Assistent Professor
Department: F&LA
Additional Role: CC F&LA
Email: udayraj.r@nift.ac.in
Contact: 9591606536
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/udayrajart?igsh=MWNjYW92MmRqYWVoag%3D%3D
Research Interests
- Art
- Craft
- Design Interventions
- Indian History and Culture
Area of Expertise
- Art
- Craft
- Material Handling
Educational Qualifications
- PG: MFA - Master of Fine Art
- UG: BVA - Bachelor of Visual Arts
Work Experience
- Assistant Professor - JD Institute of Fashion Technology (2012–2018)
- Assistant Professor - NIFT Chennai (2018–Present)
Journal Publications
- Uday Raj, R., 2025. Refining luxury: The emergence of sustainable practices in high-end fashion. Proceedings of the International Conference on Emerging Trends of Sustainability in Apparel and Textiles (ICETSAT 2025), PSG Coimbatore, p.304.
- Uday Raj, R., 2025. How social media and AI are redefining youth fashion. Proceedings of the International Conference on Recent Trends in Textile and Fashion 2K25, KSR College, Thiruchengode.
- Uday Raj, R., 2025. Sustainable chic: Designing installations that inspire sustainability. Proceedings of the IFTK International Conference 2025, Kollam.
Projects Completed/Ongoing
- Sterling Holiday Resort – Designing for Destination Experience, Mussoorie (2021)
- PTSL Sea Shell Craft Product Design Intervention, Prototype Development & Skill Development for 500 Fisherwomen – Post Tsunami Sustainable Livelihoods Programme, Govt. of Tamil Nadu
- DRC Project – Setting Up a Design Resource Centre, Kancheepuram (part of Audio Visual Team)
- Sterling Holiday Resort – Designing for Destination Experience, Puri (2023)
- Coordinated Orientation for Tribal Students in Fashion Awareness, Tribal Welfare Department, Tamil Nadu (2024)
- Coordinated Orientation for Tribal Students in Fashion Awareness, Tribal Welfare Department, Tamil Nadu (2025)
Languages Known
- English
- Hindi
- Kannada
- Tamil
- Telugu
Hobbies
- Music
