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IQAC Sub Committees

1 Admission Cell
Name Post
Dr Garima Bhalla Chairperson
Amruta Kakatkar Coordinator
  Madhura Joshi IQAC Coordinator
Satyajit Joglekar Member
Mrudula Kolhatkar Member
  Garima Raj Member
2 Academic Committee  
  Name Post
  Dr Garima Bhalla Chairperson
  Ms. Madhura Joshi Coordinator
  Dr. Sudhakar Jadhav Member
  Ms Mallika Dabhade Samant Member
  Dr Yogesh Bokil Member
  Mr. Umesh Dharmadhikari Member
  Ms. Reema Chaugule Member
  Ms. Anjali Chavan Member
3 International cell
  Name Post
  Dr Garima Bhalla Chairperson
  Ms. Reema Chaugule Coordinator
  Ms. Sneha Maktedar Member
  Mr. Satyajit Joglekar Member
  Ms. Anjali Chavan Member
4 Start-up and Entrepreneurship Cell
Name Post
Dr. Garima Bhalla Chairperson
Ms. Smita Patnaik Coordinator
  Dr. Suresh Karale Member
  Dr. M Hundekar Member
  Dr. Sudhakar Jadhav Member
  Ms. Mallika Samant Member
  Mr. Satyajit Joglekar Member
  Mr. Sachin Suryavanshi Member
5 Research Cell
  Name Post
  Dr Garima Bhalla Chairperson
  Ms Mallika Dabhade Samant Coordinator – Research
  Dr Sudhakar Jadhav Coordinator – Publication
  Dr Yogesh Bokil Member
  Ms. Surbhi Bhand Member
  Ms. Snehal Ninale Member
  Ms. Yadneshwari Lohar Member
6 Publication Cell
  Name Post
  Dr Garima Bhalla Chairperson
  Dr Sudhakar Jadhav Coordinator – Publication
  Ms Mallika Dabhade Samant Member
  Ms. Surbhi Bhand Member
     
7 Internship and placement cell
  Name Post
  Dr Garima Bhalla Chairperson
  Ms. Smita Pattanaik Coordinator
  Ms. Shilpa Jadhav Member
  Ms Nayana Gharge Member
  Mr. Sachin Suryavanshi Member
  Ms. Rajashree Dange Member
 8 Extra-Curricular Cell
Name Post
Dr. Garima Bhalla Chairperson
  Mr. Umesh Dharmadhikari Student Council
Ms. Varsha Bandal Coordinator - Sports and Culture
  Ms. Surbhi Bhand Coordinator - NSS
Mr. Rahul Ajankar Member
Mr. Onkar Kulkarni Member
  Mr. Shrikant Karampuri Member
  Ms. Shivani Joshi Member
  Mr. Pritam Walhekar Member

INTERNAL COMPLAINT COMMITTEE

9 Anti-ragging Cell
  Name Post
  Dr. Garima Bhalla Chairperson
  Ms. Amruta Kakatkar Coordinator
  Ms. Manjula Dedale Hostel warden
  Ms. Madhura Joshi Member
  Ms. Yadneshwari Lohar Member
  Ms. Aarti Paropkare Parent Representation
Ms. Sanskriti Painuly Student Member
  Ms. Antara Dhore Student Member
10 Grievance Cell
  Name Post
  Dr Garima Bhalla Chairperson
  Ms. Smita Patnaik Secretary
  Ms Mallika Dabhade Samant Member
  Ms. Sanjana Khairmode Member
  Ms. Rajashree Dandge Member
  Ms. Priyanka Kulkarni Parent Representation
  Ms. Nupur Mehta Student Representation
  Ms. Kalyani Kulkarni Student Representation
11 Sexual Harassment cell
  Name Post
  Dr Garima Bhalla Chairperson
  Ms. Madhura Joshi Coordinator
  Ms. Reema Chaugule Member
  Ms. Anjali Chaven Member
  Ms. Vrushali Deshpande/ Ms. Prajakta Ghanekar Member
  Ms. Sharmishtha Kasbe Member
  Mr. Umesh Dharmadhikari Member
Internal Committee  - Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal Act, 2013 (PoSH Act)
Ms. Mallika Samant, Presiding Officer Address: Karve Nagar, Pune. Phone: 8380081329 Email: mallika@soft.ac.in
Ms. Madhura Joshi, Member Address: Navi Peth, Pune. Phone: 8767642161 Email: madhura@soft.ac.in
Mr. Umesh Dharmadhikari, Member Address: Dhayari, Pune. Phone: 9423003370 Email: umesh@soft.ac.in
Adv. Vaidehi Parvatikar, Member (Advocate) Address: Erandawande, Pune 411004. Phone: 7507833455 Email: vaidehi.parvatikar@gmail.com
Ms. Manjula Dedale, Member Address: Vadgaon BK, Pune. Phone: 8421928533 Email: m.dedale@maharshikarve.org
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Dr.M.M.Hundekar
Roles & Responsibilities

