Assistant Professor
Department: LEATHER DESIGN
Additional Role: CIC, SAP CLUB ADVISOR
Email: vijayalakshmi.r@nift.ac.in
Contact: 9629453052
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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vijayalakshmi-ravi-987859172/
Website: https://www.tribecho.in/
Research Interests
- Craft Research and Documentation
- Tribal Art and Tribal Empowerment
- Leather Craft Techniques
Area of Expertise
- 3D Garment CAD
- Fashion Digital Sketching
- Leather Craft Techniques
- Garment Pattern Making and Construction
- Leather Surface Techniques
Educational Qualifications
- B.S.
- M.Sc.
- M.Phil.
- M.B.A.
- Ph.D (pursuing)
Work Experience
- Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College
- Sri Krishna Engineering College
Journal Publications
- Vijayalakshmi, R., 2025. Non-linear approach to revitalize traditional block print with a Kurumba motif. Communications on Applied Nonlinear Analysis, 32(9s), pp.1844–1850. Impact Factor: 0.3. Scopus Indexed.
- Vijayalakshmi, R., 2024. Revitalizing Kurumba paintings with screen and block printing. Nanotechnology Perceptions, 20(5), pp.545–553. ISSN 1660-6795. Impact Factor: 0.6. Scopus Indexed.
- Vijayalakshmi, R., 2024. Unveiling the history and symbolism of languishing Kurumba paintings. African Journal of Biological Sciences, 6(15), pp.3113–3132. EISSN 2663-2187. Impact Factor: 0.8. Scopus Indexed.
- Vijayalakshmi, R., 2020. Designing sari with Raja Ravi Varma paintings using digital printing techniques. International Research Journal on Advanced Science Hub, 2, e-ISSN 2582-4376.
Conference Publications
- Vijayalakshmi, R., 2024. Empowering the Kurumba tribal community by reviving their art: Recreating painting in textiles. 18th International Conference on Design Principles and Practices, Universitat Politecnica De Valencia, Spain, 10–13 March 2024.
- Vijayalakshmi, R., 2024. Revival of Kurumba painting with fabric printing techniques. International Conference on the Digital Convergence of Literature, Media, Fashion, Textile (LIMFA 2024), Rathinam College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore, 18 April 2024.
- Vijayalakshmi, R., 2023. Embroidery revives the dying art form. In: 3rd International Conference on Current Trends in Multidisciplinary Research (ICCMR 2023), Sri Krishna Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, 22–23 September 2023. ISBN: 9788119821242.
- Vijayalakshmi, R., 2025. From hashtags to wardrobes: How social media and AI are redefining youth fashion. International Conference on Recent Trends in Textile and Fashion 2k25, K.S. Rangasamy College of Arts and Science, Tiruchengode, 27–28 February 2025.
- Vijayalakshmi, R., 2025. Transforming sericulture waste: Innovative crafting techniques for sustainable product development. International Conference on Expression of Culture through Literature, Media, and Fashion (LIMFA’25), Rathinam College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore, 27 February 2025.
- Vijayalakshmi, R., 2025. Redefining luxury: The emergence of sustainable practices in high-end fashion. International Conference on Emerging Trends of Sustainability in Apparel and Textiles (ICFTSAT 2025), 19 March 2025.
- Vijayalakshmi, R., 2025. Sustainable chic: Designing installations that inspire sustainability. International Conference on Transforming Fashion with AI and Sustainability, IFTK, Kollam, 2 April 2025.
- Vijayalakshmi, R., 2025. The intersection of Indian craftsmanship and global luxury. LIMFA 2025, Rathinam College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore, p.363.
- Vijayalakshmi, R., Integrating sustainability in apparel and textiles higher education. CiiT Conference, Dr. N.G.P. Arts & Science College, ISBN: 978-1-4507-8489-4.
- Vijayalakshmi, R., Tholu Bommalata – a contemporary design intervention. Book of Abstracts, Sangoshti 2021 – 3rd International Conference on Recent Trends and Sustainability in Crafts and Design.
- Vijayalakshmi, R., Retrieving and creating sarees using Middle India’s tribal art through block printing techniques. Nextiles Conference, Department of Costume Design and Fashion, Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College, 2018.
- Vijayalakshmi, R., Nano finished wearable bag for specially challenged through Raspberry Pi. Nextiles Conference, Department of Costume Design and Fashion, Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College, 2018.
- Vijayalakshmi, R., Effect of discharge printing on cotton by using effluent treated water. ICMR Conference, Dr. N.G.P. Arts & Science College. ISBN: 978-1-4507-5165-0.
- Vijayalakshmi, R., Designing sari with Raja Ravi Varma paintings using digital printing techniques. CiiT Conference. ISBN: 978-1-4675-4609-6-90000.
- Vijayalakshmi, R., Designing sari with Raja Ravi Varma paintings using digital printing techniques. UGC Sponsored Conference, Seethalakshmi Ramaswami College. ISBN: 978-81-92288-2-9-1.
- Vijayalakshmi, R., Higher education inspires the next generation of designers. Dr. N.G.P. College Conference, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. ISBN: 978-81-920808-5-7.
- Vijayalakshmi, R., Intertwining technology and education. Association of Principals of Colleges / Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.
- Vijayalakshmi, R., 2020. Applying Kurumba tribal painting in saree using Jacquard weaving technique. 2nd International Conference on Functional Textiles and Clothing, IIT Delhi, 7–9 February 2020.
Projects Completed/Ongoing
- Completed: Project funded by UGC – Minor Research Project for about Rs.2,80,000 entitled “Design and Development of Sarees and Empowering Kurumba Tribal Communities with Textile Designing Techniques Using Kurumba Tribal Painting (Hands-on training provided)” in 2018.
Honors & Awards
- Best Paper Award 2018 – Retrieving and Creating Sarees Using Middle India’s Tribal Art Through Block Printing Techniques, Nextiles Conference, Department of Costume Design and Fashion, Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College.
- Best Designer Award – Bishop Appasamy College of Arts and Science, State Level Designer Contest, 2009.
- National Merit Certificate – Weaver’s Cooperative Society, Ministry of Textiles, Handloom Promotion, 2012.
- University Rank Holder – Bharathiar University, 5th Rank, 2010.
Languages Known
- English (read, speak, and write)
- Tamil (read, speak, and write)
- Malayalam (speak)
Hobbies
- Embroidery
- Gardening
- Painting
- Craft Exploration
