About

Dr. Md Vaseem Md Ramzan Chavhan

Assistant Professor, Knitwear Design (BDes)

Hyderabad Campus

About

Dr. Md Vaseem Md Ramzan Chavhan

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vaseem.chavhan@nift.ac.in

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About

Dr. Md. Vaseem Chavhan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Knitwear Design at the National Institute of Fashion Technology, Hyderabad. He specializes in textile engineering, technical textiles, knitting, nonwoven technology, textile testing, fabric structure and design. With more than twelve years of teaching experience and earlier industry exposure, he combines academic expertise with practical insight. He earned a Ph.D. in Textile Technology after completing an M.Tech in Textile Engineering and Management from NIT Jalandhar and a bachelor's degree in Textile Engineering.

His research focuses on smart and sustainable textiles, seam engineering, thermoregulating finishes, natural fibers, technical textiles, nonwoven materials, and predictive modeling using artificial neural networks. He has authored more than thirty research publications, edited one book, secured a Ministry of Textiles funded project under the National Technical Textiles Mission, and regularly reviews manuscripts for leading textile journals. He actively presents at national and international conferences and collaborates on interdisciplinary research initiatives.

Beyond research, he mentors students, supports curriculum development, contributes academic administration, and promotes industry engagement through workshops, invited talks, and collaborative activities. He enjoys exploring emerging tools, technologies, and knowledge sharing while encouraging innovation, sustainability, professional ethics, lifelong learning, interdisciplinary collaboration, creative problem solving, and excellence.

Journal Publications

1. Chavhan, M. V. (2025). A comparative analysis of after-stitch strength reduction in sewing threads across woven, nonwoven and composite fabric assemblies. *International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology, 37*(4), 721–730.(https://doi.org/10.1108/IJCST-03-2024-0060)

2. Gobikannan, T., Pawar, S. J., Sampath Kumar, S. K., Chavhan, M. V., Navinbhai, A. H., & Prakash, C. (2023). Importance of antiviral and antibacterial face mask used in pandemics: An overview. *Journal of Natural Fibers, 20*(1)(https://doi.org/10.1080/15440478.2022.2160407)

3. Chavhan, M. V., Naidu, M. R., & Hayavadna, J. (2022). Artificial neural network and regression models for prediction of sewing thread consumption for multilayered fabric assembly at lockstitch 301 seam. *Research Journal of Textile and Apparel, 26*(4), 343–358. (https://doi.org/10.1108/RJTA-09-2020-0103)

4. Chavhan, M. V., & Naidu, M. R. (2021). Investigating the properties of wet-laid nonwoven made from mechanically fibrillated jute fiber. *Journal of Natural Fibers, 18*(1), 34–41. (https://doi.org/10.1080/15440478.2019.1612303)

5. Chavhan, M. V., & Naidu, M. R. (2021). Study on fabric compression under seam vis-à-vis quantitative measurement of seam boldness and thread consumption for lockstitch 301. *Research Journal of Textile and Apparel, 25*(2), 89–104. (https://doi.org/10.1108/RJTA-06-2020-0071)

6. Chavhan, M. V., Ghosh, S., & Naidu, M. R. (2019). An elliptical model for lockstitch 301 seam to estimate thread consumption. *The Journal of The Textile Institute, 110*(12), 1740–1746.(https://doi.org/10.1080/00405000.2019.1617532)

7. Ghosh, S., & Chavhan, M. V. (2014). A geometrical model of stitch length for lockstitch seam. *Indian Journal of Fibre & Textile Research, 39*(2), 153–156.

8. Sapale, P., Bhadariya, V., Rana, S. S., Subbaiah, T., Chavhan, M. V., & Kaur, P. (2022). Empirical study of Gum Ghatti as an alternative thickening agent in hydraulic fracturing. *Petroleum, 8*(4), 567–576. (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.petlm.2021.05.003)

9. Chilukoti, G. R., Chavhan, M. V., Bairabattina, V., Jagadish Kumar, M. S., & Hayavadna, J. (2021). An artificial neural network approach to predict colour of textile substrate dyed from natural dyes. *Asian Dyer, 18*(3), 31–34.

10. Chavhan, M. V., Venkatesh, B., Govardhan Rao, C., & Jagadish, M. S. (2021). Regression techniques for prediction of effect of padding mangle pressure and speed on shade variations. *Asian Dyer, 18*(2), 42–46.

11. Jagadish Kumar, M. S., Chilukoti, G. R., Chavhan, M. V., Venkatesh, B., & Hayavadna, J. (2021). Artificial neural network for the prediction of color values on cotton fabric substrate dyed from the natural dye source pomegranate rind and alizarin. *Colourage, 67*(3), 25–32.

