovation, Publisher – Ganesh Shankar.D, Shanga Verlag, ISBN – 978-9385604-10-2, Pp. 59 - 264.
Parakshakthibala.G and Dr.R.Sunitha, 2020, A Study on Aroma Finishing with Artemisia Pallens. Warp ad Weft of Textiles and Clothing, Deplartment of Textiles and clothing, School of Home Science, 33rd Biennial Conference of HSAI- Trends for futuristic Development in Home Science : Research and Innovation. Publisher – Ganesh Shankar.D,Shanga Verlag, ISBN – 978-9385604-10-2, Pp. 137-142.
SivaSangavi.L and Dr.R.Sunitha, 2019, Study on Fabrication and Evaluation of Silk Noil Nonwovens, Proceedings of One Day National Seminar on Biology for Life 2k19, Sponsor : DST CURIE, Govt. of India, Organizer : Department of Zoology, Publisher : Bonfring, Coimbatore, Date : 11th December 2019, ISBN – 978-93-89515-03-9, Pp. 115-119.
13. Ratna.U.and Sunitha.R, 2021, Ayurvastra-A Sustainable Way of Healthy Life, Health, Hygiene, Sanitation and environment At Pandemic Times, ISBN: 978-93-5457-589-1, Immortal Publications,Canada, Pp. 33-43.
14. Sunitha.R., Bagyalakshmi.G, 2021, Utilization and Disposal of Personal Protective 141, Equipment (PPE) During COVID -19 Pandemic, Global Environmental Justice, Institutions, Policies and Implementations, Bharti Publications, New Delhi, ISBN: 978-93-90818-44-0, Pp.141-150.
15. Sandhiya.P and Sunitha.R, 2021 ANTIMICROBIAL FINISH USING HERBAL EXTRACT A PREVENTIVE MEASURE FOR COVID 19,Contribution of Plant Sciences in the Current Pandemic: Prevention and Control, Red'shine Publication, India, DIP: 18.10.90937/998.00, DOI: 10.25215/9789390937998, ISBN:978-93-90937-99-8, Pp-5-15.
16. Ms.N.Vidhya and Dr.R.Sunitha, Utilization of Banana Fibers in Technical Textiles Chapter 14, Recent Trends in Design, Textiles and Technology, ISBN - 9 789393 622068, First Edition, Pp.122-130, Publisher - Innovation online Training Academy Publishers.
17. Effect of Processing on Natural Fibers for Composite Manufacturing, Authors- N.Vasugi, R.Sunitha, S.Amsamani, C.Balaji Ayyanar, Book - Sustainability of Green and Eco-friendly Composites, 1st edition, Chapter 3, Pp 43-52 DOI. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003272625, Year - 2024, CRC Press, eBook ISBN - 9781003272625., CRC press, Taylor and Francis group, New York.
Journal Publications International: 6
1. Gayathri.M. and Sunitha.R., Madhubani art- a design inspiration to develop motifs for hand painting on skirts for adolescent girls, International Journal of Applied Home Science, Shivshikha Sadan Samit, UP. Volume 5 (1), ISSN: 2394-1413 Year / UGC Acceptance Number – 2018 /43913Pp. 124-136. http://scientificresearchjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Home-Science-Vol-5_A-124-136-Full-Paper.pdf
2. Meenambika.P & Dr.R.Sunitha , An Observation of soil Lead bearing capacity by Involving repaired nonwoven fabric, Journal Of Textile Science And Engineering, ISSN: 2165-8064, Vol : 6, Issue-3 1000254, May 2016. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/304991842_An_Observation_of_Soil_Load_Bearing_Capacity_by_Involving_Prepared_Nonwoven_Fabrics?_sg=5olsHoqasLKrwRjGwUFHDflmH5EGauCQoEfN9wsS5co51tC6yMRwftvVXO6njs1g3uIC_ABbSSYKGcOTDGA3H7-zpwLu2o0wCU1ugGr6.IXvOxut10sIp6OIBnbOP_zt0YkSTMd3Yz7N1_REBUcYscJ0wWKJse3srPZ-EpYVJjRFGFOSBktXiKNJlKVxmjQ
3. Yamunadevi.A & R.Sunitha, Biosoftening of Hemp Yarn using Pseudo stem of Banana, Shanlax International Journals, Jan 2017, Spl. Issue 1, Vol.4, Pg. 347-353.
http://www.shanlaxjournals.in/pdf/SPL/ASH-V4-SPL-1.pdf
4. S Bavadharani, R Sunitha, A Study on Natural Dyeing of Cotton Using Cocos Nucifera, 2021/7/8, Journal of Advanced Applied Scientific Research, Volume-3, Issue 4, Pages 27-34.
5. K.Abirajastri, and Sunitha.R, Analysis of Mechanical Behavior of Treated and Untreated Hemp Yarn Reinforced Epoxy Resin Composites, International Journal for Innovative Engineering and Management Research, Elsevier, SSRN, ISSN 2456-5083, Peer reviewed open access journal, Volume 10, Issue 09, Pages: 414-422, DOI: 10.48047/IJIEMR/V10/I09/47, :http://www.ijiemr.org/downloads.php?vol=Volume-10&issue=ISSUE-09.
