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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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