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Alumni Team

School of Fashion Technology (SOFT), Pune, India’s alumni are today working with leading garments organisation not only in export sector but also in domestic market. The designers too employ graduates of School of Fashion Technology (SOFT), Pune, India because of their artistic insights tempered with technical discipline & creative expression balanced by their merchandising and market expertise. What is equally significant is the fact that the self-confidence gained at School of Fashion Technology (SOFT), Pune, India has encouraged several young graduates to become entrepreneurs.

Dr. M.M. Hundekar

(Ex-offcio, Principal), President

Dr. Garima Bhalla

(Principal), Secretary

Ms. Mallika Samant

Treasurer

Ms. Amruta Kakatkar

Member

Ms. Reema Chaugule

Member

Ms. Mohika Joshi

Member

Ms. Varsha Bandal

Member

Mrs. Mrudula Kolhatkar

Member

Ms. Snehal Ninale

Member

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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. 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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