Dr. Goutam Bar is an Assistant Professor at the National Institute of Fashion Technology, Bhubaneswar, where he has served since 2012. He specializes in textile science, textile chemical processing, fabric quality assurance, woven structures, CAD for Jacquard, natural fibres, and sustainable textiles. He holds a B. Tech in Textile Technology and an MBA in Supply Chain Management, and completed his Ph.D. in Design from Banasthali University.