6. S.Thamarai Selvi, R.Sunitha, L.Ammayyappan, C.Prakash, 2022, Effect of Chemical Treatment on Surface Modification of Abutilon indicum Fibres for Composites Applications, https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13399-022--=03298-z
Journal - Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, Springer., 17/09/2022.
7. S.Thamarai Selvi, R.Sunitha, L.Ammayyappan, C.Prakash, 2022 Impact of Chemical Treatment on Surface Modification of Agave americana Fibres for Composwite Application - A Futuristic Approach, ISSN: (Print) (Online)Journal homepage: https://www.tandifonline.com/loi/wjnf20
Journal of Natural Fibers, Taylor and Francis Group, LLC. 14/11/2022, 15 pages.
8. S. Thamarai Selvi, A. Jasira Banu, R. Sunitha,C. Balaji Ayyanar and C. Prakash, Effect of chemical and biological treatments on Agave americana yarn braid reinforced composite structures, Materials Chemistry and Physics, 2022 Elsevier, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matchemphys.2022.127236.
Journal Publications National: 6
ThamaraiSelvi.S and Sunitha, R, Treatment And Analyses Of Abutilon Indicum Fibres For Fabrication, Asian Journal of Multidimensional Research (AJMR), SJIF=4.708, ISSN: 2278-4853, Vol 7, Issue 2, Spl 3, Pg.no. 507-514, Feb 2018
2. Vasugi Raaja.N S.Amsamani, and R.Sunitha, Elicit Information On Awareness About Under Utilized Plant Fibres, Asian Journal of Multidimensional, Research (AJMR), SJIF 4.708, Vol. 7, Issue 2, ISSN - 2278-4853, UGC Acc No. 47638, Feb 2018, Pg.No 515-523,
3. Vasugi.N, Sundervel Amsamani and R. Sunitha, Morphological changes and colour adherence of selected natural fibres,January 2019, Asian Journal of Multidimensional Research (AJMR) 8(3):64, DOI: 10.5958/2278-4853.2019.00085.5. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/332326484_Morphological_changes_and_colour_adherence_of_selected_natural_fibres?_sg=5olsHoqasLKrwRjGwUFHDflmH5EGauCQoEfN9wsS5co51tC6yMRwftvVXO6njs1g3uIC_ABbSSYKGcOTDGA3H7-zpwLu2o0wCU1ugGr6.IXvOxut10sIp6OIBnbOP_zt0YkSTMd3Yz7N1_REBUcYscJ0wWKJse3srPZ-EpYVJjRFGFOSBktXiKNJlKVxmjQ
4. Vasugi,.N, Sundervel Amsamani and R. Sunitha, Assessment of reflectance index of selected vegetable fibres,January 2019, Asian Journal of Multidimensional Research (AJMR) 8(3):119, DOI: 10.5958/2278-4853.2019.00091.0. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/332327398_Assessment_of_reflectance_index_of_selected_vegetable_fibres?_sg=5olsHoqasLKrwRjGwUFHDflmH5EGauCQoEfN9wsS5co51tC6yMRwftvVXO6njs1g3uIC_ABbSSYKGcOTDGA3H7-zpwLu2o0wCU1ugGr6.IXvOxut10sIp6OIBnbOP_zt0YkSTMd3Yz7N1_REBUcYscJ0wWKJse3srPZ-EpYVJjRFGFOSBktXiKNJlKVxmjQ
5. Vasugi.N, Sundervel Amsamani and R. Sunitha, Extraction and Evaluation of OKRA Fibres, SSRG International Journal of Polymer Textile Engineering (SSRG-IJPTE) - Volume 6 Issue 1 Jan - April 2019, February 2019 DOI: 10.14445/23942592/IJPTE-V6I1P105, https://www.researchgate.net/publication/333796621_Extraction_and_Evaluation_of_OKRA_Fibres?_sg=5olsHoqasLKrwRjGwUFHDflmH5EGauCQoEfN9wsS5co51tC6yMRwftvVXO6njs1g3uIC_ABbSSYKGcOTDGA3H7-zpwLu2o0wCU1ugGr6.IXvOxut10sIp6OIBnbOP_zt0YkSTMd3Yz7N1_REBUcYscJ0wWKJse3srPZ-EpYVJjRFGFOSBktXiKNJlKVxmjQ
6. Sunitha.R , Dr.Krishnabai.G, Natural Fibres for Home Textile Application Asian Journal of multidimensional research Asian Journal of Multidimensional Research (AJMR),SJIF 4.708, Vol. 7, Issue 2, ISSN - 2278-4853, UGC Acc No. 47638, Feb 2018, Pg.No 51-57.
National Publication – (In house): 3
1. Meenambika.P and Dr.Sunitha.R, 2013, Preparation and Evaluation of the Physical possessions of the prepared needlepunched samples, Research Highlights, ISSN: 2231-2374.
