Chiranjeevi Reddy Gudimetla — Head of Design
I am an educator, design expert, and mentor dedicated to shaping minds and driving innovation. With a Ph.D. in Design Education (CASE) and an M.E. in Production and Manufacturing Science (M.S.U. Vadodara), I combine academic excellence with industry expertise. I focus on creating impactful educational experiences. Over eight years in industrial R&D and about two and a half decades at NIFT Hyderabad, I have contributed to consultancy, curriculum development, and traditional craft development. I have published more than twenty internationally recognized papers on fashion and design education, traditional crafts, energy conservation, creativity, packaging design, and student evaluation, presenting my research at global conferences, including the International Educational Technology Conference in Chicago, the Global Academic Network Conference in Sydney, and REFLECTIONS 2014 in Hyderabad, among others. I’ve interacted with international academia and industry leaders through visits to institutions in the USA, Australia, UAE, Singapore, Hong Kong, Paris, Glasgow, and Malaysia. This global exposure has shaped my approach to integrating international best practices in education and design. I also serve on the Design Advisory Committee, T-Works, under the Telangana Government. Seminars and Workshops I design and deliver seminars that empower participants to excel in education, design, and personal development. My workshops cover topics such as: * Learning How to Learn: Strategies for effective knowledge retention * Yoga and Meditation: wellbeing the ultimate purpose * Creative Thinking Skills: Enhancing innovative problem-solving * Paper workshops: crafting creativity * Design Thinking: Systematic approaches to creativity and innovation * Mind and Memory: Boosting cognitive power * Teaching How to Teach: Impactful educational methods *:Lifelong Learning: Sustaining growth through continuous education * Healthy Stress Management: Turning stress into a positive force * Aesthetics of Design: Balancing beauty and functionality Beyond Academics As a Certified International Yoga Teacher, I integrate mindfulness, movement, and well-being into my approach to education and design. I actively promote sustainable living through eco-friendly practices and extend my expertise via workshops, training, and television-based career counseling. My passion lies in fostering creativity, critical thinking, and lifelong learning while collaborating on projects that shape the future of education and design globally.
Stackforce AI infers this person is an Education and Design expert with a focus on innovation and sustainability.
Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Experience: 24 yrs 6 mos
Skills
- Higher Education Teaching
- Fashion Design
- Creative Thinking Skills
Career Highlights
- Over 25 years of experience in design education.
- Published 20+ papers in international journals.
- Global exposure to best practices in education.
Work Experience
National Institute of Fashion Techology, Hyderabad
Professor (24 yrs 6 mos)
Education
Ph.D. at The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda