Awarded Ph.D. Thesis (01)

1. P. Dhanapriya (2020), Title of the Research: Efficacy of Fabricated Cotton, Bamboo and Tencel Socks with Herbal Finish.

To cite this thesis: http://hdl.handle.net/10603/311260

Ongoing Ph. D. thesis (04)

1. Mrs. R.Uma maheshwari, Ph. D Research Scholar (Part-Time): Title of the Research : Development of composite for selective end use.

2. Mrs. M.Varnaya Devi, Ph. D Research Scholar (Part -Time): Title of the Research : Study on parameters affecting the fit and comfort of brassieres

3. Mrs. M Sindu., Ph. D Research Scholar (Part -Time): Title of the Research : Non conventional fibers and their application in Home Textiles

4. Mrs. Aathira. R.Gopal., Ph. D Research Scholar (Part -Time): Title of the Research : Application of Herbal finish for intimate garments

Official website - www.avinuty.ac.in/

Website - www.avinuty.ac.in

ORCID - https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1132-3185

Research Gate - https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Usha-Nirmhalkumar

Google Scholar - BwctO4AAAAJ

LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/u-ratna-85a90647

Inhouse Project:

1. Empowering rural women through skill based training in printing and surface enrichment on UGC XII plan general – Research and extension activities : In house project textiles 1.12.2016 - 31.03.2017

1. Dr. U. Ratna, Best NSS Unit award Unit III 2014-2015, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women.

2. Dr. U. Ratna, Khadi – Freedom Fabric in Fashion Field (Won 1^st Prize), Poster presentation Regional Symposium on Khadi – The Freedom Fabric organized by Gandhian Studies centre & Department of Textiles & Clothing, Avinashilingam University for Women, Coimbatore, 02.11.2006.

Academic Responsibilities

1. Time Table Committe 2019-2021

2. Soft skill committe member 2012 till date

3. OBC committe incharge 2017-2019

4. Time table committee member 2019-2020,2020-2021

5. Anti ragging committee member 2012-2016

6. Anti squad committee member 2017-2019

7. Alumni Executive committee member 2014-2018

8. Student union election member 2018

9. Student Union election counting convenor, 2019

10. Committee member ,ICMR &NSI sponsored international conference on advances in Nutrition and Health communication,3&4 August 2017

11. Student union election-counting-convenor2019

12. NAAC Exhibition committee member 2018

13. Convocation-Vip Gown and academic council members committee member

14. Admission incharge 2010,2014,2017,2020

15. National Conference on Eco Textiles and Green Consumerism 2016, 2017 and 2019- Organizing committee member

16. 33rd Biennial Conference of Home Science Association of India (HSAI) on “Trends for Futuristic Development in Home Science: Research and Innovation” - Hospitality committee convenor

17. Stock checking member-chemistry,2013-2016Nutrition department,2019-2020

18. Committee member of Research convention-Sustenance of Quality and Innovation in Research, Avinashilingam institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Feb1 &2 2019

19. BOS Member in Department of Textiles and Clothing, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women 2010-2012,2014-2016,2018-2020.

20. BOS member -Department of costume design and fashion, Sri Krishna arts and science college 2013-2016

21. BOS member-Department of costume design and fashion-VLB Janakiammal college of Arts and science 2015-2018

22. BOS member in Department of Textile and apparel Design, periyar university 2018-2020

workshop/Guest lecture organized (11):

1. Two day workshop on fashion portfolio for III ug was organized on 17.12.14 to 18.12.14 by Mr.k.Sreedhar,sree kalalaya school of fine arts, Erode

2. Guest lecture on knitting techniques was organized for I pg Textiles and fashion apparel and bio Textiles on21.2.15 by Dr.T.Palanirajan, Assistant professor, Department of fashion technology, Angel college of engineering technology, Tirupur

3. A special lecture on visual merchandising was organized for all ug students on8.2.16 by Mr.S.Koushik, Assistant manager, visual merchandiser Life style, Bangalore

4. A special lecture on Entrepreneurship development for III ug was organized on29.7.16 by Dr.B.A.Muralidhar, Assistant professor, Department of Textile technology, Anna university, Chennai

