Memberships

• Fellow member - IEI - Council Member
• Life Member - ISTE & Patron member - TAI

Research Interests

• Intelligent Fashion
• Sustainability
• Fashion Merchandising
• Virtual Prototyping
• Product Development
• Entrepreneurship

Area of Expertise

• Circular Knits
• Flat Knits
• Fashion Merchandising
• Sustainability
• Product Development

Educational Qualifications

• Ph.D.
• MBA
• AMIE (Textile Engineering)
• PG Diploma in Knitting and Garment Manufacturing Technology
• Diploma in Textile Technology

Industry Experience

• General Manager
• Production Executive
• Officer–PPC
• In the knitwear & home textile sectors - handled the accounts of international brands: Tommy Hilfiger, Marks & Spencer, Zara, R H Macy, JCPenney, Diesel, Mothercare, Walt Disney, Primark, Brake Textile, H&M, Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic, etc.

Overseas Visits

• The United Kingdom, Germany, Singapore, and Japan, gaining valuable global exposure and fostering international collaborations in the textile and apparel sectors.

Academic Leadership & Administrative Roles at NIFT

• Chairperson (CP) – Dept of Knitwear Design – Academic Head across NIFT Campuses (Jan 2024 – Present)
• Nodal Officer – International Foundation of Fashion Technology Institutes (IFFTI) (July 2022 – July 2025)
• Link Chairperson – Dept of Knitwear Design (Oct 2018 – Feb 2020)
• Unit In-charge Projects (Dec 2012 – Sep 2013)
• Coordinator – International Linkages (CIL) (June 2008 – July 2011)
• Centre Coordinator – Fashion & Textiles (KD & TD) (Jan 2006 – June 2008)
• Regional Industry Coordinator (RIC) (Aug 2006 – June 2008 & July 2005 – Dec 2005)
• Centre Coordinator – Fashion & Textiles (KD & TD) (July 2003 – July 2005)
• Centre Coordinator – KDT (Jan 2002 – July 2003)

Coordinator of Continuing Education (CE) Programs

• Bridge Program (Jul 2009 – Jun 2010)
• Computer Application to the Knitwear Industry (Nov 2009 – Apr 2010)
• Fashion Knitwear & Production Technology (Oct 2007 – Sep 2008, Sep 2006 – Aug 2007, Dec 2005 – Nov 2006 & Nov 2004 – Oct 2005)
• Marketing and Merchandising for the Fashion Industry (Jul 2007 – Dec 2007)
• Fashion Retail Management Studies – Lifestyle Store (2005)
• Certificate Course in Knitwear Production (Nov 2003 – Oct 2004)

Teaching and Academic Engagement

• Involved in teaching students of Fashion and Textiles, Knitwear Design, Textile Design, Fashion Design, Apparel Production, and Fashion Management Studies.
• Guiding students of the above programs in their graduation and research projects.
• Question paper setter and evaluator for semester examinations.
• Member of the jury panel for all semester examinations.

Curriculum Design and Development Expertise

• Chairperson of the Curriculum Review exercise 2025 for the program Knitwear Design — advisor and anchor for core subjects.
• Chairperson for the introduction of innovative and new subjects in Knitwear Design in 2025.
• Core team member in designing and developing the new course curriculum for the 4-year Bachelor of Design (B.Des) – Knitwear Design, upgraded from a 2-year PG Diploma in Knitwear Design and Technology (KDT) during 2003–2006.
• Core team member in designing and updating the curriculum for the 4-year Bachelor of Design (B.Des) – Knitwear Design in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2012, 2017, and 2018, and the PG Master of Fashion Management Studies in 2021.
• Anchor for the core subjects of B.Des (Knitwear Design) and for Apparel Export Merchandising (FMS, PG in 2022) programs.

Patents

• A twist testing apparatus and a testing method thereof, published in The Patent Office Journal No. 51/2023, dated 22/12/2023.

Honors & Awards

• Best Textile Engineering Contributor Award (2022) – Institution of Engineers (India), Tamil Nadu State Centre.
• Precitex Award (1989) – Best Student in Spinning.

