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JKKN College of Arts and Science
Mr.G.ARULKUMAR
Assistant Professor — Department of Textile and Fashion Designing
5+ Years ExperienceAssistant Professor – TFDAI in Fashion EducationResearch & PublicationsTextile & Apparel ExpertiseSustainable Fashion FocusCAD & Digital Design
6+
Years Experience
1
Research Papers
👤Professional Summary
Mr. G. Arulkumar is a dynamic academician in Textile and Fashion Designing with expertise in apparel production, textile processing, and fashion technology, complemented by a growing focus on Artificial Intelligence in fashion education.
He integrates AI-driven approaches such as fashion forecasting, virtual prototyping, and personalized apparel design with traditional textile knowledge to enhance teaching, research, and student skill development. His contributions include organizing workshops, publishing research, and facilitating industry-oriented training programs supported by government initiatives.
Recognized as “Best Faculty of the Year 2023,” he is committed to promoting innovation, sustainability, and technology-enabled learning, preparing students for the evolving fashion industry driven by creativity, automation, and smart manufacturing.
🎓Academic Qualifications
| Degree | Specialisation | University | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.Sc., | COSTUME DESIGN AND FASHION | BHARATHIAR UNIVERSITY | 2019 |
| PGDCA., | COMPUTER APPLICATION | CSRI INSTITUTIONS | 2016 |
| B.Sc., | TEXTILE AND FASHION DESIGNING | PERIYAR UNIVERSITY | 2015 |
✦Areas of Specialisation
APPAREL PRODUCTIONTEXTILE PROCESSINGTRADITIONAL EMBROIDERYWEAVING TECHNOLOGYDIGITAL FASHION PORTFOLIO
💼Experience
TEACHING · 6 YEARS
2019 – 2019
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF TEXTILE AND FASHION DESIGNING
K.S.RANGASAMY COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCE (AUTONOMOUS)
2020 – 2021
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF TEXTILE AND FASHION DESIGNING
EXCEL COLLEGE FOR COMMERCE AND SCIENCE
2021 – 2024
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
RD NATIONAL COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE
2024 – PRESENT
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR & HOD OF TEXTILE AND FASHION DESIGNING
J.K.K.NATARAJA COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCE (AUTONOMOUS) - SF
📖Research & Publications
RESEARCH FOCUS
Natural Dyes and Textile ProcessingSustainable TextilesTextile Testing and Fabric PerformanceArtificial Intelligence in Fashion & Apparel
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
1
Application of Natural Dye Extracted from Red Prickly Pear Fruit on Cotton Woven Fabric with Different Modrent and Techniques
G.ARULKUMAR · 2320-2882, 2023
FUNDED RESEARCH
| Project | Agency | Amount | Period | Status |
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🔒Certifications & Training
Six Days Naan Mudhalvan Faculty Development Program on Digital Marketing
Government of Tamilnadu, Tamilnadu Skill Development Corporation at Periyar University, Salem · 2024
Eight days National Virtual FDP on Hands on Fashion Industry
Department of Fashion Designing at SRM Institute of Science & Technology- Ramapuram, Chennai. · 2024
One day Seminar on Shaping the Future of Fashion Visuals
Department of Costume Design and Fashion at RD National College of Arts & Science, Erode · 2024
Ten days International level Faculty Development Program on Regional Textiles of India
Department of Textile and Fashion Designing at K.S.Rangasamy College of Arts and Science, Tiruchengode · 2024
Five days International level Faculty Development Program on Digital Fashion Design Tools & Softwares
Department of Fashion Technology and Costume Designing at Bon Secours College for Women- Thanjavur. · 2024
Six Days Naan Mudhal Faculty Development Program on Employability Skills
Government of Tamilnadu, Tamilnadu Skill Development Corporation at Periyar University, Salem · 2025
National Level Six Days Entrepreneurship Development Program "on Fashion Innovation and Startups"
🏆Awards & Recognitions
| Award | Body | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BEST VERSATILE DESIGNER | KSR COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE | 2025 |
| BEST FACULTY OF THE YEAR | RD NATIONAL COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE | 2023 |
👥Professional Memberships
| Organisation | Type | Since |
|---|---|---|
| UG - BOARD OF STUDIES (TEXTILE AND FASHION DESIGNING) | BOARD CHAIRMAN | 2025 |