5. Three days workshop on fashion portfolio presentations for III ug was organized from 30.1.17-1.2.17by Mr.Suresh, Fashion illustrator, NIFT TEA, Tirupur

6. Guest lecture on warp knitting was organized for I pg Textiles and fashion apparel on19.2.18 by Mr.P.Sivakumar, Assistant professor, Department of Textile technology, Kumaraguru college of technology

7. Guest lecture on career opportunities in fashion field was organized for all ug and pg students on9.3.18 by Ms.Supriya Manokaran CEO, Nadhiya fashion boutique, Coimbatore

8. Guest lecture on non-woven techniques for II pg Textiles and fashion apparel and bio Textiles was organized on8.8.19

9. lecture cum Demonstration on Designing and construction of fashion blouse was organized on 28.8.2019-29.8.2019 for II pg for Textiles and fashion apparel and bio Textiles students by Girija, Designer, Coimbatore.

10. Workshop on fashion portfolio was organized for III ug and I pg students on 30.08.2019, by Mr. Gowtham Kalidas, Assistant Professor, Department of Costume Design and Fashion, PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore.

11. Guest lecture on Retail industry for all ug and pg was organized On7.1.20 by S. Swathi, Senior Merchandiser, Steps source India Pvt Ltd Coimbatore.

(Production of Courseware eContent Development for ePG Patasala (Post-Graduate Subjects) at Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore).

Production of Course- Paper co-ordinator - H08TM code and Title of the paper - Textile Manufacturing and Testing (40 modules)

• • H08TM06 Conventional spinning and other spinning methods, To cite this video: https://youtu.be/LMTyWeUe1nE

  • H08TM15Weft Knitting, To cite this video: https://youtu.be/DUNzYhbNI74

Attended

Workshop/ Training

• U. Ratna, Nonwovens Training Course, Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry USA in collaboration with PSG college of Technology, Coimbatore, 05.07.2007 to 06.07.2007.

• U. Ratna, Workshop on Textile Printing, SSM College of Polytechnic, Komarapalayam, 19.08.2010 to 21.08.2010,

• U. Ratna, State level workshop on Research methodology, Sri Krishna Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, 03.09.2010 to 04.09.2010.

• U. Ratna, Working Group Meeting for Review and finalization of Modular Curricula in the area of Garment Grooming Technology, PSS Central Institute of Vocational Education, Bhopal, 09.01.2012 to 13.01.2012.

• U. Ratna, One day Workshop on E-Content Development Programme, Educational multimedia Research Centre, University of Mysore, Mysore, 23.01.2012.

• U. Ratna, National Workshop on E-Content Development for Higher Education., Christ University, Bangalore, 29.03.2012 to 31.03.2012.

• U. Ratna, UGC-sponsored Academics Salon cum Workshop on ‘Cognitive Perspectives of Language Acquisition’, Department of Education, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher education for Women, Coimbatore., 06.08.2012.

• U. Ratna, One day workshop on ‘Innovations in Teaching Methods’, Internal Quality Assurance Cell, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher education for Women, Coimbatore, 28.09.2012.

• U. Ratna, Three days workshop on Generation and Validation of MCQs, Avinashilingam University for Women, Coimbatore, 01.07.2013 – 03.07.2013.

• U. Ratna, One day National workshop on Intellectual property Rights IPR – 2014, Avinashilingam University for Women, Coimbatore, 15.03.2014.

• U. Ratna, National Level workshop on Medical textile products evaluation, The South India Textile Research Association, 21.08.2014 – 23.08.2014.

• Training on Textile Testing and Equipment Handling, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore (25.03.2013 – 29.03.2013).

• Training on Silk Dyeing and Printing, Central Silk Technical Research Institute, Bangalore (17.02.2014–01.03.2014).

• One week traning programme on Environmental studies: Avinashilingam Institure for Home Science and Higher education for women, Coimbatore. (27^thApril to1^stMay 2015)

• Workshop on Working group meeting for training syllabus for vocational courses, organized by PSSCIVE, Bhopal, 2016.

