Faculty Profile Dr. S.LakshmiManokari

Associate Professor and Head i/c Department of Textiles and Apparel Design, Periyar University, Palkalai Nagar, Salem, 636 011. Tamil Nadu, India E-mail: [email protected] Mobile:

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Education & Research 

PhD in Textiles and Clothing in Mother Teresa University, March 2013, Highly commended

Dissertation Topic: An investigation of weft–knitted Structures produced from conventional and compact yarns 

M.Phil in Costume Design and Fashion ,Kongu Arts and Science college , Bharathiar University, Ist Class, April 2004. Dissertation Topic: Comparative study of Batik Printing on Cotton and silk using natural dyes.

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M.Sc, Textile and Clothing in Avinashilingam institute of home science and higher education for women, Coimbatore, Ist Class, with Distinction, May 1997 Dissertation Topic: Optimizing the procedure for Dying Cotton using French Mari gold.

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B.Sc., FCS/Chemistry, Avinashilingam institute of Home science and higher education for women, Coimbatore, Ist Class, with Distinction, April 1995.

Skills       

Experience in creating & implementing innovative courses and laboratories Dedication and attachment with the institution. Highly flexible and can cope up with challenging tasks Good team player with ability to encourage and motivate people to contribute for the growth of the organization Achievement oriented Leadership and efficient management ability Good communication skills

Teaching Experience: 17 Years S.No

Designation

Institution

Period From

Total No. of Period To

Year

Month

days

1

Assistant Professor

6.8.1997 Kongu Arts and Science college, Erode

21.09.2014

17

1

15

2

Head of the Department

3.10.2000 Kongu Arts and Science college, Erode

29.10.2014

14

0

26

3

Associate Professor

22.9.2014 Kongu Arts and Science college, Erode

29.10.2014

0

1

7

4.

Associate Professor and Head i/c

Periyar University

Till date

1

13

30.10.2014

(15.12.2014)

Research Experience: 10 years  

Recognized Research Guide, for Periyar and Bharathiar University M.sc guided -14 students

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M.phil guided -7

Research Projects Current Project: Major Project Recommended by UGC(Rs.9,91,000 ) for the Title “Synthesis of phyto nano particles using Wrightia tinctoria and developing wound dressing with viscose non woven for diabetic wound” Funded projects 

Coordinator to develop Virtual training module For Fashion designing, Beauty care and embroidery for Kwicksoft solutions pvt Ltd, Chennai from 22.8.2006 to 22.11.2006Rs.94, 390

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Coordinator to Train Backward class Beneficiaries- in Fashiondesigning,Embroidery and Beauty care funded by National Backward Classes Finance Development Corporation from 2006 to 2007-Rs.2,67,000

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Coordinator for Skill development training in Beauty care under SJSRY(Step up) funded by Erode city Municipal Corporation from 17.2.2011 to 16.8.2011-Rs. 1,58,650

Publications Book and Book chapters 

Cad in Fashion Designing, Bharathiar university Coimbatore, School of Distance education

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Chapter-29 Functional Finishes for apparels in Functional Textiles and Apparels, Kalaiselvampathipagam, 15 sastri, street Coimbatore.

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Chapter-10 Attitude of textile developers about development of traditional motifs in different styles in Emerging trends in Textiles, apparel Production and Management, Oviya Publications, Coimbatore

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Chapter 11 Developing Salwar Kameez Pattern For Perfect Fit Using Pattern Making Method in Emerging trends in Textiles, apparel Production and Management, Oviya Publications, Coimbatore Chapter 27 Designing and Developing Tops for Teenage Girls Using Draping Technique in Emerging trends in Textiles, apparel Production and Management, Oviya

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Research Papers in Journals International    

Salwar kameez Designing For college going girls, International Journal of Textile and Fashion Technology www.tjprc.org (Refereed and Indexed), Vol.4(5)11-20,October 2014 Effect of blend compositions on wicking behaviour of micro polyester cotton blended yarns, International journal of Current Research,www.journalcra.com,(Peer Reviewed and Indexed), Vol.6(8)8246-8250,August 2014 Evaluation of the Use of Insect Repellent Pouches developed from Vetiveria zizanioides, International journal of Science and Research( Peer Reviewed,Refreed and Indexed) www.ijsr.net, Vol 3 (8) 1366-1370,August 2014 Wicking Behaviour of Woven Cotton Fabrics by Horizontal Method, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR) ( Peer Reviewed,Refreed and Indexed) ,www.ijsr.net, Vol3(8)1147-1151,August 2014

