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.

• 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

• An Assessment Of The Factors That Impact The Well-Being Of Handicrafts In India - Mallika Pal, Dr. M. M. Hundekar, 2022
  https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1149/10701.15603ecst/pdf

• INDIA BUSINESS OF FASHION REPORT 2023 - IMAGES Business of Fashion Report 2023: 100 Global Green Initiatives in Fashion -2023
  https://shop.indiaretailing.com/product/india-business-of-fashion-report-2023/

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.

• 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

• An Assessment Of The Factors That Impact The Well-Being Of Handicrafts In India - Mallika Pal, Dr. M. M. Hundekar, 2022
  https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1149/10701.15603ecst/pdf

• INDIA BUSINESS OF FASHION REPORT 2023 - IMAGES Business of Fashion Report 2023: 100 Global Green Initiatives in Fashion -2023
  https://shop.indiaretailing.com/product/india-business-of-fashion-report-2023/

• 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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