• DST-CURIE sponsored one day workshop on Scholarly communication and Quality journal paper writing,28.7.2017, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women.

• Professional Certificate Course, Centre of Excellence for Medical Textiles, SITRA, Coimbatore 20.11.18-27.11.18.

• Dr. U. Ratna, Workshop on Nano Technology, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for, 2019.

Webinars attended – 20

Member

• Life member - Home science Association of India

• Life member - Indian Academy of Social Science

• Life member - Textile Association of India

Book Chapters (11)

1. Grace Annapoorani, S., U. Ratna and Arvind, Development of New Types of Sewing Threads from compact and conventional yarns, Recent Trends in Textile Technology Management, collection of papers, Indo-Czech seminar, 2012, Pp. 161-163, ISSN - 978-81-923563-0-3

2. U. Ratna and Sangeetha, D, Extraction and Application of Dyes from selected Medicinal Herbal – Mimosa Pudica on Khadi cotton fabric, Indo-Czech International Conference, 2014, Pp. 330-335, ISSN - 978-81-923752-5-0.

3. U. Ratna, Herbal Textiles – Healthy life, Pharmaceutically important plants, GRABS, 2014, Pp. 117-125, ISSN - 978-81-929313-2-6.

4. U. Ratna, Tamil Nadu Government Textbook for Higher Secondary – Second Year Textiles and Dress Designing – Theory and Practical, English & Tamil, Book, A Publication Under Free Text Book Programme of Government of Tamil Nadu.

5. Designing of Non Disposable Baby Diapers Using Cotton and Bamboo Cotton Woven Fabric, Book of paper UGC sponsored national conference on ETGC- 2016.

6. Dhanapriya P & Dr. U. Ratna, Effect of Natural Dye on Silk Fabric from Selected Sources, DST CURIE Sponsored National Conference on Home Science Towards, Young India, 2018, New India, 978-93-84234-06-5.

7. P. Dhanapriya and Dr. U. Ratna, Effect of Herbal Dyeing on Selected Knitted fabrics, Warp and Weft in Textiles, 33 rd biennial conference of HSAI- Trends for Futuristic Development in Home Science: Research and Innovation, 2020, PP- 116 - 121.

8. M. Varnaya Devi and Dr. U. Ratna, A Study on the Techninal parameters affecting the fit and comfort of intimate Apparel (Brassiere), Warp and Weft in Textiles, 33 rd biennial conference of HSAI- Trends for Futuristic Development in Home Science: Research and Innovation, 2020, Pp- 122 - 127.

9. S. Sakthi Uma Maheshwari and Dr. U. Ratna, A Study on the water resistance characteristics of nonwoven surgical gown, Warp and Weft in Textiles, 33 rd biennial conference of HSAI- Trends for Futuristic Development in Home Science: Research and Innovation, 2020, Pp- 293 - 297.

10. N.Gokarneshan U.Ratna S.Kavitha, Chapter 23 - Advances in natural dyeing of silk, Green chemistry for sustainable Textiles Modern Design and Approaches, 2021, Pages 325-335.

11. Dr. U. Ratna and Dr. R. Sunitha, Ayurvastra - A Sustainable Way of Healthy Life. Health, Hygiene, Sanitation and Environment at Pandemic Times, 2021, Pp: 33-43.

Journal Publications (14)

International Journal Publications (05):

1. U. Ratna and Gowthami, A. Producing Bi-layer Sportswear Using Bamboo and Polypropylene Knitted Fabric, The International Journal of Engineering and Science, Vol. 3, Pp. 21-25.ISSN - 2319-1805.

2. P.Dhana Priya & Dr.U.Ratna, Processing of Herbal Textiles, Shanlax International Journals Vol. 4 Pp. 86-90, 2017, ISSN- 2321-788X.

3. R. Pratheepa and U.Ratna, Designing and Construction of Kurtis for adults by batik printing using Crayons, International Journal of Applied Home Science Vol. 4, Pp. 935-940, 2017, ISSN - 2394-1413.