2.Sunitha.R and Janani C.V. 2019, Utilization of Knitted Waste for Nonwoven Fabrication, Journal - Research Highlights, ISSN:2231-2374, Vol.29, No.4, Quaterly, October 2019, Pp-207-215.
3. Nandana.T.S., and Sunitha.R, 2021, Shopping Behavior of Women During COVID-19, Research Abstract, Journal Research Highlights, ISSN:2231-2374, Vol.31, No.3, Quaterly, July 2021, Pp-170-174.
Papers abstracted in Seminars / Conferences - 9
1. Abirajastri.K and R.Sunitha, Preparation and Evaluation of Natural fibre Composite Structure National Conference towards Young India, New India, Diamond Jubilee Celebrations, DST Curie Sponsored, 16/02/18 & 17.02.18
2. Bavadharani.S and R.Sunitha, Treating and evaluation bamboo nonwoven with Abutilon indicum, National Conference towards Young India, New India, Diamond Jubilee Celebrations, DST Curie Sponsored, 16/02/18 & 17.02.18.
3. Channa.V.S. vimala bharathi deepthi and R.Sunitha, Comparison of prepared composite structures, National, Conference towards Young India, New India, Diamond Jubilee Celebrations, DST Curie Sponsored , 16/02/18 & 17.02.18
4. Gayathri.M and Dr.R.Sunitha, Madhubani Paintings: Its Existence And Possibility – Eco- Textile and Green Consumerism, UGC SAP DRS -I, 24/02/2017. National
5. Janani.C.V. and R.Sunitha, Recycling of knitted waste, National Conference towards Young India, New India, Diamond Jubilee Celebrations, DST Curie Sponsored, 16/02/18 & 17.02.18
6. Manoj P.Samuel, S.Senthilvel , R.Sunitha and V.Levan, Studies on Water Pollutant Removal Efficiency of Natural Fibres By Biosorption Process, Eco-textiles and Green consumerism ETGC-2016, Conference Porceedings (Full paper), UGC SAP DRS -I, 9th and 10th March 2016, National
7. Siva Sangavi.L and R.Sunitha, Conversion of silk noils into non-wovens, National Conference towards Young India, New India, Diamond Jubilee Celebrations, DST Curie Sponsored, 16/02/18 & 17.02.18.
8. ThamaraiSelvi.S, and Dr.R.Sunitha, Natural Fibres Composites – Eco- Textile and Green Consumerism, UGC SAP DRS -I, 24/02/2017,National
9. Thanu.S. and R.Sunitha, Coversion and comparision of woven composite structure, National Conference towards Young India.
ePG Pathshala Modules prepared - 7
1. Paper Code and Title: H07FD Fashion Designing and Apparel Industry Module Code and Name: H07FD35 Apparel Merchandising Name of the Content Writer: Dr. R.Sunitha, https://youtu.be/QemeI5wfnc4
2. Paper Code and Title: H07FD Fashion Designing and Apparel Industry Module Code and Name: H07FD26 Costing Name of the Content Writer: Dr. R. Sunitha, https://youtu.be/bh6GJp0cMn4
3. Paper Code and Title: H07FD Fashion Designing and Apparel Industry Module Code and Name: H07FD24 Apparel Industry - Structure and Management Practices, Personnel Management Name of the Content Writer: Dr. R. Sunitha, thttps://youtu.be/B7zMbI7qrHstu.be/B7zMbI7qrHs
4. Paper Code and Title: H07FD Fashion Designing and Apparel Industry Module Code and Name: H07FD36 Fashion Retailing and Merchandising Name of the Content Writer: Dr. R. Sunitha, https://youtu.be/9HDf5djkrK8
5. Paper Code and Title: H07FD Fashion Designing and Apparel Industry Module Code and Name: H07FD39 Fashion Promotion technique - Advertisements Name of the Content Writer: Dr. R. Sunitha, https://youtu.be/8jpmGm_K9a0
6. Paper Code and Title: H07FD Fashion Designing and Apparel Industry Module Code and Name: H07FD40 - Fashion Promotion techniques - Publicity, special shows, visual merchandising Name of the Content Writer: Dr. R. Sunitha
7. Paper Code and Title: H09TC Textile Colouration and Finishes Module Code and Name: H09TC40 Solid waste management in textile industries Name of the Content Writer: Dr. R. Sunitha, https://youtu.be/oqBDBc7LcMw
Achievements
Award - 2
Best Women Researcher Award, Social Science Research Network, IJIEMR- ELSEVIER SSRN RESEARCH AWARDS 2021, organised by International Journal For IInnovative Engineering and Management Research, August 8th 2021.
Dr.Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Best Teacher Award, Society For Learning Technologies, Reg No. 186/2020, Vijayavada, Andra pradesh, India, 5th September 2021.
Achievements
International Women’s Day Poster making Competition received III Prize Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women University, Coimbatore, 8.3.13
Construction of boy's lavatory along with NSS volunteers in Veerakeralam, Coimbatore, as NSS Programme Officer in 2004
Creation of asset in M.G.R.Nagar Middle School, Coimbatore along with NSS volunteers acquiring sponsorship as NSS Programme Officer in 2019
Chiefguest for stepping towards 4th year on 19/10/2021, of Fashion Institute for Creative skills, Lakshmi Complex, Gandhipuram, Coimbatore.
