Bhubaneswar | National Institute of Fashion Technology

Itisha Sharma

Ms. Itisha Sharma (2013–2017), a NIFT Bhubaneswar alumna, has built a dynamic career in fashion marketing and brand management. Starting her professional journey after graduation, she developed expertise in marketing strategy, brand communication, consumer engagement, and business development. Her industry experience has enabled her to work in the competitive fashion and lifestyle sector, taking on progressively responsible roles.

Srishti Tanwani

Ms. Srishti Tanwani is the Co-Founder & CEO of Indo Era, a leading Indian ethnic-wear fashion brand that has scaled to over ₹500 crore in revenue without external funding. She holds a Bachelor’s in Information Technology and a Master’s in Fashion Management from NIFT Bhubaneswar, and her early experience in e-commerce shaped her consumer-centric approach to retail.The seed for Indo Era was sown much earlier than 2018 - in childhood, watching her mother run her boutique and seeing how fashion could be personal and empowering.

Gireesh Bhat

Arvind Rathore

Arvind Rathore, a graduate of NIFT Bhubaneswar (2010–2014), has built a successful career in menswear design and apparel. He is associated with Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd., with expertise spanning design, product development and apparel. His professional experience includes working across menswear categories such as formalwear, smart casuals and outerwear, combining creative design with market-oriented product development.

Bidisha Adhikary

Bidisha Adhikary, a graduate of NIFT Bhubaneswar (2012–2016), is the Founder of Bidisha Adhikary Designs Pvt. Ltd. She has established her career in fashion and textile design, combining traditional Indian craftsmanship with contemporary aesthetics. Her work reflects a strong focus on sustainable fashion, innovative textiles, surface ornamentation, and handcrafted techniques. Through her brand, she promotes responsible design while creating distinctive fashion products.

Dr. Goutam Saha

Dr. Goutam Saha is an Associate Professor with the Department of Fashion Management Studies for the National Institute of Fashion Technology Bhubaneswar. At present, he has around 26 years of experience in industry and academics. He has been teaching consumer behavior, research methodology , sustainability and entrepreneurship-related subjects in NIFT for the last twelve years at UG and PG students.

Dr. Goutam Bar

Dr. Goutam Bar is an Assistant Professor at the National Institute of Fashion Technology, Bhubaneswar, where he has served since 2012. He specializes in textile science, textile chemical processing, fabric quality assurance, woven structures, CAD for Jacquard, natural fibres, and sustainable textiles. He holds a B. Tech in Textile Technology and an MBA in Supply Chain Management, and completed his Ph.D. in Design from Banasthali University.

Dr.Chitta Ranjan Sahoo

Myself Dr. Chittaranjan Sahoo Asst Professor fashion communication department of Visual Arts specializes in painting Iam teaches undergraduate and postgraduate courses and leads research seminars and book writing articles writting and PhD Supervisor scence 2017: Iam joined the NIFT in 2022 Past: iam previously served as Head of the Department GCAC from 2007to 2012 Past: Iam received my PhD from the Utkal university of culture ,Bhubaneswar,Odisha 2014.

Ms. Supriya Munda

Supriya Munda is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Fashion Communication at the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Bhubaneswar. She is a graduate in Textile Design from NIFT Bengaluru (2009 batch) and holds a Master’s degree in Journalism and Communication. She is currently pursuing her PhD and has over 17 years of professional experience across industry and academia.

Mr. Deepak Ranjan Padhi

Deepak Padhi is an Assistant Professor and SDAC (Student Development Activity Coordinator) at the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Bhubaneswar. He teaches courses in User Experience (UX), Interaction Design, and Communication Design. His research interests include Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Educational Technology, HCI4D and ICTD.

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