FACULTY PROFILE Dr. M.Latha, M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Textiles and Apparel Design, Periyar University, Palkalai Nagar, Salem - 636 01 Tamil Nadu, India Mobile: 9364156030 Mail ID : latha@periyaruniversity.ac.in, lathaanandan@gmail.com EDUCATION RESEARCH Ph.D in Textiles and Clothing in Mother Teresa University, Kodaikanal. January 2014, Highly commended Dissertation Topic: Design and Development of Jacquard Fabrics with Multifunctional Finishes. M.Phil in Textiles and Clothing in Avinashilingam Institute of Home Science and Higher Education for Women, I Class, November 1998 Dissertation Topic: Status of Women Employed in Tirupur Knitwear Industries. M.Sc, Textiles and Clothing in Avinashilingam Institute of Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore, I Class, 1994 Dissertation Topic: Effect of Amide Induced Peroxide Bleaching on Cotton Fabric B.Sc., Textiles Clothing/Chemistry in Avinashilingam Institute of Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore, I Class, April 1992 Skills Experience in creating implementing innovative Curriculum for Textile courses Dedication with the Organization. Highly flexible and can cope up with challenging tasks Good team player with ability to encourage and motivate Students and Research Scholars to contribute for the growth of the organization AREA OF SPECIALIZATION Garment Designing, Textile Finishes, Textile Wet Processing, International Trade and Documentation, Fashion Merchandising
TEACHING EXPERIENCE: 21 Years 8 Months 2. Positions held UG Level (Assistant Professor Head of the Department) PG Level (Associate Professor Head of the Department) 3. Principal Name of the Institutions PARK s College (Autonomous), Chinnakkarai, Tirupur-5. PARK s College (Autonomous), Chinnakkarai, Tirupur-5. NIFT-TEA College of Knitwear Fashion, Tirupur- 6. From Duration To 26.06.1995 30.05. June, 2004 30.05. 006. 202.2017 4. Assistant Professor Periyar University 22.02.2017 Till date (19.04.2017) Years of experience 19 Years 11months 10 Years 11 Months 1 Year 8 months 1 month ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE : Positions held Name of the Institutions Controller of PARK s College Examinations (Autonomous), (Additional Duty) Chinnakkarai, Tirupur-5. NIFT-TEA College of 2. Principal Knitwear Fashion, Tirupur-6. Duration From To 12.03.2010 20.06.2011 006. 202.2017 Years of experience 1 Year 3 Months 1 Year 8 Months RESEARCH EXPERIENCE: 13 YEARS Recognized Research Guide for Periyar University, Salem and Bharathiar University, M.Sc guided - 24 students M.Phil guided - 18
RESEARCH PROJECTS (Funded Projects): Title of the project Amount Sanctioned Name of the Funding Agency National International Period of Project Year of Complet ion Minor Research project- Creating Weaving and Evaluating Jacquard Designs on Selected Furnishing Items Rs. 30,000 /- UGC- South East Regional Office (SERO), Hyderabad. - 2Years Aug- 2005 RESEARCH PAPERS IN JOURNALS : No Author(s) Prof.M.Latha Dr.T.Ramachandran Title of the Article Design, Development and Antimicrobial Finishing of Jacquard Fabrics Name of the Journal International Journal of Advances in Science and Technology Volume, Issue Page Vol.3,2, Page No: 102-116 Year of publication 2011 ISSN ISSN:222 9-5216 2. Dr.M.Latha, Dr.T.Ramachandran B.Elayarajah Design and Development of Jacquard Fabrics with Multifunctional Finishes Journal of Biological Scientific Opinion (Online Journal) Volume 2 (3). 2014 2014 ISSN 2321 6328 3. Dr.M.Latha, Dr.T.Ramachandran B.Elayarajah Jacquard Fabrics : Fabrication with Different Compounds for Multifunctional Properties International Journal of Applied Engineering Research Volume 9, 22 Page No : 16547-16564 2014 ISSN 0973 4562. 4. Dr.M.Latha, Prof.N.Sangeetha Role of Natural Enzymes and their Applications in Textile Whitening International Journal of Management and Social Science Research Review Volume No-1 Issue No-12 E-ISSN 2349-6746 / ISSN 2349-6738 (Peer Reviewed)
BOOKS AUTHORED: Recent Trends in Tirupur Knitwear Industries,Vishal Publications, Feb.2010. (a )Papers presented in National / International Seminars, Symposia, Conferences and Workshops Antimicrobial Finish to Textile Materials, National level Conference on Emerging Trends in Fashion, Fabric and Finishes at Kongu Arts and Science College, Erode on Jan 30 31, 2006, Page No: 94-97. 2. Design and Development of Jacquard Furnishing Fabrics, National level Conference at C.I. Bishop Appasamy College of Arts Science, Coimbatore on Feb 22, 2007. 3. Status of Indian Home Textiles, World Textile Conference on Apparel Home Textiles at SSM College of Engineering and Technology, Komarapalayam, on Aug 16-18, 2007. Page No: 23 and 24. 4. Education in Values Strategies and Challenges for Value Education, NAAC Sponsored National level Conference on Continuous Enhancement of Quality in Higher Educational Institutions at PARK s College, Tirupur on Sep 30 Oct, 2013. Page No: 208-212. 5. Opportunities Abound Technical Textiles, National Seminar on Emerging Ttrends in Technical Textiles for Modern Era at G.Venkatasamy Naidu College, Kovilpatti on 22.0 23.0. Page No: 166-171 (ISBN: 978-81-930502-1-7) P.166-17 6. Recent Developments in Medical Textiles, National Conference on Technical Advances in Textiles, Physical Biological Sciences at Nandha Arts and Science College, Erode on 05.02. 06.02.3015. 7. Domestic Growth of Technical Textiles in India, National Conference on Biotechnological Implications in Eco-Friendly Textiles for Health at Department of Botany and Biotechnology, Fashion Technology and Costume Designing Hospital Administration, Bon Secours College for Women, Thanjavur 6 on 05.03.. Page No: 107-111 (ISSN: 2394-7691). 8. Application of Bio Processing in Textiles, International Conference on Trends, Innovation Market Potential in Technical Textiles at Dept. of Textile Technology, Baannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam, Erode on 12.03. to 14.03.. 9. Application on Papaya Extract in Cotton Bleaching, International Conference on Textile, Apparel and Fashion at Dept. of Home Science, Mother Teresa Women s University Research and Extension Centre, Madurai Dept. of Costume Design and Fashion, Sri Jayendhra Saraswathi Maha Vidhyalaya College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore on 30.09..