Life member in Home Science Association of India from 8.12.2009, Membership Number 09/S-22/LF.
2. Life member in Textile Association of India.
3. Life Member in Society For Learning Technologies LM205 from 2021.
1. Programmes Organised
1a. Workshops and Conference - 17
1. Workshop on New Framework of NAAC – Accreditation and Institutional Preparedness, Organiser - Internal Quality Assurance Cell, Avinahilingam University, Coimbatore as Committee Member between 13/08/18 and 14/08/18. (Beneficiaries - NSS Volunteers)
2. National Conference on Eco textiles and Green Consumerism ETGC -2016, Avinahilingam University, Coimbatore, as Organising Committee Member on 24/2/2017
3. National Conference on Eco textiles and Green Consumerism ETGC -2016, Avinahilingam University, Coimbatore as Organising Committee Member between 9.03.2016 and 10.03.2016
4. Two Day Workshop on Natural Fibre Extraction, Avinahilingam University, Coimbatore as Organiser for II and III B.Sc TAD students, PG and Research Scholars - beneficiaries numbering 97 between 15.12.2016 and 16.12.2016. (Beneficiaries - Students and Self Help Group Women)
5. Eco-textiles and Green Consumerism ETGC 2016, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women University, Coimbatore as Coordinator and Organising Committee between 9th and 10th March 2016.
6. Three Day Entrepreneurship Awareness Camp (EAC) Centre for Entrepreneurship Development Tamil Nadu, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women University, Coimbatore, as Organiser, from 25th to 27th February 2014. (Beneficiaries - Students and Women Entrepreneurs)
7. Research Convention Path Finder-Explore, Experiment, Elucidate Research, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women University, Coimbatore as Organiser from 7th to 9th February 2013
8. Research Convention - Research Ethics and Post Research Methods, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women University, Coimbatore as Organiser from 1st to 3rd August 2013
9. Research Convention Research Ethics and Post Research Methods Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women University, Coimbatore as Organiser from 13th to 15th September 2012
10. International Conference on “Advances in Textiles, Machinery Nonwoven and Technical Textiles” Department of Textiles and Clothing Avinashilingam University for Women, Coimbatore as Event Coordinator, from 14th to 16th July 2008
11. “Khadi Vision”- People’s Education Programme Department of Costume Design and Fashion, Sri Krishna Arts and Science College, Kuniamuthur, Coimbatore in association with KVIC as Convenor, 26th and 28th September 2007
12. State Level Seminar on “Khadi 2020” Department of Costume Design and Fashion, Sri Krishna Arts and Science College, Kuniamuthur, Coimbatore. As Convenor on 17th February 2007
13. Association “ Estilo Viaggio” inauguration Department of Costume Design and Fashion, Sri Krishna Arts and Science College, Kuniamuthur, Coimbatore as Convenor in 2006.
14. Research Convention 2021 on Designing Perspective Research and Scaling to Global Standards, 16/11/2021 – 18/11/2021 as Committee Member, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore.
15. Two day Workshop on Fabric Painting and Liquid Embroidery, by Ms.Vasantha Kumar, Trainer, Fevicryl Company, Saravanampatti, Coimbatore, Home Science Block Room No.237, 11/04/2022 & 12/04/2022 9.45am-4.30pm. Beneficieries - I B. Sc Textiles and Apparel Designing (60 Students)
16. Guest lecture on Entrepreneurship Development and Finance Management, by Dr.M.Prince Manickam, Former Professor & Former Director - MBA DEPT. Park College of Engg & Technology, Coimbatore, Online mode (Google meet) on 28.02.2022 at 2.30 pm-3.30 pm. Beneficieries - III. B. Sc Textiles and Apparel Designing (49 Students) and III B.Voc Textile Dyeing and Printing (22 Students).
