Hemachalaeswari Chandraseakaran is a fashion and textile academician with extensive experience in teaching, research, and professional practice. She graduated from the University of Madras and further pursued her Master of Science and Master of Philosophy in Textile Science and Fashion Design from JBAS College, University of Madras, Chennai. She also holds a PGDFD from SISI, Chennai, and has completed studies in Fashion and Clothing Technology at NIFT Chennai.

Mr. Vennimalai N, an Assistant Professor in Fashion Communication Department specialised in Graphic Design. He handles the fields of study and subjects covering graphics, type design and publication process. He's also associated with virtual space design subjects. He's currently the campus webmaster and CMS incharge.

Ms. Saradwati Datta is an Assistant Professor in Textile Design and specializes in Design Process and Print Studies. She teaches Under Graduate Courses. She joined NIFT Chennai in 2019. She previously served as Head of Design for major Indian Export Houses in Home Furnishing section for 8 years. She received her Masters of Design (M.Des) from NID, Ahmedabad; Bachelors of Design (B.Des) from NIFT Chennai in Textile Design competency; and Senior Diploma in Fine Arts specializing in Painting from Anusheelanee, Kolkata.

Dr. S. Aishwariya is an Assistant Professor in Textile Design at the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Chennai. Her areas of expertise include sustainable textile production, new product development, natural dyes, Indian and world textiles, non-loom techniques, craft research, hand embroidery, surface embellishment and creative thinking skills. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, a Master’s degree in Textiles and a Ph.D. in Sustainability. She is a double gold medallist at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Her Ph.D.

Prof. Raghuram Jayaraman is an expert in Computer Applications and Knowledge Management for fashion business and is profusely known for identifying, analysing, enabling systems & technologies to achieve the strategic objectives of the institute.He served in various Academic Administration and Executive Leadership positions at NIFT and visited several industry and academic institutes in USA, Middle East, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Cambodia, Madagascar, Mauritius, Egypt and Jordan to strengthen NIFT-Industry - Alumni engagements.

I am an Associate professor of Knitwear design and specializes in Database Managemet systems,currently teach Graphics softwares Adobe photoshop.Adobe illustrator,Adobe in design, Basic Photography,Presentation techniques and Craft research and documentation.

Mr. K. Nandakumar is an Assistant Professor at the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Chennai, and serves as the Regional Industry Coordinator. He specializes in knitwear design, sportswear, apparel development, fashion forecasting, and industry–institute collaboration. He has extensive academic and professional experience in teaching, student mentoring, curriculum support, placement coordination, alumni engagement, internships, graduation projects, and industry-linked learning initiatives.