About

Dr. Smriti Yadav

Professor, Fashion Design (BDes)

Varanasi Campus

About

Dr. Smriti Yadav

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smriti.yadav@nift.ac.in
Joint Director, Campus Academic Coordinator (CAC), Continuing Education Programme (CEP), Resource Centre (RC)

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"Dr. Smriti Yadav is a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of Textiles and Clothing, with over 16 years of professional experience at the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT). She currently serves as Campus Academic Coordinator, NIFT Varanasi, with the additional charge of Joint Director. She has also served as Course Coordinator, Fashion Design; Cluster Initiative Coordinator; and Campus Academic Coordinator, NIFT Raebareli. Her professional expertise encompasses fashion education, textile and craft-based research, sustainable design, and academic administration.

Her research focuses on heritage craft preservation, sustainable fashion, textile processing, textile comfort properties, and functional clothing design. Her work explores the contemporary application and preservation of crafts including Chikankari, Banaras brocades, Lucknow’s Daraz and Chatta Patti embroidery, Agra’s Phool Patti appliqué, and Sitapur Durries. She has also contributed to research on natural dyes, resource-efficient textile processing, fabric comfort, and specialized clothing for diverse occupational and environmental requirements.

Beyond teaching and research, Dr. Yadav actively contributes to academic administration, institutional development, industry–academia engagement, and outreach initiatives. Her professional interests include mentoring students, strengthening craft–industry linkages, promoting sustainable practices, and facilitating collaborative academic initiatives. Through her leadership and engagement with diverse stakeholders, she continues to contribute to the development of fashion education and the integration of traditional Indian crafts with contemporary design practices."

2010

Completed PhD in Textiles and Clothing from Delhi University, in 2010. Thesis title: ""Development of Dyeing Technology For Small and Medium Enterprises."", Suggesting alternative technology for lowering MLR for dyeing of hanks."

2005

Qualified ICAR NET (Textiles and Clothing).

2000

Completed Masters in Clothing and Textiles from SNDT Women's University in 2000.

1998

Bachelors in Science(Home Economics) from Allahabad University (Allahabad Agricultural Institute)
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Dissertation Research work, “Influence Of Various Chemical Finishes on Comfort Properties of the Cotton Fabrics” "Completed

List of Published papers:
1.Yadav, S., Iyer, P.B. and Sreenivasan,S., “Influence of various chemical finishes on transport properties of the cotton fabrics”, Colourage, June2003,pg. 19-28.
2. Rawat, B., Jahan, S. and Yadav,S., “Optimization of dyeing variables for Euphorbia Leaves on silk”, Indian Silk , Nov 2003-pg. 23-28.
3. Rawat,B., Jahan,S. and Yadav,S., “Poinsettia (POINSETTIA MELATIKA) Optimization of dyeing variables of silk”, Man-Made Textiles in India ,Jan 2004-pg. 17-19.
4. Rawat,B.,Jahan,S.and Yadav,S., “Colour fastness property of Euphorbia leaves dye” Indian Silk, March 2004, pg.21-22.
5. Yadav,S.,Iyer,,P.B., and Rawat,B., “Bio polishing of cotton fabrics changes in its comfort properties.”, Man-Made Textile in India , July 2004 ,pg.262-266.
6. Rawat,B., Jahan,S., Grower,E and Yadav,S., “Lantana Flowers- An eco friendly natural dye for silk”, Asian Textile Journal, Nov 2004, pg.89-91.
7. Yadav,S., Suri, M., Parmar, M.S. and Rao, J.V., 2007, “Eco Auditing of the dyeing units"", Journal of Textile Association, July-Aug ,pg.65.
8. Yadav,S., Parmar, M.S., Sharma, V., Singh, M., Suri, M., and Rao, J.V., 2007, “Ultra Low Liquor dyeing of Cotton Hanks"", Asian Dyer, June 2008 ,pg.41.
9.Lubaba Nisar, Smriti Yadav, ""THE ROLE OF BLOCKCHAIN IN AUGMENTING FASHION SUPPLY CHAIN"", IJRAR - International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR), E-ISSN 2348-1269, P- ISSN 2349-5138, Volume.9, Issue 4, Page No pp.820-832, October 2022.

List of Papers Presented:
1.“Influence of Bio polishing of cotton fabrics -changes in its comfort properties” at 73rd annual session of national academy of sciences held on 10th to 12th Oct 2003 at Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad.
2.“Eco –Auditing of dyeing units” at National Textile seminar 2005 on “Cost control in Indian Textile & Apparel Industry- Tools & Machines and Technology Transfer from Academics to Industry”, organized by the textiles association of India (Delhi) held on 28th & 29th Jan 2005 at New Delhi.
3.“Shade consistency and wash fastness properties of reactive dyes – case studies.”, at 48th Joint Technological Conference, 7th April 2007, held at SITRA, Coimbatore.
4. “Ultra Low Liquor Dyeing of Cotton Hanks”, at 3rd ICAHT-07 on “Innovation”, organized by OGTC held on 29th Sept. 2007 at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi.
5.“Ultra Low Liquor Dyeing of Acrylic Hanks”, at International conference on Empowerment through Training and Development –Epigenisis held on 75th platinum jubilee 04th Oct to 6th Oct 2007, at Lady Irwin College, New Delhi.
6.“Ultra Low Liquor Dyeing of Acrylic Hanks”, at International conference on Futuristic Trends in Textiles (ICFT-07) 10th Dec to 12th Dec 2007, at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar.
7.""Development of Ultra Low Liquor Dyeing Technique to Dye Cotton Hanks'', at 49th Joint Technical Conference, held on 1st and 2nd Feb 2008, at BTRA, Mumbai.
8.“DARAZ’ – The Sustainable Art of Hand Sewing”, oral presentation at 1st Fashion and Sustainability Development Conference (FSDC2019), Wuhan, China, 13-16 December, 2019.
9.“Design Responsibility Towards Shaping Global Social Change”, oral presentation at 1st Fashion and Sustainability Development Conference (FSDC2019), Wuhan, China, 13-16 December, 2019.
10.“Manjusha Paintings- The bygone art form”, a Poster Presentation in Functional Textile & Clothing Conferences on 7th & 8th Feb 2020 New Delhi (won III prize)
“The Unsung Craft of Lucknow 'DARAZ'”, a Poster Presentation in Fashion Colloquia Jaipur 26th -30th Jan 2020.
11. “Languishing Crafts of Awadh- A legacy waiting for Recognition”, an oral presentation at the International Conference (virtual) on “Tracing 75 years of Indian Fashion Post Independence” held on 20-21 January 2022, organised by NIFT Gandhinagar.
12. “A Multiutility Concept: Redefining Performance Gear for High Altitudes”, an oral presentation in the “International Conference on Sustainable Design Practices” held from 25th to 27th November 2023 at NIFT Kangra.
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1.Data collection, data analysis and compilation for Research report on, ""Challenges in re-emergence of Khadi., May 2016.
2.Project with KVIB duration Aug 2016 to March 2017.
3. Khadi artisan (15 artisans) training on the development of a collection in three phases 2017-2018 KVIB Project.
4. Khadi artisan (15 artisans) training on the development of a collection in three phases 2018-2019 KVIB Project.
5. Project Coordinator for NIFT Khadi Fashion Show held on 6th Dec 2018 organised by TOI at Lucknow.
6. Khadi artisan (15 artisans) training on the development of a collection in three phases 2019-2020 KVIB Project.
7.Development of Design Resource Centre at Weaver Service Centre, Chaukaghat, Varanasi 2020-21.