National 

Approaches for the prediction of Spirality in weft-Knitted fabrics, Asian Textile Journal, Vol.19(7)24-26, 2010

Full Paper published in Conference proceedings 

Compact spinning –The spinning of the Future, National Conference on Advanced Computerization in Apparel and Fashion, Feb 2nd 2007

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A comparative study of the quality of conventional, Compact and Hybrid doubled yarns, Proceedings of the 39th Textile Research Symposium at IIT Delhi, Dec 16 th to 18th2010

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Synthesis of Phyto Nanoparticles using Wrightia Tinctoria and Developing Wound Dressing With Viscose Non-Woven For Diabetic wound, MediTex 2014 International conference on Current trends in Medical Textile Research, 1 st March 2014

Paper Presented in Conferences

S.No .

Name of the event

Date(s)

1.

National

20-21 January 2006

2.

National

24-25 january 2006

3

National

30-31 january2006

4

National

26 feb,2007

5

International

6

National

18-20 june 2007

14 sep 2013

Address of the institution/organization where held PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore Vivekanandha college of arts and sciences for women, Tiruchengodu Kongu Arts and Science college, erode Vivekanandha college of arts and sciences for women, Tiruchengodu Kumaraguru college of technology ,Coimbatore and texas university, USA Garden city college, Bangalore

Theme of the seminar

Functional textiles and apparels Emerging trends in fashion designing Emerging trends in fashion fabrics and Finishes Advanced computerization in apparel and fashion Advances in textile,machinery,non-woven and technical textiles Paradigm shift in apparel and fashion design in contemporary era

7

National

19 feb 2014

8.

National

27 feb 2014

9

International

1 march 2014

Vivekanandha college for women, Tiruchengodu Bharathiar university, Coimbatore Sitra, Coimbatore

Miracles in Modernstilo

Emerging trends in textiles, apparel production and management Meditex international conference 2014

Training Undergone

S. No . 1

2

3

Nature of Training Workshop

Workshop

Workshop

Theme 2-Day NCUTE Pilot Programme on innovative methods for textile teaching One day Seminar in Personal Grooming

Address of the Institution/Organization Psg college of Technology

Duration From To 17.5.2002

18.5.2002

Kongu Nadu Beautician club

11.8.2002

NCUTE Pilot Programme on Process Quality Control in Garment Manufacturing

Bannari Amman Institute of Technology

1.8.2003

2.8.2003

4

Training Programme

Training Programme by FYMC

Kongu Arts and Science College

24.6.2005

25.6.2005

5

International conference

Advances in fibrous materials, on-woven and technical textiles

SSM college of engineering and Texas tech University,USA

7.8.2006

9.8.2006

One –day workshop for Ph.D Scholars Research orientation

Mother Teresa women’s university, Kodaikanal

03.1.2009

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One –day workshop for Ph.D Scholars Research orientation

Mother Teresa women’s university, Kodaikanal

31.1.2009

Teaching Technology in Higher Education and Evaluation

Kongu Arts and Science college

11.8.2012

Vocational training on Textile Testing and Equipment Handling

Bharathiar university

25.3.2013

6

7

8

9

Workshop

Workshop (Academic) FDP

Training

29.3.2013

The art of Teaching: Bridge between Student and Teacher

Kongu Arts and Science college

29.3.2014

Workshop

Autonomy

Kongu Arts and Science college

19.7.2014

Workshop

One day workshop on Testing of comfort properties of textiles

Kumaraguru college of Technology, Coimbatore

30.1.2015

FDP

10

11

12

Consultancy i)Uniform Designing SI.No.

Title

1. School

Institution Uniform URCPalaniammal matriculation higher

Designing

Date 28.3.2005

secondary School, Erode

2. Band Uniform Designing URCPalaniammal matriculation higher 16.5.2011 for Girls

secondary School, Erode

3. Band Uniform Designing URC Palaniammal matriculation higher 30.6.2011 for Boys

secondary School, Erode

4. Overcoat For Ladies Staff 5. Uniform

For

Kongu Arts and Science College, Erode 2011

Girls Kongu Arts and Science College, Erode 2011

Students

(ii) Designed garments for cultural programmes for Kongu National matriculation school, erode on 19.3.2006

Other Academic Service Duration From

To

Years of Experience

Bharathiar University

26.4.2004

31.12.2006

2y:8m

Bharathiar University

1.1.2010

31.12.2012

2y:11m

iii

Ex.officio member (PG Costume Design Board) Bharathiar University

1.1.2010

31.12.2012

2y:11m

iv

Special Invitee

Standard fireworks Rajaratinam College for women,sivakasi

1.4.2012

31.3.2014

1y:11m

Periyar university, Salem

6.1.2015

Till date

PSG Arts and Science college, Coimbatore

2005

2014

9y

Parks college ,Tirupur

2012

2014

2y

2012

2014

2y

2009

2014

5y

2000

2014

14y

2012

2014

2y

S.NO Nature of Service 1 i ii

v 2.