Journal Publications (Selected)

• Mohanraj. P, 2015. Capabilities and Skill Requirements for Employees of Select Organised Fashion Retail Outlets of Textile and Clothing in Chennai. Global Journal of Engineering Science and Research Management, 110–129. ISSN 2349-4506.
• Mohanraj. P, 2015. Skill Enrichment among Employees of Select Organised Fashion Retail Outlets of Textile and Clothing in Chennai. International Journal of Emerging Research in Management & Technology 4(6):199–210. ISSN 2278-9359.
• Mohanraj. P, 2015. Future Skill Requirements for the Employees of Select Organised Fashion Retail Outlets: A Study. International Journal in Management and Social Science 3(11):302–315. ISSN 2321-1784.
• Mohanraj. P, 2015. Framework for Categorizing the Employees of Organized Fashion Retail Outlets of Textile and Clothing: An EFA Method. International Journal of Emerging Research in Management & Technology 4(11):83–89.
• Mohanraj. P, 2017. Purchase Preferences towards Apparel Brands. International Journal in Management and Social Science 5(2):184–191.
• Mohanraj. P, 2017. Consumer Behaviour towards Apparel Brands in Chennai. GE-International Journal of Management Research 5(2):106–116.
• Mohanraj. P, 2017. Information Gathering Nature on Digital Shopping Among Online Shoppers in Chennai: An Analytical Study. International Journal of Retail Management and Research 7(1):9–18.
• Mohanraj. P, 2017. Popularity and Preferences in Digital Shopping of Apparel: An Empirical Study. IJSMMRD 7(3):1–12.
• Mohanraj. P, 2017. Online Shopping Behaviour in Fashion Apparel at Chennai (India): A Study. IJRMR 7(4):1–12.
• Mohanraj. P, 2018. The Managerial Competencies of Apparel Designers: An Industrial View. IJHRMR 8(6):163–170.
• Mohanraj. P, 2018. An Industry View on Process Competencies of Apparel Designers: A Study. IJTFT 8(6):11–20.
• Mohanraj P, et al., 2020. Tripodal of Visual Merchandising in Fashion Apparel Retail Stores: A Study. International Journal of Research and Review 7(6):453–464.
• Mohanraj. P, 2020. Visual Merchandising. INSPIRA — E-Magazine of NIFT Kannur.
• Mohanraj. P, 2021. Duality in Visual Merchandising in Fashion Apparel Retail Stores: A Study. GE-IJMR 9(5):9–21.
• Mohanraj P, 2022. Consumer Attitude Towards Shopping Post-Lockdown: A Study. IMPACT: IJRBM 10(8):17–26.

Conference / Talks

• Creative Designing in Flat Knits — Shima Seiki (2020, webinar).
• COVID-19 Challenges — New Normal for the Fashion Industry (2020, webinar).
• Design Interventions & Development for Coir Kerala — International Conference, Alappuzha, Kerala (06.12.2019).
• Marketing Excellence for Ladies' Wear — MADITSSIA, Madurai (2013).
• Current Scenario of Micro Small Medium Enterprises (MSME) Sector in India — Govt. Arts College, Nandanam, Chennai (2009).

Projects

• Skill Development Initiative — Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India (₹1.32 lakh, 2014).
• Uniform Design — Everonn Education Ltd. (₹1.00 lakh, 2010).
• Design Intervention — Govt. of India, Kudanthai Silks Weavers Society (₹7.30 lakh, 2008).
• Graduation Projects (₹1.20 lakh, 2008).
• Logo & Uniform Design — Govt. of Tamil Nadu, Chennai Corporation (₹7.30 lakh, 2007).

Languages

• Tamil
• Telugu
• English

Hobbies

• Reading
• Current Affairs
• Travel & Research

Summary

Prof. Dr. P. Mohanraj, Ph.D., FIE is a distinguished academic, researcher, and industry leader in the field of textiles and knitwear design — a professor and chairperson by profession, and a leader by vision. His career spans over 30 years in industry, teaching, research, and administration, and has been marked by innovation, leadership, and service. With his blend of technical cum creative expertise, industry experience, and academic vision, he continues to contribute to the growth of textile and fashion education, inspiring the next generation of designers, entrepreneurs, and textile engineers.