10. Enzymatic Bleaching on Cotton Fabrics using Papain Enzyme, National Conference on Eco- Textiles: A Step towards Sustainability at Dept. of Textiles and Apparel Design, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore on 09.10.. Page No: 53-58, (ISBN:978-93-84234-43-0) 1 Bio-Processing on Cotton Fabrics by using Natural Enzymes, UGC Sponsored One day National Seminar on Current Scenario in Business Management and Technology: A Growth Pole for Promoting Rural Enterprises (NSCSBMT-), at Dept. of Rural Industries and Management, The Gandhigram Rural Institute Deemed University, Gandhigram, Dindigul on 09.12.. 12. Design and Development of Jacquard fabrics with Antibacterial Finishes, National Level Seminar on Recent Developments in Innovative Textiles at PG Dept. of Fashion Technology Costume Designing, Jamal Mohamed College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli 20 on 03.03.2016. 13. An Eco-Friendly Processing - Bio-Bleaching with Papain, UGC Sponsored National Conference on Eco-Textiles and Green Consumerism ETGC 2016 at Dept. of Textiles and Clothing, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for women University, Coimbatore on 09.03.2016 10.03.2016. National Seminar / Workshop Organized Nature and Title Department Date National Level Seminar on Emerging Trends in Fashion and Retailing National Workshop on Fashion Illustration Industry Skill Set and Art Dept. of Costume Design and Fashion, PARK s College, Tirupur 5 Department of Textiles and Apparel Design, Periyar University 23.0 14.03.2017
OTHER ACADEMIC SERVICES: 2. Nature of Service Chairman/ Board of Studies in Costume Design and Fashion of Question Paper Setting Board Institution / University - Bharathiar University, Chairman -Bharathiar University, Chairman - PARK s College, (Autonomous)Tirupur. Kongunadu College of Arts and Science, B.Voc, Course, Periyar university, Salem. Academic Expert of Board of Studies of Costume Design and Fashion in Bharathidasan University, Tiruchi. Duration From To Feb 2001 2007 June 2007 Jan 2011 Aug Sep 2008 Feb 2003 Dec 2010 Jan 2013 Feb 2017 Dec 2011 Total Years of Experience 2 Years 3 Years 8 Years 2 Years 1 Year 6 months -*Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Manonmanium Sundaranar University, Thirunelveli. Periyar University, Salem. The Standard Fireworks Rajarathinam College for Women, Sivakasi. Kongunadu College of Arts and Science, P.G.College of Arts and Science, Mother Teresa Women s University, Kodaikanal Jamal Mohammed College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli. Vellalar College for Women, Erode. K.R. College of Arts and science, Thiruchengode. Dr.N.Rajalakshmi College of Arts and Science, 3 Years 3. Chairman/ Selection Committee Chairman of Question Paper Setters and Scrutinizing Committee for Textiles and Fashion Design in Periyar University, Salem. - Tirupur Kumaran College for Women, Tirupur. Nandha Arts Science College, Erode.
4. Chairman/ Experts Committee The Standard Fireworks Rajarathinam College for Women, Sivakasi. 5. 6. / Purchase Committee Academic Council 7. Senate 8. ship in Professional Bodies South Indian Textile Research Association (SITRA), PARK s College (Autonomous), Tirupur-5 June 2007 Aug Feb 2017 1 year 6 months 8 years Bharathiar University, July 2008 July 2011 3 years Bharathiar University, June Feb 2017 (Principal Category) in Ragging Curb Committee, PARK s College (Autonomous), Tirupur. June 2012 in Research Committee, PARK s College (Autonomous), Tirupur. Governing Body PARK s College (Autonomous), Tirupur 5. June 2007 June 2011 9. in NAAC and IQAC June 2004 9. Convener / Inspection Committee for Starting of New Courses / Increase Intake / Permanent Affiliation for Bharathiar University, P.G. College of Arts and Science, 2. Sri Krishna Arts and Science College, 3. NIFT TEA College of Knitwear Fashion, Tirupur. 4. Angappa College, 5. Sri Amman Arts and Science College, Erode 6. Kongu Arts and Science College, Erode. 7. Maharaja College for Women, Perundhurai. 8. Maharani College for Women, Dharapuram. 9. Hindusthan College of Arts and Science, 10. C.I.Bishop Appasamy College, 1 Kongunadu Arts and Science College, 12. V.L.B. Janaki Ammal College, 2013 1 year 8 months 3 years 8 years 2 years 11 years FELLOWSHIP/ AWARD Name Institution Purpose of Award Best Faculty Award Contribution for the Higher Education Nehru Group of Institutions, Senior Category in the field of Costume Design and December Fashion