Institution/University

Board of Studies Member(UG Costume Design Board) Chairman(UG Costume Design Board)

Chairman,Department of Textiles and Apparel Design Question Paper Setting Board

Question paper setter for UG and PG courses related to Costume Design and Fashion

Vellalar college for women, Erode Periyar university, Salem

Valuation Board Bharathiar university, Coimbatore.

3. Examiner

Vellalar college for women, erode

Member

Chief Examiner

4

UG Costume Design and Fashion board under Bharathiar university

2000

2014

14y

2000

2014

14y

2001

2014

13y

Selection Committee Subject Expert for appointment of Lecturers in Costume Design and Fashion

5

UG Costume Design and Fashion board valuation under Bharathiar university

Kongu Arts and Science college, Erode Vellalar college for women, erode

25.2.2006

Expert Committee

Expert committee

Home science department, Fatima College(Autonomous) Textiles and apparel Design, Bharathiar university, Coimbatore Nominated expert member of inspection commission to Dr.N.G.P Arts and Science College, Coimbatore Nominated expert member of inspection commission to Sree Amman arts and Science college

21.3.06

27.12.2010

31.5.06

5.2.2014

Other Experiences

S. No

1

2 3 4

Name of the Institution

Position Held Volunteer for Interstate Junior Red cross Training Cum Study camp Member in Ragging Curb Committee President for Women Development cell Convenor for the Psychology club

Period

Years of Experience

From

To

26.12.2002

2.1.2003

7d

June 2009

Till date

5y

June 2012

June 2014

2y

June 2012

29.10.2014

2y

5

IQAC member

12.9.2011

29.10.2014

2.5y

6

Staff club Member

Sep 2012

29.10.2014

2 y 10 m

2014

29.10.2014

2m

2012

29.10.2014

2y

2000

29.10.2014

14y

Jan 2012

29.10.2014

2y

7 8 9

10 11

Squad member for Internal Examination Coordinator for Value added course Reception committee member for college functions Committee Member for Preparation of NAAC Report Internal Quality Assurance Cell Member

Kongu Arts and Science College, Erode

Periyar University, Salem

10.12.2014

Till date

Experience in Organizing Discipline related Co-Curricular Activities

S.No 1 2 3 4 5

Name of the Event Orientation Programme Guest lectures Alumni meet Fashion shows and designer contest

Exhibitions

Extension activities S.N o.

Address of the institution/organization where held

Name of the event

Date(s)

1.

Fashion Shows and Exhibitions

30.8.2004

Textiles and Garment Exporters Association, Erode

2.

Workshop on Fabric Painting

8th &9th may 2002

In Collaboration with Kalaai Kathir & Arty Colors

3.

Hair style and Mehandi competition for the Public

2nd Feb 2004

In Collaboration with Dinamalar

Women Development Cell Activities S.N o. 1

Name of the event

Date(s)

Address of the institution/organization where held

College /inter college /Extension activities

Inauguration of Women development cell for the year 2012-2013 Health awareness Programme

31.7.2012

College level

22.8.2012

College level

3.

Yoga and Meditation Programme

College level

4.

Skill development training “Tailoring, Beauty care and Cookery”

6.12.2012 to 8.12.2010 10.12.201 2January and february

5.

Personal counselling to women 1.3.2013 students

2.

College level

College level Women Development cell, Kongu Arts and Science college, Erode

6.

Women’s day celebration

8.3.2013

7.

Women development cell inauguration

29.8.2013

College level

8

Workshop on “Eat Right”

16.9.2013

College level

College level

9.

“College Bazzar”to promote the 5.12.2013 products of Self help group & 6.12.2013

Government

10.

Self Defensive driving for ladies

College level

11.

Awareness Programme on 7.2.14 Organic Gardening Awareness Programme on Sidha 19.2.2014 medicine

College level

Women’s day celebration

College level

12 13.

