Mr. Ramen Halder is an assistant professor in the Leather Design Department at the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Kolkata. He is actively engaged in teaching a wide range of undergraduate courses, including Leather Design, Footwear Design, CAD/CAM for Leather Products and Footwear, Illustration, and Design Fundamentals. With a strong commitment to design education and innovation, his teaching integrates traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design practices, digital technologies, and user-centric approaches to product development. Prior to joining NIFT Kolkata in 2022, he served as a faculty member at the Footwear Design & Development Institute (FDDI) for ten years, where he gained extensive experience in teaching, curriculum development, research, and industry-oriented training in footwear and leather product design. His academic and research interests focus on footwear design, leather product development, sustainable design practices, traditional Indian handcrafted footwear, and the preservation and modernization of indigenous craft knowledge. He is currently pursuing his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at Banasthali Vidyapith.