17. Guest lecture on Nonwoven Manufacturing Dr.Sanjoy Debnath, Principal Scientist, ICAR- National Institue of Natural Fiber Engineering and Technology, 12 Ragent Park, Kolkata-7, Online mode (Google meet), 01/03/2022 10.30am-12.30om, III. B. Sc Textiles and Apparel Designing (49 Students)
1b. Training Programmes Conducted- 5
1. UGC Special Assistance Programme - DRS I Sponsored Intensive Training on Fabric Production for students and faculty of JD Birla Institution, Calcutta. from to 20.06.18 - 30.06.18
2. Fabric Painting Demonstration for Art teachers from various schools conducted by programme coordinator, Chief Educational Office, Coimbatore in High School, Soolur, Coimbatore on 21.12.12
3. Method of constructing Fashionable Garments Women of Self-Help Group, Middle School, Veerakeralam on 5/10/2004
4. Demonstration on Artificial Flower Making State Level vocational training for Master Trainers organized by ADU and Serva Shikha Abhiyan, Tiruchitrambalam Auditorium, ADU on 9/1/2004
5. Tie and Dye, and Batik Printing Teaching Cum Demonstration in Trainers Training Centre from 18/12/2003 to 19/12/2003,Tie and Dye, and Batik Printing Teaching Cum Demonstration (2 days) Trainers Training Centre 2000
1c. Webinars Organised - 6
1. Webinar on “Challenging Trends in Garment Export 2020” delivered by Shri. Raja N. Shanmugam,
President - Tirupur Exporters’ Association, Textiles and Clothing, 29-06-2020
2. Webinar on Vermicomposting, Seminar on “Skill Development in Rural areas” on Dr. P.Kuamaravadivelu, Chief Scientist – ICAR, KrishiVigyan Kendra, Dr. (Mrs.) M. Poonkothai, Assistant Professor-SG, Department of Zoology, AIHSHEW Coimbatore, NSS Unit 3 - Department of Textiles and Clothing, 22-07-2020
3. Webinar on “Gandhian Principles for Better Living”, Dr.S.Gurugnanambiga, Assistant Professor, Department of Tamil, AIHSHEW, Coimbatore,Textiles and Clothing, 29/09/2020.
4. Webinar on National Education Policy for Entrepreneurs as Nation Builders, Dr.E.Ramganesh, Professor, Coordinator, UGC-SAP (DRS-II), Dept. of Educational Technology & Director, Institute for Entrepreneurship and Career Development & DDU KAUSHAL Kendra, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli-620 023, Tamil Nadu India, NSS Unit 3, Textiles and Clothing, 07.10.2020.
5. Webinar on Know You! New You! physical and mental well-being through yoga, Mr.Saravana Prabhu Subramaniyan., BE, MSc, Software quality specialist, Life skill Counsellor & Co - Founder of AIM Foundation, NSS Unit 3, Textiles and Clothing, 19.06.2021.
6. Webinar on Women's Rights on 4/03/2022 at 10.30 am by resource person Dr.K.Mangayarkarasi, Assistant Professor, Department of Women's Studies, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore - 45.
1d. NSS Camps Organised - 5
2004-05
2008-2009
2009-2010
2020-2021
2021-2022
(NSS Special Camp – Youth for Clean and Green India, KNG Pudhur, Coimbatore, 16.03.2022 to 22.03.2022 with Volunteers numbering 65)
2. Programmes Attended
2a. Refresher and Orientation Courses - 4
Participated UGC sponsored 74th orientation course from 5.03.2009 to 01.04.2009 at Academic Staff College, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore.
Participated UGC sponsored Refresher course on Human Rights – Multidisciplinary from 28.11.2012 to 18.12.2012 at Academic Staff College, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore.
Participated NSS Orientation course from 8.07.2009 to 17.07.2009, (10 days) at TOC, Avinashilingam Deemed University, Coimbatore.
Participated UGC sponsored Refresher course in Women Studies – Gender Sensitization – Interdisciplinary from 30.11.2018 to 13.12.2018 at Human Resource Development Centre, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore.
2b. Faculty Development Courses - 5
1. Seven day interdisciplinary National level FDP on Skills for Next Generation Teachers organized by Vimala College, Thrissur in association with GAD-TLC, MHRD and Jean Monnet Module, Centre for European Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi, from 1/12/2020 to 7/12/2020
2. Five Days Online Faculty Development Programme on Textiles for Sustainability, Online - Department of Fashion Technology and and Costume Designing, Bon Secours College for Women, Thanjavur. 05/06/2020 – 09/06/2020
3. One Day National Level Faculty Development Programme on Publishing in Academic Journals: The Journey from Research to Publication, Organizer – Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Government of Karnataka, Department of Collegiate and Technical Education, 20/05/2021
4. Two Day Faculty Development Programme on Sustainable Textiles, Organizer – ATDC, Banglore with ATDC ToT Academy, Gurugram, 14/06/2021- 15/06/2021
4.Ten Day Faculty Development Programme on Natural Fibre Production, Processing and Evaluation of Value Added Products, Organizer – ICAR-NINFET, 13/09/2021 – 22/09/2021.
5.Six Day Faculty Development Programme on Home Science Insight, Organizer – PG Department of Home Science, funded by IDP, OHEPEE, 14/02/2022 - 19/02/2022.
2c. Training Programmes - 2
Eight Day Training Programme on Environmental Sustainability and Research Ethics, Organizer – Department of Textiles and Clothing, School of Home Science, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore, 3/02/2021 - 11/02/2021.
Three Day Training Programme on Process Orientation Training Programme on Child Centric Disaster Risk Reduction, Organizer – National Institute of Disaster Management, Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India and NSS. University of Jammu.
