Ms. Harsha Rani is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Fashion Management Studies at the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Bengaluru. Her academic and professional expertise spans textile science, fashion management, the global fashion business, and sustainable fashion. She joined NIFT in 2014 at Bhubaneswar campus and served as Cluster Initiatives Coordinator, Coordinator- Domestic and International Linkages and Link-Student Development Activity Coordinator during her tenure from 2014-2021.

Dr. B. Raja serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Fashion Communication at the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Bengaluru, India, where he has been a faculty member since 2009. He earned his Ph.D. in Mass Communication from the Central University of Tamil Nadu and possesses extensive academic training in journalism, electronic media, and communication. With more than two decades of experience in higher education and media studies, Dr. Raja has previously served as a faculty member at Madras Christian College and A. M.

Nithya Venkataraman is an Associate Professor with the Department of Knitwear Design at NIFT Bengaluru, teaching in areas covering Trend and Forecast research, Merchandising and Buying, Activewear and Athleisure and Research methodology. Her areas of interest include studying consumption patterns in retail, Trend mapping and Spotting, and Effective Storytelling for Sustainable consumption.

Prof. Sanjeev Sadashiv Malage is a Professor of Consumer behavior & Neuromarketing at National Institute of Fashion Technology, Bengaluru.  His current areas of teaching and research include Marketing Management, Consumer Behaviour, Neuromarketing and Strategic Management.

Dr Gulnaz Banu is a professor of management studies and specialises in marketing. She teaches both UG and PG courses and does research in the areas of fashion business. She joined NIFT Bengaluru in the year 2005. 

She has been in the field of management education since 1996. She has held the posts of CC FMS, CC FP and COE in the past and is currently the CAC at NIFT Bengaluru. She has recieved her Ph D for Jain University Bengaluru.

Dr. B. Ananda Babu is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Fashion Communication at the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Bengaluru, where he teaches undergraduate and postgraduate students. He holds a Ph.D. in Mass Communication and Journalism from Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University ( A Central University) Lucknow, and a master’s degree from Pondicherry University (A Central University) Pondicherry. 

Mr. Sanjeev C M is an Associate Professor in the Department of Fashion Communication at the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Bengaluru. He is a visual artist, educator, and learning designer with over 25 years of professional experience and more than 15 years of experience in higher education. His expertise spans Graphic Design and Visual Communication, including Calligraphy, Typography, Illustration, Branding, Visual Identity, Infographics, Publication Design, UI/UX, Packaging, Signage, Animation, Craft Documentation, and Drawing and Rendering.
Himanshu Dhanda has specialised in creative visual storytelling, photography, and filmmaking. He brings over ten years of industry experience to his role, utilising the visual medium to create thought-provoking content that bridges social and political contexts. His primary expertise spans still photography, documentary filmmaking, and media education. His research and academic contributions focus on heritage conservation, development communication, architectural and fashion photography.
Shelly Jain Bandari is a faculty member specialising in Lingerie and Intimate Apparel, Trends and Forecast and Product Development in the Department of Knitwear Design. She brings extensive professional and academic experience in the apparel export and education management sectors, with expertise in lingerie, merchandising, sourcing, business development, stakeholder management, trend analysis, product development, costing, and people management. She holds a Master’s Degree in Knitwear Design & Technology from the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), New Delhi.