7.2.14

College level

8.3.2014

Awards and Prizes Received S.No Name 1. Awards Certificate 1. of Excellence 2

Best teacher award

Institution

Lions Club of Erode Metro

Purpose of Award Contribution in Education

Year

30.1.2007

Best Teaching Kongu Arts and Science college

25.2.2014

2. Prizes 1

III Prize and Cash Award (Rs.2000)

Meditex International Conference, South India Textile Research Association, Coimbatore

Membership in Professional Bodies S.No. Organization 1

The Textile Institute of Manchester ,UK

3

International Journal of Textile and Fashion Technology

Best Research Paper Presentation (First author)

Position Individual membership Editorial member

1.3.2014

Duration 12.4.2005 to 12.4.2006 August 2014 onwards

Seminars and conferences organized

S.No

Name of the event

1.

National Conference on “Emerging trends in fashion ,Fabrics and Finishes State Level Seminar on Fashion Portfolio Presentation

2

3

State Level Seminar on Business Opportunities in Fashion & Textiles

Date(s)

Address of the institution/organization where held th st 30 &31 jan Department of Costume 2006 Design and Fashion, Kongu Arts and Science college, Erode 28th Jan 2012 Department of Costume Design and Fashion, Kongu Arts and Science college, Erode

College/inter college /Extension Activities

19th sep 2013

Inter-college level

Department of Costume Design and Fashion, Kongu Arts and Science college,Erode

National level

Inter-college level

Role in Magazine/Newsletter/Journals/Booklets S.No.

Position

Name

Period

1

Editor

Live stylz magazine

From June 2004

2

Live stylz magazine

June 2004

3

Article published Editor

Simple Yoga and Meditation for Women

2013

4

Editor

Glimpses of WDC

August 2013& August 2014

To Dec 2005 July2005

Seminar/Meeting Presided Over/Addressed

S. No.

1.

Nature of Participa tion Guest of Honour

Name of the event Valedictory function of Self Employment Training Course For women

Address of the institution/ Date(s) organization where held Rotary Club of Erode 29.12.2002 and Pidilite industries Chennai

Title of the paper presented/participated Self employment opportunities in fashion designing

2.

Chief guest

3.

Guest Faculty

4.

Resource person

5.

Resource person

6.

Guest Faculty

7.

Resource person

8.

Chief guest

9.

Resource person

10.

Chief Guest

11.

Guest Faculty

12.

Resource person

Inauguration of CDF Association Lecture For Weavers cooperative society

29.9.2004

10.8.2006

Department of Costume Design and Fashion, Kaamadhenu Arts and Science college,Sathyamangala Erode institute of com operative management

Two days employees training on 10.11.2008 Erode institute of coModern To operative management designing and 11.11.2008 fashion technology “Vetri Organised by Daily Nitchyam”Job Thanthi and Erode 29.4.2010 opportunities sengunthar Engineering in fashion college designing Lecture for Department of Fashion fashion 6.9.2010 Technology, Angel technology College of Engineering students and Technology,Tirupur Vetri Organised by Daily Nitchyam”Job Thanthi and Erode 25.4.2011 opportunities sengunthar Engineering in fashion college designing Department of Costume Inauguration of Design and fashion, CDF 30.8.2011 Sasurie college of Arts Association and Science,Vijayamangala Skill development 17.2.2011- m Kongu Arts and science training under SJSRY(STEPUP) Inaugural function “Scintilla” Lecture for I M.Sc. Textiles and Apparel Design Vetri students Nitchyam”Job opportunities in fashion designing

16.8.2011

9.8.2012 28.9.2013 to 29.9.2013 23.4.2013

college, Erode Department of Costume Design and Fashion, Nandha Arts and Science College, Erode Department of Textiles and Apparel Design, Bharathiar university, Coimbatore Organised by Daily Thanthi and Erode sengunthar Engineering college

Inaugural address

Fashion Technology

Lecture on Colour theory

Employment opportunities for Fashion designing studies Intimate Apparel Employment opportunities for Fashion designing studies

Inaugural address

Beauty care trainingPedicure and manicure Career opportunities in fashion designing

Draping Practical Employment opportunities for Fashion designing studies

13.

Resource person

14.

Resource person

15.

Judge

16.

Resource Person

State level seminar on Recent Trends and opportunities for fashion Career designer opportunities in fashion designing Ramp show by Fashion designing club UGC sponsored National seminar on Emerging trends in technical textiles for modern era

24.1.2014

Department of Costume Design and Fashion, Nandha Arts and Science College, Erode

Merchandise opportunities in Apparel industry

18.2.2014

Rajendran matric. hr. Sec .school, Erode

Career opportunities in fashion designing

2.4.2014

CS Academy,CBSE School, Erode

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23.1.2015

G.Venkataswamy Naidu College,Kovipatti

Geo Textiles