2d. Conferences / Symposium
2d1. International participations - 3
1. Current Trends in Medical Textiles, Centre of Excellence for Medical Textiles, SITRA, Ministry of Textiles, Governtment of India, 1.3.2014
2. International conference on Eco-friendly approaches in fashion designing for sustainability, NIFT-TEA knitwear fashion institute, Tirupur, 27.07.2011
3. Prospects for Technical textiles sector in India International Symposium, Avinashilingam Deemed University for Women, Coimbatore with Texas Tech University, USA, 16.08.2010
2d2. National participations – 19
1. DST –CURIE Funded One-Day Workshop on Intellectual Property Rights and Patenting
Workshop, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore, 20/09/2017
2. UGC Sponsored one day seminar on Innovative Textiles, Seminar Department of Home Science, Seethalakshmi Ramaswami College, Tiruchirappalli, 28th January 2017
3. Eco Textiles and Green Consumerism 2017 - Eco Friendly Home Textiles, Conference
Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore.
24/02/2017
4. DST –CURIE Sponsored One-Day Workshop on Scholarly Communication and Quality Journal Paper Writing, Workshop, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore, 28/07/2017
5. Testing the Comfort Properties of Apparels, Workshop, KCT, TIFAC Core in Textiles Testing Machinery, 30/1/2015
6. Medical Textile Products Evaluation, National level Workshop, Centre for Excellence for Medical Textiles, SITRA, Coimbatore, 21/8/2014- 23/8/2014
7. Intellectual Property Rights IPR 2014, National level Workshop, DST Curie Sponsored, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women University, Coimbatore, 15/3/2014
8. Vision Nano 2014 One Day National Seminar on Nano Materials Research, National Seminar, Department of Nanotechnology, Sri Rama Krishna Engineering College, Coimbatore, 22/2/2014
9. Emerging Trends in Medical Textiles and Advanced Testing Instruments for Technical Textiles, Workshop, Department of Textile Technology , KCT, in association with SITRA, Coimbatore and SDL AILIAS, Mumbai,Fibro fest 2013, 21/9/2013
10. Generation and Validation of MCQs, workshop, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women University, Coimbatore, 1/7/2013 to 3/7/2013, 39811
11. Enhancing Educational Ecosystem, National, Avinashilingam Deemed University for Women, Coimbatore, 9.03.2012-10.03.2012
12. Waste water treatment for pollution control and reuse, National, Sri Krishna College of Technology, Coimbatore, 25.01.2012
13. Entrepreneurial stimulation for youth, National Workshop, Avinashilingam Deemed University for Women, Coimbatore, 29.03.2011-30.03.2011
14. Engendering agriculture production and marketing through public and private partnership, National Workshop, Avinashilingam Deemed University for Women, Coimbatore, 27.01.2011
15. Quality Enhancement In Higher Education, National Seminar, Avinashilingam Deemed University for Women, Coimbatore, 18.03.2010
16. Educational Multimedia photo center & Avinashilingam University for Women, National Workshop - Workshop on e-content, Avinashilingam University for Women, 23.01.2010
17. Industrial problems in machines and mechanisms, National Conference, Kumaraguru College of Technology TIFAC Core, Coimbatore, 5.01.2007-6.01.2007
18. Statistical analysis of data for problem solving in quality and productivity, National Workshop, Kumaraguru College Of Technology, Coimbatore, 13.05.2005
19. Online FDP, Faculty Development Programme in Home Science, Rama Devi Women's University,Odisha,14.02.2022 to 19.02.2022
2d3. Regional participations – 18
1. One Day workshop on Training of Trainers in National Building Activities Towards Educational Equity in Universities, Avinashilingam University for Women, Coimbatore, 5.3.2016
2. Faculty Development Programme in Plasma Treatment and Electro Spinning of Textiles
TIFAC Core in Kumaraguru College of Technology and Machinery, 20.5.2015
3. Sensitization of UGC norms for promotion and recruitment of University Teachers, Avinashilingam Deemed University for Women, Coimbatore, 30.11.2010, Path finder explore, experiment, elucidate research A colloquium, Avinashilingam Deemed University for Women, Coimbatore, 22.12.2010 & 23.12.2010
4. Workshop on Quality management development programme, NIFT College of Knit wear Fashion, Tirupur, 7.10.2010
5. National Child Labour Project – Child Labour Survey, Avinashilingam University for Women, Coimbatore, 25.2.2010
6. National Leprosy Education Programme, Avinashilingam University for Women, Coimbatore, 2.2.2010
7. Fashion Portfolio, Avinashilingam University for Women, Coimbatore, 07.10.2009
8. Gearing Home science curriculum towards better carreer prospects, Avinashilingam Deemed University for Women, Coimbatore, 21.08.2009 & 22.08.2009
9. Developing Social Harmony and National Integration among NSS Volunteers, Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development and National Service Scheme of Avinashilingam University for women , Coimbatore, 23.08.2008