12. Chavhan, M. V., Venkatesh, B., & Govardhan Rao, C. (2020). Seam strength of the plain and medium weight selected apparel wear fabrics stitched with Lockstitch-301 seam. *International Journal of Recent Technology and Engineering, 8*(5), 2023–2027. (https://doi.org/10.35940/IJRTE.E5039.018520)

13. Chilukoti, G. R., Venkatesh, B., Chavhan, M. V., & Jagadish Kumar, M. S. (2020). Colour strength and washing fastness properties of cotton fabric dyed with Kasunda flower extract. *International Journal of Recent Technology and Engineering, 8*(5), 2019–2022.(https://doi.org/10.35940/IJRTE.E5038.018520)

14. Venkatesh, B., Govardhan Rao, C., Chavhan, M. V., & Jagadish Kumar, M. S. (2019). Kinetics of reactive dyed pretreated cotton fabrics with and without using salt. *International Journal of Recent Technology and Engineering, 8*(4), 9723–9726. (https://doi.org/10.35940/IJRTE.D9191.118419)

15. Venkatesh, B., Govardhan Rao, C., Jagadish Kumar, M. S., & Chavhan, M. V. (2018). Effect of microcrystalline cellulose powder on properties and dyeability of polyester and polyester blended fabrics. *Colourage*, 29–40.

16. Venkatesh, B., Jagadish Kumar, M. S., Govardhan Rao, C., & Chavhan, M. V. (2018). An investigation into comfort properties of polyester fabric by surface modification with polyvinyl alcohol. *Textile Trends, 60*(12), 28–34.

17. Chavhan, M. V., Jagadish Kumar, M. S., Neta, V., & Venkatesh, B. (2017). Manual versus electronic spindle ring alignment and its effect on ring and compact yarn properties. *Journal of the Textile Association, 78*(4), 238.

18. Rao, C. U., Vijay Babu, A. R., Chavhan, M. V., & Jagadish Kumar, M. S. (2017). Energy audit and conservation measures of a spinning mill. *Journal of Advanced Research in Dynamical and Control Systems, 9*(9), 188–199.

19. Chavhan, M. V., Jagadish Kumar, M. S., Raju, M. V., & Naveen Kumar, E. (2017). A scientific approach of ambient atmosphere to develop all-round personalities for sustainable welfare of the students: A model study. *International Journal of Civil Engineering and Technology, 8*(5), 743–749.

20. Chavhan, M. V., & Mukhopadhaya, A. (2016). Fibrous filter to protect building environments from polluting agents: A review. *Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series E, 97*(1), 63–70. (https://doi.org/10.1007/s40034-015-0071-3)

21. Nagarajan, E. I., Venkatesh, B., Chilukoti, G. R., & Chavhan, M. V. (2017). Investigation of cotton fabrics treated with sericin and cross-linking. *International Journal on Textile Engineering and Processes, 3*(2), 22–25.

22. Chavhan, M. V., Govardhan Rao, C., & Jagadish Kumar, M. S. (2016). Effect of stitch angle on tensile and bending properties of nonwoven fabric. *International Journal on Textile Engineering and Processes, 2*(1), 43–48.

23. Venkatesh, B., Govardhan Rao, C., & Chavhan, M. V. (2016). An investigation on natural UV protective finishes on cotton fabrics. *Prosperous Textile International Journal.*

24. Chavhan, M. V., & Naveen Kumar. (2015). Vat dyeing using hydroxyacetone as a reducing agent. *International Journal on Textile Engineering and Processes, 1*(3), 96–97.

25. Mida, V., & Chavhan, M. V. (2012). Nonwoven sound absorption textiles. *International Journal of Textile and Fashion, 2*(2), 45–55.

26. Chavhan, M. V., Mukhopadhaya, A., & Etika, K. (2018). Designing of personnel protective clothing for protection against the CBRN agents: A review. *Filtration, 18*(2), 98–116.

Books and Book Chapters

Book

Subramanian, S., Sampath Kumar, K., & Chavhan, M. V. (Eds.). (2024). *Textile materials for good health and wellbeing: Design and applications*. Springer. [https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-6496-9](https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-6496-9)

Book Chapters

1. Chavhan, M. V., et al. (2026). Sustainable biotech practices in textile agriculture. In *Biotechnology approaches in textile technology*. CRC Press/Taylor & Francis. [https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003677840-1](https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003677840-1)

2. Chavhan, M. V., et al. (2026). Development in bio-inspired synthesis and textile application of microbial cellulose. In *Biotechnology approaches in textile technology*. CRC Press/Taylor & Francis. [https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003677840-11](https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003677840-11)

3. Chavhan, M. V., & Thakur, R. (2024). Textile material-based coveralls. In *Textile materials for good health and wellbeing: Design and applications*. Springer. [https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-6496-9_8](https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-6496-9_8)

4. Thakur, R., & Chavhan, M. V. (2024). E-textiles and wearables for healthcare. In *Textile materials for good health and wellbeing: Design and applications*. Springer. [https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-6496-9_17](https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-6496-9_17)

5. Chavhan, M. V., Venkatesh, B., & Murali, B. (2023). Jute fibre: Extraction, properties and applications. In *Jute: Cultivation, Properties and Uses*. Nova Science Publishers.