  • Founder-Principal, Professor Emeritus School of Fashion Technology www.soft.ac.in
  • Director- Development Cell, MKSSS                                                           
  • Secretary, Green Fashion India. www.soft.ac.in/gfi

Education

  • Ph. D., Area of specialization “Textile and Fashion Technology”. Mumbai University.
  • MBA (Executive). Specialization- Human Resource Management
  • Nine Months special teacher’s training at NIFT, New Delhi.
  • M. Sc. in Textiles and Clothing, Mumbai University.

Examiner & Jury

  • External Examiner PhD – M S University Baroda & Banasthali Vidyapeeth, Rajasthan and Devi Ahilya Vishwa Vidyalaya, Indore. Total Ph.D. Assessed – 7
  • Appointment as Editor- Marathi Vastra Nirmity Mahitikosh. Marathi Rajya Vikas Samstha, Undertaking of Govt. of Maharashtra.
Awards & Recognitions
  • Recipient of Maharshi Karve Award of Excellence.
  • Resource Person, Handloom Week, Organized by J.D.Birla Institute, Department of Textile Science, Clothing and Fashion Studies, in Association with MSME & Textile Department, Govt.of West Bengal and Weavers Service Centre, Ministry of Textiles, 12th and 13th April 2023.

Papers, Articles & Publications

  • Paper presentation at Society of Dyers and Colorists Seminar- 2006
  • Paper presentation at World Textile Conference on Apparel and Home Textile organized by International Textile Consortium- 2008
  • Paper presentation at the International Conference in Home Economics, organized by Asian Regional Association of Home- Economics-2009
  • Paper presentation at Conference in Home Economics, organized by Indian Association of Home- Economics, -2010
  • Author- YCMOU Study Material
  • Member Editorial Team- Hupri –An Unparalleled Echo Published Articles
  • Ajrakh Impression and Expression - by Dehia E & Dr. M.M.Hundekar
    https://www.amazon.in/ajrakh-impression-expression-Dehia-Hundekar/dp/8190259423
  • Creative Use of Industrial Waste into Fashion Products Through Fabric Manipulation Using Origami Technique - Ms. Mohika Joshi, Dr. M.M. Hundekar – 2019
  • Waste management, blend of design and social connectivity in the creation of a new product range, using the Godhadi quilting technique from the state of Maharashtra. - Shashwati Khonde, Reema Chaugule & Dr. M. M. Hundekar – 2021
    https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1149/10701.12285ecst

Dr. Suresh Karale
Roles & Responsibilities

  • Director – Incubation Cell
  • MKSSS's School of Fashion Technology (SOFT), Pune

Fashion Academician, industry consultant, and entrepreneur with over 32 years of experience in fashion education, apparel manufacturing, innovation, and incubation.

Education

  • Holds a PhD in Fashion Design, M.Com. and M.Sc. in Fashion.

Professional Experience

  • Founder Director of A-Line Creation Pvt. Ltd., a customised clothing company.
  • Technical consultancy for leading fashion brands in India, with extensive experience in apparel product development, manufacturing, pattern engineering, and industry collaboration.
  • Associated with the Directorate of Industries, Government of Maharashtra, undertaking technical appraisals, machinery and equipment assessments, and installation reports for projects under the Micro and Small Enterprises – Cluster Development Programme (MSE-CDP).
  • As Director – Business Incubation at MKSSS's School of Fashion Technology, I am committed to fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, industry–academia collaboration, and startup development in the fashion and textile industry.

Dr.M.M.Hundekar
Roles & Responsibilities

  • Founder-Principal, Professor Emeritus School of Fashion Technology www.soft.ac.in
  • Director- Development Cell, MKSSS                                                           
  • Secretary, Green Fashion India. www.soft.ac.in/gfi

Education

  • Ph. D., Area of specialization “Textile and Fashion Technology”. Mumbai University.
  • MBA (Executive). Specialization- Human Resource Management
  • Nine Months special teacher’s training at NIFT, New Delhi.
  • M. Sc. in Textiles and Clothing, Mumbai University.