10. Khadi- the freedom fabric (Poster Presentation), Avinashilingam University for Women, Coimbatore, 2.11.2006
11. Aari Workshop , Premier Fashions, Avinashilingam University for Women, Coimbatore, 20.2.2006-24.2.2006.
12. Regional Workshop E-learning A Tool for continuing Education, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore- 46, 12/32005 & 12/32005
13. One day workshop on Patent Awareness and Intellectual Property Rights, Food Science and Nutrition Department, Avinashilingam University for women , Coimbatore, 27.10.2004
14. State Level Seminar on Textiles Scenario and Globalization, Dept. of Apparel Designing and Fashion Arts Faculty of Education and Entrepreneurship Dept. of Textile Committee Ministry of Textile Government of India, ADU, 9.12.2003
15. Seminar on Pollution Control in Textile Processing, Textiles and Clothing Dept., ADU, 16.12.02
16. Workshop on Sport Management, Physical Education Dept., ADU, 13.2.2001
17. Science and Human Development – Focus Healthy Mind, Healthy Body, (FASOHE) Forum for Achievement Science and Human Development ADU Human Development ADU, 4.10.2000 & 6.10.2000
18. Workshop on Beauty, Fashion Choreography and Boutique Management, YWCA, Coimbatore, 20.1.2000
2d4. Webinars Attended - 27
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2. National Webinar on Recitalizing MSMEs in Post COVID-19 Crisis and Business Sustainability, Online -Department of Commerce, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore, 11/06/2020
3. Webinar on Effective way of Writing Scholarly article. Online -Department of Textile and Fashion Designing, Muthayammal College of Arts and Science, Rasipuram. 12/06/2020
4. National Webinar on Apparel Industry’s Response Globally to the Pandemic. Online -Department of Fashion Technology under the auspicious pof Le Moda, The Fashion Technology Association. 13/06/2020
5. Webinar on The Needle Narratives. Online -Textile and Apparel Design, Institute of Fashion Technology, Faculty of Family and Community Sciences, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara. 14/06/2020
6. One Day National Webinar on Impact of Pandamic And Innovation In Fashion And Foot Wear Industry, Online - School of Fashion Design and Footwear Design of FDDI Ankleshwar, Gujarat, 15/06/2020
7. One Day Webinar on Food Safety- Everyone’s Business, Online -Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Kaypeeyes College of Arts and Science, Kotagiri, 17/06/2020
8. Webinar on Overview of Banglore Retail and Innovations in Consumer Experiences, Vogue Institute of Art and Design. 17/06/2020
9. National Level Workshop on Online Tools for Education, Online -District Institute of Education and Training, Pudukkottai, 18/06/2020
10. National Service Scheme, International Yoga Day Celebration, National level e-Quiz Programme on Yoga at Home and Yoga with Family. Online -Sri Sankara Arts and Science College, Enathur, Kancheepuram, 21.06.2020
11. Three Days International Webinar series on Gender Issues in COVID’19, Online -Department of Women’s Studies, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore. 25/06/2020 – 27/06/2020
12. Webinar on Challenging Trends in Garment Export 2020, Online -Department of Textiles anad Clothing, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore. 29.06.2020
13. National Webinar on Face Masks-Need of the Hour, Online -Department of Home Science & B.Voc Apparel Made-Ups and Home Furnishing, Seethalakshmi Ramaswami College, Tiruchirappalli. 30/06/2020
14. Webinar on Work Life Balance Post COVID ’19, Online -Department of Resource Management, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore, 06/07/2020
15. Webinar on National Education Policy for Entrepreneurs as Nation Builders. Online -National Service Scheme Unit -3, Department of Textiles and Clothing, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore. 07/10/2020
16. National Webinar Series I on Digital Pathways: Connecting the Dots for Sustainable Craft Ecosystem, Online – Department of Clothing and Textiles, Faculty of Family and Community Sciences The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat. 15/10/2020
17. National Virtual Seminar on Internationalization of Higher Education, Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) National, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore, 22/10/2020
18. National Virtual Seminar on Assessment and Attainment of Outcomes in Outcome Based Education, Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) National, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore, 27/10/2020
19. National virtual seminar on Evaluation of OBE based Cognitive Skills in NEP, Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) National, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore, 3/11/2020
20. National virtual seminar on Building an Innovation and Entrepreneurship Ecosystem in Academia as envisioned by NEP. Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) National, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore, 5/11/2020
21. National Virtual Seminar on Intellectual Property Rights and Patenting. Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) National, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore, 9/11/2020
22. National Virtual Seminar on Holistic Health and National Education Policy, Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) National, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore, 10/11/2020
23. National Virtual Seminar on National Education Policy 2020 – Structural and Curricular reforms in Higher Education.
24. Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) National, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore, 11/11/2020
25. Webinar on Insights into General Health Care and Stress Management during COVID ’19, Online -National Service Scheme, Unit – 3, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore. 15/07/2020
26. National Webinar National Education Policy 2020- A Paradigm Shift, Online -Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore, 8/09/2020.
27. Webinar on Decolourisation of dyes by activated carbon prepared form Casava peel, Organizer – Division of Textile Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering, Vignan’s Foundation for Science, Technology and Research, Vadlamudi, Guntur Dist. A.P, 5/06/2021
28. National Level Webinar on Design Thinking in Fashion, Organizer – Department of Costume Design and Fahsion, AJK College of Arts and Science.
9/06/2021.