4. N. Gokarneshan1, U. Ratn, A Review of Some Significant Developments in Textile Wound Dressings for Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcers, International Journal of Research in Engineering and Science, Volume 9 (5) 2021 PP. 09-13.

5. Narayanan Gokarneshan1, Ushakumari Ratna2, A Review of Some Innovative Concepts In The Weaving of Technical Fabrics, International Journal of Polymer and Textile Engineering, 8(2), Pp. 9-12, 2021.

National Journal Publications (09):

1. U. Ratna and Sangeetha, D, Ayurvastra and Herbal Textiles, Kissan World, Vol. 39, Pp.55-57, ISSN - 0971-9229.

2. P. Dhana Priya and U. Ratna, Effect of Natural Dye on Silk Fabric from Selected Sources, Asian Journal of Multidimensional Research, Vol. 7, Pp. 484 – 49, 2018, ISSN- 2278-4853.

3. Ms. K. Dharani, and Dr. U. Ratna, Extraction and evaluation of nyctanthes arbor-tristis dye on silk fabric, Asian Journal of Multidimensional Research, Vol 8, Spl Issue 3, March 2019, 43-49, ISSN - 2278-4853.

4. Ms. P. Dhana Priya, and Dr. U. Ratna, Ayurvedic dyeing of cotton fabric using michelia champaca source, Asian Journal of Multidimensional Research, Vol 8, Spl Issue 3, March 2019, 50-54.

5. Thamima.S, and Dr. U. Ratna, Preparation of coir biodegradable composites using starch extracted from potato peel, Asian Journal of Multidimensional Research, Vol 8, Spl Issue 3, March 2019, Pp62-66-4853, ISSN - 2278-4853.

6. Ms. P. Dhana Priya, and Dr. U. Ratna, Effect of herbal dye from selected sources on knitted socks, Man Made Textiles in India, April 2019, Vol XLVII No. 4, Pp- 116-119, ISSN- 2278-4853.

7. N.Gokarneshan1*, SNS Rajalakshmi and U.Ratna, Functional Finishes of Textiles Using Zinc Oxide Nano Particles – A Review of the Current Trends, Journal of Nanotechnology and Nano Science Research, Vol. 1(2), 2021, Pp: 1-7.

8. N Gokarneshan, SNS Rajalakshmi and U.Ratna, A Review of Some Significant Breakthroughs in Textile Sutures for Ophthalmic Surgery, Journal of Medicine and Healthcare, Vol. 3(1), 2021, Pp: 1-3.

9. Gokarneshan N1* and Ratna U2, Development of a Textile Suture with Improved Properties, Investigations in Gynecology Research & Womens Health, Vol.4(2), 2021, Pp: 315-318.

Full-Length Articles in Proceeding (04):

1. U. Ratna, Protective Textiles, National Conference on Emerging Trends in Fashion, Fabric and Finishes, Kongu Arts and Science College, Erode, 30.01.2006 – 31.01.2006.

2. U. Ratna and Sangeetha, D, Indian Home Textiles – A promising Future, Art in Everyday life, 2013, Pp. 206-208, ISSN - 978-81-92288-2-9-1.

3. Dhanapriya P & Dr. U. Ratna, Effect of Dyeing Cotton Fabric with Michelia Champaca and Cassia Auriculatta, Proceedings of UGC sponsored national conference on Scientific Perspective in Home Science, march 2017.

4. Ms. P. Dhana Priya and Ms. T. Hemalatha & Dr. U. Ratna, Effect of selected Agro-Waste (Corn Husk) for Effluent treatment, International Conference on Waste Water Management Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore, 2018.

Faculty Development Programme (06):

1. U. Ratna, Faculty Development programme on ‘Industry Expectations from the Budding Technocrats in the Global Free Trade Environment, Sardar Vallabhai Patel Institute of Textile Management, 09.06.2007.

2. One day faculty development programme on Plasma treatment and Electro spinning of textile: Kumaraguru College of Technology. (20.05.2016)

3. Orientation Course : Bharathiar University, Coimbatore (06.10.2010 – 02.11.2010)

4. Refresher Course : Bharathiar University, Coimbatore (28.11.2012 – 18.12.2012)

5. Refresher course in Research methodology in social science, Sri Venkateshwara University, Tirupathi (05.09.2017- 23.10.2017).

