Mr. Siewspah D. Buhroy is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Fashion Management Studies at the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Shillong, where he also serves as the Campus Coordinator for Fashion Management Studies. He joined NIFT in 2013 after gaining professional experience in the retail industry, including with the luxury brand FENDI. His expertise spans retail management, luxury brand management, visual merchandising, entrepreneurship, and marketing. With a strong passion for teaching, he is committed to bridging academic learning with industry practices and equipping students with practical knowledge relevant to the evolving fashion and retail sectors. His academic and professional interests focus on retail, luxury, entrepreneurship, and marketing education. He actively contributes to curriculum delivery, student mentoring, and industry-oriented learning initiatives. He previously worked with the Meghalaya Institute of Entrepreneurship, where he identified and promoted small businesses and served as a resource person for training handicraft artisans in marketing. He was also a visiting faculty member at Iowa State University through a project supported by the United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF), collaborating with faculty from Iowa State University, Oklahoma State University, and the University of North Texas. Beyond teaching, Mr. Buhroy actively mentors students, engages with entrepreneurs and artisans, and participates in academic outreach activities. He is committed to strengthening industry-academia collaboration, promoting entrepreneurship, and supporting sustainable livelihood initiatives through education and capacity-building.