29. Webinar on Impact of Covid-19 on Health.
Organizer –Department of Botany, Sanjivani Arts, Commerce and Science College, Koparga on 5/07/2021
30. International Seminar on Innovations and Advancements in Technical Textiles.
Organizer - Department of Textile Technology, Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore, 27/09/2021 – 1/10/2021.
31.Webinar on Arriving at the Sweet Spot - Stat Ease Design Expert Software and Electrochemical Workstation, Organiser - Bharat Ratna Prof. C.N.R. Rao Research centre, held on 8/1/2022., Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore.
3. Invited Lectures (Resource person) - 13
Lecture on Fashion Designing and Technology Sponsored by All India Council for Technological Education, New Delhi, at Bannariamman Institute of Technology, Sathiamangalam on 29/5/2013
Lecture on Importance of Women Entrepreneurship Sponsored by EDI India, Gujarat, under DST/NIMAT/EACS – 2013 -14 at Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women on 26/8/2014
Lecture on Apparel Production and Technology and Advanced Textile Science, for the students of Department of Textiles and Apparel Designing, Bharathiyar University at Bharathiar University, Coimbatore on 20/10/15
Lecture on Natural dye for the students of Textile and Apparel Designing at Bharathiyar University, Coimbatore on 16/10/2017
Lecture on Technology Based Entrepreneurship Development programme on Why Entrepreneurship and concept of Entrepreneurship Sponsored by Faculty of Community Education and Entrepreneurship Development, University Complex, Avinashilingam University for Women sponsored by EDI, India Venue - Seminar hall on 05/09/2017
Lecture on Nonwoven Fabric Production Techniques in Intensive Training on Fabric Production sponsored by UGC Splecial Assistance Programme (SAP) DRS – I at Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women On 20/06/2018 – 30/06/ 2018
Lecture on Nonwoven- Bonding techniques, For students of JD Birla, Kolkata and Avinashilingam Institute At Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore on 17-06-2019
Lecture on Enhancement and Measurement of Color on Textiles, Sponsored by DST-CURIE Sponsored Workshop at Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore On 22-01-2019
Webinar on Potentiality of Nonwovens, by Department of Costume Design and Fashion, Kaamadhenu Arts and Science College, Sathyamangalam, Erode. On 26.04.2021.
Lecture on "Extraction and fabrication of Agave Americana fibres into nonwoven structure with jute and hemp fibres for agro textiles" in Faculty Development Programme on Natural Fibre Production, Processing and Evaluation of Value Added Products, organised by ICAR-National Institute of Natural Fibre Engineering and Technology (NINFET), Kolkata from 13/09/2021 to 22/09/2021.
Lecture on Non-Woven and its Application, on 29/10/2021, in Department of Costume Design and Fashion, Hindustan College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore.
Lecture on Requisites for entrepreneurs in textiles and Apparel Designing; Technology Based Entrepreneurship Development Programme" (TEDP) - Organised by Department of Science and Technology, on 8/1/2022, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Ramapuram Campus, Chennai.
Resource person in webinar on Biodegradable Products and Green Consumerism, Department of Food Processing and Preservation Technology in association with Institution Innovation Council on 15.03.2022 between 2.00 pm and 3.30 pm.
4. Chaired Sessions - 2
1 Young India, New India, Diamond Jubilee Celebrations Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women University, Coimbatore, DST Curie Sponsored National Conference, 16/02/18 & 17.02.18
2 Rapporteur for topic Natural Fibres, Eco-textiles and Green Consumerism ETGC 2016, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women University, Coimbatore, UGC SAP DRS-I, 9/3/2016 and 10/3/2016
5. Other Academic Responsibilities - 7
Committee Member for NAAC exhibition, Kalaivizha exhibition, SAP Advisory Committee Meetings (4 meets) Exhibition and presentations, Convocation, Lighting Ceremony, and other University celebrations. (In rotation)
Incharge for Admission of UG, PG, MPhil and PhD. (In rotation)
BOS Member in Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore.
BOS Member in Bharathidasan University, Trichi. (Three years from 2021)
Conduct of classes using suitable teaching aids, Special lecture and Workshops for UG and PG students.
Kalaivizha Convenor (In rotation) and committee member (every year)
NSS Programme Officer and Assistant Programme Officer (6 years in rotation)
CSS Incharge (3 years in rotation)
6. Election Duty
As presiding Officer for 3 election duties.
Principal Investigator
Empowering Rural Women Through Skill Based Training in Printing and Surface Enrichment on Textiles, Grant Sanctioned: 25,000/-, UGC XII plan general – Research and extension activities : In house project, 1.12.2016 - 31.03.2017.
Member
Exploring Under Utilized Bio-resources For Eco And Technical Textiles, Special Assistance Programme Special Assistance Programme, DRS-I, UGC, Grant Sanctioned: Rs.56.80 lakhs, 2014 - 2019.
Principal Investigator
Upcycling of Textile waste into value added Composite products, Seed Money Project, Avinuty/Seed/SHSc2021-22/005 Grant Sanctioned: Rs.40,000/-, 2022 - 2023.