Chennai | National Institute of Fashion Technology

Mr. Chakravarthy P

Mr. Chakravarthy P is an Associate Professor in the Department of Fashion Technology at the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Chennai. He specializes in pattern making, garment construction, apparel CAD, virtual sampling, and apparel production. He brings extensive academic and industry experience, combining over Fifteen years of teaching with more than seven years of professional practice in pattern making and CAD systems.

Mr. Sridhar Amanchy

Sridhar Amanchy is an Associate Professor with the Department of Knitwear Design at NIFT Chennai Campus. He is a Proud Alumnus from the First Batch of Knitwear Design & Technology from NIFT Chennai in 2002. His Practice as Faculty focuses on orienting the young minds to multi-disciplinary approach of Fashion & Designers.

Dr. R. Vijayalakshmi

Dr. R. Vijayalakshmi serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Leather Design and currently holding the additional responsibility of Student Development Activity Coordinator at National Institute of Fashion Technology, Chennai. She specializes in 3D Apparel CAD, fashion digital sketching, leather craft techniques, garment pattern making, and construction with academic qualification of B.S., M.Sc., M.Phil., M.B.A., and a Ph.D. with NET.

Mr. S. Jayaraj

Mr Jayaraj is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Fashion Management Studies and specialises in Fashion Marketing and Branding. He teaches Fashion Management subjects like Fashion Merchandising, Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Neuro Marketing, Export Merchandising, and more to postgraduate and Undergraduate students. He joined NIFT in the year 2014. He previously served as Assistant Manager – Product Development from 2010 to 2014 and as a Style Manager at Ambattur Clothing Private Ltd between 2006 and 2008.

Ms. Niveathitha S

Ms. Niveathitha S serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Fashion Design, where she specializes in fashion design processes, graphics for fashion, trend analysis and forecasting, styling, and traditional textiles. She holds a Master's degree in Design from NIFT Mumbai and earned her Bachelor's degree in Fashion Technology under Anna University. As a passionate academician with around five years of experience in higher education, she actively contributes to student learning and curriculum delivery across her core areas of expertise.

Orientation Programme 2026 – "Unscripted"

The three-day Orientation Programme 2026 at NIFT Chennai was organised from 29–31 July 2026 under the theme “Unscripted,” reflecting creativity, curiosity and the possibilities of a designer’s journey. The programme was designed to familiarise the incoming students with NIFT’s academic environment, institutional culture, campus facilities and support systems.

Ms. Pratheepa Raj

Ms. Pratheepa Raj is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Fashion Design at NIFT Chennai, with over 21 years of professional experience, including Academia and Industry and specialises in innovative patterning, Apparel design development, luxury couture and bespoke fashion, Fashion history, and Inclusive Fashion. She holds a B.Des. in Fashion Design, BBA, MBA in International Business, and is a certified Gold Master in Transformational Reconstruction (TR) Techniques.

Handloom Carnival – #WearYourTribe Fashion Walk

The Handloom Carnival at NIFT Chennai was celebrated with great enthusiasm as part of National Handloom Day. Around 280 students participated in the #WearYourTribe Fashion Walk, proudly styling and showcasing handloom textiles representing diverse Indian traditions. Students explored sarees, dresses, shirts, and contemporary ensembles while celebrating the beauty of indigenous weaves.

Dr. G.Sai Sangurai

Dr.G.Sai Sangurai , Associate Professor holding a post of Centre Coordinator, Department of Fashion Design and an additional in-charge of Girls Hostel at NIFT, Chennai. She completed her Bachelors and Masters in Textile Technology from AC Tech, Anna University, Chennai. Alos she pursued a Doctorate from Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgaum. She is associated with NIFT from the year 2025.

Celebrating har ghar ka tiranga and National Handloom Day

"Timeless Weaves of Kancheepuram" was an insightful exhibition-cum-sale featuring Master Weaver Sri. Harikrishnanganesan. The event showcased authentic Kancheepuram saree motifs, traditional yarn varieties, and natural dye samples on silk and cotton. Visitors gained hands-on technical understanding through live demonstrations of the Jacquard weaving process and the intricate Jaala technique using a mini Jacquard box.

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