6. NSS Orientation Training : Empanelled Training Institution, Avinashilingam University for Women, Coimbatore (05.09.2012 – 11.09.2012).

Paper Presented in Conference (14):

International Conference (07):

1. Dr. G. Krishnabai, and U. Ratna, Care labeling and consumers, International Conference on High Performance Textiles and Apparels, Kumaraguru College of Technology in collaboration with Texas Tech University, USA, 7^th -9^th July, 2004.

2. Dr. G. Krishnabai, and U. Ratna, Adolescence and Sun Protection, International Conference on Advances in Textile Materials Technology, Management and Applications organized by, Kumaraguru College of Technology in collaboration with Texas Tech University, USA, 7^th -9^th July, 2005.

3. U. Ratna, Eco friendly Textiles Concepts and Challenges, International Seminar on multifaces of Textiles organized by Department of Textiles & Clothing, Avinashilingam University for Women, Coimbatore, 10.08.2006.

4. KrishnaBai, G. and U. Ratna and Geetha Margret, S, Evaluating the ultraviolet Protection property of Selected Natural Dyes on Cotton, International Conference on ‘Advances in Textiles Machinery, Nonwovens and Technical Textiles (ATNT,07) organized by Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore in collaboration with Texas Tech University, Lubbock, USA., 18-20^th June 2007.

5. U. Ratna and Gowthami, A., Producing Bi-layer Sportswear using Polypropelane and Bamboo Knitted Fabrics, International conference on Advances in Textiles machinery, Non Wovens and Technical textiles (ATNT, 2011) organized by Kumaraguru college of Technology and Texas Tech University, USA., 15-17^th December, 2011.

6. Sangeetha, D. and U. Ratna, Extraction and Application of Dyes from selected Medicinal Herbal – Mimosa Pudica on Khadi Cotton Fabric, Indo-Czech International conference on Advancements in Speciality Textiles and their Applications in Material Engineering and Medical Sciences (ICIC-2014) organized by Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore and Technical University, Liberec, 29^th – 30^th April, 2014.

7. Dr. U. Ratna, Empowering Khadi and Handlooms through design intervention, Two days International Conference30.9.16-1.10.2016, Department of Clothing and Textiles, Ms University, Borada.

8. Ms. P. Dhana Priya and Ms. T. Hemalatha & Dr. U. Ratna, Effect of selected Agro-Waste (Corn Husk) for Effluent treatment, International Conference on Waste Water Management Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore, 2018.

National Conference (06):

1. Dr. U. Ratna, Sun Safety Attitudes and Practices among Adolescents, National Conference on Functional Textiles and Apparels organized by PSG college of Technology, 20.01.2006 to 21.01.2006.

2. Shalini, S.K. and Dr. U. Ratna, Natural Fibre Reinforced composites, National Conference on Modern Trends in Clothing Technology and Management organized by Sardar Vallabhai Patel Institute of Textile Management, Coimbatore, 24.03.2008.

3. Dr. U. Ratna, Changing and Challenging Role of Women in Modern Era, Regional symposium on Problems and Prospects of Women in Development – Gandhian Thoughts organized by Gandhian Studies Centre and Department of Home Science Extension Education, Avinashilingam University for Women, Coimbatore, 2 & 3^rd October 2009.

4. Dr. U. Ratna and Sangeetha, Indian Home textiles – A Promising Future, National Seminar on Art in Everyday life organized by Department of Home Science, Seethalakshmi Ramaswami College, Tiruchirapalli, 05.12.2013.

5. Dr. U. Ratna, Changing and Challenging Role of Indian Women in Textile Industry, National Symposium on Acess and Participation of Women and girls to Health and nutrition, education and training, science and technology organized by women studies centre, Avinashilingam Institute for Homescience and Higher Education for women, Coimbatore, 13-14^th March, 2014.

6. Dr. U. Ratna, National Seminar on Art in Every Day life, Dept. of Home science, Seetha lakshmi Ramaswami, College, Trichy. 05.12.2013.