Examiner & Jury

  • External Examiner PhD – M S University Baroda & Banasthali Vidyapeeth, Rajasthan and Devi Ahilya Vishwa Vidyalaya, Indore. Total Ph.D. Assessed – 7
  • Appointment as Editor- Marathi Vastra Nirmity Mahitikosh. Marathi Rajya Vikas Samstha, Undertaking of Govt. of Maharashtra.
Awards & Recognitions
  • Recipient of Maharshi Karve Award of Excellence.
  • Resource Person, Handloom Week, Organized by J.D.Birla Institute, Department of Textile Science, Clothing and Fashion Studies, in Association with MSME & Textile Department, Govt.of West Bengal and Weavers Service Centre, Ministry of Textiles, 12th and 13th April 2023.

Papers, Articles & Publications

  • Paper presentation at Society of Dyers and Colorists Seminar- 2006
  • Paper presentation at World Textile Conference on Apparel and Home Textile organized by International Textile Consortium- 2008
  • Paper presentation at the International Conference in Home Economics, organized by Asian Regional Association of Home- Economics-2009
  • Paper presentation at Conference in Home Economics, organized by Indian Association of Home- Economics, -2010
  • Author- YCMOU Study Material
  • Member Editorial Team- Hupri –An Unparalleled Echo Published Articles
  • Ajrakh Impression and Expression - by Dehia E & Dr. M.M.Hundekar
    https://www.amazon.in/ajrakh-impression-expression-Dehia-Hundekar/dp/8190259423
  • Creative Use of Industrial Waste into Fashion Products Through Fabric Manipulation Using Origami Technique - Ms. Mohika Joshi, Dr. M.M. Hundekar – 2019
  • Waste management, blend of design and social connectivity in the creation of a new product range, using the Godhadi quilting technique from the state of Maharashtra. - Shashwati Khonde, Reema Chaugule & Dr. M. M. Hundekar – 2021
    https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1149/10701.12285ecst
Dr. Garima Bhalla
  • Principal In charge, MKSSS's School of Fashion Technology, Pune
  • Ph.D., Textile Science and Apparel Design. M.Sc., Clothing & Textiles

Profile Overview

  • 20+ years of experience in Fashion and Textile Education.
  • Academician, Researcher, Mentor & Guide.
  • Representation on various National and International Forums as Chair, Speaker, Panelist & Research Presenter.

Academic Contributions

  • Curriculum Development at SNDT Women's University, Mumbai- Fashion Curriculum Enrichment-Focusing on Glocal Requirements
  • Developed subject specific book for YCMOU - Textile and Garment Quality Analysis Assurance
  • Contributed to developing E-Content videos on subjects related to textiles for SOFT - Traditional Indian Textiles.
    Introduction to Dyeing and Printing.

Research

  • Ph.D., Title of Thesis -Enhancing commercial value of khadi apparel products through design intervention.
    M.Sc. (ICAR Junior Research Fellowship). Title of Thesis - Application of natural dye on wool.
  • Research Papers & articles in diverse National and International Conferences and Publications such as GFI, IFFTI, SCOPUS, & Images- Business of Fashion.
  • She has also contributed as a Reviewer at IFFTI
  • Research Guide for M. Design students

Advisory & Board of Study Member

  • SNDT Women's University, Mumbai
  • MGM University Aurangabad
  • 'R Tasta' UK Limited

Initiative Association - Green Fashion India, initiative by MKSSS’s School of Fashion Technology.

  • Steering Committee Member since inception.
  • Green Fashion India is the premier platform for exchange of ideas, information, and sustainable practices to promote 'Social Design' as an extension to Green Fashion.
  • GFI unites academia, industry professionals and artisans on a single stage to discuss, deliberate and infer actionable steps for sustainable fashion that make tangible difference.

University Responsibilities

  • Chairperson- Expert Committee, SNDT Women’s University, Mumbai
  • Member- Local Inquiry Committee, SNDT Women’s University, Mumbai
  • Paper setter, Examiner and Moderator for B. Design courses at SNDT Women’s University, Mumbai
  • Examiner at Shivaji University, Kolhapur.

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