Dr. Rajdeep Singh Khanuja is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Fashion Management Studies at the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Bhopal since 2014. He is a University Topper and an MBA Gold Medalist. His areas of expertise include Fashion Business Research, Fashion Marketing, Strategic Management, Costing, Financial Management, Entrepreneurship Management and Consumer Behaviour. He has extensive experience in teaching, research, academic mentoring, and industry-oriented projects in fashion management.

Dr. Khanuja actively contributes to research through presentations at national and international conferences and publications in reputed national and international journals, including Scopus-indexed journals. He possesses strong research knowledge and actively teaches research-oriented subjects, while guiding students in their research projects and academic work. He has also guided doctoral research scholars, with two students successfully completing their PhD under his supervision. He has also contributed to projects involving artisan clusters, product development, and uniform design and development for the hospitality and tourism sector of Madhya Pradesh.

Dr. Khanuja is actively involved in mentoring students and promoting industry-oriented learning. He is interested in business analytics, artificial intelligence, fashion innovation, entrepreneurship, and emerging technologies in the fashion industry. His academic and professional interests reflect his commitment to integrating management education, research, technology, and practical industry applications.