Ezhilanban J J is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Fashion Communication at the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT). He specializes in 3D design, augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR), and animation, and brings over eight years of combined academic and professional experience to his teaching and creative practice. He completed his Master of Design (M.Des) in Space Design from NIFT Delhi in 2016. He teaches across visual and immersive media, guiding students in translating spatial and narrative ideas into engaging digital experiences.

His research interests center on augmented and virtual reality and immersive media, with particular attention to how these technologies reshape storytelling, spatial experience, and design communication. He explores the intersection of 3D visualization, animation, and interactive environments, and has contributed to peer-reviewed publications examining the application of immersive technologies in design education and practice. Through this work, he continues to investigate emerging tools that expand the creative and pedagogical possibilities of the discipline.

Beyond his research and teaching, he mentors students on interdisciplinary projects and remains actively engaged with advances in emerging design technologies, committed to nurturing the next generation of design communicators.